sharmadaksh
In a world where reputations are built on fear and broken knuckles, Arav was a king of the shadows. But when he discovers that his childhood neighbor-the quiet girl who once studied under his sister's watchful eye-is attending a school nearby, he decides to trade his crown for a mask.
The Shadow of the Sun is a gripping tale of transformation, silent protection, and the slow-burning ache of a love realized too late.
To the students of Saint Jude's High, Arav is the polite, introverted newcomer who keeps to his books and flirts harmlessly with the crowd. But behind his "innocent" smile lies the heart of a protector who fought against the school's digital predators to keep his "Jumbo"-the brilliant but painfully shy class topper, Ishana-safe from harm.
Supported by his loud-mouthed best friend Rayyan and Ishana's fiercely loyal friend ayesha, Arav navigates a delicate balance between his violent past and the quiet future he craves. He doesn't love her yet-or so he tells himself-until the final bell of Class 10 rings, and the distance between them becomes a canyon he cannot cross.
Through rejection, separation, and the haunting beauty of his own poetry, Arav must learn that some lines are never meant to be crossed, and some hearts only truly start beating when they are forced to say goodbye.
Key Highlights of the Novel:
The Mask: A "bully" hero pretending to be a "good boy" to stay close to the girl he admires.
The Protector: Dark, high-stakes action as Arav secretly dismantles an AI-video ring targeting innocent girls.
The Nickname: "Jumbo"-a playful teasing that becomes a symbol of their unique, shy bond.
The Heartbreak: A realistic look at the pressures of being a "topper" and why sometimes, "No" is the hardest word to say.
The Poetry: A soul-stirring collection of rhymes and verses that chronicle Arav's journey from a cold loner to a man deeply in love.