What if the map you found... started drawing itself?
When Oliver Finch discovers an ancient map hidden in his grandmother's attic, he expects dust, history... maybe a forgotten place.
What he doesn't expect is a map that moves - lines shifting, paths appearing, and a single command written across the page:
START HERE.
Drawn into a world hidden just beyond the edge of reality, Oliver finds himself inside a forest that shouldn't exist... where paths change, time bends, and nothing is quite what it seems.
There, he meets Sable - sharp, fearless, and carrying a map of her own.
Together, they uncover a mystery far greater than either of them imagined:
a forgotten city, a broken system, and a secret that could change everything.
To move forward, they must face three trials - not of strength, but of who they truly are:
Courage. Cleverness. Kindness.
But the greatest discovery is still ahead.
Because some maps don't just show the way...
They choose who follows them.
✨ Perfect for readers who love magical adventures, mysterious worlds, and unforgettable journeys.
✨ A heartwarming fantasy about identity, friendship, and discovering who you are.
The Map That Draws Itself is the beginning of an unforgettable adventure - where every step reveals a new secret... and every choice shapes the path ahead.
About the Author :
Abdullah Al-Baghdadi is an Egyptian novelist and storyteller, born in Cairo in the early 1990s. He grew up steeped in the golden age of Arabic literature - shaped by the poetry of Ahmad Shawqi, the sharp intellect of Abbas Al-Aqqad, and the timeless prose of Naguib Mahfouz.
Yet perhaps the closest literary thread runs through his own blood: the celebrated Egyptian poet Dr. Farouk Shousha - a relative whose love of language and the Arabic word left an indelible mark on Abdullah's voice as a writer.
He writes from Cairo, carrying the weight of a rich literary inheritance - and the quiet ambition to add his own chapter to it.
