Paddy Sylph Dang Sari

"The song swayed softly to the peaceful whispering breeze over the paddy field. The wind blew to the fringe of the field, twisted to the paddy bounds, and slammed into the trees creating a lilting tune, whistling in the ears. As if a spirit was ministering the wind. As if a soul was sliding through the wind, caressing the ears. As if life was whispering at the end of that melancholic melody. Without realising it, Aris's hair bristled". An excerpt from Paddy Sylph Dang Sari. This is a collection of five short stories from a prominent writer from Malaysia, SM Zakir, covering diverse themes; a mystical sylph, a man's faith in facing life's hardships, a nostalgic journey to childhood time, an unrequited love, and a philosophic narrative of friendships.