Mystery & Detective AdventureComing-of-age fiction

A Rolled-Up Piece of Yellowed Paper

When sharp-eyed young detective Eddy discovers a rolled-up piece of yellowed paper hidden beneath a floorboard, he and his clever elder sister Anna are drawn into a decades-old neighbourhood mystery involving a stopped clock, a house with blue steps, an old bridge and a secret club of children from the past. As the siblings follow a trail of increasingly puzzling clues, they uncover a forgotten collection of local memories—and discover that the real treasure was never something that could be bought or buried. It was the stories, friendships and everyday moments that make a neighbourhood feel like home.

Family AdventureComing-of-Age Mystery

Hand-Pulled Noodles in Penang

When Eddy begins to resent the family noodle shop he is expected to inherit, a mysterious letter left behind by his late grandmother sends him and his friends on a journey from Kuala Lumpur to Penang in search of an old blue door and a forgotten family secret. What they discover is not treasure or a magical recipe, but a hidden history of ordinary people, shared meals, stubborn dreams, and the real meaning of inheritance. As Eddy learns the art of hand-pulling noodles, he discovers that carrying on a family legacy doesn’t mean living someone else’s life—it means understanding what mattered to those who came before and deciding how to carry that meaning into the future.

Friendship & School StoriesBullying Prevention

Speaking Up on the Playground

When quiet, inventive Ravi becomes the target of repeated teasing on the playground, Lily must overcome her own fear and decide whether to stay silent or speak up. With her best friend Aina beside her, Lily discovers that courage doesn’t mean being fearless—it means taking action even when your voice shakes. As more children find the confidence to share their experiences, the playground becomes a safer, kinder place, and Lily, Ravi, and Aina create a friendship corner to remind everyone of one simple truth: no one has to stand alone.

Coming-of-AgeFriendship & Curiosity

Eddy and His Never-Ending “What If…”

Eddy Lim has one unusual habit: he cannot stop asking “What if?” At his international school in Penang, his endless questions often drive his friends and teachers slightly crazy—until one rainy afternoon he discovers an old metal box hidden beneath the school’s ancient rain tree. Inside are mysterious clues pointing toward a forgotten student club called the Question Club. With his best friend Hyuga beside him, Eddy follows the trail through the school library, an abandoned storage room, and a rooftop garden, slowly uncovering a lesson that changes the way he sees curiosity, friendship, and the world around him. But just when Eddy thinks the mystery is solved, he notices one final clue in an old photograph—leading him to wonder about a missing notebook and an entirely new adventure.

Magical RealismFamily & Friendship

Whispers of the Wind Chimes

When eleven-year-old Lina discovers that one of her grandmother Mei’s sea-glass wind chimes is hiding a mysterious symbol, she and her curious best friend Jia Wei follow a trail of clues through an abandoned jetty, a forgotten hilltop shelter, and the stories of people who once lived beside the sea. What begins as a strange treasure hunt becomes a deeply personal journey into Lina’s family’s past, teaching her that the most precious things are not objects at all, but the memories, laughter, and stories people leave behind. When a sudden storm threatens to carry one final piece of the mystery away, Lina must learn that remembering someone doesn’t mean holding onto the past—it means carrying their stories forward.

Family & FriendshipCommunity & Personal Growth

One Bowl at a Time

When fifteen-year-old Eddy discovers that his family’s beloved satay celup / lok-lok stall may have to close, he refuses to sit around and watch a piece of his childhood disappear. With the help of his quick-talking best friend Jiwoo, his stubborn little sister Anna, his hardworking family, and a whole neighborhood of unexpected allies, Eddy organizes one unforgettable food night to raise money for the repairs. But when even their biggest effort falls short, Eddy learns that saving something precious isn’t always about one grand victory—it can happen through dozens of small acts of kindness, one bowl at a time.

Adventure & MysteryComedy & Friendship

Lost Between the Chatuchak Weekend Market Stalls

When best friends Eddy, Eu Jun, and Caroline become hopelessly lost inside the maze of Bangkok’s enormous Chatuchak Weekend Market, their simple shopping trip turns into a hilarious and mysterious adventure involving a strange wooden bird, a forgotten clock, secret clues, and a hidden garden. As they race against time to find their way home, the friends discover that the biggest mystery isn’t the market at all—it’s learning how to trust one another when every direction seems wrong.

Adventure & MysteryEnvironmental Discovery

The Hidden Waterfall Adventure at Balik Pulau

When four curious friends discover a forgotten trail leading to a breathtaking hidden waterfall in the jungles of Balik Pulau, their exciting exploration turns into a race against rising floodwater and a mystery buried in old photographs. As Maya, Daniel, Amin, and Sarah uncover the waterfall’s connection to the local community, they learn that some discoveries are not treasures to claim but precious pieces of history to protect. Their adventure challenges their courage, strengthens their friendship, and gives them a new reason to care for the natural world around them.

Friendship AdventureContemporary Fiction

The Invisible String

When six music fans from six different countries finally meet at a rain-soaked concert, their long-awaited reunion turns into an unexpected citywide adventure when a handmade friendship bracelet disappears. Following tiny coloured threads through flooded streets, markets, and a mysterious old tram stop, the friends discover that solving the mystery requires more than luck—it requires trust, courage, humour, and teamwork. By the time the concert begins, they realize that the bracelet they were trying to recover was never the most important thing they had found. Their real treasure was an invisible connection strong enough to cross oceans.