Two weeks later, the city of Portico had suffered a whirlwind of change. The streets which was usually alive with the hustle and bustle of people rushing around without bothering about the next person had become a bit scanty and full of people gazing upon each other with obvious skepticism in their faces. The surrounding woods had become a danger zone that whispered with an eerie tension.

A sense of anticipation and tension hung in suspension in the atmosphere as a result of the big change that had taken place in the city. The trendy cafes and stylish boutiques were abuzz with chatter and gossips, adding to the suspenseful atmosphere...