Chapter 1: Morning in Shyamalpur
The village was called Shyamalpur. True to its name, it was wrapped in endless greenery and quiet serenity. At dawn, the sun gently spread its light across the paddy fields, lifting the veil of mist. The air carried the scent of earth, and somewhere in the distance, the soft ringing of cowbells could be heard.
In one corner of this peaceful village stood a small tin-roofed house—that was where Raisa lived.
Abdul Karim woke up early every day, offered his prayers, and went to his shop. He owned a small wholesale grocery store at the marketplace. It wasn't big, but his honesty and hard work had earned him respect in the village.
Raisa was still asleep. Her mother came and gently called out,"Wake up, dear… you have school."
Raisa opened her eyes, smiled faintly, and sat up. Her day began with books and ended with books.
From childhood, she had an unusual focus. She could lose herself in the pages of a book for hours. To her, studying was not just a duty—it was a pathway to dreams.
At school, teachers treated her differently."Raisa, what do you want to be when you grow up?" one teacher asked.
She paused and said,"I want to go far, sir."
The teacher smiled softly,"You will."
Those words stayed with her.
Chapter 2: A Father's Dream
Abdul Karim wasn't a man of many words, but his dreams for his daughter were limitless.
At his shop, he would often tell customers,"My daughter will become a great officer one day."
Villagers would smile and say,"If God wills, she surely will."
But behind that dream was sacrifice. Many times, he gave up his own needs to buy her books. He skipped buying new clothes so he could pay for her coaching classes.
At night, after dinner, he would sit beside her."How is your study going?""Good, father.""Is it hard?""No, I can do it."
These small conversations made their bond even stronger.
Chapter 3: The Day of Success
The day the HSC exam results were published felt like a festival.
Raisa had achieved outstanding results.
People from the village began visiting their home. Some brought sweets, others offered prayers and blessings.
Abdul Karim stood quietly. Tears filled his eyes—but they were tears of pride.
That night, sitting in the yard, he said,"Now you have to study in Dhaka."
Raisa hesitated,"Will I be able to?"
He replied firmly,"You will."
Chapter 4: The Day of Departure
The day she left for Dhaka was heavy with emotion.
Her mother cried again and again. Her younger sister stayed silent.
Raisa hugged them all."I'll come back," she said.
The bus left. Through the window, she watched her village, her childhood, her everything fade away.
There was fear inside her, but she held tightly onto her dreams.
Chapter 5: The Reality of the City
Dhaka taught her on the very first day—this was not an easy place.
Crowds, noise, unfamiliar surroundings—everything made her uneasy.
After completing her admission process, she was placed in a hostel.
The first night, she couldn't sleep. Everything was new, everything unfamiliar.
Her roommates returned late. Laughter, phone calls—it all felt strange.
Chapter 6: The Unfamiliar Faces
As days passed, her roommates' behavior became clearer.
Neela, Sadia, and Trisha—they seemed to live in a completely different world.
One day, Neela asked,"Why are you so serious?"
Raisa smiled,"I came here to study."
"Life isn't just about studying," Neela replied.
Raisa fell silent.
Chapter 7: The Beginning of Pressure
At first, small requests—"Bring this…""Do this…"
Gradually, those turned into obligations.
One day Neela said,"We need money."
"I don't have any," Raisa replied.
"Bring it from home."
For the first time, Raisa felt uneasy.
Chapter 8: Facing the Darkness
One night, they surrounded her.
The air in the room grew heavy.
"If you don't listen to us, you can't stay here."
Raisa's hands trembled. She realized—she was trapped.
Chapter 9: The Beginning of Collapse
The mental pressure began to break her.
She started calling her father for money."Father… I need it…""Alright, my dear."
She knew she was lying. But she had no choice.
Chapter 10: The Lost Light
As time passed, Raisa changed.
She was no longer the same person.
The brightness in her eyes faded.
She lost herself.
Chapter 11: A Father's Arrival
One day, her father suddenly arrived.
Seeing her, he was stunned.
"Are you okay?" his voice trembled.
Raisa couldn't answer.
Chapter 12: Broken Dreams
After returning to the village, he was never the same.
His dream had shattered.
The pain destroyed him from within.
Chapter 13: The Final Silence
One day, everything ended.
When Raisa heard the news, she fell silent.
There were no tears in her eyes—only emptiness.
Final Words
Dreaming is easy.But protecting those dreams is hard.
Wrong company, fear, silence—Together, they can destroy a life.