Chapter 9Location: Old Man’s House – Living RoomTime: 11:30 PMA deep silence hung over the old wooden house. Outside, the winds drifted slowly, but inside, every heartbeat felt heavier, more terrifying. The damp smell of mildew clung to the walls, as if no window had been opened for years. The lone yellow bulb hanging from the ceiling flickered unevenly—each time swaying on the verge of dying, then gasping back to life.Mohan sat on the floor. His hands drummed nervously on his knees—tap-tap-tap. The restless rhythm was faster than his breathing. Just moments ago, he had spoken to the driver on