The stories are narrated by Harry "Bunny" Manders, a fiercely loyal, somewhat naive young man who serves as the "Watson" to Raffles' "Sherlock." A.J. Raffles is a brilliant, charismatic, and peak-society gentleman. By day, he is a celebrated premier cricketer who plays for England and moves effortlessly through the country's most exclusive aristocratic circles. By night, however, he uses his hi…
The Portrait of a Lady (first published as a book in 1881) is one of the greatest masterpieces of classic literature, written by the legendary American-British author Henry James.It is a profound psychological novel that explores the conflict between individual freedom and societal expectations, focusing on a vibrant young woman who values her independence above all else, only to find herself t…
The story follows Freya Alexandra, a normal Balinese teenager whose ordinary life is completely upended during a family crisis. When her father becomes dangerously lost in Satta—a treacherous, mystical realm within the Astral world—he is saved by Raiden Shiryu, the powerful, enigmatic ruler of the Syushin kingdom. However, this rescue comes with a hidden price. Ryu wants Freya to be his com…
This gruesome incident is only the beginning of a sudden, violent wave of terror. One by one, students and staff members at Alif’s school begin dropping dead under deeply bizarre and agonizing conditions. The local police launch a frantic investigation, and because of his proximity to the initial crime scene and a dark, hidden past he desperately wants to keep buried, suspicion falls squarely…
The novel follows Elan Naratama, a brilliant and incredibly talented professional football player who was once on track for ultimate sports stardom. However, his glittering career comes to a sudden, crashing halt during a crucial, high-stakes playoff match. Elan makes a fatal, catastrophic mistake on the pitch that costs his team the championship. Overwhelmed by intense public scrutiny, crushin…
The story follows Morveren and her twin sister, Jenna, who live on a remote island that carries dark historical legends—specifically of a massive, ancient tidal wave that once swallowed entire halls and people. While the twins have always been close, their relationship is starting to drift and change like driftwood on a tide. Everything shifts after a fierce ocean storm. While exploring the …
The story is narrated by Sabian Krishadinata (affectionately known as Bian). To the outside world, Bian appears to have his life entirely together as he transforms from a regular schoolboy into a thoughtful, handsome young man. However, beneath his calm exterior, Bian spends a lot of his time sitting, thinking, and brooding over the direction of his life, feeling an underlying sense of emptines…
Determined to beat the snobbish popular crowd at their own game for the upcoming summer term, Calypso invents a wild lie: she prints out a poster of a gorgeous guy and convinces everyone that she is secretly dating a hot, up-and-coming Hollywood actor. To her absolute shock, the trick actually works. Suddenly, her social status skyrockets, and she is even invited to move into a premium dorm …
When the lives of Sabina and Karenina unexpectedly collide, their shared vulnerabilities form a deep, protective bond. Together, they navigate the harsh judgments of society and their own internal fears. Through mutual support, they slowly learn that life's biggest mistakes can sometimes pave the way for unexpected blessings. It is a heartwarming journey about forgiving oneself and learning to …
The story is narrated by Love Liu, a 12-year-old Han Chinese boy whose intellectual parents were effectively exiled to remote Ürümqi. His father is an architect often away working near hydrogen bomb testing sites, while his mother is a busy structural designer planning local air-raid bomb shelters. In this bleak, industrial environment, life is heavily policed by Communist Party protocols,…