Aditya’s anxiety grew with each passing minute. The heat, humidity, and lack of food wore him down, both physically and mentally. He couldn’t shake the feeling that something worse was about to happen. And then there was the snake—its presence loomed large.
Though the snake hadn’t moved much, the sound of its occasional thrashing in the water below sent chills down Aditya’s spine. His mind raced, imagining the giant creature slowly making its way up the stairs, its massive body inching closer with every splash.