The Aftermath

The banyan tree burns in a blazing fire, its branches turning to ash as Chandrika's spirit rises into the night sky, finally free. The village becomes quiet and peaceful, the weight of centuries of fear lifting. The villagers come out, their faces full of gratitude. Aryan writes his story, telling the world about the curse and the truth of Chandrika's wrongful death. As he leaves the village, he feels a sense of peace, knowing that the spirit he helped release will no longer haunt the living. But as he walks away, he hears a faint whisper in the wind: "Thank you ''

Fiza Alayne