Harris wondered over the flow of negative thoughts in his mind. His eyes darkened and his blood roared like wildfire in his veins. The Devil Chase had overwhelmed him.
He was unable to cope the situation or act rationally. The young master only knew one thing – he couldn’t take his eyes off her. Her gaze seared into his skin, making his breath hitch and his heartbeat pounding faster. He closed his eyes and whispered a silent prayer – but it was useless.
Devil Chase: A Classic Tale of Love, Guilt, and Spiritual Awakening
The more he tried to turn away, the more he found himself daring another step closer, hoping she would push him away, praying she wouldn’t. His rhythm stuttered. The next moment, he joined her in a world where he had never been before. When he found himself again, there was nothing but only guilt wrapping him like a chain. He tried to curse, but no sound came out. Devil Chase had ruined him.
Buried in the Ghost Building
The guilt became unbearable for him. His journey had turned stale, and his love was without direction. Seeking escape, Harris buried himself in the dark room of the Ghost Building – a place that received him as the dead were received across the centuries-old graveyard of the Saintly Village.
About the Novel
Devil Chase is a classic tale of love, guilt, and misunderstanding that ends in tragedy. It explores the moral and emotional turmoil of a young spiritual man who, through an illicit moment of weakness, finds his world unraveling. At its heart lies a universal struggle – between passion and conscience, sin and redemption.
The Protagonist: Harris, the Spiritual Youth
Harris, a spiritual yet conflicted young man, joins a school in the Saintly Village on his father’s advice. He soon realizes that teaching is not his true calling. Amid confusion about his purpose, he falls in love – that changes his destiny. In his desperate pursuit, he steps beyond moral bounds (NBF Islamabad).
The affair destroys his peace, consuming him with guilt and remorse. His cousin tries to reform him, even arranging his marriage, so that he may find some peace – but he resists, trapped between love, duty, and shame.
When forced to marry another woman, he spirals into despair. He spent some time at home for the sake of his family members, but ultimately abandoned his family and vanished for months. The once spiritual youth becomes lost in self-doubt, burnout, and disillusionment.
The Turning Point
A phone call from home brings unexpected light – his wife’s news of a child. That revelation transforms him. Harris begins to see life anew, accepting his mistakes and embracing patience, faith, and personal growth. He learns not to spoil what he has by longing for what he has lost. Slowly, he rebuilds himself and his family life, regaining purpose through humility and repentance.
Underlying Message
Devil Chase carries a deep underlying spiritual message – that true love cannot flourish without self-understanding, communication, and moral balance. It is important to take time for yourself and to spend time finding out who you truly are and what makes you happy.
No matter how much you love someone, if you’re not able to be yourself and communicate effectively with your partner, the things are unlikely to go well. Devil Chase reminds the readers that redemption is always possible, no matter how far one strays from the light.
A Bold Exploration of Love and Guilt
The novel’s emotional depth, spiritual overtones, and dramatic twists make it an absorbing read. It is a bold exploration of human weakness and divine mercy – a story where guilt transforms into grace, and a fallen man rediscovers his faith. By Muhammad Abdullah, Author of Heaven in Fire