Karmaisnotabitch Stories

The Dust of Broken Dreams In the bustling streets of Quezon City, where dreams are both nurtured and shattered, lies Room for Rent, a notorious establishment on 107 10th Avenue, Barangay Socorro, Cubao. Arnie, a quiet janitor, witnesses the fleeting hopes and crushing disappointments of those who pass through its doors. One name, however, lingers in his memory: Antoniette Felicitas Olalo, a young woman with burning ambition, seeking a life free from poverty. But her dreams are twisted and corrupted, leading her down a dangerous path. Arnie, caught in the crossfire, is forced to participate in Antoniette's descent, his own life becoming entangled in the web of her crimes. When the police raid the Room for Rent, both Arnie and Antoniette find themselves imprisoned, their lives a tragic reflection of the choices they have made. Within the cold, unforgiving walls of the prison, Arnie and Antoniette confront the consequences of their actions. Haunted by the ghosts of their past, they are consumed by guilt and regret, their lives a testament to the destructive power of ambition and the corrosive influence of the world they helped create. "The Dust of Broken Dreams" is a poignant tale of ambition, regret, and the weight of karma. It's a story that explores the fragility of dreams, the darkness that can consume even the most hopeful hearts, and the enduring power of consequences.