Prologue

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The grand facade of the Crescent Heights Hotel loomed in the twilight, its opulent architecture casting long shadows across the bustling city streets below. Once the crown jewel of the metropolis, the hotel now stood shrouded in a veil of whispered legends and hushed fears. Guests spoke of flickering lights and sudden cold spots, but none spoke more quietly than those who had faced the true terror of the hotel’s past.

Two years ago, the hotel’s pristine image had been marred by a tragic accident. Ananya Patel’s world shattered when her fiancé, Raj, was found dead under mysterious circumstances during their stay at the Crescent Heights. The official report deemed it an accident, but Ananya knew better. The accident was a cover-up, and the truth lay hidden beneath layers of deception and darkness.

Now, standing in the opulent lobby of the Crescent Heights, Ananya could almost feel the weight of the hotel’s dark history pressing down upon her. With every step, the grandeur seemed to mock her grief, a painful reminder of her loss. Her mission was clear: uncover the secrets that had claimed Raj’s life, and find the closure that had eluded her for so long.

Her arrival did not go unnoticed. Raghav Kapoor, the hotel’s owner, was a man of immense charm and unwavering confidence. To him, the Crescent Heights was more than a legacy—it was his empire, and he guarded it fiercely. The rumors of hauntings and curses were nothing but an inconvenience to his business, and he had no room for distractions.

As Ananya’s presence disturbed the status quo, Raghav’s carefully maintained facade of control was threatened. Their paths would cross in a collision of purpose and passion, setting the stage for a journey filled with suspense, romance, and unexpected revelations. The Crescent Heights was more than just a haunted hotel—it was a place where past and present intertwined, where secrets lay in wait, and where the echoes of the past would demand to be heard.

In the shadowy corridors of the Crescent Heights, the truth lay hidden, waiting for someone brave enough to uncover it. Little did Ananya and Raghav know that their encounter would unravel more than just the hotel’s mysteries—it would forge a connection that would change their lives forever.

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