✨ Meera’s POV
The world was asleep, but my mind wasn’t. It never really was.
Scrolling endlessly through my phone at 1:30 a.m. had become a habit—half distraction, half escape.
My best friend always said I overthink everything. Maybe she was right. But tonight, something felt different.
Somehow… heavier.
A notification blinked.
Unknown User
You shouldn’t be awake right now.
I froze
Meera Sharma (fl)
Who are you?
Unknown User
Just someone who noticed.
Meera Sharma (fl)
That’s creepy. How do you even know I’m awake?
Unknown User
Because I’ve been watching.
My heartbeat stuttered. I stared at the screen. Was this some sick joke?
The stranger’s words weren’t playful. They carried a weight—like he meant them. Like he knew.
Meera Sharma (fl)
Are you stalking me?
Unknown User
Relax. I don’t know where you are. Not yet.
I swallowed hard.
Meera Sharma (fl)
…Not yet?
Unknown User
Some truths are better revealed slowly.
My fingers hovered over the screen. I should have blocked him. I should have reported him. But instead… I typed back.
Meera Sharma (fl)
Fine. But I don’t trust you yet.
Unknown User
Good. Keep it that way. Trust is dangerous.
And just like that, I stepped into a conversation I’d never be able to walk away from.
Meera Sharma (fl)
Okay… I have to ask. Who are you really?
Unknown User
That depends… do you want the truth or the version I let the world see?
Meera Sharma (fl)
…I want the truth.
Unknown User
Truth is dangerous. But I’ll give you a piece. My name is Aarav. That’s all for now.
Meera Sharma (fl)
Aarav…? Just one name?
Aarav (ml)
One name can carry more than most full names ever do. And sometimes, it’s better if you remember only that much… for now.
Meera Sharma (fl)
You’re not making this easier.
Aarav (ml)
Some things worth knowing aren’t easy, Meera. And some people… aren’t meant to be understood at first glance.
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To be continued…
Authorshi
My Dahlias 🌸, welcome to the very first episode of Behind the Screen!
What did you think of this opening?
Creepy, intriguing, mysterious? 👀 Drop your thoughts—I’m dying to know! Your support will help me keep this story going strong. 💜
Authorshi
Unknown strangers, late-night chats, and a mystery you’ll want to unravel—this is only the beginning. 💌
Would you respond if a stranger messaged you like this?
Let’s see what happens next in Episode 2…
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