Fake Account

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Drama Fiction Mystery

Aaisha Gupta was an ordinary 17-year-old girl living in Mumbai with her parents and a little brother. She attended a reputable college, leading a simple and uneventful life. Little did she know that her life was about to take a surreal turn.

One day, a mysterious priest came to their house. His presence sent shivers down Aaisha's spine. As soon as he laid eyes on her, he declared that she possessed an extraordinary power. However, he refused to reveal what this power was, leaving Aaisha bewildered and curious.

The first inkling of her mysterious ability came one rainy evening. Aaisha was in a hurry to get home and decided to take a shortcut through a less-traveled road. As she passed a car wreck, she noticed a young man named Bishal Varma who had been involved in a fatal accident. His brother, who was also in the car, wept over his lifeless body. But as Aaisha walked past Bishal, a miracle occurred. He suddenly stirred back to life, leaving his brother in awe and disbelief.

A similar incident occurred when a woman was on her deathbed. Aaisha unknowingly passed by, and the woman miraculously revived, much to the astonishment of those around. Aaisha remained oblivious to her inexplicable power.

Time passed, and Aaisha successfully completed her graduation. On the day of her graduation party, a dead body lying in the street suddenly came to life as she walked by. This time, Bishal happened to be nearby, witnessing the extraordinary event. He recognized that Aaisha was the key to these inexplicable resurrections.

News of Aaisha's extraordinary ability quickly spread throughout Mumbai, and her parents were bewildered by the sudden attention. Ministers and the media clamored for interviews with Aaisha. However, she could not bear the overwhelming fame thrust upon her. The simplicity of her life, which she cherished with her parents and brother, had been shattered.

Overwhelmed and desperate to escape the relentless spotlight, Aaisha took her own life. Her tragic story was reported in the media, capturing the attention of Monica Malhotra, an archeological student with a burning desire to uncover the truth behind Aaisha's death.

Monica was a vibrant and independent young woman, fiercely dedicated to her career in archaeology. Her parents constantly pressured her to get married, but she refused, believing there was too much to accomplish in her field. She had a boyfriend named Pritam, though their relationship was on-again, off-again. Monica was casually in love with him, and they often quarreled, but somehow, they always found their way back to each other. Pritam's unyielding love for Monica kept him by her side, even if it meant being both her boyfriend and her occasional adversary.

Determined to uncover the truth, Monica delved deep into the mysterious case of Aaisha. However, the more she discovered, the more horrified she became. It appeared that the girl named Aaisha was far from a benevolent soul, and the articles about her were filled with falsehoods.

Fueled by her determination to unveil the real story, Monica journeyed to Mumbai. She discovered that there was no record of a girl named Aaisha living there, but she did manage to find Bishal, who appeared unwilling to acknowledge Aaisha's existence. However, when Monica mentioned the articles, his expression changed, and he refused to assist her.

Frustrated by the lack of cooperation, Monica returned to her workplace, ready to resign. However, her plans took an unexpected turn the next morning when Bishal appeared at her hotel, ready to help.

Tanya Sharma's story was a stark contrast to Monica's. She hailed from a poor Punjabi family and had two elder sisters who were married. Tanya was a lazy and rebellious girl who often ignored her family's advice. As time passed, their financial situation worsened, and one day, Tanya's father passed away.

Tanya's mother, burdened by the family's dire circumstances, moved to Mumbai to work as a maid, which included taking care of Bishal's household. Bishal's family, being decent and compassionate, extended their support to Tanya's mother. They even ensured that Tanya gained admission to the same college Bishal attended, and Bishal promised to protect her.

However, Tanya eventually fell in with a bad crowd, distancing herself from Bishal. In time, she delved into witchcraft and engaged in illicit activities, having affairs and spending her nights with various men. She stopped returning home, causing her mother immense distress.

Unbeknownst to everyone, Tanya began experimenting with dark magic to awaken evil spirits through her witchcraft. Some of her attempts were shockingly successful. Tanya created a fake identity under the name Aaisha, using it to cover up her sinister deeds and build a false reputation for herself.

When Bishal discovered Tanya's deceit, she threatened him, making him aware of the danger she posed. Tragedy struck when Tanya's mother passed away, leaving her truly alone.

Bishal, no longer fearful of Tanya, decided to confront her. He was determined to put an end to her wicked game. Meanwhile, Tanya's false persona as Aaisha grew increasingly popular, with numerous articles circulating about her fabricated life.

In a desperate move to protect the truth and end the deception, Bishal sought out a hacker. Together, they exposed Tanya's fraudulent activities, but Bishal's fury escalated, leading to a fatal confrontation. He strangled Tanya to death, effectively ending her reign of terror.

With Tanya gone, Bishal fabricated a fake story of Aaisha's death to cover up the truth. Monica, after hearing his side of the story, returned to her workplace and presented her recordings to her boss. The evidence led to Bishal's arrest, though it was clear he had taken a life in an effort to end evil.

In the end, Bishal's actions were seen in a different light, and he was offered an opportunity to join the police force, with one officer recognizing the value of his unique abilities. Monica retained her job, and over time, she and Pritam formed a mutual friendship. She remained true to her ambition in archaeology and eventually married a man chosen by her parents.

The tale of Aaisha, Tanya, and Bishal came to a close, leaving behind a complex web of mystery and deceit that had been unraveled by those determined to uncover the truth.

October 27, 2023 15:09

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