Beautiful tales that explore customs, traditions, and celebrations from around the world.
13 years old "Detective Xiao Wei" takes on his biggest challenge yet when local horror author Uncle Robert loses his only physical manuscript at the National Library. Through a series of clever observations and a chase through the city's literary hotspots - from trendy cafes to dusty second-hand bookstores - Wei Jun tracks down a cast of quirky suspects, including a distracted researcher and a...
Kites Over Kepong Metropolitan Park is a touching slice-of-life story about the Lim family, who have become distant and strained following a year of financial hardship. During a Sunday outing to a famous park in Kuala Lumpur, Papa, Meiling, and Wei Han struggle to fly a traditional batik kite. Through the physical challenges of managing the kite and a tense moment with a tangled string, the...
"A Whisper on the KL Tower Sky Deck" follows Farhan, a 13-year-old boy paralyzed by a fear of heights and a looming decision regarding his school stream. Encouraged by his adventurous friend Raju, Farhan ascends the KL Tower to find a "new perspective." High above the bustling streets of Kuala Lumpur, a chance encounter with a wise security guard and a terrifying step onto the glass Sky Box help...
In the heart of Kuala Lumpur, beneath the neon-lit peaks of the Petronas Twin Towers, a young botanist named Aris leads a double life. By day, he is a nameless worker maintaining the manicured lawns of KLCC Park; by night, he is the "Midnight Gardener," tending to a secret sanctuary hidden within the park’s dense foliage. His prize is the Grammatophyllum amabile, a legendary orchid long thought...
In The Secret of the KL Central Market Clock, four curious friends—Aisha, Leo, Mei Lin, and Amir—stumble upon a hidden diary from 1948 while sheltering from rain in Kuala Lumpur’s historic Central Market. The diary, left by a young man named Elias during the post-war era, leads them on a city-wide scavenger hunt through batik stalls, riverbanks, and colonial landmarks. As they decode riddles and...
In The Ghost Festival Mix-Up, twelve-year-old Mei accidentally invites a talkative, nostalgic ghost named Ah-Boh into her life after misplacing a pineapple tart during Hungry Ghost Month. Now stuck with a well-meaning but overly enthusiastic spirit who refuses to leave, Mei must sneak him through school, hawker centers, and a bustling temple festival—all while avoiding supernatural chaos and...
The neon glow of Tokyo's Shibuya crossing painted streaks across Hana's rain-slicked glasses. Thousands surged around her, a river of umbrellas and hurried footsteps. She clutched a worn, red shoe, its sole flapping like a broken wing.
There lived a girl named Mei. Mei was curious and loved exploring the world around her. Every day after finishing her chores, she would run to the glade, a secret place hidden not far from her home.
In the secluded town of Seaside Pines, there lived a quirky old sailor named Chen "Chili Peppers" Wu. Chen was a retired fishing captain known for his love of green cucumber and his ability to sense rain long before it fell. Today, he lounged in his creaky porch swing, which squeaked like a tired old boat. The air was unusually calm, and Chen disliked calm days. They made him feel uneasy, like a...
The air hung thick and sweet, like overripe mangoes. Amara wiped sweat from her brow, her hand leaving a muddy streak. The midday sun beat down on the dusty village of Dhulibari, baking the terracotta earth a harsh orange. She was twelve, all elbows and knees, with eyes that mirrored the deep, ancient well she was staring into.
