Why do I get the feeling she’s lying by claiming it was her "elder sister" or "friend"? If she had put as much effort into studying as she did into copying someone else's work, maybe she would have done well in her board exams on her own. Let’s be clear—copying someone’s work isn’t just a small mistake. Mistakes happen unintentionally, but plagiarism? That’s deliberate. I have no doubt she knew exactly what she was doing.
If she actually respected the original author, the least she could have done was ask for permission. How is it even possible that every single word and sentence is identical? That’s not “inspiration”—that’s outright theft. And if she’s been caught, she should take responsibility and apologize instead of hiding behind an excuse and sending a sibling to cover for her.
If she’s mature enough to write—or rather, plagiarize—a story on Wattpad, then she should also be mature enough to own up to it when called out. She can’t just steal someone else’s hard work and then use "mental health" as a shield when she faces the consequences. Actions have consequences, and she doesn’t get to play the victim here.
Even my work has been copied on this platform, and honestly, it’s frustrating. It’s because of people like her that genuine writers feel forced to take their work down. If people don’t start respecting originality, Wattpad will just turn into a dumping ground for stolen content.
Don't let good books lost it's value because of people like Mughda