The Silent Falls: A Tale of Two Sisters and the Accidents That Made Them Rich
DISCLAIMER: This is a work of fiction. All characters and events are imaginary. Any resemblance to real incidents is purely coincidental. Narration: Prologue: The First Fall (2006) The old house in the quiet neighborhood had seen better days. Vikram’s mother, a sprightly widow in her late 60s, was known for her sharp mind and careful steps. Until that day. Niharika, the dutiful daughter-in-law and lab technician, had just returned from a brief stay with Vikram in another state. The maids swore they heard nothing—just a thud. By the time help arrived, the old woman was on the floor, her hip shattered. The doctors called it a tragic accident. "Elderly bones are fragile," they said. Vikram, ever the devoted son, arranged for round-the-clock care. But his mother never walked again. The property papers, even swifter—transferred smoothly to Niharika’s name believing her sweet words to be a guardian to the now handicapped mother-in-law of hers. Act Two: The Second Fall (2008) Two ...