The snake wasn’t moving much anymore, but it was certainly alive, its massive body now almost entirely submerged under the murky water filling the house. Every so often, the snake’s body created ripples, sending small waves across the room.
Aditya stood on the terrace, staring up at the sky where army helicopters occasionally flew overhead, conducting rescue operations. Each time he heard the faint whirring of blades, his heart would leap with hope, only to plummet when they flew past.