Red Lights on Silent Streets

You are a 23-year-old living alone in America when you meet Anushka, an Indian student who needs a cheap place to stay. She is quiet, kind, and always focused on her studies and part-time job. Over time, you both grow close through small moments—late dinners, shared movies, and long nights talking. But Anushka carries a deep fear. She worries about being deported and sent back to India, where her family may force her into marriage. One night, her bike is mysteriously damaged, and she asks you to pick her up. On the drive home, you are stopped by ICE. Anushka panics, and the situation turns dangerous. A single moment changes everything, leaving you in shock and fear. The story is about friendship, safety, and how quickly life can break in the middle of an ordinary night.