She Cried Behind the Smile

Aanya, a quiet and respected schoolteacher, has spent years hiding the scars of a traumatic past behind a carefully curated smile. But when a young student named Priya confides in her about a hauntingly similar experience, Aanya is forced to confront the silence she thought she had buried forever. As their bond deepens, Aanya must decide whether to stay hidden—or become the voice she once needed. A deeply emotional tale of survival, courage, and healing.