Cursed Quests: Unveiling Nightmares
In the ordinary life of Ram, an unremarkable young Indian man fresh out of university, a series of events unfold that will forever alter his perception of reality and challenge the depths of his courage. Working as a mechanical engineer in a petroleum company, Ram is content with his unassuming existence, despite his average appearance, modest achievements, and shy, introverted demeanour. Plagued by low self-esteem due to his weight, his aspirations remain simple: secure his parents' happiness, acquiesce to an arranged marriage, and build a conventional life.
However, Ram has an intense fear of the dark and an aversion to anything related to the supernatural. This fear, combined with his self-imposed isolation, forms the foundation of his reality. But fate is poised to reveal the ultimate irony as Ram receives a life-altering diagnosis: terminal lung cancer with a prognosis of mere months to live. Devastated by this cruel twist, Ram grapples with his mortality and the shattering of his dreams. Just as he is preparing to surrender to his fate, a miraculous intervention disrupts his despair.
A mysterious game-like interface, perceivable only to him, offers a lifeline—a chance to extend his existence. The catch: he must complete a series of harrowing quests that confront his deepest fears. As each completed mission grants him an extension of life, Ram is torn between the overwhelming terror of the tasks and his insatiable desire to live. The quests, however, are a symphony of horrors for Ram—an assembly of haunted asylums, abandoned schools, cemeteries, and other ghastly locations.
As Ram journeys into the abyss, his life transforms into a whirlwind of chaos and terror. He discovers a reality hidden beneath the surface, a realm populated by malevolent entities, spectral apparitions, and unspeakable horrors. In his desperate struggle to overcome his paralyzing dread, Ram not only battles the nightmares that emerge from the shadows, but he also confronts the demons that have plagued his psyche for years.
With each quest, Ram peels back the layers of his existence, unravelling a world where the boundaries between reality and the supernatural blur, and where his very perception of fear is tested to its limits. Will Ram find the fortitude to overcome his terror and secure the future he longs for? Or will he succumb to the darkness that threatens to consume him?
TaleTrekker · Urbain
