DARKER SIDE : The Lost

Chapter 8

Rahul's heart pounded with a mixture of dread and determination as he faced Alcinder, the bearer of ominous news. "So what do we do now?" he asked, the tension palpable in his voice.

"All we need to do is prepare for Skorious's call," Alcinder replied solemnly.

"What do you mean?" Rahul inquired, his mind swirling with a maelstrom of fear and uncertainty.

"Listen, we dont need to go after Skorious," Alcinder explained. "He will try to lure us to him, to manipulate us into doing his bidding. We must be ready to resist, to protect ourselves and your daughter from his malevolent influence."

The mere thought of having to confront his own daughter under the sway of Skorious filled Rahul with a chilling dread. Yet, he knew deep down that he would never be able to harm her. "Skorious cannot come directly in front of you," Alcinder continued, his expression grave. "There is a curse placed upon demons after the events of Ravenmere."

"Event of Ravenmere?" Rahul's curiosity was piqued, but Alcinder's face darkened, a flicker of regret crossing his features.

"I cannot say more," Alcinder replied tersely, a note of warning in his voice. "And please, do not speak of Ravenmere to anyone else."

"Okay," Rahul acquiesced, though his mind buzzed with unanswered questions.

"Listen, one more thing," Alcinder added urgently. "Watch your family closely. Skorious may attempt to use them against you."

A wave of panic washed over Rahul as he frantically tried to call his wife, but received no answer. "Dhanya isn't answering," he said, his voice trembling with fear.

"I cannot promise anything," Alcinder replied grimly. "Skorious may be moving faster than we anticipated."

With a sinking feeling in his heart, Rahul raced home, only to find it eerily empty. The silence that greeted him was suffocating, a stark contrast to the warmth and laughter that usually filled his home. "Dhanya?" he called out desperately, his voice echoing off the walls.

But there was no response, only the oppressive stillness of an empty house. As Rahul entered the living room, his eyes fell upon a chilling sight—a painting daubed in blood, with a message that sent shivers down his spine: "MEET ME IN THE DARKER SIDE OF THIS WORLD!!"

Overwhelmed with fear and despair, Rahul collapsed onto the floor, his world crumbling around him. But from the shadows, Alcinder emerged, a beacon of grim resolve in the darkness. "We have little time left," he said somberly. "You must go to that village as soon as possible."

"You're not coming with me?" Rahul asked, his voice tinged with desperation.

"I will be there when you need me," Alcinder assured him. "But remember, love is more powerful than any devil."

With a heavy heart and a newfound determination, Rahul set out on his journey to confront the darkness that threatened to consume his family and his soul.

With a heavy heart and a steely resolve, Rahul mounted his bike and embarked on his journey to the cursed village. The road stretched out before him like a dark ribbon, winding its way through the silent countryside.

As he rode, Rahul couldn't shake the feeling of impending doom that hung over him like a shroud. Every passing mile seemed to bring him closer to the heart of darkness, to the source of the evil that threatened to tear his world apart.

Yet, amidst the fear and uncertainty, a flicker of hope burned within Rahul's heart. He clung to the belief that love would be his salvation, that the bond he shared with his family would be strong enough to withstand even the darkest of trials.

As the hours passed and the sun dipped below the horizon, casting the world into shadow, Rahul's thoughts turned to his daughter, Dakshina. He couldn't bear the thought of her falling into the clutches of Skorious, of her innocence being corrupted by the malevolent force that lurked in the shadows.

Driven by love and desperation, Rahul pushed himself to ride faster, to reach the cursed village before it was too late. Each passing moment felt like an eternity, each heartbeat echoing the drumbeat of impending doom.

But even as fear threatened to consume him, Rahul found solace in the memory of his family, in the love that bound them together. It was that love, he knew, that would give him the strength to face whatever darkness awaited him in the cursed village.

And so, with determination burning in his veins and love lighting his way, Rahul pressed on into the night, ready to confront the horrors that awaited him in the darker side of the world.