Riya had once been a vibrant soul, her laughter echoing through the halls and her eyes sparkling with dreams.

But life, with its unpredictable storms, had slowly surrounded her spirit.

The weight of loss, failures, and betrayals had drained her will to live, leaving her in a constant state of numbness.

Yet, every morning, Riya still forced herself out of bed, driven by a faint, stubborn ember of hope.

She moved through her days like a shadow, going through the motions at work and maintaining her responsibilities, even...