The beast lunged, its monstrous form blotting out the dim glow of the chamber. Aarav barely had time to roll aside before jagged teeth snapped inches from his face. His breath came in ragged gasps, his heart hammering in his chest. The ground trembled as the creature’s claws scraped against the stone, leaving deep gashes.

“Yeh toh full horror film villain vibes de raha hai! (This is giving full horror movie villain vibes!)” Aarav panted, scrambling to his feet, his voice tinged with forced humor to mask his fear.