Sitting alone in his small, dimly lit home, the old man unwrapped the package the stranger had given him. His hands trembled as he felt the cold surface of a metal box. Inside was something that felt like a device smooth and unfamiliar to his touch. Was it dangerous? His thoughts turned to his children, asleep in the next room, oblivious to the danger lurking so close.
He debated whether to tell Aarohi and Aarav about the encounter but decided against it. The less they knew, the safer they would be. Yet, as he sat in the darkness, the ticking of a clock echoed in his mind, reminding him of the looming deadline. Midnight was fast approaching, and he had no choice but to act.
But as he prepared to leave, he heard a noise a faint rustling near the door. Was someone watching him? The old man’s breath hitched. He wasn’t alone......
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Silent Sacrifice
Historia CortaThere are some sacrifices of which we are unaware of and we will never be knowing.
