Sweeping Secrets

When fifteen-year-old Allan follows enchanting music into the forbidden Fearful Lane, he unleashes a journey through realms of terror, sorrow, and brilliance that will transform him forever.
In the quiet village of Karli, Allan Larkins has always been different - a thoughtful teen who questions everything. When haunting music draws him to explore the infamous Fearful Lane, he's thrust into an extraordinary adventure filled with talking bats, magical rabbits, and ancient Egyptian queens. But as each new realm tests his courage and conviction, Allan realizes this journey is about more than just finding his way home.
Through enchanted libraries and treacherous wells, Allan confronts his deepest fears while forming unlikely friendships. As he navigates between the Sorrowful Lane and the Lane of Brilliance, he discovers that true power lies not in knowledge alone, but in understanding oneself and showing compassion to others. With each challenge, Allan grows stronger, learning that appearances can be deceiving and that even the darkest moments contain hidden wisdom.
Now Allan must face his greatest trial yet - a confrontation that will require all his newfound courage and wisdom. With mysterious figures pursuing him and time running out, he must decide who to trust and what to believe. But in a world where nothing is quite what it seems, will Allan find the strength to overcome his fears and unlock the secrets of the lanes before it's too late?

Sameera Iradat is a dedicated Chemistry teacher at DHACSS Creek Campus in Karachi, Pakistan. A passionate reader, she enjoys English novels, with favorite authors including Harper Lee (To Kill a Mockingbird), Dan Brown, Agatha Christie, J.K. Rowling, Enid Blyton, Victoria Holt, and Georgette Heyer, among others in classic and contemporary fiction. Her interests extend to psychology and self-help literature, such as The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. Sameera is also a writer, crafting stories that weave elements of mystery and romance, as well as poetry, in her spare time.