Movie meet.

“Who are you!?” said the actress on the screen, pointing her pistol at the villain's head.

“You dare, darling. I am someone you might already have a taste for,” the villain replied with a sinister smile.

The theater was silent, everyone captivated by the intense scene unfolding on the screen. Carter and his friends sat on the edge of their seats, the tension palpable. The villain's words hung in the air, adding an eerie chill to the room.

Rita leaned over to Carter and whispered, “This movie is even better than I expected.”

Carter nodded; his eyes fixed on the screen. “Yeah, it’s really gripping.”

As the scene progressed, the actress and villain engaged in a heated exchange, each word dripping with menace and defiance. The suspense was almost unbearable, drawing the audience deeper into the story.

With a gunshot, the scene shifted to a beautiful place that looked exactly like the village described in the diary. The serene landscape with the mist-covered mountains, the delicate pink and orange hues of dawn, and the tranquil beauty all mirrored the vivid imagery Carter had read earlier. It was as if the diary had come to life on the screen. The transition was seamless, transporting the audience from the tension of the previous scene

to the peaceful yet mysterious village.

The diary just described a beautiful village surrounding a mountain, with no specific details about the location. As Carter sensed some similarities, he tried to recall what the diary read further.

“Year 1980, Feb 7

Somehow, I became one with my heritage. It's been long since I've seen farms, let alone worked in them. I am enjoying my life with no regret of leaving the city lights of Purab [author's note: Purab is an

imaginary city]. It feels like I was meant for this. I never thought that I could've been good at farming.

Since my breakup, I was lost in my own world, but now I feel refreshed. I think, if the village allows me, I’ll settle down here.

 Since I've been here, I've taken a tour with the locals, my cousins, of course. They took me here and there, but nothing very special, except a statue of a monk, which does not have a temple or a pedestal, and, oddly enough, it does not have a head. When I asked about the statue, it was explained to me in a serious tone about ancient invaders who looted this peaceful village. They couldn't move the statue but broke its head. Fascinating. This statue might have superpowers, who knows? But it doesn’t matter; my life here is really peaceful. And who cares about the backstories.”

Carter's mind raced as he recognized the scenery. The diary's description had been so specific about the statue, and now, seeing it visually brought a sense of déjà vu. He leaned closer to Rita and whispered, "This place... it looks exactly like the village from the diary and you noticed that headless statue, it is exactly the same as described."

Rita, slightly confused but intrigued, glanced at Carter. "Really? That's a coincidence.”

Carter nodded, his curiosity piqued. "Could be."

But he thought to himself “Is it a mere coincidence?”

 The scene continued to unfold, showing the village inhabitants going about their morning routines, the same peacefulness and hospitality described in the diary. Birds sang melodiously in the background, adding to the serene atmosphere. The camera panned to a small, cozy house at the edge of the village, its windows reflecting the soft morning light. Ending up in a dark room.

As the story wrapped up, the protagonist stood on a hill overlooking the village, the sun setting behind the mountains. The final scenes were filled with a sense of closure and hope, tying up the narrative threads beautifully. The credits began to roll, accompanied by a gentle, uplifting score.

The theater lights slowly came back on, and the audience started to stir, stretching and gathering their belongings. Carter and his friends remained seated for a moment, absorbing the movie's ending.

When the movie finally ended, Carter and his friends left the theater, the evening air cool and refreshing after the

intensity of the film.

Veer broke the silence. "That was one hell of a movie. The plot twists were amazing!"

“Indeed, it was! Sam has missed it all.” Ambar spoke.

 Rita turned to Carter, a curious look in her eyes "So, what do you think?”

Carter was deep in his thoughts, “Yeah, it was a good movie.” And continued, “By the way, Ambar, are you free this break?”

 Ambar gave a thought for a second and said, “Other than my preparation for entrance exams, I have deliberately applied for several jobs, so I might end up, in the interviews for them. Why do you ask?”

 Carter knew about Ambar’s hardworking nature, “I will be leaving for my grandmas in a few days, if you want you can join us.”

“I would pass Carter. I am sorry to turn it down.” He immediately replied.

 Carter wasn’t amazed by the refusal, “Oh! No, not a big deal, no need to apologize. What about you, Veer? Are you joining us?”

 “Not this time Carter, I know you guys will miss me, but my father has enrolled me in some military-based self-defense sessions. So, I can’t leave the city for several days.” Veer explained the position he was in.

 Rita chuckled before saying, “It’s uncle again. Actually, he is correct for doing this to you. Look at your fat belly, it’s wobbly. How do you even get up once you fall?”

 “It’s not funny, Rita.” Veer was dispirited.

“Cut it out, Rita.” Carter intervened.

“Veer, calm down, she is just trying to annoy you.” Said Ambar.

Carter, tried arguing with, as he knew he is easy to manipulate and change his decision. “It’s not a problem to Veer, but you’ll be missing on so much. Like you know, my grandma’s cooking. But it's really sad that you can’t join us.” And he chuckled.

 “Carter, I am so not falling for your trap this time. My father will be so mad if I did not, do this session. He’ll definitely kill me, for sure he’ll do it this time.” Veer argued.

Everyone went laughing, and said their goodbyes to each other.

However, Carter wasn’t able to shake of the memories of those similarities, from the movie and the description of the diary.

Carter shrugged, though his mind was racing with possibilities. "I'm not sure. But I have a feeling we need to find out more about the diary. There might be more to it than we initially thought."

As they walked to their cars, Carter couldn't shake the feeling that the diary held more secrets waiting to be uncovered. And now, with the movie adding another layer of mystery, he knew he had to delve deeper into its pages to uncover the truth.

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