A tale of fate and mystery—Jiah is lured by an unknown call upon arriving in the Hills to reunite with her grandparents. There, she meets a boy with a flute whose haunting melody draws her in. After a night trapped in the ruins, Jiah and her family uncover the long-buried secrets hidden within them.

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The City Morning

Author's Note Some stories linger in the corners of our minds, fading with time yet never truly leaving. This one, ... Read Chapter

The Call

The loud honk of the school bus interrupted the scene. Payal sprang into action, handing Khushboo the kids' bags and kissing them go... Read Chapter

The Journey to the Hills

The decision brought a flurry of activity to their usually quiet apartment. The next day before dawn, the family set out on their journ... Read Chapter

The Reunion

As the family absorbed the serene beauty, their attention turned to a figure standing at the house's gate. He was tall, with broad shou... Read Chapter

Unfolding Family Bond

The days at the village flew by, filled with laughter, warmth, and love. The reunion became a cherished memory for everyone. Grandmothe... Read Chapter

The Boy with The Flute

Jiah spent her mornings helping Khushboo around the house. After lunch, she would sit with her grandmother, listening to stories until ... Read Chapter

The Noises of The Silence

The next morning, Jiah could hardly contain her excitement. For the first time, she rushed through her morning chores, eager to finish ... Read Chapter

The Storm Within

One day, as usual, Jiah sat waiting for Nabi by the stream, her eyes scanning the valley for his familiar figure. But that day, he neve... Read Chapter

The Gift

For Jiah, the days went by slowly, each one getting heavier than the one before it. In an attempt to keep herself occupied, she frequen... Read Chapter

Carried by the Current

Another winter had passed, and the village seemed to welcome Jiah back with open arms. The familiar sights of lush valleys and snowcapp... Read Chapter

The Abandoned Village

One day, she was by the stream, washing clothes with Khushboo and other villagers. The group was spread out over a distance of 2 kilome... Read Chapter

The Song in The Ruins

Jiah sat down, hugging her knees tightly against her chest, trying to preserve what little warmth she could. The icy rain seeped into h... Read Chapter

Between Silence and Sound

The lightning struck again, briefly illuminating two shadowy figures near the ruins of what might have once been a fireplace. Jiah froz... Read Chapter

The Remains

The storm had passed, and sunlight seeped through the cracks in the ruins. As the siblings stirred, they heard their names being called... Read Chapter

The Conclusion


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