Heartwarming tales highlighting the power of working together and forming bonds.
"The Durian Orchard's Secret Keeper" follows a group of adventurous children – Lily, Bell, Vivian, Eddy, and Anna – who spend their summer guarding the legendary Golden Durian in a mystical orchard. Their quest takes an unexpected turn when they encounter Hyuga, an elderly villager desperate to find the Golden Durian to heal his ailing granddaughter, Alexis. Through a heartwarming act of...
In the vibrant streets of George Town, twelve-year-old Xiao Bin Bin steps in to help his aging grandfather make final deliveries on their beloved, creaky trishaw before it’s retired due to modern changes. Through each journey, Xiao Bin Bin discovers heartfelt stories woven into the trishaw’s history, connecting him to his family and community. With the help of his lively friends - Eddy, Anna...
When Anna’s shadow unexpectedly winks and starts singing a lullaby, she and her friends discover that all the shadows in their bedroom are alive—and they’re not scary, they’re guardians! But danger arrives in the form of the Dark Snipper, a creepy creature that steals children’s dreams. With help from their playful, musical shadows, the kids must band together, overcome their fears, and create a...
“Look!” Eddy whispered, pointing toward the water. “It wasn’t there yesterday.”
Anna squinted at the strange wooden raft tied to the dock behind her grandmother’s cottage. It was old and worn, covered in moss and sea vines, but something about it shimmered faintly in the morning sun.
Lily X tugged at one of the ropes. “This thing looks like it came from a pirate movie!”
In the sleepy village of Batu Ferringhi, where wildflowers danced in the breeze and the river sang lullabies, lived two best friends: Anna, a curious girl with a freckled nose and a knack for solving riddles, and Pye, a cheerful boy who loved sketching maps and dreaming of treasure. They were inseparable, always exploring the woods, chasing mysteries, and giggling over secrets only they...
Once upon a time, in a cozy little cottage, lived Wei Ming, a retired clockmaker fond of colorful mismatched socks and pickled radishes. One morning, Wei Ming woke abruptly, the smell of rain-soaked earth filling the air. It usually comforted him, but today it felt strange and eerie. Hadn't he just dreamt about a flock of pigeons wearing tiny hats?
Once upon a time in the bustling city of Hanamura, there lived a quirky young woman named Mei-Ling. Mei-Ling was known for her boundless curiosity and her insatiable love for food, especially dumplings. She worked as a humble bookshop assistant in a corner shop, but her true passion lay in cooking and creating new dumpling recipes.
Elara lived in the Scrap Heap, a sprawling city built on the bones of the old world. Towers of discarded metal reached for a sky perpetually choked with orange dust. The air tasted metallic, a constant reminder of what they had lost. The sun, a hazy, weak disc, offered little warmth.
The humid Penang air hung heavy, thick with the scent of durian and damp earth. Four friends, sweat dripping down their backs, trudged through the dense jungle of Balik Pulau. There was Maya, the pragmatic leader, her map clutched tightly in her hand. Beside her was Daniel, the jokester, his easy grin a stark contrast to the furrowed brow of Amin, the quiet observer, who trailed behind, his eyes...
Eddy zoomed down the sidewalk on his scooter, the wind whipping through his spiky, black hair. The setting sun painted the sky in shades of orange and pink, like a giant, melting popsicle. He could smell the exhaust from passing cars, but also the sweet scent of Mrs. Mala's honeysuckle bushes that spilled over her fence. He was on his way to the park, the usual meeting spot for him and his best...
