Part 1 – The Map in the DustRohan Kapoor had spent his entire life hearing stories from his grandfather—tales ancient kingdoms, treasure-filled temples, and cities swallowed by the forest. Most people dismissed them as bedtime tales, but Rohan knew better. His grandfather, Captain Aditya Kapoor, had once been a renowned explorer before disappearing into obscurity.One summer afternoon, while cleaning the dusty attic of their ancestral house in Jodhpur, Rohan found a weathered leather trunk. Inside lay an assortment of faded photographs, yellowed journals, and at the very bottom, wrapped in oilskin, an ancient map. Its edges were frayed, its ...Read More

Part 2 – The Heart of the Sun PeopleThe morning after the attack, the jungle felt different—quieter, as if its breath. Mist curled through the trees, and the air carried the weight of something ancient watching them.Rohan, Meera, and Aarav packed quickly, knowing Vikram Raaz would not be far behind. Rohan slipped the brass pendant—the key—around his neck, tucking it beneath his shirt. Every instinct told him that once they stepped into Aaryan, there would be no turning back.The map’s final symbol led them down into the valley they had glimpsed the night before. As they descended, the forest ...Read More