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A Tale of Love, Loss, and the Magic of Nature

By Laraib HaiderPublished 3 years ago 6 min read

On a bright, sunny afternoon as a family is celebrating a birthday in their cozy home. The children are running around playing games and the adults are chatting and laughing over slices of birthday cake. Suddenly, without warning, a massive tiger bursts through the front door and into the house.

Panic ensues as the partygoers scatter, trying to find a way to escape the unpredictable animal. The tiger roams the house, its glowing yellow eyes scanning the room for any sign of movement. The family huddles together in fear, realizing that this is no ordinary tiger, but a supernatural creature with powers beyond their understanding.

the tiger suddenly turns violent and starts attacking the partygoers. The family and guests are caught off guard and they try to defend themselves, but the tiger's supernatural strength and agility make it nearly impossible to fight off. The room quickly becomes a scene of chaos and bloodshed as the tiger rampages through the house, killing anyone in its path.

The family and remaining guests are thrown into a state of panic, trying to find a way to escape the deadly predator. They run through the house, dodging the tiger's attacks as they desperately search for a way out. The sound of screams and the sight of blood everywhere adds to the horror of the situation.

The tiger's attacks become more and more ferocious, leaving the family and guests no choice but to try to fight back. They grab whatever weapons they can find, from kitchen knives to fire pokers, but the tiger seems to be invincible. As the body count rises, the survivors start to lose hope of making it out alive.

The tiger's violence and unpredictability make it impossible to reason with, and the family and guests are left with no other option than to try to survive the onslaught. The survivors are forced to confront their own mortality and the true nature of the tiger's monstrous intent.

As Arhum and a few of the family and friends make their way through the blood-soaked house, they realize that their only chance of survival is to reach a secure room where they can lock themselves in. They make a run for it, dodging the tiger's attacks as they frantically search for a way to safety.

Finally, they reach the secure room and slam the door shut behind them, barricading it with whatever furniture they can find. They lean against the door, gasping for breath as they try to catch their bearings. The room is small, but it's a sanctuary from the terror outside.

The group is safe for the moment, but they know that they're not out of danger yet. The tiger's roars can be heard outside, and they can feel the vibrations of its massive body slamming against the door. They realize that they're trapped and they don't know how long they can survive in this room.

As Arhum and the others huddle together in the safe room, they are forced to witness the brutal killing of their loved ones through a small window. They watch in horror as the tiger rampages through the house, indiscriminately attacking anyone in its path. They see friends and family members being brutally mauled and killed, their screams echoing through the house.

The sight of their loved ones being killed right in front of them is devastating, and the group is overwhelmed with grief and despair. They are filled with a sense of helplessness and guilt, knowing that there's nothing they can do to stop the slaughter outside.

Arhum and the others try to hold on to hope, but as the minutes tick by and the tiger's attacks become more frequent and violent, it becomes clear that their chances of survival are dwindling. They start to question their own morals, as they are locked in a safe room, safe and sound, watching their loved ones dying outside.

The situation becomes more tense, as the tiger's roars and the screams of the dying become louder and more frequent. Everyone starts to lose their minds and they become more desperate and hopeless. They start to question their own actions, if they should open the door and fight the tiger or just wait for death.

they begin to hear less and less noise from outside. They start to believe that the tiger has finally left, and they begin to consider their options for escape. However, things become complicated as some of the group members want to stay in the room and wait for help, while others want to try to make a run for it.

A few of the group members, overcome with fear and desperation, decide to take their chances and make a break for it. They open the door of the safe room and make a run for the front door, hoping that the tiger is truly gone.

But their escape is short-lived. As they open the door and run out of the room, they find the tiger waiting for them. The tiger quickly kills them before they even had a chance to react. The rest of the group is left horrified, watching as their friends and loved ones are brutally mauled right before their eyes.

The incident shakes the group and makes them realize that there is no guarantee of survival, no matter how safe they think they are. They start to come up with a new plan, this time they make sure that they have a plan B, a backup plan and make sure that they are prepared for the worst.

they begin to realize that their time is running out. They've been trapped for hours and they are running low on supplies. They decide to take one last desperate gamble and reach out for help.

Arhum discovers a phone lying near the room, belonging to one of the victims of the tiger's rampage. They quickly grab the phone and try to call for help, but the line is dead. They try a couple more times, but each time the call fails.

The group is left feeling helpless and hopeless, realizing that they may not make it out alive. They knew that they were running out of time and they needed a miracle. They start to pray and hope that someone would come to their rescue.

As Arhum sits in the safe room, feeling helpless and hopeless, he can't help but think about his past life. He thinks about all the missed opportunities and regrets, and he begins to cry. But as he sits there, lost in his thoughts, a memory suddenly comes to him.

He remembers a visit to a small, remote village at the start of the year, where he had met an old man. The old man had given him a diary, telling him that the way he plans each day of the year will come true. At the time, Arhum had taken the old man's words with a grain of salt and had taken the diary with him, thinking he would use it to write stories later.

But as he sits in the safe room, surrounded by death and destruction, Arhum suddenly stands up and says "the book" with determination in his voice. He knows that the diary holds the key to his survival and that of his friends.

He remembers a time during his exams when he had an idea for a story, but he couldn't seem to come up with a proper ending. He had written a page or so, but then he had hit a blank and nothing much came to mind. Now, he remembers that he had written about this same thing in the diary.

He takes the old man's words seriously now and shares this realization with the group in the room. They are all amazed, and some of them decide to venture out of the safe room to search for the diary.

Finally, Arhum is able to find the diary, although he gets badly injured in an encounter with the tiger. He uses the diary to finish the story and remove the tiger, but as he writes the final words, he loses consciousness.

He starts to hear someone saying "Wake up, wake up" and his eyes slowly open. He sees his mother standing over him, telling him to get ready for the birthday party that is happening that day. Arhum is confused and disoriented, unsure of whether the events of the past few hours were just a dream or not.

As he looks around, he sees the diary lying next to him, and he realizes that it was not a dream. He is left confused as to how it's possible that what he wrote in the diary came true or even it all was true ?

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About the Creator

Laraib Haider

Welcome to my world of fantasy and science fiction! As a young writer with a vivid imagination . From epic adventures in far-off galaxies to mysterious realms of magic and monsters, I love exploring the endless possibilities of fiction.

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