Sci-Fi & Horror
Space voyages, rogue AI, haunted houses and things that knock after midnight. Pakistan's boldest, strangest storytelling lives on this shelf - enter if you dare.
Zephr Blew - Winds of Deliverance - Free Sci-Fi Mystery BookFaizan Ahmed JalalA sci fi mystery book set in an era defined by the Anthropocene and the looming shadow of the H…
Player AIOmar IftikharPlayer AI by Omar Iftikhar is a gripping cricket thriller novel that blends the excitement of t…
When The Clocks Turn Back- Book About Time Travel Mariam MuslimWhat if your teacher gives you an assignment, one about a famous pharaoh? Or you find out that …
The Sinking Wedding- Horror Story Book Sara AmirThe Sinking Wedding by Sara Amir is a horror story book that pulls readers into a dark wedding …
The RippleMahnoor KareemThe Ripple is a sci-fi book based on the fragile balance between reality, choice, and consequen…
DHANAKFakhir Ahmed AslamDHANAK is a sci-fi comic book for children designed to spark curiosity and build a strong inter…
The Silhouette: A Morbid Tale #4Zachery MillerTonight, little Amy lays in bed, hurt and sad at how unfair life has been toward her. From a da…
The Nightcomer: A Morbid Tale #3Zachery MillerTrish and Henry mistakenly turn onto a dead-end street. The wrong street, at the wrong time of …
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Player AI
Player AI by Omar Iftikhar is a gripping cricket thriller novel that blends the excitement of the game with futuristic technology and suspense. An ideal combination of of a cricket novel and a thriller novel, as it delivers an ele…
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Savior - Science Fiction Thriller Novel aaina batoolSavior is a gripping science fiction novel and an engaging superhero story book set in a world …
The Amorphous Horror: A Morbid Tale #2Zachery MillerLaura sits for a while and listens to Grandpa Kallembach’s stories of Nazi Germany. His tale re…
The Shopkeep: A Morbid Tale #1Zachery MillerCindy and Rachel break into a creepy old antiques and oddities shop. They’re just there for a s…
The Gift of UnderstandingAwais ShahA grave catastrophe is about to befall the futuristic version of Islamabad if the military hero…
Top Ratedآسیبی مکانات کی نادیدہ مخلوق - True Horror BookAlina IrfanPrice: PKR 500 only, including delivery. Aaseebi Makaanat Ki Nadeedah Makhlooq is a chilling tr…
Aik Lafz KionMuzammil Hussain KoraiDiscover Aik Lafz Kion (ایک لفظ “کیوں”) by Muzammil Hussain Korai, an Urdu popular-science book…
The Blood MoonAhmed Rik"O Father! O Sun! O Satan!" these lines haunted two teenager as they face the nightmare of thei…
Top RatedThe Secrets of SpringLareb Soomro10% OFF! Discover The Secrets of Spring by Lareb Soomro is a suspense filled horror story book …
The book is so fresh, and it makes people crawl into their beds and hide away, the ideas are unique compared to all the books I have read, and I gotta say, tho the book isn't all creepy, it still catches you off guard at…
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The Alliance of Al-Vertia - Sci-Fi Short Story BookMasooma Memon10% OFF! The Alliance of Al-Vertia is a gripping sci-fi short story book about "The Seven Sands…
Top Ratedوراثت / Wirasat - Sci Fi Magic Fantasy Book in UrduKosar NazWirasat is a thought-provoking sci fi magic book that masterfully blends science, magic, and hu…
Outbreak - Best Sci-Fi Thriller BookTooba ArshadPrice: 1000 PKR Outbreak by Tooba Arshad is a gripping contender for the best sci fi thriller b…
Earthlings - The WeaklingsShema Bukhari10% OFF! Earthlings – The Weaklings by Shema Bukhari is a thought-provoking science fiction boo…
Two Storiesmasood AhmedTwo Stories” by Masood Ahmed is a free horror book that welcomes readers into a world filled wi…
The War of Warsrichard shekariJames Shinoman, a young Spaceflight Participant goes on a voyage with a team of space explorers…
Anna the Humanrichard shekariThe Puricans are a savage race whose main source of food is humans but they are fast running ou…
The Unifierrichard shekariThe war torn world could not withstand the economic upheaval that had befallen it. Another reli…
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“جیز، زوبی کا چہرہ زینب حسین جیسا کرنے میں جُت گیا اور ہر شے کی پروا کیئے بغیر دن رات زینب حسین کو اپنے طور پر نئی زندگی دینے کی کوششوں میں تھا۔”Read the Book
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Faizan Jalal Shares Zephr Blew Journey with Daastan
Interview with author Faizan Jalal sharing insights on his book, inspiration, writing journey, and experience with publishing.
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The Sinking Wedding by Sara Amir - Daastan
The Sinking Wedding is Sara Amir’s latest work, in which she has used the themes of horror, fiction, mystery, adventure, and friendship as well. The plot is we-knitted and you will feel excitement at the end of each paragraph.
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The Ripple by Mahnoor Kareem - Daastan
Daastan, founded on the very notion of being able to tell your stories by putting one's word out there in the world as a whole, becoming a part of this universe; materializes its principles through the journey of thousands of authors we have published. One such journey is that of Mahnoor Kareem, a teenager from Rawalpindi who grew up aspiring to be an exceptional author and chose to become one of them. From finishing a book in a single day to becoming the author of one, she is a treasured Daastan-published author. In an interview, she revealed that her father used to write short stories for so
Sci-Fi & Horror books — common questions
What are the best Sci-Fi & Horror books by Pakistani authors?
Rated highest by readers on Daastan: The Secrets of Spring (5.0/5 from 3 readers), The Sinking Wedding- Horror Story Book (4.8/5 from 8 readers) and The Alliance of Al-Vertia - Sci-Fi Short Story Book (4.6/5 from 11 readers).
Which Sci-Fi & Horror book should I read first?
The most-read titles on this shelf are The Secrets of Spring, The Sinking Wedding- Horror Story Book and The Blood Moon — a fair place to start if you are new to sci-fi & horror.
Who are the Sci-Fi & Horror authors on Daastan?
Among the most published on this shelf are richard shekari, Zachery Miller, aaina batool and Ahmed Rik. Every author has a profile with their full catalogue.
Are there Sci-Fi & Horror books in Urdu?
Yes — 3 Urdu sci-fi & horror books, alongside 22 in English. Both are printed and delivered across Pakistan.
Which Sci-Fi & Horror books can I read for free?
14 books on this shelf can be read free on Daastan. See the free sci-fi & horror books, or browse everything free to read.
Are Sci-Fi & Horror books available as e-books?
3 titles are available to read on any device, delivered instantly. Browse the sci-fi & horror e-books — buy one from its own page and it is yours to read straight away.
How much do Sci-Fi & Horror books cost?
Print editions run from Rs 300 to Rs 1,000, averaging about Rs 585. Delivery is across Pakistan, cash on delivery available.
What do readers say about Sci-Fi & Horror books on Daastan?
29 readers have rated books on this shelf, averaging 4.5 out of 5. Reviews are written by verified readers and sit on each book’s page.
What are some memorable lines from Sci-Fi & Horror books?
“The boy and his dog laid dead in the woods and would be found nine hours later by a morning jogger who thought he smelled something funny.” — The Silhouette: A Morbid Tale #4
“An insidious melody reminiscent of an ice-cream truck from when she was a child began resounding from the start of the lane.” — The Nightcomer: A Morbid Tale #3
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“An insidious melody reminiscent of an ice-cream truck from when she was a child began resounding from the start of the lane.” — The Nightcomer: A Morbid Tale #3
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How many Sci-Fi & Horror books are on Daastan?
25 published sci-fi & horror titles by Pakistani authors, with new books added as they are published.
Recently added to Sci-Fi & Horror
Zephr Blew - Winds of Deliverance - Free Sci-Fi Mystery BookFaizan Ahmed JalalA sci fi mystery book set in an era defined by the Anthropocene and the looming shadow of the H…
Player AIOmar IftikharPlayer AI by Omar Iftikhar is a gripping cricket thriller novel that blends the excitement of t…
When The Clocks Turn Back- Book About Time Travel Mariam MuslimWhat if your teacher gives you an assignment, one about a famous pharaoh? Or you find out that …
Two Storiesmasood AhmedTwo Stories” by Masood Ahmed is a free horror book that welcomes readers into a world filled wi…
The Sinking Wedding- Horror Story Book Sara AmirThe Sinking Wedding by Sara Amir is a horror story book that pulls readers into a dark wedding …
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