Fragile Lies
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Fragile Lies
By Zaf Faris Stories
Behind every smile lies a story untold.
Hauwa thought marriage would bring her peace - a fresh beginning filled with love and laughter. But beneath her wedding veil hides a woman chained by fear and silence. Her husband, Mudashir, wears charm like perfume, masking the cruelty that poisons their home.
Far away, her younger sister Aliyah senses something is wrong. Brave and stubborn, she risks everything to uncover the truth about Hauwa's perfect life - a truth built on deceit, heartbreak, and unspoken pain.
From hospital corridors to office whispers, from family bonds to breaking points, Fragile Lies tells a haunting story of women who endure, pray, and rise from the wreckage of love turned toxic. Each chapter peels back layers of hidden wounds - secrets, shame, and the fragile hope that refuses to die.
As Hauwa's world trembles, a confession of love from her colleague threatens to blur the line between comfort and sin. And when Aliyah digs deeper, she discovers that some lies, no matter how fragile, are the only thing holding a broken heart together.
Will Hauwa ever break free?
Or will silence destroy what's left of her spirit?
A story of love, betrayal, and redemption - where even the strongest hearts can shatter under the weight of Fragile Lies.
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