13 stories
The Botanica | La Botรกnica
She sells candles and spiritual remedies, but the real magic happens when a skeptic walks into her shop seeking help
ูููุฉ ูู ุงูุฑูุงุถ | A Night in the Riad
A riad owner discovers passion with a mysterious guest who comes seeking refuge in Marrakech.
ุงูุฃุฑู ูุฉ ุงูุฒุฑูุงุก | The Blue Widow of Tangier
A painter in Tangier becomes obsessed with capturing the beauty of a mysterious widow in blue.
ืคืืชืื ืืืจืื | Tiberias Temptation
A divorced hotel manager and a mysterious guest share forbidden nights overlooking the Sea of Galilee.
Whitby Gothic
At the famous Whitby Goth Weekend, jeweler Elvira sells more than silver and obsidian to a customer who appreciates darkness.
Yanbu Yacht
Captain Nadia runs sunset cruises along the Red Sea coast. When mysterious passenger Karim charters her yacht for a week, the deep waters reflect deeper desires. 'Al bahr yifham illi al ard ma tifham' (ุงูุจุญุฑ ูููู ุงููู ุงูุฃุฑุถ ู ุง ุชููู ) - The sea understands what land cannot.
ุฏูุฑูุณู ุงูู ูุจูููููู ูููู ูุฌูููููู | The Lesson of the Passive Voice
A mysterious seductress never reveals who does things to her, teaching a young man the passive voice through experiences where the doer remains unknown.
ุฏูุฑูุณู ุงูุฃูุณูู ูุงุกู ุงูู ูููุตููููุฉู | The Lesson of Relative Pronouns
A mysterious woman who never reveals her face teaches a traveler about relative pronouns, always referring to herself as 'the one who...'
Chislehurst Charm
Cave tour guide Adaeze leads visitors through the Chislehurst caves. When historian Marcus requests a private exploration, she shows him that some passages require very personal discovery.
Highgate Honey
Cemetery historian Adaeze guides visitors through Highgate's Gothic splendor. When writer Marcus researches his ghost story, she shows him that spirits aren't the only things that can possess you.
Islington Intrigue
Antique book dealer Adaeze trades rare volumes from her Islington shop. When collector Marcus seeks a forbidden text, she shows him that some knowledge is gained through very personal instruction.
West Norwood Wonder
Cemetery guide Ama leads tours through West Norwood's Gothic splendor. When horror writer Marcus joins her twilight walk, she shows him that death isn't the only thing that can take your breath away.
The Shisha Lounge After Hours
He closes the shisha lounge at 2 AM. She's the last customer who never wants to leave. When he finally asks why, she shows himโin the back room, with the hookah smoke still curling in the air.