Fiction: A revolting ghost

Summary

A ghost recounts his death during a government protest in Nepal and reflects on corruption and power struggles among the dead.

Key Points
  • The narrator died from a bullet during a protest against government corruption in Nepal.
  • The ghost describes the afterlife as a miserable place with complex social dynamics among spirits.
  • An ex-politician ghost speaks about the state's brutality and lost hope among citizens.
  • The narrator is tempted to seek power among ghosts, mirroring corrupt politics in life.
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