Stories about everyday life, with relatable characters and situations.
In the heart of bustling Kuala Lumpur lies the last patch of virgin rainforest—Bukit Nanas. When competitive classmates Amir and Liyana are paired for a school project to find a rare medicinal herb rumored to grow deep within the KL Forest Eco Park, their mutual disdain threatens to derail the mission before it begins. Forced to rely on each other as monsoon rains swell the trails, leeches cling...
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 lively heart of George Town, Penang, a bustling food court becomes the backdrop for an extraordinary journey of connection as children from diverse cultural backgrounds—Malay, Chinese, Indian, Korean, and more—come together over shared meals and discover the joy of friendship. Through the universal language of food, characters like Eddy, Anna, Lily, Emma, Bell, and Vivian exchange not only...
In the quiet village of Kampung Kuantan, Merdeka 2025 becomes a heartfelt celebration of family, friendship, and community. After years of hardship and separation, loved ones return home to honor the day with simple but meaningful traditions—raising flags, sharing food, and walking in a unity parade. Through handmade decorations, shared meals, and children’s lantern wishes, the villagers...
"Jellyfish Summer at Monkey Beach" is a heartwarming coming-of-age story about Lily, a shy girl whose quiet summer holiday takes an unexpected turn when she experiences a jellyfish sting. Initially overwhelmed by fear of the ocean and hesitant to make new friends, Lily gradually finds her courage with the gentle encouragement of Eddy and Anna. Through a beach treasure hunt, she not only confronts...
"George Town's Secret Garden" tells the heartwarming story of Anna, a new girl in George Town, and her adventurous friend Eddy, who stumble upon a hidden, overgrown garden behind an old shophouse. As they begin to restore the forgotten space, they are joined by other children from the neighborhood, including Lily, Bell, Vivian, and Emma. Through their collective efforts, they not only transform...
After her mother returns from Singapore emotionally distant and silent, eleven-year-old Emma begins walking the Teluk Duyung shoreline each evening, collecting seashells and uncovering mysterious notes left behind years ago by her mother’s childhood friends. With help from her friend Lily N, Emma pieces together clues that reveal the joyful, adventurous girl her mother once was. As the two bond...
After her father loses his job at the Weld Quay docks, eleven-year-old Lina begins working odd jobs around Pulau Tikus to help her family. One rainy evening, she meets a mysterious stray dog who becomes her quiet companion and guide through the hidden corners of their coastal neighborhood. As monsoon floods threaten the community, Lina and the dog - whom she names Tikus - embark on a courageous...
“Eddy, look out!” shouted Anna, but it was too late.
With a loud crack , Eddy’s skateboard hit the edge of the curb and flipped beneath him. He tumbled onto the sidewalk with a thud, scraping his elbow and sending his favorite green skateboard skidding into the gutter.
The summer had barely begun, and already things weren’t going as planned.
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.
