Nitya Sharma, a 20-year-old college student, lived a seemingly ordinary life with her loving parents. However, her tranquil existence was disrupted by recurring, terrifying dreams filled with blood-soaked streets and lifeless bodies. As the nightmares persisted, Nitya's cheerful demeanor began to fade, leaving her questioning her sanity. Her parents noticed the change, but the cause remained elusive. With each passing night, the dreams intensified, blurring the lines between reality and horror. Nitya felt trapped, unsure how to shake off the feeling of impending doom. Were these dreams omens of a dark future, reflections of a hidden past, symptoms of a deeper psychological struggle, or mere coincidences?
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AUTHOR INTRODUCTIONHello I'm Palak, debut author of the story "The Shakti Within". I'm thrilled to share my inaugural work you. This story born from my imaginations and experiences.Thankyou for embracing my debut and I look forward to share more stories with you.As all of you already knows that it's my first story so please forgive any of my mistakes. I hope you like the story.- All the characters and places described in the story and the story itself,are all fictional and have no relation to the reality.INTRODUCTIONNitya Sharma, a 20-year-old college student, lived a seemingly ordinary life with her ...Read More
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CHAPTER - 2The Unsettling TruthNitya descended the stairs, greeted by the TV's breaking news. The anchor's solemn voice filled room: "In a shocking turn of events, the rapist involved in yesterday's case has been found dead. Police are investigating the murder." Her blood ran cold as she saw the blurred image – identical to her dream. The reporter's words echoed: "A cut on the throat... post-mortem reveals a sickle was used." Shock and fear gripped her.Her mother's gentle voice pierced the fog of Nitya's thoughts, snapping her back to reality. "Nitya, beta, have your breakfast."Nitya's gaze drifted from the ...Read More
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"The blood of evil, doesn't it excite you?" the man said. His words were perplexing, and she struggled to their meaning.As the conversation dragged on, she grew increasingly irritated by the man's cryptic statements. Just as she was about to leave, he uttered another ominous phrase, "The next one will be in two days." Baffled and uneasy, she quickly departed leaving the enigmatic man.Two days passed, and Nitya's dreams returned with a vengeance. This time, she saw herself committing the murder. The victim was the boy who recorded her neighbor's video, his pleas for forgiveness falling on deaf ears. ...Read More
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The following day, Nitya joined her friends at one of their homes for a group study session. As they in her friend's room, poring over their notes, one of them shared a disturbing news report. A man had brutally murdered his own newborn daughter, driven by a twisted desire for a son. Nitya was deeply unsettled by the news, her emotions swirling with outrage and sorrow.A sudden chill ran down Nitya's spine as a creeping sense of dread settled in her chest. A disturbing realization dawned on her - she might actually know who the next victim was going ...Read More
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Nitya's dream revealed Mahakali's ultimate purpose for her. The goddess stood before her, eyes blazing with intensity, surrounded by halo of divine light."My child, your final task awaits," Mahakali declared, her voice echoing in Nitya's mind. "A politician in your city has built a fortress of evil, hidden from prying eyes. Girls are kidnapped and imprisoned within its walls, subjected to unspeakable horrors. He must be brought to justice."Nitya's resolve strengthened as she delved into the politician's dark past. Hours of meticulous research uncovered a shocking trail of atrocities. Over a thousand complaints had been lodged against him, each ...Read More
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Nitya felt suffocated by the weight of her impossible mission, her heart constricted by desperation. As the darkness seemed closing in around her, she shut her eyes, seeking refuge in the stillness. With a whispered plea, she reached out to the one being she knew could save her: "Maa!" a word escaped her mouth. "Mahakali," she implored, her voice barely audible, "help me. Grant me the strength to carry on."As Nitya's plea hung in the air, a warm, golden light enveloped her, and Mahakali's resplendent form materialized before her. This time, the goddess didn't appear as just a shadowy ...Read More
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Nitya stood frozen, her mind consumed by fear and doubt. The politician's words had struck a chord, and she shake off the feeling that he was right - who would believe her? She was on the verge of giving up, her resolve crumbling under the weight of her own insecurities.Just as she was about to surrender, a gentle yet powerful voice whispered in her ear. It was the goddess Mahakali, her voice like a soothing balm to Nitya's frayed nerves."Nitya, don't be afraid," the goddess said. "Truth doesn't need to be proved. The courts of humans may require evidence ...Read More