The Comedian Who Married a Ghost by Khpal Wak is a dark comedy novella set in Karachi, following Zahir Khan, a struggling stand-up comedian who accidentally marries a ghost named Gul Naaz during a bizarre midnight gig. As his supernatural wife begins haunting his career—boosting his success and terrorizing hecklers—Zahir must navigate love, fame, and ghostly in-laws. But when Gul Naaz disappears, he realizes his laughter was never just his own. Blending humor, horror, and heart, the story explores love beyond death and comedy born from grief.
Supernatural
Ghosts
Urban Fantasy
Forbidden Love
Healing
Tragic Romance
Folklore
Family
Newadult
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★★ (4.9) (15)
GenreHorror, Humor
Length18 mins
Publish dateJul 4, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1
2Chapter 2
About the author
Khpal Wak
Saraban is a versatile Afghan writer whose pen journeys through diverse subjects, with a special love for novellas. Rooted in the soul of Afghanistan, his stories echo its past, pulse, and poetic resilience.View all audiobooks by Khpal Wak
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