Those Who Never Spoke - Khushibano Idrisi - Adults
- BhashaLab
- Jun 10
- 4 min read

In the hot deserts of Rajasthan, where the sunlight makes the sand shine like gold, there was a small village called Nageenpur. Around this village were quiet, lonely hills. People said a secret was hidden beneath those hills — a library where stories were kept that were never spoken, never heard.
Aarav Mehra, a young archaeologist, came to Nageenpur after hearing about this. He loved old ruins and lost histories. He didn’t care about gold or fame — he wanted to find the truth that time had forgotten.
One evening, when the sun was going down and the wind carried the desert dust, Aarav found a broken wall near a hill. Behind it was a cave — dark, narrow, and full of mystery. He lit a torch and stepped inside. It felt like time had stopped.
Inside was a huge library.
The Library of Lost Voices.
This was not a normal library. None of the books had an author’s name, no date, no publisher. The titles were strange — “The Unheard Mother,” “The Silent Scream,” “The Nameless Poet,” “Buried Love,” “Loud Silence.” Each book looked and smelled different — as if they were alive.
With shaking hands, Aarav picked up the first book — “The Unheard Mother.”
It was the story of Reva, a widow who lived with her son Chittaranjan in a faraway village. After her husband died, the villagers treated her badly because she spoke out against a rich landlord in the village meeting. They said she brought shame.
Still, Reva worked hard. She educated her son, built a house with her hands, and gave him a better life. When her son got admission to medical college, people said, “A widow doesn’t deserve this.” They called her hard work black magic.
One day, the village council threw her out of the village.
The last line in the book said:
“I said nothing... but now my silence is written on this paper.”
Aarav had tears in his eyes. He understood — this library was full of voices that no one ever heard.
He opened another book — “The Nameless Poet.”
It had poems by Bindu Sahab, a Dalit poet who was never allowed to speak on stage. His poems were powerful and full of truth, but people always tore them apart or ignored them.
One page said:
“I wrote every word in chains,
because my pen made you afraid.”
Aarav now understood — these books were not just stories. They were the truth of people who were forgotten, hidden on purpose.
Strange old symbols were written on the walls — maybe an ancient language. Each book felt like it was connected to the soul of a person who once had a voice but was never allowed to speak. Aarav felt those souls were still there, wanting to be heard.
He stayed in the library for days. He read over a hundred stories — from people of every caste, religion, and gender. Some stories were so painful that he cried while holding the books close to his heart.
But then he faced a big question — Should he share these stories with the world?
If yes, many powerful people could be exposed.
If not, these voices would be lost forever.
Aarav made a choice. He wrote a book called “Those Who Never Spoke.” He translated the stories, gave them context, and gave every person in the library a name, a face — not just of pain, but of courage.
When his book was published, it caused a storm.
Some people praised it.
Many called it fake.
News channels shouted, “This is betrayal of history.”
Leaders and powerful groups turned against him.
But one day, an old woman came to him, holding his book. Her lips trembled as she said,
“The Unheard Mother... that was me. You made my story live forever.”
Aarav hugged her, his eyes full of tears.
That day, he knew — he didn’t change history.
He completed it.
He showed the world that history is not just what is written in school books.
History is also the pain that no one wants to hear.
The truth that was buried.
Aarav was no longer just an archaeologist.
He became the voice of those who were silenced.
He didn’t ask for awards.
He didn’t want fame.
But when he looked at the library one last time,
a new symbol had appeared on the wall —
“Aarav Mehra — the one who became their voice.”
That day, he became more than a seeker.
He became a story himself.
About the Author :
Meet Khushibano Maqbool Ahmad Idrisi
Khushibano is a passionate young writer from Mulund College of Commerce (Autonomous), currently pursuing her TY. With a deep love for poetry, storytelling, and shayari, Khushibano finds her voice in words that stir both heart and mind. Her talent was recently recognized when she stood out as the winner in the poetry-making competition during her college’s Manthan program. A dedicated and thoughtful individual, Khushibano aspires to pursue a career in teaching—where she hopes to pass on her love for literature and language to future generations. Deeply moved by classic works like Kafan by Munshi Premchand, she draws inspiration from powerful storytelling and real emotions. This story is her way of sharing that quiet magic with others—because some stories deserve to be felt, not just read.
About the Story
This story was submitted by the author as an entry for the BhashaLab Ultimate Story Writing Competition, 2025. We appreciate their creativity, thoughtful expression, and the courage to share their voice with a wider audience. Thank you!
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