The Song We Hid

By Khalil

To my beloved, whose melody still haunts every corner of my soul, your courage taught me to live, and your absence taught me to remember. This story is yours, as am I, forever.

In the shadow of Qadir, a city bound by iron laws where love is a crime and beauty a sin, Rahim hides his heart behind cautious sketches and a life of obedience. An architect forced to draft soulless barracks for a ruthless regime, he buries his dreams of soaring pavilions beneath fear of discovery. But when he meets Sami, a fearless musician whose oud weaves forbidden melodies of rebellion, Rahim's world ignites with a dangerous hope.

Their stolen moments whispered poetry in hidden cellars, a desperate kiss beneath a minaret's cracked spire, defy the regime's blades, but Sami's songs, spreading through Qadir's alleys, draw the enforcers' eyes. As betrayal closes in and the city's grip tightens, Rahim and Sami face an impossible choice: flee to a fragile freedom or risk everything for the rebellion their love has sparked.

The Song We Hid is a heart-wrenching tale of love and defiance, where every note and sketch is a stand against oppression. Will their melody survive the silence Qadir demands, or will their courage cost them everything? A story of sacrifice and resilience, this debut novel will linger like a forbidden song, haunting and unforgettable.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FZ8C56X2
• ISBN13: 9798272693846
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.3" x 8.0"