Ethan stood on the rooftop, the cool night air swirling around him, filled with the scent of rain-soaked asphalt and the distant hum of the city below. Sari had already untied Trent, Jason, and Mark, her hands trembling with urgency as she worked to free them. With each knot she loosened, the tension in the air thickened, the weight of their situation pressing down on them. As she pulled Trent close, their lips met in a passionate kiss, a desperate connection forged in the heat of the moment, a brief escape from the chaos surrounding them.
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"I'm glad you came," Trent whispered, his voice a mixture of relief and gratitude, his eyes locking onto Sari's with an intensity that conveyed everything he felt. Relief flooded his expression, but it quickly shifted to concern as he groaned in pain, clutching his side where an injury throbbed painfully. Sari instinctively pulled back, her heart aching at the sight of his hurt, but he reassured her with a gentle embrace, his breath warm against her ear as he murmured, "I'm alright, really," even as the pain lingered beneath the surface.
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Suddenly, the atmosphere shifted, and a sinister cackle echoed across the rooftop. The Sundel Bolong appeared, its form a twisted silhouette against the moonlit sky, gliding ominously along the edge. "What a nice reunion!" it taunted, its voice dripping with malice, eyes glinting with predatory hunger. With a wicked smirk, it split into two, the second one sneering, "You call it reunion; I call it buffet!" The taunting words hung in the air like a dark omen, sending chills down Ethan's spine as he felt the weight of danger closing in.
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Ethan's heart raced as he realized he was their only hope. The rest of his friends were too exhausted and battered to fight. As the first Sundel Bolong lunged at him, Ethan reacted instinctively, dodging its strike with a swift sidestep. The creature's claws sliced through the air where he had just stood, the sound sharp and menacing. He brandished his Talisman, a shimmering relic pulsing with protective energy, hoping to ward off the malevolent force. But the Sundel Bolong locked its gaze onto him, and an unseen force slammed into him, throwing him back against the rough surface of the rooftop. The impact rattled his bones, but he quickly regained his footing, determination igniting within him.
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Meanwhile, the second Sundel Bolong was barreling toward Sari and the others, its movements fluid and predatory, like a shadow moving with purpose. It lunged forward, its claws outstretched, aiming to strike. In a split second, Ethan reached into his pocket and threw a pinch of the salt and ash mixture at the creature. It recoiled in pain, letting out a shrill screech that echoed across the rooftop, a haunting sound that sent shivers down Ethan's spine. With urgency, he hurled the vial containing the remaining ash and salt mixture toward Sari, his heart racing as he shouted for her to catch it. "Draw a circle! Stay safe!" he urged, knowing that their survival depended on her quick thinking and the protective barrier they needed to create.
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As the Sundel Bolong lunged again, Ethan ducked low, feeling the rush of air as its claws narrowly missed him. He could hear the creature's breath, ragged and filled with malice, as it prepared for another attack. With a swift motion, he rolled to the side, gaining momentum, and sprang back to his feet. The rooftop felt alive beneath him, each crack and crevice a reminder of the danger they faced. He focused on the Talisman, channeling its energy, feeling it surge through him as he prepared to confront the Sundel Bolong once more. The weight of their lives rested heavily on his shoulders, but he was ready to fight with everything he had, determined to protect his friends and ensure their escape from the nightmare that had descended upon them.
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Sari grabbed the vial firmly in her hands, her heart racing as she turned to face the others. The air was thick with tension, and the setting sun cast long shadows across the rooftop. She could hear the distant echo of city life below, but up here, time seemed to stand still. The rooftop felt like a battleground, and every heartbeat resonated in her ears like a war drum. Just as she was about to draw a protective circle, the sundel bolong—its features twisted and grotesque—struck with a swift, menacing motion, knocking the vial from her grasp. The glass vial rolled precariously toward the edge of the roof, teetering on the brink, held from falling by a mere 24-inch wall that seemed impossibly fragile in that moment.
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Without a second thought, Sari leaped toward the vial, her adrenaline pumping, the sound of her sneakers squeaking against the rough surface of the rooftop echoing in the tense silence. But the doppelgänger was right behind her, its eyes glinting with malice, a low growl emanating from its throat that sent shivers down her spine. Trent, driven by love and unwavering determination, lunged forward and seized the sundel bolong's flowing white dress, yanking it back just in time to prevent it from snatching the vial—and Sari—into its grasp. The world around them blurred as Sari managed to grasp the vial once more, its glass cool against her palm, a reassuring weight amidst the chaos.
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But the creature, furious at being thwarted, retaliated with a violent shove that sent Trent crashing to the ground with a dull thud, the sound echoing like a death knell in the stillness. Panic surged within Sari as she quickly turned to confront the threat. In a desperate move, she hurled a pinch of salt at the creature, the grains sparkling like tiny stars as they flew through the air, creating a soft whooshing sound as they sliced through the tension. She rushed to Trent's side, pulling him back, her muscles straining, to where Mark and Jason stood, their faces a mix of fear and resolve.
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With trembling hands, Sari drew a protective circle around them using the contents of the vial, the salt forming a barrier that glimmered ominously in the fading light. The sound of her heartbeat thundered in her ears as she completed the circle, praying it would hold. Just as the doppelgänger regained its senses, it caught sight of the four of them huddled together, and a primal roar erupted from its throat, a bone-chilling sound that echoed across the rooftop. It charged at them, a howling fury, the air crackling with its rage. But as it crossed into the circle, an unseen force erupted with a sharp crackle, scorching the air and sending tendrils of energy rippling outward, accompanied by a sound like shattering glass. Ethan exhaled a sigh of relief, knowing his friends were safe—at least for now—as they stood within the protective embrace of the circle, their fates intertwined in this moment of peril, the echoes of their struggle lingering in the air around them.
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As Ethan lunged forward, he leaped high into the air, determined to stab the Sundel Bolong's back, which was now tantalizingly close. Just as he prepared to strike, the creature's grotesque head swiveled with a sickening crunch to look at him, its limbs contorting painfully as it locked its gaze onto him mid-flight. In an instant, its clawed hand snapped out, catching Ethan by the neck, lifting him effortlessly off the ground. The pressure tightened around his throat, and his face flushed a deep pink as he gasped for breath, his eyes wide with panic.
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The rest of the group watched in horror, frozen in place. They wanted to help, but any movement outside their protective circle would spell disaster, leaving Ethan even more vulnerable. The tension in the air was palpable, a heavy silence punctuated only by Ethan's desperate struggles. Suddenly, the door to the roof crashed open with a deafening bang, echoing through the chaos. Adhwa burst onto the scene, her body battered and bloodied, two massive wooden splinters protruding from her flesh like gruesome trophies.
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In a shocking twist, an unseen force lashed out, severing the Sundel Bolong's hands in a swift motion, causing Ethan to drop back to the ground with a thud. As he gasped for breath, the cut-off limbs began to regenerate, writhing and twisting grotesquely as the creature's eyes narrowed in fury. The Sundel Bolong let out a chilling shriek, its attention now fully on Adhwa. With a smirk that defied her pain, she met the creature's gaze and declared, "I can't let you kill my husband, 'mother'." In a burst of defiance, she launched herself at the Sundel Bolong, the stakes embedded in her flesh resisted her movement, each inch a battle against the pain. With a primal scream, she gripped the stakes tightly, her muscles straining as she pulled them out. The sound of flesh tearing echoed in the air, a sickening crunch accompanied by a spray of crimson as the stakes finally released their hold. Blood poured from the wounds, glistening in the light, mingling with the sweat and grime of battle.
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In that moment, the air was thick with tension, the scent of iron filling her nostrils as she felt the adrenaline surge through her veins. Adhwa knew that this act of defiance, despite the excruciating pain, was what would allow her to fight back against the darkness that loomed before her. The stakes may have wounded her, but they also symbolized her determination—she would not be defeated. She brandished the two wooden stakes ready to slash at the Sundel Bolong.
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The Sundel Bolong, powerful and relentless, retaliated. It kicked Adhwa to the ground, but she was undeterred. With fierce determination She stood up the wooden stakes still in hand. Blood sprayed in the air as she brandished them forward, slashing wildly at the creature. Each strike was met with a swift dodge, the Sundel Bolong moved with an unsettling grace, its form splitting into two, creating a disorienting spectacle.
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A sudden gust of wind swept across the rooftop, howling like a banshee, and the protective salt barrier they had relied upon was torn from the ground, and it swirled into the air. Sari, Trent, and the others felt a wave of vulnerability wash over them. The other Sundel Bolong, sensing their weakness, lunged forward with a ferocious roar.
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"Go make sure they are safe! I can handle this!" Adhwa shouted over the cacophony of chaos, her voice a fierce rallying cry. She continued her relentless assault, slashing and dodging, her heart pounded in time with the chaos around her.
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