In The Curse, Cherub takes time off from her studies in London, UK to return to her village in one of the legendary islands of Langkawi, Malaysia, to mourn the loss of her older sister, Carla. But as it turns out, she has to confront the mystery that shrouds her sister's sudden death in suspicious circumstances. Was it just her imagination that Carla was in danger? Cherub felt a chill. The words that she had overheard the day before came back to her. Amanda had been talking to a few girls and did not realise that Cherub was just in the next room and could hear her every word. “You won't believe me, but I'm telling the truth. I saw her," Amanda hissed. “It was no accident. It was murder. Listen to me and keep this in mind. This is just the beginning." The girls chuckled nervously. But Amanda continued. “Laugh if you like. You'll soon see. We're all CURSED!"