The Puppet
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Last published Sun, Apr 20, 2025
In a world that seems perfect, 26-year-old Arman has it all - a stable job, a supportive family, and a life he's genuinely happy with. But when an unexpected event shakes his reality, he begins to question everything. Why does his life feel like it's been set on a predetermined path?
As Arman searches for answers, he uncovers a chilling truth: the world around him is not what it seems. He is a puppet - a marionette controlled by invisible forces. Bound by strings of fate, Arman must confront a reality far darker than he ever imagined.
The truth is more sinister than he could have ever predicted. But in a world where everything is orchestrated, can Arman ever break free, or is he doomed to be a puppet forever?
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