Adventure & MysteryComing-of-age fiction

The Riverboat and the Shadow of the City

Eddy is tired of living life according to a timetable where every minute has already been planned for him. When he misses his bus one Saturday and discovers a forgotten river landing hidden beneath the city, he climbs aboard an old riverboat and meets the mysterious Pak Din and adventurous Mei. But when a strange shadow begins following their boat through the reflections of Kuala Lumpur, Eddy discovers an unfinished story about a boy who once lived beside the river—and a forgotten promise that could change the way he sees his city, his family, and himself. What begins as a secret escape becomes an unforgettable journey about friendship, memory, courage, and learning that sometimes the most important destinations are the ones you never planned to visit.

Historical AdventureMagical Realism

Shadow Puppets of Petaling Street

On the rainy streets of Petaling Street in 1957, Ah Seng discovers that his grandfather has been hiding an extraordinary collection of shadow puppets connected to forgotten memories of the neighbourhood. When three mysterious puppets disappear and begin leading Ah Seng and his friends through hidden rooms, dusty warehouses, and secret corners of the old city, the children uncover a story that has waited years to be remembered. Along the way, they learn that the greatest treasures are not always things that can be bought or sold—they are the ordinary memories, friendships, and stories that give a place its heart.

Mystery AdventureFriendship & Family Fiction

The Secret of the KL Central Market Clock

When four curious friends—Eddy, Esther, Catherin, and Lily—discover a mysterious diary hidden behind an old clock at Kuala Lumpur’s Central Market, they uncover a forgotten promise made by four children many years ago. Guided by cryptic clues, a strange clock that always stops at 4:17, and a secret hidden beneath the market, the friends must retrace an unfinished adventure before the mystery disappears forever. Along the way, they discover that the greatest treasures are not always objects—and that remembering the people and places that shape us can be a promise worth keeping.

Science Fiction AdventureFriendship and Coming-of-Age

The Memory Thief

In a futuristic Kuala Lumpur where memories can be bought, sold, and stored inside tiny silver capsules, fourteen-year-old Eddy Teoh discovers that someone has stolen a piece of his past. Joined by his fearless sister Anna and a mysterious boy named Rafi, Eddy uncovers a terrifying secret: the city’s powerful central system has been secretly removing memories it considers dangerous. To restore the memories of thousands of people, Eddy must enter the hidden City Core and teach a machine something no computer could understand—that pain, mistakes, fear, laughter, and love are all part of being human. But after the memories are restored, Eddy discovers that one mysterious memory remains missing, pointing toward an even greater secret buried beneath the city.

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.

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.

Fantasy AdventureFood & Friendship

The Great Dumpling Dilemma

When seventeen-year-old food-loving bookshop assistant Mei-Ling discovers that every dumpling prepared for Hanamura’s biggest festival has mysteriously vanished, she follows a trail of purple flour into a hidden world beneath the city. There she discovers the secretive Doughlings, a forgotten race of magical dumpling-makers who stole the festival food because their ancient recipes had been abandoned. But when the underground Great Steamer begins to break down, Mei-Ling must combine her cooking instincts, an ancient ingredient, and the help of her friends to save both the Doughlings and the festival. Along the way, she learns that the things people forget can sometimes hold the greatest stories—and the tastiest surprises.

Friendship & Self-DiscoveryNature Fantasy Adventure

The Owl Who Was Scared of the Dark

Aru, an owl who prefers daylight and fears the dark, is unexpectedly chosen to guide a forest festival during a stormy night. Struggling with his fear, he learns to rely on sound, memory, and teamwork instead of sight, ultimately leading his community safely through chaos and discovering that courage isn’t the absence of fear—but the ability to move forward with it.

Fantasy AdventureComing-of-Age Friendship

The Lost Island of Mochi Creatures

Eddy, a dreamy boy in the quiet coastal town of Langkawi, has always believed the old fishermen’s tales about a hidden island that appears only in the thickest fog. One strange-tide morning, he and his practical best friend Mina are pulled by an irresistible current into a soft, glowing world populated by living mochi creatures—bouncy, sweet-scented beings who move like living desserts and need help to keep their fragile home from drying out.

Together the two friends work with the island’s gentle guardian to heal the cracked land, learning that wonder is real but temporary, and that the softest things sometimes need the most care. When they return to their ordinary world, Eddy carries the island’s quiet lesson with him: even in a sharp and busy life, it is possible—and necessary—to keep a soft place glowing inside.