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The Forgotten Ritual - Chapter 2

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27th June 2019 A sharp knock echoed through the silence, jolting Riya awake. Her heart pounded as she shot up, gasping for air. For a moment, she was back in that dimly lit hallway—the shadow stretching toward her, the whisper of her name curling in the air like smoke. But as she blinked, reality settled in. Her bedroom. Her apartment. Safe. She exhaled, pressing a hand to her chest. Just a dream. Or was it? The knocking had felt too real. “Riya?” a voice called from outside. Preeti. Riya sighed in relief. “Yeah, I’m up,” she mumbled, rubbing her face. Preeti peeked in, already dressed, her hair in a messy ponytail. “You okay? I heard you mumbling in your sleep.” Riya forced a small smile. “Just a weird dream.” “Lemme guess—ghosts again?” Preeti smirked. Riya rolled her eyes but didn’t deny it. Instead, she threw off the blanket and got up. “I need coffee.” Preeti chuckled. “Already made some. Thought you’d need it.” As Riya followed her to the kitchen, her phone, lying on the nightsta...
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The Forgotten Ritual - Chapter 1

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19 June 2019 A thick, deep shade of grey clouds loomed overhead. A soft breeze rustled through the trees, cooler than usual, carrying the scent of damp earth. The dry soil darkened as rainwater seeped into its cracks, releasing the unmistakable fragrance of petrichor—the fresh kiss of rain on the earth. Leaves trembled under the downpour, their dusty surfaces washed clean, turning into vibrant shades of green. Puddles formed in uneven streets, and children rushed outside, barefoot, their laughter mixing with the gentle roar of falling rain. As the rain grew heavier, a group of teenagers returning home from tuition hurried under their umbrellas, but the storm showed no signs of slowing. Water dripped from their clothes, and their shoes squelched against the wet pavement. “We can’t walk home like this,” Rohit muttered, wiping water from his face. “It’s already too late. I have to get home early today—Appa is home, and he wants to have an important discussion with me. And after that math ...
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