Bishnupriya_Parida

Aarav awakens in a world that defies logic—a place where time distorts, shadows move on their own, and the walls seem to whisper secrets. He doesn’t remember how he got here, but he knows one thing: he is not alone.

Then he sees her. A girl with piercing golden eyes who speaks in riddles and seems to understand the chaos surrounding them. She warns him—this place is not just a prison, it’s a test. And those who fail? They vanish.

As unseen forces close in, Aarav must navigate a labyrinth of shifting corridors and cryptic messages. Every step brings him closer to the truth, but also to something darker—a secret buried within himself, waiting to be unlocked.

The rules of reality no longer apply. If Aarav doesn’t escape soon, he won’t just lose his life—he’ll lose himself.

The Reflection Paradox

Aarav's breath came in shallow gasps as his fingers fumbled for the matchbox on the table. The only sound was the steady thud of his own heartbeat—until something shifted behind him.

He struck a match. The flame flickered to life, casting weak light across the room. The chair was empty.

But the mirror remained. And in its murky reflection, a shadow stood right behind him.

Aarav spun around, his pulse hammering against his ribs. Nothing. The room was empty.

"You're not alone, Aarav. You never were."

The voice wasn't his. It wasn't the man's either. It was something else. Something wrong.

Aarav swallowed hard. The whisper didn't come from the mirror this time. It came from the door.

The same locked door he had never seen anyone open.

A slow creak echoed through the silence as it moved—on its own.

The darkness beyond the door wasn't normal. It wasn't just the absence of light. It felt… alive.

Aarav stepped back, but the whisper returned.

His fingers clenched into fists. He had a choice—step into the unknown or run from it.

He took a slow, shaky breath… and reached for the door.

The Forbidden Door