Spirits Abroad

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Zen Cho: Spirits Abroad (2014, Buku Fixi (Fixi Novo))

288 pages

Published July 15, 2014 by Buku Fixi (Fixi Novo).

ISBN:
978-967-0374-98-7
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Fun tales of spirits from Southeast Asia.

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A collection of fantasy tales full of spirit (and spirits) featuring legends and folk tales from Southeast Asia. Those who have grown up hearing tales of 'pontianak' and other local spirits may enjoy the modern twist the author has given to them. Others, hearing them for the first time, may be puzzled by how the spirits interact with humans until the context is made clear from the stories.

  • The First Witch of Damansara: the death of a grandmother (considered a witch) brings back a granddaughter to Malaysia, where she discovers some strange going-on centred around the funeral arrangements. A visit by the grandmother's ghost would change things for the better.

  • The Guest: a girl picks up a cat for companionship. Only later do we learn the girl can work spells through smells, and she is aware of, and can influence people through their smell.

  • The Fish Bowl: a girl being …