Kolkata's nightlife cast a deceptive glow.
Behind its shining streets and shimmering lights lay a city wrapped in shadows—where secrets whispered louder than truth and lies wore beautiful masks.
Amid this glowing illusion stood a lonely figure, hidden behind a radiant façade. She was admired, envied, and misunderstood all at once. To the world, she appeared flawless—confident, powerful, untouchable. But beneath that brilliance lived a heart weighed down by memories, guilt, and a past she could never escape.
Kolkata was not just a city.
It was a reflection of humanity itself—beautiful on the surface, broken underneath.
She had once dreamed of a life filled with peace. But those dreams had faded long ago, replaced by restless nights and haunting thoughts. The past clung to her like a shadow, following her wherever she went, whispering reminders of everything she had lost.
"Be brave."
A quiet voice echoed inside Avni.
She swallowed, her breath trembling.
"Will this ever end?" she whispered into the darkness.
Ryan's expression softened."It will, Avni. With your courage, it will."
The shadows around her seemed to shift as if listening.
People saw her smile, but not the pain behind it.
They praised her strength, but never noticed how fragile she truly was.
Sometimes she felt the darkness creeping closer, slowly wrapping itself around her thoughts, her fears, her heart.
Little did she know… the darkness would soon consume her, testing the limits of her strength and heart.
She clenched her fists, trying to hold onto the light.
"Be brave," she whispered again, even as doubt trembled through her voice.
As the lights of Kolkata glimmered in the distance, she stood alone—ready to face the shadows that had defined her life.
And this…
was only the beginning.