Episode 6: "The Line of Apology"
Salma: Beyond the Narrative By: Adam ALamr Salma hangs up after Karim's call. She decides to go to him immediately. She rushes out of her apartment as the sun has just risen. She arrives at Karim's apartment. He opens the door with a pale face, tired eyes. He pulls her inside quickly: "Thank God you came. Look." He leads her to his bedroom. On the wall, written in strange red letters: "Time is running out. Where is my apology?" Salma touches the writing. It's dry, as if written hours ago. She asks: "When did this happen?" Karim: "I don't know. I slept last night, and when I woke up, I found it. Salma... what's happening? Who's doing this?" Salma sighs. Sits on the edge of the bed. Looks at him: "Karim... it's time you knew the truth." Karim sits across from her: "I'm listening." Salma: "There are other worlds. Worlds of stories. And the characters we read about... they're real somewhere...