traped in belief ( short story -1)
In a city filled with people, luxury, and everything one could ask for, she still felt empty. Despite having all that she needed within reach, a deep void lingered in her heart. There was no one to truly share her thoughts with—no gossip, no laughter, no warmth. Her life, though surrounded by glamor and comfort, felt suffocating. What she truly craved was love and affection. She was never allowed to go out freely. And even when she sneaked out by telling lies, the guilt would consume her. It wasn't the outings that made her feel free, but the idea that she had to lie to taste a moment of liberty. Deep inside, she felt like a bird—one with wings but trapped in a cage, forever denied the sky she was born to soar in. The little mischievous girl within her often wondered: Maybe if I get married, I’ll be free. Eventually, her father began searching for a groom. But not once did he ask her what kind of boy she liked. He never showed her a picture, never asked, “Do you find him compatible...