The Arrival – Tales of East Seaworth

The Arrival – Tales of East Seaworth

When Aisha Khan and her brother Ibrahim move with their family into a crumbling old house on the edge of East Seaworth, nothing feels quite ordinary. The woods whisper warnings, the shadows dance, and ancient secrets stir beneath the trees. Soon, Aisha discovers that she has been chosen for something far greater than she imagined. Together with new friends, she must face the mystery of dying forests, poisoned land, and an age-old guardianship that ties her to the town’s forgotten past. From ghostly stables to tree spirits and whispered legends, the children are drawn into a battle to protect the woods before they vanish forever. But can three girls—and the bonds of their growing friendship—truly stand against forces determined to destroy the heart of East Seaworth? A story of courage, friendship, and the magic of the natural world—perfect for readers who love fantasy adventures with a hint of mystery. Zena Sheikh is a writer from Manchester, England, whose love of stories began long before she chose to study them. After earning her BA in Creative Writing from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Lampeter, she went on to complete her MA in Creative Writing at the University of Birmingham. Her debut novel, The Arrival - Tales of East Seaworth, brings together her fascination with folklore, atmosphere, and the magic of everyday places transformed by imagination.