House of stories

Table of Contents 1.   Granny’s tale 2.   Konkan: Village of mystery and simplicity 3.   Black cobra and its survival 4.   Arrival of Dhasu girls 5.   Exploring the map of Treasure 6.   Deadly night and finding of caves 1. Granny’s tale One evening, a group of children nestled around their grandmother, their eyes wide with anticipation.  "Granma, please tell us the story of Chor Bil," children requested for a tale. This led Granny to delve into the story, but little did they know it would be a chilling adventure. Granny's narrative unfolded as "the notorious gang of robbers led by Sardar Kali traversed the rugged mountains of the Western Ghats, descending upon the serene Konkan. In their arrival, riding on horses, they left a trail of fear, looting villages and committing unspeakable atrocities. "Oh, Granny, were they really so bad?" one of the children asked, wide-eyed. Granny nodded solemnly. "Yes, child. Gangs were feared far and wide for their...