The Shadow of Wealth Behind Greed

Chapter 2 Blank Stare in the Mental Hospital

Word Count: 685 | Released on: 25/05/2024

bed, her gaze empty as she stares out the foggy window. Across fr

g today, Sarini? Have you not

ry night, those horrible dreams haunt me. I feel like I

nd there's no guarantee it will be easy. But you must remember, you are not alone in you

er eyes still reflect dee

l the mistakes I've made? How c

forgiving yourself, Sarini. It means allowing yourself to grow and evolve from thos

h a gaze filled with doubt, b

I start again after eve

t and trauma. Then, we will work together to find ways to cope and find a way out. It won'

arini begins to feel a bit more at ease, sensing that she is not alone in her fight. And with each conversation she has wit

oom with several other patients. They are participating in a

o express our feelings. Choose any colors and canva

vailable on the table. Hesitantly, she picks up a blank canv

re I can paint, but maybe this

sn't think about shapes or images she wants to create, just

e on her canvas. There are rough and irregular st

. What do you want to c

trying to interpret what she

n my mind, but there's also a little

ng her an under

d within that chaos, sometimes we can find unexpected beauty. Keep

ugh her artistic expression. She realizes that the healing process doesn't always have

healing journey with more determination. And with each stroke of her brush, she depict

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“Sarini, a 30-year-old woman, has two daughters. Her youngest daughter suffers from a serious illness, while her husband is entangled in alcoholism. Sarini, who was married off through an arranged marriage, feels increasingly despondent. She can no longer bear the poverty and the sight of her youngest daughter suffering. While working as a laundress, Sarini overhears the maids at the market discussing tales of pesugihan getih anak (a ritual involving blood sacrifice for wealth). Intrigued, she decides to purchase a horror magazine that lists the contact information of various shamans. Despite visiting several shamans, none dare to help her due to the high risks involved. Finally, she is introduced to Mbah Rojo by one of the shamans. Sarini resolves to undertake the pesugihan getih anak, intending to sacrifice her sick daughter, Pertiwi. Ironically, it is her beloved daughter, Sri, who ends up being affected. Burdened by the grievous mistake she has made, Sarini begins to experience relentless supernatural terrors that haunt her for attempting to abort the ritual. Sri's death, under harrowing circumstances, leaves Sarini devastated, leading to frequent quarrels with her husband, Tarjo. She tries to find solace and acceptance through deepening her religious practices and coming to terms with Sri's departure. However, the mystical terror only intensifies. When Pertiwi's health further deteriorates, Sarini is shocked and panicked as Pertiwi exhibits the same symptoms Sri had. Ultimately, Pertiwi passes away, dealing another crushing blow to Sarini, especially when she witnesses her husband indulging in a lavish lifestyle. Growing suspicious, Sarini investigates and discovers that her husband had also engaged in the same pesugihan. Enraged, she confronts him, leading to a fierce argument, and he mysteriously dies shortly thereafter. Haunted by the tragic events that befell her family, Sarini eventually loses her mental stability and is admitted to a mental hospital, while the specters of her deceased children continue to torment her mind.”