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The Book of Aarav – 0.7
Close to Peace The leaders of the various factions of the Pranvar clan had gathered in the immaculate, richly decorated palace courtroom, accompanied by their families. Among the attendees were Ashura, head of the Avantaveera military and chief of external affairs, along with his five squad leaders; Elder Jeron and his new wife, the twenty-one-year-old…
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The Book of Aarav – 0.6
Duty and Desire “Did you inform the King before coming here?” Rudhra asked, lifting the trident and handing it to Yodhika. “No. They’re all busy with something,” she replied. With a soft click, the trident retracted into a compact rod, which she slid into its holder. She then took out two kerchiefs—one to cover her…
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The Book of Aarav – 0.4
Sword and Dagger “Sir Ashura, Dr. Chaithra says it is time.” The soldier in a black combat uniform entered the captain’s cabin only after Ashura permitted him to do so. “Okay. You may leave now,” Ashura said, rising slowly from his chair. He lifted the knee-long overcoat draped over the backrest and slipped it on.…
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The Book of Aarav – 0.3
Destined to Be Here “We have been fighting for the past four months, and I still haven’t been able to beat you even once,” Rudhra said to Yodhika, sitting up in a pool of blood. “You are way tougher than Ashura, even though he can pull things in addition to the powers you people have.”…
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The Book of Aarav – 0.2
Prayer Home “What happened to your head?” Rudhra asked as Yodhika stepped into Site A, a strip of white cloth tied firmly around her temple. The floor had been restored to its original form, most of yesterday’s destruction cleared away by the maintenance staff. “Nothing. Let’s start,” she said. “No. You need to rest. We’ll…
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The Book of Aarav – 0.1
The Voice “Did you watch the last fight?” Sabo asked. Her voice carried a calm authority as she studied Yodhika, who stood quietly with her hands at her sides. “Yes,” Yodhika replied, her tone flat but steady. “Did you make adjustments to your fight plans?” “No.” Sabo’s lips curved with approval. “Good. You already see…
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The Book of Aarav – 0
Rudhra and Yodhika A lone bird cut across the vast sky over the Arabian Sea, its shadow gliding over a solitary island spread across nearly three thousand square kilometers. Two immense harbours lay on opposite ends of the coast, carved into the shoreline like enormous crescents—wide enough to swallow small towns. Three cargo ships rested…
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The Book of Aarav – 7.5
Change of Plan Room B-412, Sub-Level 4, Eisenhower Executive Office Building1650 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C A narrow, windowless room sat four stories below ground, its concrete walls layered with sound-dampening panels and matte-black acoustic tiles. A single strip of cold white light ran across the ceiling, casting long shadows over the steel table bolted…
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The Book of Aarav – 7
A Cry with No Tears Flames crept across the ruined living room, licking at splintered wood and overturned scraps of what once stood there. The air wavered, thick with smoke, as the fire wove through the scattered debris without mercy. Light crackled through the haze, turning the wrecked room into a shifting chamber of ash…
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The Book of Aarav – 6
A Crimson Birthday “You done?” Indresh asked, walking up to Aarav’s desk. “Just a minute. I’m sending you my report for this week,” Aarav replied, eyes fixed on his laptop as he typed hurriedly. “Don’t rush it. Do it properly,” Indresh said. His phone buzzed. He took it out, checked the message, and murmured, “It’s…
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