And yet, as each accusation lands, Muzammil finds himself retreating further into the recesses of his mind, seeking refuge in the only place where he still feels free—his thoughts. There, in the quiet solitude of his own mind, he can imagine a world where he is more than just a servant, more than just an object to be mistreated. In the sanctuary of his mind, he allows himself to dream of a future where he is free from the suffocating clutches of his aunt’s cruelty. The dreams, though fleeting, are the only thing that keep him going.
But the weight of his aunt’s cruelty is relentless. Her accusations become more frequent, more absurd, each one carrying with it the sting of betrayal. She casts him as the villain in every story, no matter how small the offense. And yet, Muzammil does not break. His silence, though agonizing, becomes his resistance. With every word she utters, with every lie she tells, he stands a little taller, a little stronger, even though it feels as though he is crumbling from the inside out.
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General FictionThe story of an orphan teen boy who is snubbed by relatives and waits for his imaginary friend to take him away from these miseries. As the story evolves, problems in the boy's life increase, taking viewers on a roller coaster ride of emotions. "Ill...
