Chapter 68: The Shadow Eaters
“What are we to do now?” Vasundari asked in a shaking voice. “First let us try to find the source of evil which is obstructing our movement.” Bakula replied trying to remain calm. “We are not evil, oh young humans!” Said a twin voice. All the three kids rolled their eyes and looked around in surprise. Soon they saw two bulky shadows of two stout people leaning on to a tree. “Who are you two? And what magic is this?” Atma asked angrily. “We are Bamboo and Samboo, we are the shadow eaters. We haven’t had any shadow meals of living humans since long time. Hence we stole your shadows so that we can eat it when are hungry.” Two shadow eaters explained simultaneously. Surprisingly their voice was like that of a small child, completely babyish. “But how can you steal a shadow?” Vasundari
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