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My Unexpected Love Story with a Puzzle Grid
I never thought a simple grid of numbers could mess with my emotions this much. Seriously. I used to scroll past Sudoku puzzle games without a second glance, assuming they were either too boring or too “brainy” for my taste. Then one quiet evening, stuck between doom-scrolling and feeling unproductive, I tapped on a puzzle app almost by accident. That tiny decision quietly changed how I spend my alone time.
This isn’t a story about becoming a genius overnight. It’s about frustration, tiny victories, and the weird comfort of staring at a grid while the rest of the world shuts up for a moment.
How I Accidentally Got Hooked
At first, it felt harmless. Just something to kill five minutes before bed. The beginner levels were easy enough that I felt smart without trying too hard. Fill a few numbers, check for mistakes, done. I told myself, Okay, that was mildly satisfying.
But the next day, I opened it again. And the day after that.
What surprised me was how quietly the game demanded attention. No flashing lights. No loud rewards. Just a silent challenge saying, “Take your time. Think again.” Somewhere between my third coffee and my second failed attempt at a medium-level puzzle, I realized I was actually… invested.
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Vicky Handa
23rd January 2026
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