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Scene 1 – The Mysterious Night Hymn
In the darkness of the night, after everyone in the house had fallen asleep, Atika remained in the kitchen. She moved between the tables and utensils, cleaning in silence, and sang in a soft, almost whispering voice, like an ancient hymn. The words were jumbled and incomprehensible, as if they came from another world entirely alien to humans. The sound seeped through the walls, carrying a strange, mournful melody that tugged at the soul and filled it with a mysterious mix of dread and longing.
Qasim awoke from his sleep, stepping out of his room with a heavy gait, heading toward the servant’s bathroom. He froze for a moment when he caught the sound of Atika’s enigmatic singing, standing there, staring intently as he tried to pinpoint its source. I
