Study Ghost

Once upon a time in a distant village, there lived a young boy named Sagar who had an intense fear of studying. His parents, however, were determined to see him succeed academically and constantly urged him to hit the books. Sagar's notebooks were in pitiful condition, their pages tattered and worn. He cared so little for them that he gave them no respect. The only exception was his diary, which remained in pristine condition due to its importance for his final assessment.

The village Sagar and his family resided in was quite remote, beyond the reach of the local authorities. The college he attended was no ordinary institution. Here, teachers had a rather unconventional method of handling disputes with their students. The rule was simple: whoever lost a dispute was subjected to a peculiar form of punishment – they were set on fire by the victor. Needless to say, this unusual environment led to a distinct lack of camaraderie among the students and teachers.

Sagar, being a first-year student, found himself in a unique role. He was supposed to serve as an assistant to a senior student, obediently following their every instruction. Little did he know, his obedience would soon be taken advantage of. His senior was embroiled in a fierce feud with a teacher, one who had never been defeated. Their highly anticipated showdown was scheduled for the following month. In this grim place, where no one seemed to like anyone else, Sagar was the odd one out.

The day of the senior's duel arrived, but Sagar had a habit of arriving late to college. His tardiness led to a delay in the match, much to the senior's chagrin. However, fate had more in store for Sagar.

As the days passed, the time for final exams drew near. Sagar's scores were dismal, hovering at a mere 10%, his diary being the sole saving grace. Learning of his academic failure, his parents were devastated and suffered fatal heart attacks. To make matters stranger, their souls did not find their way to the afterlife; instead, they became wandering ghosts. This was due to an unfulfilled wish: they had longed for their son to secure the top position in his college.

Sagar, however, paid little heed to his parents' passing, for he was now free from their constant lectures. Time moved on, and he entered his second year of college. Unbeknownst to him, he was chosen to take his senior's place in the impending battle with the undefeated teacher. When the fight concluded, Sagar found himself on the losing end.

Desperate to avoid the fiery fate that awaited him, Sagar managed to negotiate a three-day grace period. He immersed himself in water for the entire duration, hoping to saturate his body so it wouldn't catch fire. When the three days had passed, he returned to college without fear, confident that he couldn't be burned.

The moment of reckoning arrived, and Sagar's teacher was eager to enforce the rule. But in his jubilation at avoiding the flames, Sagar forgot about the risk of his clothes catching fire. When the teacher set him ablaze, Sagar's clothing ignited, leaving him naked in front of his peers.

Shamed and humiliated, Sagar fled back to his home, burning his books and notebooks in an attempt to erase the memories of his failures. Among them was his beloved diary, which contained a special hymn dedicated to Hanuman Ji. His actions marked a turning point.

Leaving behind his troubled past, Sagar journeyed abroad. In a foreign land, he found love and married a woman who didn't believe in the supernatural. Determined to share his beliefs in gods and ghosts, he embarked on a mission to change her perspective.

Back in his homeland, however, the souls of his parents and his discarded notebooks took on a strange and malevolent form. They transformed into restless spirits, hell-bent on tormenting his wife. Tragically, she fell victim to their otherworldly wrath, and they left a blood-written letter, demanding Sagar's return if he wished to see his wife again.

In a desperate bid to rescue his beloved, Sagar returned home, only to find her lifeless body. His parents and notebooks had also become vengeful spirits. They attacked him, leaving him battered and terrified. In the direst of circumstances, his diary and his wife's spirit rallied to his aid.

Guiding Sagar to a safer place, they urged him to recite the Hanuman Chalisa, a powerful hymn. With a picture of Hanuman Ji in his pocket, he began to sing. As he chanted, the diary and his wife began tearing the pages from the malevolent books, hurling them across the house. As the final verse of the Hanuman Chalisa echoed through the air, the entire house burst into flames. The evil spirits were consumed by the inferno.

When the fire subsided, all that remained was a card, bearing good wishes from his parents, wife, and notebooks. The physical forms of his parents and wife lay lifeless on the floor, finally at peace.

With a heavy heart, Sagar laid his parents and wife to rest in their homeland. This experience left an indelible mark on him. He pledged never to neglect his studies again, and he was determined to excel. He achieved academic success, eventually opening a printing press called "Dear Diary" with the proceeds from his endeavours.

In his later years, Sagar sold the printing press and donated all the proceeds to charity, demonstrating his commitment to giving back. Then, one day, he disappeared into the wilderness, never to be seen again, leaving behind a legacy of determination, transformation, and a profound connection to the supernatural world.