Delightful stories crafted for children and the young at heart, inspiring imagination, laughter, and meaningful connections. These stories invite readers of all ages to embark on whimsical adventures, discover new friendships, and explore the world around them.
In the heart of bustling Kuala Lumpur, 11-year-old Amirah discovers the last fading firefly in Taman Tasik Perdana — a fragile beacon of a forgotten natural magic. Refusing to let it vanish, she rallies an unlikely team: a wise retired botanist, a pragmatic park ranger, and rebellious street artists armed with glow-in-the-dark paint. Together, they dim the city’s glare, replant native flora, and...
When 13-year-old Lina touches a mysterious glowing arapaima at Aquaria KLCC, she’s flung backwards through time — witnessing Kuala Lumpur in 1957, 1972, and 1998 — and encountering her long-lost grandfather, Amir, at different ages. As she pieces together clues from each era — a cinema stub, a sketchbook, a painted river stone — Lina uncovers the truth: Amir didn’t vanish… he chose to stay in the...
In the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s bustling Jalan Alor night market, a shy ten-year-old girl named Mei discovers a quiet magic during a sudden downpour—a boy playing an original song on a worn guitar under a tattered awning. Drawn by the gentle honesty of his music, Mei feels something stir within her, and when he invites her to sing, she takes a trembling step toward courage. Through the power of...
When twelve-year-old Alexis discovers her grandmother’s treasured nasi lemak recipe has vanished just hours before the Kuala Lumpur Street Food Festival, she teams up with her best friend Amir to solve the mystery and save their family’s booth. With a trail of chili smudges, a suspiciously shiny parrot named Sambal, and a cast of quirky food stall rivals, the young detectives race against time to...
In a Malaysian village nestled beside the Gombak River, twelve-year-old Aina discovers she can hear the river’s voice—and awaken its long-forgotten guardian, Dayang Bulan, a spirit born from moonlight and water. As the river suffers from pollution and neglect, Aina takes courage from her grandmother’s tales and rallies her community to heal the land. With determination and heart, she leads a...
The Last Train to Seri Setia follows twelve-year-old Nurul on a heartfelt solo journey across Kuala Lumpur on the LRT, as she bids farewell to the city that shaped her before her family relocates to Penang. Visiting cherished spots—Mr. Ravi’s Indian bookstall in Brickfields, Mr. Hassan’s durian stand under the Pudu flyover, the lakeside ducks at Titiwangsa—she collects memories like treasures...
In the bustling heart of Bangsar, ten-year-old Wei battles loneliness until he rescues an injured mynah bird from a pet shop. Naming him Kecil, Wei nurses him back to health, only to discover the bird speaks haunting phrases in a child’s voice—memories from a past owner. As Wei deciphers clues like “the blue house with the yellow gate” and “I’m scared of the dogs,” he uncovers a missing girl’s...
In the heart of Kuala Lumpur, thirteen-year-old Zara follows her missing cat, Mochi, into the legendary Midnight Market of Chow Kit—a secret bazaar that appears only after midnight, where ghostly hawkers trade stories, silence, and starfruit beneath glowing lanterns. When she discovers Mochi in the arms of a mysterious batik-clad spirit, she must offer a true, untold story from her heart to win...
In the heart of a changing Malaysian neighborhood, twelve-year-old Maya copes with her father’s absence by confiding in an old rain tree outside her flat in Taman TAR. When developers announce plans to cut it down for a convenience store, Maya discovers a hidden journal left by her father—filled with memories of their time together beneath its branches. Fueled by love and loss, she rallies her...
