A Journey to Empowerment

By Shakil Ahmed

When love transforms into a deadly cage, is murder the only key to freedom?

Maya, the daughter of a humble balloon seller, grew up with weary hands stained by the toil of making paper bags. Yet, her eyes always held a dream that transcended the invisible boundaries of her struggling village life. Her journey to the city for college was supposed to be her escape-a chance to find her own voice and identity.

But the city brings more than just education; it brings complex entanglements that Maya never anticipated. As she navigates the transition from a vulnerable village girl to a young woman in the urban jungle, she finds herself trapped in a web of love, expectation, and betrayal.

Caught between the shadows of the past involving Nadim and a turbulent relationship with Faris-who once revered her as his "Moon" only to cast her aside-Maya realizes that the path to empowerment is paved with heartbreak. When trust crumbles and affection turns into a suffocating prison, the innocent girl must make a choice that will change her life forever.

"A Journey to Empowerment" is a poignant tale of resilience and transformation. It explores the dark corners of relationships and the blinding light of self-discovery.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9843586581
• ISBN13: 9789843586582
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Shakil Ahmed
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"