The rain was falling hard, soaking the empty road as Aanya ran, her heart pounding like it would burst out of her chest.
She didn't know why she was running.
She just knew she had to escape.
The street was silent… too silent.
Suddenly—
A black car stopped in front of her.
The door opened slowly.
A man stepped out.
Tall. Dark. Cold eyes that felt like they could see through her soul.
Aanya froze.
"Where do you think you're going?"
His voice was calm… but dangerous.
She stepped back. "I—I'm sorry. I didn't mean—"
He moved closer. One step. Then another.
"People don't run from me," he said quietly.
"They come to me."
Her heart trembled.
"W-What do you want?" she whispered.
A slow, dangerous smile curved on his lips.
"You."
Lightning flashed.
And in that moment, Aanya didn't know—
Was she saved…
Or had she just met the devil?
— End of Chapter 1 —