The villagers gathered in hushed whispers, each recounting the strange occurrences since Rani's death. Shadows danced around the temple, and the chilling cries that echoed through the night left none untouched by fear.

Aarav joined the group, his heart heavy with memories of Rani. As they approached the temple, the air grew colder, and an oppressive stillness enveloped them, heightening their unease.

Panic surged through the villagers as they heard the soft footsteps echoing from the shadows. Rani's ethereal figure appeared before them, her sorrowful eyes fixed upon Aarav. "Aarav... Aarav, come to me..." her voice, filled with longing and despair, echoed around them.

"Why did you leave me, Aarav? Why did you let me die?" she whispered, her voice a haunting melody of heartbreak. The villagers stood frozen, the weight of her sorrow pressing upon them like a tangible force.

Aarav stepped forward, his eyes shimmering with unshed tears. "Rani, I am so sorry. I couldn’t save you. I have lived with this pain all my life." His words resonated through the temple, reaching the depths of Rani's tormented soul.

Rani's spirit faded into the light, her expression softened, free from the chains of her anguished past. The temple door creaked open, leading the villagers back to the tranquil night. The village, once haunted by her cries, found solace in the quiet that followed.