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The Chilla: A Battle Beyond the Veil

Horror story by Zakria Mirza

By Zakria MirzaPublished about a year ago 3 min read

In a small village nestled amidst ancient ruins, lived a devout Muslim man named Abdullah. Seeking spiritual enlightenment and protection, Abdullah embarked on a Chilla—a forty-day period of isolation and prayer designed to hijack Djins and gain control over their supernatural powers. Little did he know that the Djins he sought to command would test his faith and courage in unimaginable ways.

Abdullah retreated to a secluded cave at the outskirts of the village, where he began his Chilla. Armed with his faith, a Quran, and incantations passed down through generations, he sought to establish a protected circle to shield him from the Djins' malevolence.

As the sun dipped below the horizon on the first day, eerie whispers filled the air, swirling around Abdullah like sinister echoes from the unseen realm. The Djins, aware of his presence, unleashed their tormenting arsenal, determined to break his resolve and force him out of his protected circle.

Night after night, the Djins unleashed their horrors upon Abdullah. They conjured illusions, transforming the cave into a labyrinth of darkness, where shadows danced and whispered haunting secrets. Grotesque apparitions materialized, their hollow eyes piercing Abdullah's soul with terror. They whispered blasphemous chants and unleashed bone-chilling laughter that echoed through the depths of the cave.

In one chilling encounter, Abdullah awoke to find his body frozen, a sinister presence pinning him to the ground. The Djins taunted him with their wicked laughter, their ethereal forms undulating with malicious intent. But Abdullah, with the strength of his unwavering faith, recited verses from the Quran, forcing the Djins to retreat temporarily.

The Djins' assaults escalated. They unleashed storms of fire, the scorching heat threatening to consume Abdullah's protective circle. They mimicked the cries of his loved ones, desperate pleas for help, attempting to exploit his compassion and lure him into their clutches. But Abdullah, resolute in his devotion, remained steadfast within his circle, denying them access to his vulnerable spirit.

As the days turned into weeks, Abdullah's body weakened, his spirit tested to its limits. Sleep-deprived and tormented by their relentless onslaught, he fought against despair and exhaustion, finding solace in his unwavering connection to his faith.

On the fortieth day, a night of reckoning arrived—a final trial designed to break Abdullah's resolve. The Djins conjured a manifestation of his deepest fears—a grotesque amalgamation of his darkest secrets and regrets. This embodiment of his own inner darkness threatened to tear apart his protective circle and consume him.

But in this moment of ultimate trial, Abdullah found strength within himself. He confronted his fears head-on, reciting verses of protection and banishing the twisted manifestation. The Djins, witnessing his indomitable spirit, finally conceded defeat.

As dawn broke on the forty-first day, Abdullah emerged from the cave, wearied but triumphant. He had survived the horrors unleashed by the Djins, emerging with a newfound understanding of the spiritual realm and his own inner strength. His Chilla had transformed him, honing his faith and resilience in the face of darkness.

"The Chilla: A Battle Beyond the Veil" stands as a testament to the power of faith and the resilience of the human spirit. It delves into the horrors of the supernatural realm, testing the limits of one man's devotion and determination. Through his harrowing journey, Abdullah emerged stronger, forever changed by the battle he fought against the Djins.

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Zakria Mirza

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