A bodybuilder, an Olympic athlete, and a gym owner in Rohini uncover a sinister truth in their gym. Their strength will be tested like never before.
The neon sign of “Iron Forge Gym” flickered ominously against the midnight sky in Rohini, Delhi. Inside, Vinay, a renowned bodybuilder, was finishing his late-night training session. Nearby, Olympic-level sprinter Rajat adjusted his gear while Anil, the gym’s owner, finalized the day’s accounts. The gym, known for its cutting-edge equipment and disciplined regimen, had recently gained notoriety—not for its successes, but for the mysterious disappearances of its clients.
As the clock struck midnight, the trio heard a faint hum emanating from the basement. It was a part of the gym that had been sealed off for years, supposedly due to renovation work that never saw completion. Curiosity mixed with unease as they decided to investigate the source of the sound. Armed with a flashlight, the three descended into the dimly lit basement, their breaths visible in the unnaturally cold air.
The basement was a stark contrast to the modern gym above—dust-covered mirrors reflected distorted images, and rusted iron weights lay scattered. In the centre of the room was a peculiar device—a treadmill-like contraption rigged with ominous wires and a control panel. The screen flickered to life as they approached, displaying distorted images of faces—some familiar. They realized these were the missing patrons of the gym.
Anil, visibly shaken, confessed. Years ago, in his quest to create the ultimate fitness facility, he partnered with an experimental scientist who claimed to enhance human abilities. The machine in the basement was meant to push human limits but instead siphoned life energy, leaving users as empty husks.
Before they could process this revelation, the machine whirred to life, pulling at their very souls. Vinay’s strength and Rajat’s agility were no match for the dark force emanating from the machine. It was only when they joined forces, smashing the device with weights and rods, that the energy dissipated, leaving the basement in eerie silence.
The gym’s neon sign never lit up again. Weeks later, whispers spread about an abandoned gym haunted by faint cries of its victims. But for Vinay, Rajat, and Anil, the scars of that night ran deeper than muscle memory—reminders that true strength comes from facing one’s darkest fears.
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