Behind the Throne

[There is power and there are leaders. But there are also those who always remain in the shadows. Those confidants who directly or indirectly really rule under the false guise of the projected poster: The ones with the reins.
They RULE in ANONYMITY.
They have power without accountability, the worse kind of power there is. They can do almost anything they want by manipulating others but without the risk of having to take the fall for the same.
How these individuals manage such identities and stay cloaked from the scrutiny of society is a matter of intense intrigue and suspense.
The common factor however remains, that manipulation and deception are the key characteristics of those who choose to play hide and seek in the corridors of power.]
[This is my article for the Youth Connect magazine. You can read the entire article here: Behind the Throne: People Who Have the Real Power]