The characters in this story are all based in India, and the narrative primarily unfolds from Avantika's perspective (POV), our lead protagonist. This lets you, my lovely readers, dive into her world and experience her journey of discovery and mystery firsthand.

[EDITED]: P.S. I'm considering adding chapters from other characters' perspectives soon to give you a deeper look into their thoughts and motivations.

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Hello to my non-Indian readers! I want to let you know that the story is written entirely in proper English. I only use Hindi when referring to Indian food and cuisine, and the character names reflect their Indian heritage.

You shouldn’t encounter any cultural gaps, but if you do, please feel free to ask your questions. I’m more than happy to answer!

Thank you so much for diving into this story! And I hope you enjoy the read! XOXO

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Here's a look at the characters—each one bringing their own unique essence to the story, as captured in the mood board below.

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Avantika Khanna, 16 y/o 

| Determined | Passionate | Observant | Competitive | Brave | Intuitive | Loyal |

"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing."

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Abhimanyu Sharma, 17 y/o

| Competitive | Determined | Complex | Resilient | Nerdy | Loyal | Mischievous |

"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."

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Aarav Malhotra, 17 y/o 

| Determined | Curious | Resourceful | Reserved | Athletic | Sweet | Confident |

"Confidence comes not from always being right but from not fearing to be wrong."

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Varun Verma, 18 y/o 

| Mysterious | Complex | Strange | Introvert | Distant | Brave | Vanished | (where is he?)

"The truth is rarely pure and never simple."

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Sumi Bora, 17 y/o 

| Friendly | Loyal | Warm | Compassionate | Empathetic | Anxious | Tensed |

"A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you."

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Tanya Shroff, 16 y/o 

| Powerful | Rich | Dominant | Assertive | Confident | High-maintenance | Influential |

"I'm very busy, so if you could just stop being so... you, that would be great."

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A u t h o r's    N o t e

Hello, lovely readers,

I'll be honest—the story starts off as a bit of a slow burn. Think of it as laying the groundwork before everything takes off. But trust me, once it does, the ride will be anything but slow. 🔥 The twists and surprises will be well worth the wait!

I'd love for you to stick around past the first few chapters because things will definitely heat up. Your feedback and thoughts are always welcome, so don't hesitate to share. They'll help shape this journey into something even more thrilling.

Thanks for reading, and I hope you're ready for a wild ride ahead! 🎢