1. New City, Old Fears

Anaya thought she knew who she was - the quiet girl with sharp wit, hidden curves, and a talent for disappearing into the background. Moving from India to Dubai for college was supposed to be a fresh start... but it mostly felt like being invisible in a city full of noise.

Surrounded by bold friends, cultural clashes, and whispered assumptions, Anaya keeps her guard up - especially around the group that doesn't even know she exists. But when something unexpected forces her into their orbit, one pair of eyes starts to linger longer than she's used to.

Caught between the comfort of silence and the chaos of being noticed, Anaya's world is about to shift. The question is: will she let it?