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Chapter 7 - Episode 7: “Court of Nandi”

As soon as all the characters touch the mirror wall, they are engulfed in a brilliant flash of light.

When they open their eyes, they find themselves in a strange, serene, and somewhat divine place.

The ground is made of white stone, tall pillars surround them, and a soft humming sound echoes gently through the air.

Nexus (looking around):

> "This place... why is it so peaceful?

I feel like... someone is watching us."

Ankit (nervously, with a funny tone):

> "I'm telling you, bro, this feels like a haunted temple.

The whole backdrop is straight out of a Karan Johar horror movie!"

Harsh (making a pitiful face):

> "Bro, I really need to pee... and this place feels scarier than a toilet at night."

Suddenly, a loud "THAAM!" sound echoes — everyone's attention snaps toward a large gate that's slowly opening on its own.

From behind the gate, a massive divine humanoid bull figure emerges — powerful yet calm in appearance.

His body is draped in golden garments, and his eyes burn with a fierce brilliance.

Nexus (whispering):

> "That's... Nandi Maharaj.

The gatekeeper of Lord Shiva."

Kamal (joining his hands respectfully):

> "Namah Shivaya...

We never thought we would ever meet you."

Nandi Maharaj (in a deep, resonant voice):

> "I have been watching you all.

You faced your sins... and now you have entered a realm where every step will test you."

Ajit (grumbling slightly):

> "But why are we even here?

What do we need from this place?"

Nandi Maharaj:

> "You have been given one final chance —

to truly know yourselves.

Walk the path your heart leads you to.

But remember...

this world will not tolerate your lies."

A narrow pathway appears ahead, splitting into three separate directions.

Ankit (sarcastically):

> "So what is this now, huh?

'Choose your own death' adventure?"

420 (with a soft smile):

> "Whatever it is...

I'm sticking with Nexus's group.

I want to stay safe."

Tina:

> "I'll go wherever the fun is...

Whether it solves problems or makes them worse — we'll figure it out!"

Everyone splits into groups and sets off on their chosen paths — unaware of the challenges and revelations that await them.

Narrator (Nexus's inner voice):

> "This is now a journey...

not just to understand ourselves — but to transform.

We have stepped out of Nandi Maharaj's court...

in search of our true selves."

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