His Forbidden Salvation
The Beginning
In a quiet ancient temple, a caretaker named Nayan protects a story that the world almost forgot.
When a curious couple arrives searching for answers, she begins to reveal a legend hidden within the temple walls.
Long ago, a mysterious saint named Devansh lived there, a man who carried secrets even time could not erase. One day, a young man named Vedant was brought to the temple, accused by his own family of being possessed.
But what started as a desperate attempt to save him slowly became something far more dangerous.
A love that destiny itself tried to destroy.
Now the temple still remembers what the world tried to forget… and some souls are said to wander its halls, waiting for their story to finally find peace.
Author's Note
This story takes place in an ancient temple in Varanasi, India, and is inspired by elements of Hindu spirituality and mythology.
The characters and events in this story are fictional and created purely for storytelling purposes. No disrespect toward any religion or belief is intended.
This story may contain mature emotional themes, including tragedy, social conflict, and sensitive topics.
If such themes make you uncomfortable, please feel free to skip this story.
CH 1 The Sanctuary that remembered
Nayan
Welcome to Shraapmoksha Dham
Aaryan
So this is the place ?
Kunal
It's quieter than I expected.
Aaryan
Almost....too quite .
Nayan
Most people say that when they first arrive.
Nayan
I take care of this sanctuary.
Nayan
Shraapmoksha Dham was built many years ago .
Nayan
Not for worship, but for enlightment
Kunal
So , monks used to live here ?
Nayan
People once came here seeking answers.
Aaryan
And did they find them ?
Nayan
Some found something else .
Nayan
Yes , the most unforgettable story this place has ever witnessed
Aaryan
Now , you really got my attention.
Nayan
No , it really happened.
Nayan
Age: Unknown
Personality: Calm, observant, thoughtful
Role: Temple caretaker and narrator
Energy: Wise but quiet, carries memories of the past
Interest: Preserving the temple's forgotten history
Aryan
Age: Mid-twenties
Personality: Curious, intelligent, analytical
Energy: The one who always asks questions
Interest: Ancient stories, hidden histories
Kunal
Age: Mid-twenties
Personality: Warm, emotional, romantic
Energy: Feels things deeply, believes in love
Interest: Art, emotions, human connections
Nayan
let's go inside and have a seat .
Nayan
I'll bring something for you both to eat .
Nayan
*smile* It's going to be a long story .
Nayan
Wait here , I'll be back .
Nayan brought a plate of some food and snacks and kept them in front of Aaryan and Kunal . And sat on the ground folding his legs in indian style .
Nayan
I'm Nayan by the way .
Nayan
I'm the caretaker of this sanctuary.
Nayan
My duty is to preserve it's history.
Nayan
And remember what the world forgot
Aaryan
I study forgotten places like this
Aaryan
Ancient stories fascinates me .
Kunal
And I'm Kunal, his boyfriend.
Kunal
I just follow wherever his curiosity leads us .
Kunal
But I believe old places carry emotions
Nayan
You are right , some emotions never disappears
Devansh
Age: Appears mid-twenties
Personality: Calm, gentle, restrained
Energy: A saint who hides more than he reveals
Note: For reasons unknown, Devansh never seems to age.
Vedant
Age: Around 19–20
Personality: Shy, soft-spoken, kind
Energy: A young man misunderstood by his own family
Note: Many believe something unnatural has taken hold of him.
Nayan (Child)
Age: Around 10–12
Personality: Quiet, observant, sensitive
Energy: A child who sees more than others notice
Role: The silent witness chosen to remember everything
Nayan
This sanctuary belonged to a man .
Nayan
His name was Devansh
Nayan
A saint , who dedicated his life to guiding others .
Nayan
but strangely distant
Nayan
there was one more this people noticed .
Nayan
For some reasons no one understood....
Nayan
Devansh never seemed to age .
Kunal
That sounds impossible.
Nayan
Then one day , a young man was brought to this sanctuary.
Nayan
His name was Vedant.
Nayan
His family believed something was wrong with him
Aaryan
What exactly wrong?
Nayan
They believed that he is possessed
Nayan
They brought him here.
Nayan
to the only person they believed could save him .
Nayan
is where the story truly begins
Nayan
Because Devansh already knew something that no one else did .
Nayan
Saving Vedant would change everything.
Nayan
And the destiny of this sanctuary.
Kunal
How do you know all this ?
Nayan
I was the only eyewitness.
Ch 2: You're not possessed
Nayan
What you're about to hear ...is not a story .
Aaryan
Then what is it? *frowns*
Kunal
You mean ...you actually saw all of this ?
Nayan
Every moment. * softly*
Nayan
And some moments...I wish I hadn't.
Nayan's gaze drifts away...as if pulled back by time itself . Her eyes focusing on nothing and face expressionless like she's remembering a memory that she wanted to erase long ago .
Nayan
It started on a night ...much like this one .
The room smelled faintly of incense and damp stone . Verdant had been lying there for hours.....drifting in and out of a restless sleep.
savitri
Vedant can you hear me ?
Vedant
where ....where am I? *eyes half open*
savitri
You're safe ....they will cure you .
savitri
Don't worry we won't let anything happen to you .
Aditya
Stop your act and stay quiet . *he retorted sharply *
Aditya
We already had enough of your drama back at home .
Aditya
Aren't you sati......
before Aditya can say anything else raghav, vedant's father intrupted him and looked at vedant with something close to disgust but masked it quickly and replied.
Raghav
Enough of this . Aditya, you know he's mentally ill stop shouting and stay back .
Vedant
There's nothing wrong with me *looks away and murmured in a timid voice *
Raghav
We didn't bring you here to listen to your tantrums .
Vedant
Then why did you bring me here ?
No one answers immediately, they just stare at him with pity . but for what, he doesn't know.
Vedant
*voice soft* why are you all looking at me like that ?
savitri
*teary* because we're scared for you ...
Aditya
Because something is not right!
Vedant
*whispers * nothing is wrong..
Before anyone could respond, the faint echo of footsteps approached from outside.
Slow. Measured. Certain.
Nayan (child)
Mahayogi Devansh has arrived.
The room fell silent instantly. Even the air seemed to still like waiting for that one person to commend it to flow again .
Devansh enters , steps light as feather . Sharp, calculating eyes. He scaned the room ones and stepped closer to Vedant, ignoring everyone else like air and stared at the boy .
savitri
*whispers * He's here...
Raghav
*Respectfully * Mahayogi ji --
Devansh
Step back .
*his voice calm but stern leaving no room for refusal .*
Devansh
He needs silence .
*he intrupted without even sparring a glance at anyone else *
Reluctantly, they step away.
Not out of agreement..but because something in his presence makes resistance seem pointless.
Devansh stepped closer..and sits just beside Vedant.
Vedant hesitates, glanced at his mother and lowered his eyes again, fidgeting with his fingers , not out of fear ...but because of unfamiliar feeling bubbling inside him .
Devansh
Vedant, look at me .
*he repeats, this time shocking everyone by the use of his name.*
Vedant
*slowly looks up , shock and curiosity evident in his eyes *
Their eyes meet .
For a brief moment...nothing else exists.
Devansh doesn't try to answer the questions he knew they all must be thinking, he's not even surprised.
He looks...certain, .Iike all this has already happened before.
Devansh
You're not possessed.
To however is reading this story, I want to ask that weather should I continue this or delete this story?
Because right now I'm so low on confidence, this is my first ever story which I'm sharing with someone. And I'm thinking of deleting this story.
if someone reads this please do tell me if I should continue or not .
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