The Girl and the Ghost
By Hanna Alkaf
A hauntingly beautiful tale of friendship, magic, and secrets...

Suraya has always known she had a ghost. It's no ordinary ghost—it’s a pelesit, a dark spirit inherited from her witch grandmother. And while others might be frightened, Suraya loves her ghost like a best friend. He protects her, listens to her, and is always by her side.

But as Suraya grows, so does the darkness inside the ghost. When jealousy and anger begin to change him, Suraya must make a choice: hold on to her only friend, or set him free before he hurts someone she loves.

Set in modern-day Malaysia and steeped in rich folklore, The Girl and the Ghost is a lyrical, emotionally powerful story of courage, friendship, and discovering who you truly are—even if it means letting go of what you thought you needed most.