Silence is usually comforting to me. It feels like a pause between conversations or a moment of peace in an ever-busy world. But sometimes, silence can be deeply unsettling. When someone refuses to speak, especially when everyone is desperate for answers, that absence of words becomes louder than any confession. What would drive someone to never speak again? Is silence a sign of trauma, guilt, or something more calculated? These questions form the foundation of The Silent Pat

After a long and stressful exam season, I was looking forward to starting my summer with a fun, lighthearted story. My friends and I...