29th Dec 2024
In the heart of Cairo, Awa lay on her soft silk divan, staring at the ceiling. "Why can’t I be free like the birds?" she sighed, imagining the sky. She often dreamed of adventures, unlike her sisters who cared for fancy dresses. A shimmering vision appeared; a serpent with bright green eyes slithered into her mind. "I can give you power, Awa," it whispered, sending a shiver down her spine. Her heart raced with both fear and excitement, wondering what the serpent truly meant.
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As days turned to nights, Awa felt the serpent's whispers grow stronger. The timid girl was fading away. Instead, a new Awa emerged, confident and clever. She snuck knowledge from ancient scrolls, spinning tales that captivated everyone around her. "Suddenly I am no longer alone," she thought, as her sisters looked up to her. But power has its price. The serpent’s voice became demanding, urging her to betray those she loved. Awa began to understand that freedom sometimes felt like a heavy curse.
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