The Historian's Tale

Priya’s mind raced as she sought answers. The image of the red sari and the name Aryan haunted her, the memories of the mirror blending with the creeping sensation of déjà vu. What did it all mean?

She found herself at the house of an old family friend, Professor Rao, a historian known for his knowledge of Varanasi’s ancient stories. She recounted the visions to him, her voice trembling as she mentioned the name Aryan.

The professor went pale, his fingers drumming nervously on the table. "There's a legend," he began slowly, his voice gravely serious. "A story passed down through generations about a woman named Anandi. She lived in Varanasi long ago, in...