Hi,

This book contains sample chapters from my novel, Khalifa. These chapters are revised and edited but might still need minor readjustment before being finalized. Therefore, this is not a ready-for-publishing version of the book, but the closest to it.

Khalifa was first published in May, 2021 on Wattpad. It’s a historical fiction set in the Abassid caliphate of Baghdad, with elements of romance and mystery. Due to the rise in its plagiarism in 2025, the book was taken down from the platform. The original first draft, chapter 1 to 8, is still available on Wattpad to serve as a proof.

No major plot changes have been made in the revised version, neither are any scenes deleted. The writing is polished and repeatition is trimmed. I’ve also taken my readers’s suggestions into consideration and added details where necessary to help with world building and understanding.

Here, you can read the edited chapters and compare them with the older version. You’re most welcome to send me your feedback. But any hate and spoilers might get you permanently banned from my account.

For updates on the book, you can follow me on Instagram: @/growingupinsane.

— Laiba Kamil