Trigger warning: Mentions of severe burns

Picture this: A four-year-old and her sister are playing by the fireplace; the flames dancing to their joyful laughter. But in a split second, their world is turned upside down. Giggles turn into screams as the flames begin to engulf them.

The child was Manisha Marodia Prajapati, known on social media and by loved ones as Mannu. She survived, but the incident left severe burns on her face and body. It would take longer for her emotional scars to heal. But, in the following years, she would etch an inspiring story of resilience and overcoming pain.

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