Chapter 2

A Friend in the Dark Riff needs a helping hand for a trip into Kampung Kilas, and there’s only one person he can count on: his best friend, Zai. After reaching out to him, Riff arranges to meet Zai at the public park, hoping to convince him to accompany him on what could turn out to be a rather unusual errand. As Riff makes his way to their meeting spot, his thoughts drift back to the moment that changed his life forever—the encounter with Death itself. What began as an ordinary existence took a supernatural turn when Riff came face-to-face with the embodiment of Death and agreed to a contract that would bind their fates together. With the memory of that fateful encounter lingering in his mind, Riff continues toward the park, carrying a secret that could change how he sees the world—and how much he can trust the friend he’s about to ask for help. Sometimes, facing the unknown is easier when you don’t have to face it alone.