*The Mysterious Museum*

Sant and Raghab were brothers. Raghab was five years older than Sant. Sant and Rigan had just finished their annual examinations for the sixth grade, and they were now allowed to roam the streets alone. They were too curious to know the unknown and see the unseen. This was why their parents urged Raghab to be with them to guide them wherever they went. All three were fond of adventures. They had a long list of plans to spend the summer vacation. According to their plans, the first priority was to visit the mysterious museum.

The town's solitary museum was said to be a dark and enigmatic place. For many years, rumors had circulated about the museum. The rumors were amplified by the two jungles adjacent to the museum. Some people claimed that tourists who traveled down the path between the jungles disappeared along the way. They were also frightened of Gapon, the museum guide, who had been cursed into a statue by an enraged magician, who awoke and flew into the jungle. Some even claimed that Gapon had transformed into a man-eating monster who had killed those tourists. However, new residents with modern and rational minds disregarded these terrifying tales and frequently traveled down the path between the jungles. Sant and Rigan's parents were also of this modern mindset, so they allowed their children to wander the town without fear.
Sant was preparing to visit the museum with his bag containing the museum
handbook, a torch, matches, a pen, pencils, and a notebook. Raghab also carried
a pair of hiking boots and a knife for the sake of adventure. Rigan wore an
incredible wristwatch that could see through walls with the lasers
emitted from the watch. They all dressed in durable jackets to go deep into
the museum.

© Santanu