Sāyah-ʼi shūm Persiska (Farsi) 2025

The Dark Shadow by Babak Boudaghi is a compelling romantic novel that explores the complexities of love, jealousy, choice, and fate through the lives of two sisters whose personalities could not be more different. Although they share a striking physical resemblance, Sayeh and Sahar see the world through entirely different lenses, and their contrasting characters shape the course of an unforgettable emotional journey.

Sayeh is exceptionally beautiful, confident, proud, and determined. Intelligent, fearless, and irresistibly charismatic, she is accustomed to getting what she wants. In contrast, Sahar is gentle, modest, compassionate, and self-effacing. Though less confident and quieter than her sister, she possesses deep kindness, integrity, and inner strength.

Their lives take an unexpected turn when both sisters fall in love with the same young man, Kamran. As emotions intensify, an intricate love triangle emerges, forcing each character to confront difficult choices, hidden desires, and the consequences of their actions. What begins as an unforeseen rivalry gradually unfolds into a series of surprising and emotionally charged events that test the bonds of family, loyalty, and love.

Blending romance with psychological tension and dramatic twists, Dark Shadow offers readers an engaging exploration of human relationships and the unpredictable power of destiny. Rich in emotion and suspense, the novel keeps readers captivated as they wonder whether love will unite, divide, or ultimately leave all three characters changed forever.