The morning sun stretched its golden arms over the rooftops as Aarav woke up with a lighter heart. Yesterday’s kindness from the bus driver and the absence of bullies had sparked something in him — a gentle sense of hope.
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At school, during the morning assembly, students gathered row by row. Aarav stood quietly among them when a school staff member began announcing the final list of participants for the upcoming poem competition.
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Just as she was about to read the names, Lumi, hiding behind the curtains, used her magical gloves to discreetly lock the English teacher inside the toilet — making sure she wouldn’t notice Aarav’s name being read.
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Aarav was stunned. His name had made it onto the list! From the girls' line, Shila spotted him and gave a thumbs-up. Then, breaking line rules, she dashed toward him with a big smile.
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"I'm really happy for you," she said, beaming.
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But Timbon was watching.
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Hidden in the shadow of the school’s rooftop, Timbon clutched his dark magic cube. He could possess up to three people per day, but the catch was harsh — using it three times would immediately return him to Skaar, regardless of how many hours he had left.
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Shila’s encouragement had lit a stronger glow in Lumi’s emotion meter. Aarav was smiling — but Timbon couldn’t allow that.
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With a flick of his fingers, Timbon used his first possession. One of the bullies, Kali, suddenly walked over and mocked Aarav harshly in front of Shila.
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"You? Poem competition? What’s next, you're gonna dance too?"
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Aarav’s confidence cracked.
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But Shila didn’t back down. “Enough! That’s not funny,” she snapped at Kali. Turning to Aarav, she added, “Don’t listen to him. You’re going to be great.” She gave him a quick hug before walking away.
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Aarav held onto that hug like a thread of gold.
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After school, he visited Hari’s house. With Rajiv joining over a call, the three friends brainstormed and practiced. Aarav had even written his own poem — a powerful one about fear and finding strength. Hari’s mother, who had a background in literature, was impressed and handed Aarav a juice box as a reward. "You’ve got talent, boy. Use it well."
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From a rooftop nearby, Timbon gritted his teeth.
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Possession number two — the English teacher.
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The teacher called Aarav’s parents and complained about his “unstable behavior” and “emotional outbursts.” Later that evening, Timbon didn't stop there — he sneaked into Aarav’s father’s workplace, using dark magic to cause chaos. Files scattered. Machines glitched.
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Aarav’s father came home exhausted and angry.
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"You’ve been acting strange lately," he scolded without asking anything. "Focus on your studies. No more nonsense."
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Aarav sat silently in his room, heart heavy. Yet, he stared at Dhruv’s photograph and whispered, “I’ll make you proud, Anna. I promise.”
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He practiced his poem until midnight before falling asleep.
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Lumi, however, was uneasy.
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The way things had unfolded — too specific, too timed — made her suspicious. She flew back to Elderly, who handed her an ancient crystal ball. “This will reveal what eyes cannot see,” Elderly said.
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As Lumi watched the images unfold, her heart dropped — Timbon had returned. He was behind it all.
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And tomorrow was the competition.
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Everything would come down to that one final day.
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But Lumi now had a plan.
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