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Chasing shadows―the most haunted places in Delhi

Shadows Follow

By Riyaz AhamedPublished about a year ago 8 min read
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In the heart of Delhi, there are places that are so haunted, people fear to even utter their names. Tales of paranormal activities, mysterious shadows, and eerie sounds echo through the alleys of these places, sending chills down the spine of anyone who dares to venture into their darkness. The locals avoid these places like the plague, for they know that they are not alone in these haunted lands. But one man, Arjun, did not believe in ghosts. He wanted to explore the most haunted places in Delhi, to see if there was any truth to the legends that surrounded them. He would soon find out that some things are better left unknown.

Arjun had always been fascinated with the supernatural. He had read countless books on ghosts, poltergeists, and the afterlife. He had visited haunted places all over the world, but he had never been to the most haunted places in his own city. He decided that it was time to change that.

He started with Khooni Darwaza, the infamous gate that was stained with the blood of innocent people during the Mughal era. It was said that the spirits of those who had been brutally murdered still roamed the area, seeking vengeance. Arjun arrived at the gate at midnight, armed with his camera and a flashlight. He was determined to capture any evidence of paranormal activity. He walked around the area, taking pictures and recording sounds. But he found nothing out of the ordinary. Disappointed, he left the area, thinking that the stories of Khooni Darwaza were just a myth.

His next stop was Feroz Shah Kotla Fort, where it was said that the djinns came out at night. Arjun was skeptical but curious. He entered the fort, and to his surprise, he saw a group of people performing a ritual. They were chanting and offering food to the spirits. Arjun was shocked, but he decided to observe from a distance. Suddenly, a gust of wind blew through the fort, and the candles went out. Arjun heard footsteps, and he knew that he was not alone. He turned on his flashlight and saw a shadow moving towards him. He panicked and ran towards the exit, but he tripped and fell. He felt a cold hand on his shoulder, and he screamed. When he looked back, there was no one there. He realized that he had been chased by a shadow.

The incident at Feroz Shah Kotla Fort left Arjun shaken, but it did not stop him from exploring other haunted places. He visited Agrasen ki Baoli, where it was said that the water was cursed. He drank from the well, and he felt sick for days. He visited the Sanjay Van, where people had reported seeing a woman in a white saree. He saw her too, but she disappeared before he could take a picture. He visited the Malcha Mahal, where a prince had committed suicide. He saw his ghost sitting on a throne, staring at him with empty eyes.

Arjun had seen enough. He had seen things that he could not explain. He had felt the presence of something supernatural. He realized that the stories of haunted places in Delhi were not just myths. They were real. He regretted ever wanting to explore them. He left Delhi, never to return.

Years later, Arjun received a call from an old friend. He had heard that Arjun had visited the most haunted places in Delhi, and he wanted to know more. Arjun hesitated, but his curiosity got the best of him. He asked his friend to meet him at the Red Fort, where they could talk in private.

As Arjun waited for his friend, he noticed a shadow moving towards him. He thought it was his imagination,

but as the shadow grew closer, he realized that it was real. He tried to run, but the shadow chased him, getting closer and closer with each passing moment. Arjun was terrified, but he refused to let the shadow catch him. He ran through the alleys, looking for a place to hide, but he knew that he was being followed.

Finally, Arjun saw a temple and rushed inside. He locked the door behind him and waited, listening for any sign of the shadow. But there was only silence. Arjun thought that he had escaped, but when he turned around, he saw the shadow in front of him. It was a dark figure, with glowing red eyes and a twisted smile. Arjun screamed, but the shadow did not move. It just stood there, watching him.

Arjun realized that he was face to face with the very thing that he had been chasing for all those years. The shadow was not just a ghost, it was an entity that had taken on a life of its own. Arjun knew that he had to do something before it was too late. He reached into his bag and pulled out a camera. He started taking pictures of the shadow, hoping to capture some evidence of its existence.

As he snapped pictures, the shadow grew bigger and bigger, until it engulfed the entire room. Arjun was trapped inside, with no way out. He could feel the darkness closing in around him, suffocating him. He knew that he was going to die.

But then, something strange happened. The shadow began to shrink, until it was just a tiny speck of light. Arjun watched as it disappeared into thin air, leaving him alone in the temple. He could not believe what had just happened. Had he imagined it all?

Arjun left the temple, feeling confused and shaken. He knew that he had seen something that he could not explain, but he did not know what it was. He had chased shadows, and he had found something that was beyond his understanding. He had unlocked a door that he could never close.

Years later, Arjun returned to Delhi. He visited the haunted places that he had once explored, but he did not find any evidence of the shadow. He realized that he had experienced something that was unique, something that could never be replicated. He had chased shadows, and he had found something that had chased him back. He had learned a valuable lesson: sometimes, the truth is stranger than fiction.

Arjun had never forgotten his encounter with the shadow. Even though he had tried to move on with his life, he found himself drawn back to the haunted places in Delhi. He became obsessed with finding answers, trying to understand what had happened to him that fateful night.

One day, he received a call from a friend who was working on a documentary about ghosts in India. His friend had heard about Arjun's encounter with the shadow and wanted to interview him for the film. Arjun hesitated at first, but eventually agreed to participate.

As he shared his story on camera, Arjun felt a sense of relief. He had never spoken about his experience with anyone before, and it felt good to finally get it off his chest. But as the interview came to an end, something strange happened. The camera started to flicker, and the sound became distorted. Arjun felt a chill run down his spine as he realized that the shadow was back.

He tried to run, but the shadow was faster. It chased him through the streets of Delhi, just like before. But this time, Arjun was not alone. His friend and the film crew were with him, and they were capturing everything on camera.

As they ran, the crew noticed something strange. The shadow was leaving a trail behind it, a trail of darkness that seemed to lead somewhere. They followed the trail, not knowing what they would find at the end.

Eventually, the trail led them to an old mansion on the outskirts of Delhi. The mansion was abandoned, with broken windows and a crumbling facade. It looked like it had been deserted for years.

Arjun and the crew cautiously entered the mansion, not knowing what to expect. They walked through the dusty halls, following the trail of darkness. As they turned a corner, they saw something that made their blood run cold.

In front of them was a room, filled with thousands of shadows. The shadows were all different shapes and sizes, some human, some animal, some unrecognizable. They swirled around the room, creating a vortex of darkness.

Arjun knew that he had found the source of the shadow that had been chasing him. This was the place where all the shadows in Delhi came to rest. He realized that he had stumbled upon something that was beyond his understanding, something that could not be explained by science or logic.

As Arjun and the crew stood there, watching the shadows, they heard a voice. It was a whisper, barely audible, but it was there. The voice said, "Leave now, or you will never leave at all."

Arjun knew that he had to listen to the voice. He grabbed his friend and the crew and ran out of the mansion as fast as he could. As they emerged into the sunlight, they saw the mansion start to crumble, as if it had never existed.

Arjun and the crew were shaken, but they knew that they had found something incredible. They had uncovered the most haunted place in Delhi, the place where all the shadows went to rest. They had chased shadows, and they had found something that was beyond their wildest dreams.

As they drove away from the mansion, Arjun looked out the window and saw something strange. He saw a shadow, moving in the opposite direction. It was the same shadow that had chased him years ago, but this time, it was moving away from him.

Arjun knew that he had finally found closure. He had chased shadows, and he had found the truth. He had come face to face with the most haunted place in Delhi, and he had survived.

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