In Maher Mahran's gripping novel, 'Ashi Layli,' what begins as an ordinary dinner invitation spirals into a tense psychological drama. The enigmatic hostess, Layli, gathers a group of guests, each harboring their own secrets and desires. As the evening progresses, the elegant façade crumbles, exposing the raw nerves of social hypocrisy, hidden resentments, and forbidden passions. Mahran masterfully peels back the layers of his characters, revealing the darkness lurking beneath society's civilized surface.