A foreign tourist, a school teacher, and a renowned author face a spine-chilling encounter on the Delhi Metro near Malviya Nagar.
Malviya Nagar station buzzed with its usual late-evening crowd. The last metro of the day screeched to a halt, spilling faint echoes into the dimly lit station. Among the passengers were Megan, a curious tourist from the USA; Rakesh, a humble school teacher heading home after grading papers; and Aarav, a celebrated author looking for inspiration for his next novel.
As the train doors closed, the trio found themselves in the same carriage, sparsely populated except for a lone figure seated at the far end. Draped in tattered clothing, the figure’s face was obscured by shadows, despite the bright fluorescent lights. Megan, armed with her camera, thought of snapping a picture but stopped when Rakesh subtly shook his head.
The journey began normally, but as the train exited the Saket station, the lights flickered. Aarav, ever observant, noticed the seated figure was no longer there. “Did anyone see him leave?” he murmured. Megan shrugged, and Rakesh tightened his grip on his bag, a sense of unease creeping in.
A chilling wind swept through the carriage, and the digital display flickered. The next station wasn’t listed. Instead, cryptic symbols flashed on the screen. The train slowed to a halt in a darkened tunnel.
Suddenly, a low growl echoed. Megan’s camera shutter clicked unintentionally, capturing a blurry figure materializing near the doors. It was the same seated man—or what was left of him. His hollow eyes stared at them, his mouth moving soundlessly, yet the growl grew louder.
The trio scrambled toward the emergency door, but it wouldn’t budge. Aarav, piecing together the eerie vibe, whispered, “This is no ordinary metro. It’s… feeding on us.“
As the lights dimmed further, their reflections in the glass began to distort, showing versions of themselves they didn’t recognize. The train roared back to life, speeding into the unknown.
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