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THE REVENGE OF XAVIER

THE REVENGE

By Arsh KochaliaPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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THE REVENGE OF XAVIER
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Revenge of Boy Name Xavier: A Tale of Betrayal and Retaliation

A lad by the name of Xavier formerly resided in the little town of Millfield. He was a quiet, shy boy who enjoyed playing video games and reading books more than interacting with other children. His closest friend, Ethan, shared his enthusiasm for science and technology. They used to talk about cosmological theories and dabble with devices for hours.

One day, Xavier learned that Ethan had stolen his invention—a little drone that he had created and programmed—and violated his trust. Ethan rejected the charge and said Xavier was jealous of his success and paranoid. Even though he claimed to have built the drone himself, he displayed it to their classmates and professors. Xavier experienced anger and humiliation. He was aware that Ethan had stolen his codes and schematics and felt he should be given credit for his invention.

Xavier made the decision to hack into Ethan's computer and reveal his falsehoods out of a desire for vengeance. He spent weeks utilising internet forums and tutorials to learn how to code and get around security barriers. By listening to his discussions and obtaining screenshots of his emails and texts, he also acquired proof of Ethan's plagiarism and dishonesty.

Finally, Xavier was able to gain access to Ethan's computer and his data. He discovered proof of Ethan's exam-cheating, bullying of other pupils, and propagation of rumours about him in addition to his stolen drone designs. Xavier experienced contempt and betrayal, but his knowledge also gave him power. He chose to make advantage of it to impart a lesson on Ethan that he would never forget.

By creating a bogus social media account and posing as a well-known inventor, Xavier offered Ethan a position as an intern. Ethan was duped into responding excitedly with his credentials and portfolio. Then, in front of Ethan's family and friends, Xavier disclosed his actual identity and exposed Ethan's misdeeds. Ethan was startled and embarrassed and pleaded with Xavier to stop putting him in the public eye.

But Xavier was still unsatisfied. He desired for Ethan to experience the same anguish and humiliation that he had experienced after his invention was taken. He uploaded humiliating images and messages on Ethan's social media profiles while impersonating Ethan. He also made up a false news report about Ethan being arrested for fraud and spread it online. Ethan quickly rose to the status of a laughingstock in his school and neighbourhood, and even his parents abandoned him.

Xavier had gotten his retribution, but it had cost him dearly. Both his relationship with Ethan and his faith in other people had vanished. He had developed into a proficient hacker, as well as a crook and a bully. He had demonstrated that seeking retribution may be both bitter and harmful. He questioned whether he had made the correct decision and whether he had evolved into a monster like Ethan.

In the end, Xavier saw that seeking retribution was not the solution to his issues but rather a sign of his suffering and rage. He got aid from his family and a therapist, and he also learned how to forgive other people. Additionally, he expressed his regret to Ethan and made an effort to set things right by imparting his knowledge and abilities to him and motivating him to follow his own aspirations. Ethan was first hesitant to apologise to Xavier, but soon he realised his error in judgement. They both improved as people as a result of learning a great lesson about honesty, forgiveness, and trust.

The lesson of the narrative is that while seeking retribution may seem like a seductive way to address wrongdoing and betrayal, it frequently causes more harm than good. Instead of pursuing vengeance, we ought to use peaceful and constructive measures to pursue justice and healing. We should also learn to express our wants and sentiments to others and to respect their rights and dignity. Then and only then can we fully recover and develop as people.

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