Relics of Love is a gripping supernatural thriller that blends psychological suspense, horror, and emotional drama into a haunting story about love, loss, guilt, and redemption. The novel follows Kareem Khan, a highly skilled operative in the military's covert wing who has spent years confronting danger and death without fear. However, nothing in his training prepares him for the terrifying moment when his deceased wife, Nahid, returns from beyond the grave. Once the woman he loved deeply, Nahid has become a mysterious and relentless presence that haunts his every waking moment, drawing him toward a terrifying world where the boundaries between life and death begin to disappear.

As unexplained visions, ghostly encounters, and chilling manifestations intensify, Kareem realizes he is trapped in a nightmare from which there seems to be no escape. Desperate for answers, he seeks the guidance of Baba Sen, an enigmatic spiritual figure who reveals that Nahid's spirit remains bound to the mortal world through seven hidden relics connected to their shared past. To free himself and finally allow Nahid's soul to rest, Kareem must embark on a dangerous journey to locate and destroy each relic. His search forces him to revisit forgotten places, painful memories, and long-buried secrets from their relationship, confronting the mistakes, regrets, and emotional wounds he has tried to leave behind.

Yet every relic carries a devastating price, demanding sacrifice and testing Kareem's courage, morality, and determination. As the relics are destroyed one by one, the mystery surrounding Nahid's death deepens, revealing shocking truths that challenge everything Kareem believed about love, betrayal, and destiny. With its atmospheric storytelling, chilling supernatural elements, emotional depth, and relentless suspense, Relics of Love delivers a compelling tale where every revelation raises the stakes, leading to a breathtaking climax that proves some bonds can survive even death, while some secrets are far more frightening than the ghosts that guard them.

About the Author

The literary works of Kashif Mashaikh span crime, thriller and dark fiction. His debut novel, Mortuary Tales (2021), a modern-day retelling of Vikram-Betaal, was published by Westland/Amazon. He has also co-authored (with S. Hussain Zaidi) R.A.W. Hitman 2: The Assassinations, the gripping sequel to R.A.W Hitman: The Real Story of Agent Lima.