What if your phone suddenly received a video from tomorrow—and that video showed a murder that had not yet happened? This intriguing question lies at the heart of “Kabir and the Video from Tomorrow,” the debut novel by young author Arhat Soni. Combining science fiction, mystery, adventure, friendship, and suspense, the book takes readers on a thrilling journey where every second can change the future.
The story follows fourteen-year-old Kabir, an ordinary student at St. Jude’s Boarding Academy who is dealing with examinations, friendships, and the emotions of an unspoken crush. His seemingly normal life takes an extraordinary turn when he discovers that he possesses a mysterious ability: by crossing and snapping his fingers, he can freeze time.
However, this remarkable power comes with a frightening price. Every time Kabir stops time, his body temperature drops, dangerous fevers begin to affect him, and he moves closer to a potentially fatal consequence. What initially seems like an incredible superpower quickly becomes a difficult choice between saving others and protecting his own life.
While Kabir struggles to understand his unusual ability, another mystery begins unfolding. His phone starts receiving mysterious videos from exactly twenty-four hours in the future. One such video changes everything when it reveals that his best friend Rohit is going to be framed for murder.
Determined to prevent the tragedy, Kabir begins a race against time. He is joined by Meera, a brilliant hacker, and Ananya, a gifted science student. Together, they begin uncovering clues that lead far beyond the school campus. What appears to be an isolated incident soon reveals a much larger conspiracy involving surveillance, artificial intelligence, advanced technology, and a powerful organization seeking to control the future itself.
As the story progresses, the scale of the danger expands dramatically. What begins as a mystery surrounding a school student develops into a nationwide struggle against a technologically advanced network. Kabir and his friends must use intelligence, courage, teamwork, and determination to confront forces far more powerful than themselves.
Yet the novel is not driven by technology alone. At its heart are timeless themes of friendship, loyalty, courage, sacrifice, and free will. Kabir’s journey asks readers to consider how much a person is willing to sacrifice for the people they love. Each time he freezes time, he may have the opportunity to save someone—but he may also be putting his own life at risk.
The story also raises an important question about technology and human choice: Can the future be controlled, or do our decisions have the power to change it? Through its combination of futuristic technology and emotional storytelling, the novel encourages young readers to think about the responsible use of technology and the importance of retaining human values in an increasingly digital world.
Adding to the uniqueness of the book is its young author, Arhat Soni, a 12-year-old student and imaginative storyteller. Fascinated by science, technology, mystery, and adventure, Arhat enjoys exploring “What if?” questions and transforming them into imaginative stories. Kabir and the Video from Tomorrow marks her debut as an author and reflects her passion for creating exciting adventures with meaningful themes.
Through Kabir and his friends, Arhat explores the idea that true heroes are not necessarily the strongest or most powerful people. Instead, heroism can be found in those who choose kindness, honesty, courage, and loyalty even when circumstances seem impossible.
When she is not writing, Arhat enjoys reading, learning about science and technology, sketching story ideas, and imagining new worlds in which ordinary children can accomplish extraordinary things. Her dream is to continue writing stories that entertain readers while inspiring curiosity and imagination.
“Kabir and the Video from Tomorrow” is a fast-paced science-fiction thriller designed especially to engage young readers. Filled with action, mystery, humour, heartfelt friendships, emotional moments, and futuristic technology, the novel invites readers to question what they would do if they could see the future.
