Twelve stories. Twelve moments where choice changes everything.
From neon streets to misty hills, twelve tales of fate, courage, and consequence.
From rain-slick Hong Kong courtrooms to mist-bound mountain bridges, The Frozen Verdict and Other Short Stories journeys through the landscapes of justice, memory, love, and loss. A judge hides a deadly secret behind her verdict. A boy with music in his fingertips stands between his village and an invading army. A young policeman follows the glow of fireflies into the heart of a mystery. Lovers navigate silences deeper than words. Families fracture-and mend-over dinner tables, inheritance, and forgotten promises.
Spanning continents and cultures, these tales are rich with atmosphere and alive with moral tension. They explore what happens when the law falters, when the heart insists, and when courage means surrender as often as it means fight.
Elegant, suspenseful, and deeply human, this collection invites you to linger in its worlds-long after you've turned the final page.