Once upon a time, there was a school in a city. The new academic year had just begun after summer vacation. A girl named Rupa took new admission in that school. Rupa had a physical disability, and unfortunately, the other students started bullying her because of it. Day after day, the bullying continued. Feeling helpless and isolated, Rupa eventually decided to end her life. She climbed to the top of the school building and jumped.

Teachers, the principal, and all the students gathered to see Rupa’s lifeless body. To avoid the complications of a police investigation, the school decided not to report the incident. The principal then established a strict rule forbidding any form of bullying, especially of those who, like Rupa, faced challenges. Little did they know, Rupa’s spirit would remain in the school, determined to protect others from similar suffering.

Sometime later, a boy named Rohan enrolled in the same school. Like Rupa, Rohan also had a physical disability—he was missing his left hand. Unaware of Rupa’s story, he was excited about his new school. However, soon enough, he too became the target of bullying. Feeling alone and distressed, Rohan found himself contemplating the same tragic path as Rupa. He climbed to the top of the school building and prepared to jump.

As Rohan leaped from the rooftop, he mysteriously landed safely on the ground. Confused and shaken, he asked his friend John what had happened. John then told Rohan the story of Rupa and her tragic end. Slowly, Rohan realized that Rupa’s spirit had saved him. Inspired by her protection, Rohan made a decision—to honor Rupa’s legacy by helping her spirit protect other children who might find themselves bullied and isolated.

Rupa’s spirit, however, harbored a deep anger towards those who caused such suffering. During a physical education class, the students who had bullied Rohan were playing, unaware of the presence watching over them. Suddenly, they tripped and fell onto a large stone, tragically losing their lives. Although the school staff tried to keep the incident quiet, parents informed the police, leading to an investigation and the school being shut down for six months.

This story seemed to repeat itself, with new students, new bullies, and the presence of Rupa and Rohan, always there to watch over and protect the vulnerable. The cycle continued, an eerie tale with no end in sight.

THE WRITTINGS FROM “Rithish”

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