Women of Glass

di Abdelkarim Archiki (Autore)

Abdelkarim Archiki, 2025

In the heart of a city brimming with secrets, "The Shattered Reflection" unveils a searing tale of love, profound betrayal, and the devastating fragility of trust, all seen through the eyes of three distinct women whose destinies tragically converge around one man: Adam. Nour, the devoted wife, believed her marriage was a pristine pane of glass, reflecting eternal love and unwavering commitment. Her world crumbles into a thousand sharp shards when an anonymous note, followed by her own investigation, exposes Adam's intricate web of lies and a passionate affair. Her journey from blissful ignorance to searing heartbreak is a descent into a reality far crueler than she ever imagined, forcing her to confront not only his deceit but also the shattering of her own identity. Meanwhile, Lina, a woman of vibrant spirit and boundless passion, lives in an intoxicating dream. Adam, with his poetic charm and profound promises, has convinced her she is his soulmate, the escape from a "complicated" past. She cherishes their clandestine romance, utterly unaware that her beautiful, iridescent bubble of love is built on a foundation of lies, a fragile glass palace destined for implosion. Her belief in Adam is absolute, a testament to his masterful manipulation of her deepest desires for true connection. Guiding their unwitting collision is Yasmeen, an enigmatic art restorer whose serene exterior hides a past deeply scarred by Adam. Not a lover, but connected by a chilling family history, Yasmeen bears the burden of a devastating secret—Adam's previous wife, her own sister, Sarah, whose tragic end Adam orchestrated. Yasmeen, the quiet observer, begins to subtly pull strings, pushing Nour towards the truth, her motives seemingly rooted in a quest for justice and a desire to protect other women from Adam's insidious charm. As Nour and Lina's paths finally cross, their shared pain forges an unexpected, powerful alliance. Together, they meticulously unravel Adam's elaborate deceptions, not only uncovering his philandering but also revealing his darker involvement in dangerous financial schemes. The once-charming Adam is slowly exposed as a monstrous predator, a master of psychological abuse and manipulation. The narrative culminates in a gripping confrontation where the three women, armed with undeniable evidence and the support of the law, corner Adam. In a fit of desperate rage, he shatters a prominent mirror, symbolically destroying his own reflection and the facade he meticulously built. Yet, amidst the debris, a shocking twist emerges: a hidden two-way mirror and a camera, meticulously placed, revealing that Yasmeen, the silent champion of truth, had been orchestrating the entire exposé, observing every move, every heartbreak, every revelation. Her quiet strength and empathy mask a chillingly calculated mind, suggesting that the ultimate manipulator in this intricate game of trust and betrayal was not Adam, but Yasmeen herself. This unexpected climax shatters all preconceived notions, leaving readers questioning the very nature of justice and the treacherous depths of human manipulation.

• Autore: Abdelkarim Archiki
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: Abdelkarim Archiki
• Formato: EPUB2 con DRMFREE
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9798232486341