Chapter 1: A Clash in Quite

The library was a sanctuary of silence, broken only by the soft rustle of pages and the gentle hum of the air conditioner. For Aleena, this quiet was a golden thread she could follow straight into her textbooks, blocking out the world. It was her secret weapon for exam preparation. A glance at the wall clock sent a jolt through her. She checked her wristwatch, her heart sinking. How had time slipped away? She was late. Books and pens were shoved into her bag in a frantic hurry. . .