Mohamed Salah Adam

The story unfolds in Alexandria, where Haj Ali Eskandarany is revered as the city's leader for his benevolence towards the humble and needy, and his care for everyone. However, a bitter conflict ensues between Haj Ali and his son Bakr, whose aspirations for power and wealth without effort stand in stark contrast to his hardworking cousin, Younis. Bakr competes with Younis also for the affection of Qamar, the woman he loves. As tensions escalate, Bakr commits a significant error, resulting in his expulsion by his father.

The events revolve around the Rushdie Building in Alexandria, which revolves around a number of terrifying myths and tales, as it is rumored that it is haunted by spirits, and that anyone who approaches it and tries to live in it finds himself in the street, and an evil young man tries to prove the validity of these rumors about architecture.