chapter 1 : a puppy

Varishtha gazed out at the sky, her mind wandering to fantastical worlds beyond their mundane routine. She sat on the terrace of their apartment building, surrounded by her two best friends, Monalika and Khushi. The trio often spent their afternoons lost in conversation, exploring the realms of the supernatural and the unknown.

"I wish we had superpowers," Khushi said wistfully, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "Imagine being able to fly or turn invisible!"

Monalika chuckled. "We'd probably use our powers for mischief, not good."

Varishtha smiled, her curly black hair rustling in the gentle breeze. "We'd be the ultimate superhero trio."

As they chatted, the sun began to dip, casting a warm orange glow over the landscape. Monalika stood up, brushing off her jeans. "Hey, let's go to the river behind our building. It's been a while since we've hung out there."

Khushi and Varishtha exchanged a look, then nodded in unison. "Sounds like a plan," Varishtha said, standing up.

The three friends made their way to the river, laughing and joking as they walked. The air was filled with the sweet scent of blooming flowers and the distant chirping of birds. As they reached the riverbank, they settled in, watching the water flow lazily by.

Their conversation turned to black magic and white magic, with Monalika regaling them with stories of her grandmother's supposed encounters with the supernatural. Varishtha listened, entranced, her eyes wide with wonder.

As the afternoon wore on, Varishtha began to feel a creeping sense of unease. She couldn't quite explain it, but her stomach felt heavy, her senses dulled. "Guys, I don't feel so great," she said, standing up.

Monalika and Khushi exchanged a concerned glance. "Maybe we should head back," Monalika suggested.

As they turned to leave, they stumbled upon a small, injured puppy lying by the river. Varishtha's heart skipped a beat as she rushed to the puppy's side. "Oh no, look at him! He's been beaten up."

Without hesitation, the trio sprang into action. Varishtha removed her jacket and gently wrapped it around the puppy, while Monalika and Khushi helped lift him up. They carefully made their way back to the main road, deciding to take the puppy to the nearest vet, who lived on the other side of town.

As they walked, the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm orange glow over the landscape. They finally reached the vet's clinic, relieved to see that the puppy would be okay with some rest and medication.

However, their relief was short-lived, as they realized they were running late. The vet's clinic was far from their homes, and they knew they'd get scolded by their parents for returning so late.

As they parted ways, Monalika trudged home, bracing herself for her parents' lecture. Varishtha and Khushi exchanged a nervous glance before heading to their respective homes, wondering what kind of reception awaited them...................

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