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THE UNVAILING SHADOWS

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Chapter 1 - GLIMPSE OF NORMALACY

Nishant woke up to the familiar sound of his alarm clock, its insistent beeping shattering the tranquility of his room. He groaned, rubbing his eyes as he tried to shake off his grogginess. Another day, another school morning. He glanced at the calendar on his wall – it was Tuesday, just an ordinary Tuesday.

Dragging himself out of bed, Nishant went through the motions of getting ready for school. He put on his school uniform, grabbed his backpack, and trudged downstairs to the kitchen. His mother was already at the stove, flipping pancakes with a cheerful smile.

"Morning, Nishant! Pancakes for breakfast today," she greeted him.

"Morning, Mom," Nishant mumbled, slumping into a chair at the table.

As he shoveled pancakes into his mouth, his thoughts drifted to his friends. Aria, with her warm smile that always made his day a little brighter, and Kiran, his loyal buddy who was always up for an adventure. They were the few people who had managed to breach the walls of his introverted world.

The school day passed in a blur of classes, assignments, and awkward social interactions. Despite his efforts, Nishant struggled to connect with most of his classmates. The bell finally rang, signaling the end of the day. Nishant packed his bag and headed to the courtyard, where he usually met Aria and Kiran.

As he stepped into the courtyard, his eyes scanned the area for their familiar faces. He spotted Aria sitting on a bench, engrossed in a book. Her hair caught the sunlight, giving her an almost ethereal glow. Kiran was leaning against a nearby tree, talking animatedly to a group of students.

Nishant's heart skipped a beat as he approached them. Aria looked up and smiled, her eyes lighting up as they met his. Kiran waved and gestured for him to join them.

"Hey, Nishant! You're just in time," Kiran said, clapping Nishant on the back.

They spent the next few minutes chatting and laughing, their conversations flowing effortlessly as they shared stories about their day. Nishant cherished these moments – the feeling of belonging, the camaraderie that eased his social anxiety.

But little did they know, the tranquility of that afternoon was about to be shattered by an event that would forever change their lives. As the sun dipped lower in the sky, casting long shadows across the courtyard, Nishant, Aria, and Kiran were blissfully unaware of the dark energy lurking on the horizon, waiting to cast its ominous shadow over their world.

NEXT CHAPTER: 27/08/2023

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