She choose a plate from her space bar in front of her a plate come
It smells fresh. A faint aroma of homemade ghee drifts out.
A steel katori on the side holds simple beans palya and a piece of fried happala (papad).
Bani smiles faintly.
She hadn't asked. She hadn't called.
But it appeared — like it always does — quietly, without fuss.
Her secret ability:
If she truly loves something… it copies itself for her.
Only things that are hers in spirit — food made by her mother, gifts she connects with, or clothes she genuinely likes.
Never stolen. Always silent.
---
She sits cross-legged on the floor and eats slowly.
No phone in hand. No TV.
Just the warm taste of home in a new city.
She murmurs softly after the first bite:
BANI (whispers):
"Thanks, Amma… same taste."
After clearing her plate, Bani sat cross-legged on her bed, pulled her old but reliable laptop toward her, and clicked open a folder marked:
🕊 flappy-wings – Analytics – 2-months-post-launch
Her fingers hovered for a moment before the clicks resumed.
This wasn't a drama shoot. No lights. No scripts. Just quiet numbers on a dim screen. But this, in some strange way, was her other stage.
Two months ago, in the middle of auditions and script readings, she'd published a simple side-scroller mobile game: a sleek, modern, calmer version of the infamous Flappy Bird. She didn't expect anything — no marketing budget, no influencer shout-outs — just her name buried in the credits and the game quietly floating across app stores like a whisper.
But tonight, she was here to see how that whisper had grown.
---
💻 Desktop Version – Itch.io
Downloads: 3,200
Earnings from voluntary support: ₹2,16,400
Top comment:
> "I keep crashing but weirdly... I like it. Reminds me of Bangalore traffic."
She smiled. Someone got it.
---
📱 Android (Google Play)
Active users: 29,500
Ad-free purchase (₹29): 4,200 people
Wing Packs (₹49): 1,100 sold
Net earnings: ₹2,89,300
Top cities: Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kuala Lumpur
Rating: ★★★★☆
She raised an eyebrow at the city stats. KL again? Same as last week.
> "Should I localize the menu into Malay?"
Maybe.
---
🍏 iOS (App Store)
Downloads: 11,200
ARPU (Avg. Revenue Per User): ₹21.75
Revenue after Apple's cut: ₹2,03,600
Top Regions: Dubai, Singapore, Mumbai
That made her sit straighter. Singapore was showing higher retention than India.
> "They're not just playing. They're staying."
---
🧾 Two-Week Earnings Summary
Platform Revenue
Itch.io ₹2,16,400
Android ₹2,89,300
iOS ₹2,03,600
Total ₹7,09,300
Seven lakh rupees. In just two weeks.
The next day at the shoot was lively. Bani arrived bright and early, slipping seamlessly into the rhythm of the day. Between takes, she moved freely among her co-actors, chatting, laughing, and even joining a few TikTok challenges that had everyone's phones out and spirits high.
Despite the camaraderie and light-hearted moments, Bani kept one secret tucked away. When a break came, she excused herself with a small smile and slipped into the vanity van — her private sanctuary amid the bustle.
Inside, she powered on her sleek laptop and launched her Bitcoin mining software. The machine hummed quietly, mining steadily in the background. After peeping at the dashboard to confirm all was running smoothly, she locked the vanity van door behind her, ensuring privacy.
This small act gave her a silent thrill — mining Bitcoin quietly while the world outside buzzed with chatter and cameras. It was her way of claiming independence, a quiet assertion of power hidden beneath the glamour.
Once the laptop was secure, she stepped back out, locking the van behind her, and rejoined the group — laughing, joking, and sharing light moments as if she belonged entirely to the present.
To everyone else, she was just another actress on set. But inside, she was building something quietly unstoppable
Bani's days on set had settled into a comfortable rhythm, steady as a heartbeat.
Each morning, she arrived bright and early, ready to slip into the world of her character. The cameras, the lights, the director's calls — all felt familiar now.
But it wasn't just work. Between scenes, Bani effortlessly blended into the camaraderie of her co-actors. They laughed together, shared snacks, and even challenged each other to quick TikTok dances, capturing playful moments with infectious energy.
Though friendly and approachable, Bani kept a calm distance — a quiet mystery that drew curiosity but never crossed boundaries.
And when the day's noise pressed too close, she had a secret refuge waiting: the vanity van.
Inside that small, softly lit space, she powered on her laptop and opened her Bitcoin mining program. The soft hum of the machine working through algorithms was a private lullaby.
She glanced at the dashboard — hash rates stable, wallet balance inching upward — proof of a hidden world, a silent empire growing quietly as she performed her visible one.
Locking the van door behind her, she stepped out refreshed, her smile ready for the next scene, the next laugh.
Three months into filming, Bani had become a familiar face not just on camera but off it too.
Her natural ease had won over many co-actors, and TikTok challenges had become a staple of their breaks — spontaneous, fun, and often hilarious.
Bani's laughter rang clear, her dance moves light and surprising — a perfect foil to the intensity of the scenes they shot.
Yet beneath the surface, while cameras rested, her laptop silently hummed in the vanity van. Mining Bitcoin with care and precision, she nurtured her secret plan.
Every coin mined was a brick laid in her invisible foundation — a future built not on fame alone, but on quiet strength and smart choices.
Though the crew saw only the cheerful, social Bani, her mind was always a few steps ahead, balancing dreams and discipline.
Nearly three months had passed since Bani first slipped her game-changing secret onto her laptop.
The routine was now second nature: mingle, shoot, laugh, mine, repeat.
Her Bitcoin wallet grew steadily, and with each passing day, the coins were more than numbers — they were power, independence, and control over her own destiny.
The vanity van was more than a shelter; it was her command center.
Peeping at the mining dashboard, confirming the work was progressing, she felt a quiet thrill. She locked the door behind her, leaving the world of cameras and scripts behind for just a moment.
Back outside, the cast waited, phones ready for the next TikTok challenge.
Bani joined them — part star, part strategist — a rare blend of lighthearted youth and quiet ambition.
No one guessed the empire she was building in silence.