A blind teenager from Hounslow is jetting off to Paris after winning a writing competition.
Zaynab Rehman, who lives in Hounslow West, impressed judges with her ghost story about a hotel in the French capital which is haunted following a murder.
The 13-year-old fought off competition from 11-18-year-olds from across west London to claim first prize in the contest, run by the Royal London Society for Blind People (RLSB) and supported by the Heathrow Community Fund.
Asif Manzar, of Ealing, and Esme Monk, of Addlestone, were runners up in the competition, for which contestants were asked to write a 700-word story taking place over 24 hours in Paris. They both received technology vouchers donated by the Heathrow Community Fund.
The competition was held to promote RLSB West London Social - a free group set up to help blind young people build their confidence and make new friends.
RLSB communications director Emma Thompson said: "Zaynab's story was a real thriller. She is clearly a very talented young writer who can make the reader really feel something with her prose. It was a pleasure to read and I hope she continues writing stories. Who knows how far she could go."
Zaynab, who attends Woking High School, received two flights to Paris, courtesy of British Airways, and spending money donated by the Heathrow Community Fund.
