Hikayat Shama(2026)

Hikayat Shama is a series following a young orphan who manages her household and fields while her father is away on pilgrimage. When falsely accused of market fraud, Shama defends herself with an eloquent story that impresses the governor. Her intelligence earns her a position as storyteller in the tribal chief's council, but her rise sparks jealousy in Jaafar, the chief's assistant, who schemes to damage her reputation. Shama must navigate a harsh world using both wit and the power of narrative, turning storytelling into her greatest weapon against those who seek to undermine her. The series explores themes of resilience, intelligence, and the transformative power of words.