They find the town library's basement filled with news clippings: "Schoolteacher Murders 12 Students," "Locals Say She Vanished into Mist," "The Curse of Ms. Vaidehi." The legend says she returns every 50 years to offer five souls and reclaim her place in the afterlife. Riya now knows they're being hunted for a ritual. But it may already be too late.
Maya is found hanging inside the chapel, a smile carved into her face. Her eyes are open-and they follow Riya.