Desert Rose

Khadija, a middle-aged woman, finds herself engrossed in the explicit and controversial romance novel. However, she struggles to connect with the protagonist, Rahiq, and feels drawn to the supposed villains of the story, including Rahiq's stepmother, Aminatou, and stepsisters, Fatimata and Zeinab.

As Khadija delves deeper into the story, she becomes increasingly disillusioned with the portrayal of the characters and the development of the male lead, Ouays, who is reduced to a lovesick puppet. Khadija shares her frustrations in a scathing review, urging readers to explore the original manuscript and experience the story as intended.

In an unexpected twist, Khadija finds herself transported into the fictional world of "Desert Rose" as Zeinab, the supposed villainess. She navigates the intricacies of the story, witnessing the mistreatment of her character and the tragic fate that awaits her. Determined to change her destiny, Zeinab plans to escape with her mother and sister, away from the clutches of the main plot.

During a masquerade ball, Zeinab encounters the enigmatic King, Ouays, whom she admires from afar. They engage in a conversation about power, beauty, and vulnerability, leading to a surprising kiss on the cheek. Zeinab's world is turned upside down as she realizes her feelings for the King and the impossibility of their love in the context of the story.

As the night progresses, Zeinab yearns for more time with the King, desiring a single night that would shatter the constraints of the plot. However, the boundaries of fiction and reality blur, leaving Zeinab uncertain of her fate and the consequences of her actions.