As the night descended upon Jaipur, Subham and his remaining friends returned to their hotel, the events of the day weighing heavily on their minds. Despite their best efforts to shake off the sense of unease, a lingering tension hung in the air, casting a pall over their evening.
In an attempt to lighten the mood, Ankan suggested they play a game of truth or dare. Subham hesitated, still shaken by Dipika's departure, but ultimately agreed, hoping that a bit of laughter and camaraderie would help ease the tension.
Yuvraj and Sourav, much to Subham's dismay, happened to pass by their room and overheard their laughter. They barged in without invitation, their mocking grins widening as they caught sight of the group.
"What's this? A little party without us?" Yuvraj sneered, his voice dripping with sarcasm.
Ankan rolled his eyes. "We're just playing a game. You're welcome to join, but no funny business."
Yuvraj chuckled, his gaze locking onto Subham. "Funny business? Who, us? Perish the thought."
Subham tensed, his instincts telling him that Yuvraj and Sourav's presence could only lead to trouble. But before he could protest, Yuvraj had already taken a seat and grabbed a handful of snacks.
The game began, with laughter and banter filling the room as truths were revealed and dares were accepted. But as the night wore on, Yuvraj's taunts grew more pointed, his eyes glinting with malice.
"I dare you all to prove that you're not cowards like Dipika," Yuvraj declared, his voice laced with contempt. "Let's see if you have the guts to spend the night at Bhangad kila—the most haunted fort in Rajasthan."
Subham's blood ran cold at the suggestion. He knew all too well the dangers that lurked within the ancient walls of Bhangad kila, and the thought of venturing there sent shivers down his spine.
"I-I don't think that's a good idea," Subham stammered, his voice barely above a whisper.
Yuvraj's mocking laughter echoed through the room. "Ah, I knew it. You're nothing but a coward, Subham. Afraid of your own shadow."
Ankan and the others exchanged uneasy glances, unsure of how to respond to Yuvraj's challenge. But before they could protest, Yuvraj and Sourav had already made up their minds.
"Come on, Sourav. Let's show these scaredy-cats how it's done," Yuvraj said, his grin widening as he grabbed his jacket and headed for the door.
Subham's heart raced as he watched them leave, a sinking feeling settling in the pit of his stomach. He knew that Yuvraj and Sourav's reckless actions could only lead to disaster, and he couldn't shake the sense of dread that consumed him as he imagined what horrors awaited them at Bhangad kila.
Subham's heart raced as he watched Yuvraj and Sourav eagerly accept the reckless challenge to spend the night at Bhangad kila. He knew all too well the dangers that lurked within the ancient fort's crumbling walls, and the thought of his friends venturing there filled him with dread.
"Guys, please don't do this," Subham pleaded, his voice tinged with concern. "Bhangad kila is not a place to be taken lightly. It's dangerous, especially at night."
Ankan, ever the optimist, tried to reassure Subham. "Relax, Subham. We'll be fine here at the hotel. Let them have their adventure. It's just a bit of fun."
But Subham couldn't shake the feeling of foreboding that gnawed at the edges of his mind. He knew that Bhangad kila was no ordinary place—that its dark history and rumored hauntings were not to be trifled with.
"Sourav, Yuvraj, please reconsider," Saheli added, her usually soft voice laced with urgency. "We don't know what might happen there. It's not worth the risk."
But Yuvraj and Sourav brushed off their friends' concerns, their laughter ringing hollow in the dimly lit room. "Come on, guys, don't be such scaredy-cats," Yuvraj scoffed. "We'll prove once and for all that Bhangad kila is nothing but a bunch of old ghost stories."
With a heavy heart, Subham watched as Yuvraj and Sourav left the hotel, their footsteps fading into the night. He knew that he couldn't let them go alone—that he had to do everything in his power to keep them safe.
"Wait!" he called out, his voice echoing off the walls. "I'm coming with you."
Ankan and Saheli exchanged worried glances, but Subham's determination was unwavering. He couldn't let his friends face the dangers of Bhangad kila alone, no matter the cost.
But before he could take another step, Ankan placed a hand on his shoulder, stopping him in his tracks. "Subham, it's too dangerous. We don't know what's waiting for them at Bhangad kila. We have to trust that they'll be okay."
Reluctantly, Subham nodded, his heart heavy with worry. He knew that Ankan was right—that he couldn't risk his own safety by venturing into the unknown. But as he watched Yuvraj and Sourav disappear into the night, a sense of unease settled over him, and he couldn't shake the feeling that their fateful decision would have dire consequences.