Soul Piece

It all started with a group of 5 friends. College friends. As the sun began to set, Thakara, Permar, Sanghavi, Rohhit, and Chaudharey (>Surnames<), stumbled upon an eerie forest, seeking adventure to alleviate their boredom. The woods seemed to whisper secrets, and the friends exchanged nervous glances. Suddenly, an unseen force grasped them, pulling them deeper into the forest

Their frantic attempts to flee were thwarted by the mysterious energy, which continued to redirect them. The friends exchanged fearful whispers, sensing they were being herded toward some unknown fate.

As they burst through the underbrush, a colossal tree loomed before them, its bark twisted and gnarled. A shimmering white crystal, fragmented into seven pieces, seemed to pulsate with an otherworldly energy. Six pieces hovered in mid-air, as if waiting for the friends.

Without warning, the crystal shards darted toward each of the friends, merging with their bodies. A low, ethereal voice echoed in their minds:

"My children, I am but a messenger, a fleeting whisper in the wind. Humanity teeters on the brink of collapse, ensnared by malevolent forces that manipulate and control. You five have been chosen to wield the ancient power of Soul Arts, a gift to purify your souls and empower you against the coming darkness. I could have done a lot but alas, I was used in this manner. They are far stronger than you are, they see your every single action every single day. Anyone who leaves this prison of comfort is captured and tortured by them. I am here to help you out. I am giving every single one of you a [Soul Art] that will purify your soul and will help you tackle any threat. This knowledge can be passed down only if you allow your student to learn it. When you all reach your Zenith, give all the pieces to the strongest so that he can leave without getting caught. Save the humanity, the heaven is waiting for you..."

As the voice faded, the friends stared at one another, unsure if they'd shared a collective hallucination. However, the presence of the crystal shards within them left no doubt – something profound had occurred.

Chaudharey's gaze locked onto the lone remaining crystal piece, still embedded in the tree. "That piece is mine," he declared, his voice laced with a hunger that made his friends uneasy. Sanghavi countered, "No, it combines with my piece perfectly."

The two friends engaged in a heated dispute, their voices rising as they vied for control of the final crystal shard. Meanwhile, the other three friends watched, their minds racing with the implications of the mysterious voice's message.

As the argument escalated, the crystal piece began to glow softly. Then, in an instant, it dimmed, and the friends felt the Soul Arts knowledge flood their minds.

All 5 of them gained knowledge about something they never have heard of, the [Kundalini].

Every human being has 7 Main Chakra points, starting from base of spine [Muldhara] to the head [Sahastrara]. There are many other normal chakras in every part of the body, which are totally different from the main 7. The chakras contain [Soul Power] which increases when you unlock the stronger one, Muldhara being the weakest one. The faster way to ascend is to consume the ghost spirits around, the slower way is to keep practicing the [Soul Art] I'm about to give you...

Each five of them were given a [Soul Art] verbally by that mysterious voice in their head.

The crystal shards within them dissolved, leaving behind an eerie sense of connection to the unknown.

The friends stood there, frozen, as the forest seemed to grow darker, the shadows twisting into menacing forms. A faint whisper seemed to caress their ears – "The ghost spirits are coming..."

And then, a loud swooshing sound shattered the silence, as an unseen force snatched the final crystal piece from the tree, leaving the friends stunned and frightened.

Sanghavi's accusing gaze locked onto Chaudharey. "Look what you've done, you greedy fool!" Chaudharey shot back, "What have I done? You're the one who—"

Thakara intervened, his voice firm. "Enough! We can't stay here. There are ghost spirits closing in on us. We need to get out of here, now!"

The friends exchanged fearful glances before turning to flee into the unknown, the darkness closing in behind them like a shroud.