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Nataliia Kerymova

Haunting pages

In the prison library, a convict (let’s call him Marcus) found an old book with a mysterious cover that seemed special to him. As he delved into its pages, he began to realise that each story within it seemed to reflect his own life. This book became his companion in difficult times, and Marcus discovered in it not only solace but also wisdom to help him overcome his trials.  

  

As the years went by, Marcus continued to read the book, finding new depths in it and realising that it seemed to foretell his destiny. He began to think that the book might be the key to his liberation, not only from prison but also from the bonds of his own mistakes and misconceptions. With each page, he gained new ideas and hope for a better future, which, it seemed to him, was possible even in the darkest of times.  

  

Once, while Marcus was reading the book, he discovered a hidden note inside the cover. It said that the key to his liberation was not only within the book but also within himself. He realised that true freedom begins with freeing his own mind from fears and doubts. With this newfound understanding, Marcus began to work on himself, using the wisdom he found in the book to change his life for the better.   

  

Soon after, he was released from prison. As he walked out of the prison gates, the weight of his past mistakes and the pain he had caused others weighed heavily on his heart. Marcus realised that true liberation also meant facing his past and seeking redemption. With a heavy heart, he sought out those he had wronged, seeking forgiveness and making amends where he could. Through his sincere repentance and actions, he began to find a sense of peace and purpose, knowing that although he could not change the past, he could strive to be a better person in the future. Now Marcus felt free not only physically but also spiritually. 


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