THE GOLDEN SHROUD - 8

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Chapter 8Location: Isolated house in the jungleTime: Night – 9:00 PMA thick darkness blankets the surroundings. The air is heavy with dampness and fear. The walls of the house stand silent, as if hiding an untold secret within them.Raj has screamed himself hoarse. His breath now comes in broken gasps. His body is restrained. The silence of the house deepens even further.---[Inside – Living Room – Night]Around an old wooden table, Rohan, Rose, and Sonam are seated.In a corner, Romi mutters to herself, confusion flickering in her eyes.Romi (softly, to herself):"Should I ask Joy for help…?Or should I just let