Captain Alfaz Shaheed of Pakistan Army had always prided himself on his ability to stay invisible in the crowd.
In a military system where bravado often overshadowed substance, he preferred to operate in the quiet shadows, gathering information, watching from the periphery.
His colleagues admired his precision and discipline but considered him just another cog in the machine, a reliable, no-nonsense officer who did his duty and went home.
But even in his routine, Alfaz had sensed for months that something was amiss.
There were whispers in the barracks and among the junior officers, small signs that pointed toward some covert operation unfolding far from the eyes of even high-ranking officials.
It was like catching the scent of smoke in the air before seeing the fire. Alfaz wasn't one to ignore such signs.
The clue that confirmed his suspicions arrived late one night.
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