Chapter 1.
CHAPTER 1: The Seven Wishes
Evenings in the village always felt strange.
After sunset, the air became cooler… but the emptiness inside Vaibhav's heart never cooled down.
Vaibhav.
6 feet tall. Naturally good physique. Sharp face.
If someone looked at him from outside, they would think — "This guy must be confident."
But no one knew the truth.
A girl had been living right next to his house for 5 years.
Five whole years.
And he had never properly talked to her.
Whenever she came outside… Vaibhav would disappear. Not exactly out of fear — but out of habit.
He wasn't like this before.
Earlier, he used to live somewhere else. There, he was normal. He had friends. He had confidence. He used to smile.
Then he moved to this village.
And everything changed.
People stopped talking to him.
They ignored him.
Slowly, they made fun of him.
Slowly, his confidence dropped.
And slowly… Vaibhav stopped trying.
Now his life was simple:
School/work → Home → Room → Phone → Sleep.
Repeat.
That night was the same.
Vaibhav fell asleep.
But this sleep felt different.
He felt his body becoming lighter.
As if he was falling.
As if he was floating.
Suddenly—
Darkness.
Complete darkness.
No ground.
No sky.
No air.
Just an empty space.
Vaibhav's heart started beating fast.
"Where am I? Did I… die?"
Then—
A voice.
Deep. Calm. Echoing from everywhere.
"Child… Vaibhav."
His throat went dry.
"W-who are you? What is this place? Where am I?"
The voice replied:
"Do not be afraid. Being here… is your fortune."
Vaibhav wanted to speak, but fear was choking him.
"Who are you?" he forced himself to ask.
"You may call me… God."
Vaibhav froze.
"God? You created me? Then why don't you show yourself? Come in front of me!"
The voice became slightly colder.
"I cannot reveal myself to a low human like you. And even if I did… what would you do with that knowledge? I am here for only one purpose."
Silence.
Then—
"I have come to grant you 7 wishes."
Vaibhav's heartbeat almost stopped.
"Seven… wishes?"
"Yes. But your time is limited. You have only 15 minutes."
"Can I ask for powers?" Vaibhav quickly asked.
"Yes. But you cannot ask for time-related or reality-related powers. The reason… I will not tell you."
Suddenly, a clock and a piece of paper appeared in his hands.
15:00
14:59
14:58
Time was moving.
Vaibhav's mind started racing.
This chance won't come twice in life.
He began writing.
1️⃣ Teleportation
"Teleportation with no limits."
Anywhere. Any place. Any dimension.
2️⃣ Telekinesis
"Telekinesis with no limits."
Move anything with his mind. Even planets.
3️⃣ Immortality
"Immortality — I can die whenever I want. I will not age. Death will be under my control."
No old age. No helplessness.
4️⃣ Undestroyable Body
"My body cannot be harmed by anything without my permission."
No weapon. No explosion. Nothing.
5️⃣ Absolute Strength
"Unlimited strength. I can increase or decrease my power at will."
From normal human level… to universe level.
6️⃣ Regeneration
"I can regenerate or heal any part of my body instantly."
7️⃣ Absolute Immunity
"I am immune to all diseases, poisons, and harmful effects."
The clock showed 00:32 seconds left.
Vaibhav raised the paper.
It disappeared into the darkness.
Silence.
Then the voice said:
"Very well."
Just two words.
Suddenly—
A blinding flash.
And a sword struck directly on Vaibhav's head.
Everything turned white.
Vaibhav woke up with a jerk.
Breathing fast.
His room was the same.
The fan was spinning.
Morning sunlight entered through the window.
"Was it a dream?"
He touched his head.
Normal.
He got up and stood in front of the mirror.
Height — 6 feet.
Body — same as before.
Everything looked normal.
But…