Sweeping Secrets

Allan Larkin, a curious and thoughtful 15-year-old, spends much of his time beneath his favorite spot--the old palm tree on his family's farm. There, he watches the world go by: farmers toiling, animals grazing, and the rhythm of daily life unfolding. Yet, Allan's mind is often far away, lost in contemplation of life's mysteries, both big and small.
One day, driven by his sense of wonder and newfound courage, Allan ventures close to the edge of the Forbidden Fearful Lane. Although he dares not cross to the other side, he hopes that just being near might reveal a glimpse of the unknown...

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.