While in the car, Veera noticed a huge, heavy bag beside Rachit. She pointed to it and asked, "What's in that bag of yours? It looks so heavy and huge!"

Rachit smiled and replied, "Just some snacks, in case we feel hungry. And a few other things."

Veera's curiosity was piqued. "What kind of snacks? And what other things?"

Rachit chuckled. "Well, I've got energy bars, nuts, and dried fruits. And some juices and water to keep us hydrated."

Veera's eyes widened. "That's a lot of food! What else is in the bag?"

Rachit hesitated for a moment before answering. "I've also got a few towels, a compass, a pair of sneakers, and some other stuff."

Veera raised an eyebrow, intrigued by the giant bag. "Snacks, towels, and juices, I get. But compass and sneakers? What's the plan, are we going on a hike or something?"

Rachit's grin grew wider. "You never know, Veera. We might need to make a quick escape or find our way through the woods."

Veera's curiosity was now in overdrive. She leaned forward, trying to peek into the bag. "What else is in there? Tell me everything!"

Kiara laughed and started pulling out items from the bag. "Okay, okay. Let's see... I've got a first-aid kit, a flashlight, a battery pack for our phones... "

Veera's eyes grew wider as she continued to pull out item after item. She couldn't believe the extent of his preparations.
Veera poked her head into the bag, curious about the contents. "Wow, you've got everything from energy bars to first-aid kits. You're like a walking survival guide."

Roshni, on the other hand, looked increasingly irritated. "Rachit, this is ridiculous. We're just going for a one-night experience, not a survival adventure.We're staying in a luxury villa, not camping in the wilderness."

Rachit shrugged. "Hey, a guy can never be too prepared. Besides, it's always good to have some essentials just in case."

Veera turned to Roshni and whispered, "I think Rachit's been watching too many action movies."

Roshni rolled her eyes and whispered back, "I think you're right."

Roshni sighed, exasperated. "Rachit, sometimes I wonder about you. This is just a weekend getaway, not a mission to Mars."

Rachit chuckled. "Hey, you never know what might happen. And I'd rather be safe than sorry."

As they continued driving, Veera couldn't help but wonder what other surprises Rachit had in store for them. She leaned back in her seat, feeling a thrill of excitement mixed with a dash of curiosity.

What was Rachit planning, and what lay ahead for their weekend getaway? Only time would tell.

As they drove down the winding road, the trees seemed to grow taller and closer together, casting long, ominous shadows on the ground. The air grew thick with the scent of damp earth and decaying leaves. Veera shivered, despite the warmth of the summer evening.

The road twisted and turned, leading them deeper into the heart of the forest. Finally, they came to a stop in front of a huge, cozy house. Rachit turned off the engine and turned to the others.

"Shruti's house. Let's go pick her up."

Roshni nodded, and they all got out of the car. Shruti answered the door, a look of excitement on her face.

"Hey guys! I'm so glad you're here. I've been waiting for you."

Rachit smiled and held out his hand. "Keys, please. We're going to park the car and walk from here."

Shruti handed over the keys, and Krish took them. "Be careful, guys. I don't want anything to happen to you."

Veera rolled her eyes. "Don't worry, Shruti. We'll be fine."

They walked back to the car, parked it, and then made their way to the fence that surrounded Blackwood House. The trees seemed to loom over them, casting long, sinister shadows on the ground. The wind rustled through the leaves, making a soft, husking sound.

As they walked, the sound of crushed leaves and snapping twigs filled the air. Veera felt a shiver run down her spine. Something about this place felt off.

Rachit pushed open the rusty iron gate, and a creaking sound echoed through the air. Veera's heart skipped a beat.

"Welcome to Blackwood House," Rachit said, his voice low and dramatic.

The house loomed before them, its windows like empty eyes staring back. Veera felt a chill run down her spine.

"This place is seriously creepy," Roshni whispered.

Veera nodded, her eyes fixed on the house. "I know, right? It's like something out of a horror movie."

Sahil grinned. "That's what makes it so perfect. Come on, let's go inside."

Krish hesitated, his eyes fixed on the house. "I don't know, guys. This feels really wrong."

Rachit clapped him on the back. "Come on, Krish. It'll be fun, I promise."

Veera took a deep breath and stepped forward, her heart pounding in her chest. As they entered the house, the creaking of the door seemed to echo through the empty halls.

"Welcome to Blackwood House," Rachit whispered, his voice dripping with drama. "Where the living are not welcome."

Veera's heart skipped a beat. She didn't like this one bit.

As the sun began to set, Veera, Sahil, Krish, Roshni, Rachit, Rohan, Kiara, and Shruti made their way to the outskirts of town, eager to explore the infamous Blackwood Manor. Rachit, with his adventurous spirit, led the way, his flashlight casting eerie shadows on the ground.

"Are you sure about this?" Roshni asked, her voice tinged with both excitement and apprehension. She brushed a stray lock of hair from her face and adjusted the strap of her backpack. "You know the legends, right? People say this place is seriously haunted."

Sahil chuckled. "Come on, Roshni. It's just an old house. There's no such thing as ghosts."

Veera shot Roshni a reassuring glance. "We'll be fine. We're in this together."

As they approached the mansion, the air seemed to grow thick with an eerie atmosphere. The trees surrounding the house seemed to lean in, as if listening to their conversation.

Rohan, who had been quiet until now, spoke up. "I don't know about you guys, but I'm getting a really bad feeling about this."

Kiara placed a reassuring arm around his shoulders. "Don't worry, Rohan. We'll stick together. We're not going to let anything happen to you."

Shruti, who had been snapping photos with her camera, looked up. "Guys, check out this gate. It's so creepy!"

The iron gate, rusted and bent, creaked ominously as they pushed it open. "Welcome to Blackwood Manor," Rachit said with a mock grand gesture. "Home to legends, mysteries, and perhaps a few restless spirits."

They laughed nervously, trying to shake off the eerie feeling that settled over them. Rachit pushed open the heavy wooden door, which groaned in protest. The interior was dark, the only light coming from the dim rays of the setting sun filtering through the broken windows.

As they began to explore, the creaking of the old wooden floorboards seemed to echo through the halls, making it sound like they were not alone in the mansion. Veera shivered, despite the warmth of the summer evening.

"This place is seriously creepy," she whispered to Sahil.

Sahil smiled. "That's what makes it so perfect. Come on, let's go see what we can find."

Together, they cautiously made their way upstairs, their hearts pounding in their chests. What secrets would they uncover in the depths of Blackwood Manor? Only time would tell.