The Mysterious Door

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It was a cold day with no flowers and birds, almost like a graveyard. But I didn't care. I was day-dreaming as usual. My mom shouted because I was already late for school. I had been staring at the window for almost an hour. 


When I reached school, I got punished for being late. I had no friends because they thought I looked like a ghost. I  had pale skin and black eyes and I was always dressed in black. 


Back home, my parents were busy with some work and it was then that I found a black cat with its green eyes and glowing long-tail staring at me as if it was trying to show me something. I did not think it of as anything weird so I didn’t bother about it. But the cat started making a noise like that of a creaking door. I went up to the cat as if it wanted me to follow. Stupidly I followed it to the woods and there it showed me a mysterious door out of nowhere. The door was just there in the woods; it was rusty, archaic and  I could not open it. It had a lock and at that very moment, I heard a weird, scary noise. I was petrified so I ran to tell my parents. When I told them, they turned pale and asked me never to go there. But I was curious enough to give it a try one more time. 


On a full moon night, I went back there and tried opening it several times but failed. I thought of giving it up, but suddenly the door opened and a dark figure came out. I got scared and hid behind the bushes. I could see blood dripping from the shadow’s face as it gobbled up a deer. I was horrified by the sight of it but I tried to keep calm but it didn’t work. When I tried to run away I happened to step on a thin branch. It made a loud noise and the dark figure came close to me and right before it came more closer beam sunlight came and the dark figure ran into the darkness. 


After a period of time, I forgot about it and did not tell my parents. I wanted to but I could not.


After a long time, news spread about a dark figure killing people. When I heard the news I got terrified but when my parents heard the news they got pale and had a terrified look on their faces. They then asked me to stay home and left. 


After a few hours, I went out and there in the woods I saw my parents. I followed them and saw them enter through the mysterious door. Out of curiosity, I entered the door as well. As soon as I entered the door I could see that the whole world inside was different from the outside. I overheard them talk about some demon and I realized the incident that happened in the woods. So it struck my mind maybe it was my fault so I had to end it. I had a plan to destroy the demon by letting it chase me. I knew it would get burnt in the sunlight so I let it chase me until the demon was dead. 


Later my parents realized what had happened and told me that I was a vampire and this was the reason why I had pale skin. I was mad at them first but now I’m used to it and today I’m living as a vampire.


Written by: Abha Shrestha (Shankari School)
Facilitator: Monal Bhattarai (Canopy Nepal)

Abha Shrestha is a participant of Digital Katha Bunaun Session for Shankari School.

Canopy Nepal is a team of visionary youths working in the field of education, skill and leadership development, diversity, and inclusion. Canopy Nepal works in collaboration with like-minded individuals and organizations to achieve the targets of empowering the organizations’ beneficiaries with skills they need to bring about positive change in the community. Canopy Nepal aims at creating an environment where individuals have a choice to equip themselves with skills and abilities of lifetime importance. The organization intends to promote intercultural understanding among diverse groups by means of various programs

Scholar Highlight: Bijay Bishwokarma, Canopy Nepal Excellence Scholar- FESSHIP

Bijay receiving certificate from Mr. Deekshak Bhattarai Program Manager at Canopy Nepal
I am Bijay Bishwokarma, a Canopy Nepal Excellence Scholar - FESSHIP since 2015. I am currently living in Welcome Boys Hostel, Kathmandu. I am originally from Syangja. Currently, I am working at Uncles’ Bakery located at Lazimpat, Kathmandu.

After completing my +2 in 2019, I wanted to pursue a Diploma in Cooking as I have always dreamt of being a Chef since my childhood. Later, I was offered a short-term scholarship for Barista Training and Diploma in Cooking to be completed at Cocina Mitho Chha.
Bijay holding a certificate of Cocina Mitho Chha

My journey at Cocina Mitho Chha started with a short-term scholarship and joined Barista Training. The training was for 2 weeks where I got to know all the basic knowledge of coffee from start to latte art. During the training, the trainer ensured that we meet the required standards for a barista. After completion of the course and passing the final test, a certificate of completion was issued stating I have successfully attended and completed the course.

Later, after completing the 2 weeks of Barista Training, I joined Diploma in Cooking which included 3 months in-house training at Cocina Mitho Chha followed by an internship at Radisson Hotel in the remaining Diploma period. During the internship period, I was assigned as a Chef staff for 3 months to work with the Bakery team where I learned to bake bread, cookies, cakes, pastries, and pies. Along with it, I also learned to be professional, the importance of teamwork, and networking.

Canopy Nepal Scholarship Program-FESSHIP has not only supported me in my studies, accommodation, and/or training but also took care of me during my health issues. During my +2, I struggled with some serious health issues for a year or so but the management team always monitored my health issues closely and supported as required.

My journey towards my career has been very easy due to the support from FESSHIP. FESSHIP has supported me since the inception period and created an environment for me to pursue my aim to be Chef. I have recently completed my Diploma in Cooking and Barista training and am working full time in Uncle’s Bakery. FESSHIP is the main reason who I am today and living my dream.

Writer: Bijay Bishwokarma
Editor: Deekshak Bhattarai (Canopy Nepal)
Canopy Nepal Excellence Scholars- FESSHIP

Canopy Nepal is a team of visionary youths working in the field of education, skill and leadership development, diversity, and inclusion. Canopy Nepal works in collaboration with like-minded individuals and organizations to achieve the targets of empowering the organizations’ beneficiaries with skills they need to bring about positive change in the community. Canopy Nepal aims at creating an environment where individuals have a choice to equip themselves with skills and abilities of lifetime importance. The organization intends to promote intercultural understanding among diverse groups by means of various programs

Scholar Highlight: Neha Rauniyar, Canopy Nepal Scholarship Programs-CANSHIP


“The first step to making the world a better place is by helping others.” With this motto in my life, I aspire to help everyone. This is the dictum of one of our scholars at Canopy Nepal Scholarship Project, Neha Rauniyar is a 14-year-old grade 8 student at Kanti Ishwori Rajyalaxmi School. Neha is a soft-spoken person and has a shy personality. Her smile reflects sincereness and genuineness.


She has a good interest in her studies and likes to learn to cure her curiosity. Her well-liked subjects are Nepali and Maths. She loves to read and relate to the stories, poems she learns in her Nepali class. She has a determined personality, due to which she likes to solve and reach to the depth of any problems, she likes to do calculations of Maths. This portrays that she never gives up and tries her level best to reach the solutions of any problems she faces. However, she does have a lot of difficulty in learning English, which she is trying to improve. 


She is determined to be a doctor in the future. As mentioned already she loves helping people in need, she believes that a doctor is a server who not only serves people but brings happiness in their lives. Assisting and supporting anyone in need makes me feel happy. She mentioned that she always motivates herself by recollecting all the memories where she has ever helped someone. “I wish to be like a hand for a toddler to walk, a back for teenagers to carry their school bag, a laptop for an adult to work, and a stick for elder people to support.” She expresses her wish. Considering this as her major strength, she also realizes her weakness which is being too sensitive and emotional easily. Being sensitive or expressing emotions is not considered to be bad but one should always learn to be strong and face every situation bravely.


She is equally grateful to Canopy Nepal Scholarship Project and her family for supporting and taking care of her till now. She appreciates how her family understands and respects her sensitive personality. She also mentioned that they provide suggestions on how to control it. She also adds that Canopy Nepal Scholarship Project has provided her with all the resources and support required. 


“I want to be like an apple, that not only keeps the doctors away but problems away from everyone. I want to be the apple that not only hits problems hard enough but makes sure that it never returns any time soon. Therefore, I believe in the ability to help others.”

Author: Sudikshya Karki

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