Outside Appearances: Stories

In a world of curated perfection, what happens when our masks begin to crack? Outside Appearances is a poignant collection traversing Malaysia’s vibrant landscape from mid-century coconut groves to high-stakes corporate boardrooms. Liza Khan explores the chasm between projected lives and endured truths. A CEO haunted by childhood abandonment, a young man broken by a coerced lie, and a woman confronting the hidden betrayal of a second marriage. From terminal illness in paradise to the satire of status-symbol handbags, these stories interrogate the ‘festering truths;’ hidden behind peacock-green silk and pious veils. This is a mirror held to the human condition, inviting readers to discover the raw reality beneath the surface.