Fiction story

The Face of Betrayal

How a Woman’s Quest for Beauty Turned into a Nightmare

Sharleez Safi
7 min readDec 9, 2023

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Stella had always been insecure about her appearance. She hated her nose, her chin, her eyes, and everything else that made her look like herself. She dreamed of having a perfect face, like the models and celebrities she admired on social media. She saved up money for years, working as a waitress and a tutor, to afford a trip to Turkey, where she had heard of a clinic that offered cheap and high-quality plastic surgery.

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She booked a flight, a hotel, and an appointment with the clinic online. She was nervous and excited as she boarded the plane, imagining how different she would look when she returned. She hoped that her new face would make her happy and confident, and that she would finally find love and success.

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She arrived in Istanbul, a bustling and beautiful city, and took a taxi to her hotel. She checked in and rested for a while, then headed to the clinic, which was located in a…

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Sharleez Safi
Sharleez Safi

Written by Sharleez Safi

I’m Sharleez Safi, a writer who loves beauty, learning, and creativity. I share tips and stories on how to live a beautiful, creative, and fulfilling life.

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