●#WINNER? OF APRIL WRITING CHALLENGE OF #MYSTERYTHRILLERIN
The narrative unfolds in a period when mental institutions were scarce in India. It sheds light on the time when Media Houses were initiated and the authentic essence of Meluha [India]. Kol...
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"Often, a single crime is visible, yet it may be accompanied by additional crimes occurring in its shadow. However, these underlying crimes concealed in the shadow often go unnoticed, leading to the misconception that the initial crime is the primary cause."
Ohit and his pal, decide to be a night watcher. The mist-moving anti-gravity, the moon's light was fluctuating, streets were illuminated by the street-side light and Ohit was accompanied by a silence. In all that, the sound of 'Ghugguru' broke the sound. Ohit concealed himself behind a shrub, and then a sound he heard; the sound was of a horse taxonomic family.
He ran behind her by calling, "Devi Ji", the lady who was known as 'Night Witch', began running even faster and she was saying, "Humne kuch nahin Kiya, Mujhe aur mere bete ko chhor do aur Mujhe mere Premi ke pass Jane do"[We did nothing, leave me and my son and let me go to my boyfriend] and they went in the bifurcated ways. Ohit stopped and was unable to decide on which route should he go, but he saw a man come out of the mist with some weapon.
An attempt was made to attack Ohit, causing him to fall to the ground and start dragging himself backwards as the unidentified man advanced. However, a gunshot slightly wounded the unidentified man, who then disappeared into the mist.
Rasool apprehended Ohit as it was revealed that he was the one who had fired the shot. Following a thorough investigation, trust was established between Rasool and Ohit, leading them to decide to work together to uncover the identities of the Night Witch and the unidentified man. They also agreed to arrange a meeting.
In Manzilabad
Prayambad all the way was aligning the crystal ball of truth in a situational thread, and Neel was still in a state befuddled, "How it's possible, the photo shows her well grown-up but they are saying that she was just 10....it's means we have to found the middle ground of the story." As they reached their dwell, they changed their dress and went to Purvang's domicile. They went into the house with masquerade identity, and they saw an old couple, and they were Purvang's parent.
They introduced themselves as Purvang's old friend to Mr and Mrs Bandopadhyay [Purvang's parent] and they allowed them to meet Purvang. They penetrated, and the bewilderment occupied them; they saw a lot of frames which demonstrated the picture of a Donkey, a woman and flowers. They met Purvang, Purvang wasn't able to recognize them as he had never seen them.
Prayambad took out a picture and stretched outside his hand as Purvang wasn't looking at them and said, "Dekho wose din tum yeh picture le ke ro rahe the Hum tum se baar-baar puch rahe the ki yeh kon hai toh tum ne bol ki Mr Bakshi se pucho"[Look, that day you were crying after taking this picture, we were asking you again and again who is this, so you said, ask Bakshi.] still Purvang wasn't looking them, Neel was stunned at Purvang's head and said in an irritated tone, "Behra hai kya.."[are you deaf?]
Purvang turned his head and took the photo from Prayambad's hand; Prayambad said, "If you will give us more details, we will find out this girl" Purvang smiled and told them that she always comes to meet him. This was shocking for both of them; they cleared their point once again, but again, the same response had come.
As they came out of the room, a voice pierced the wall and said, "Fire, fire, fire" Both of them and Purvang's parent went inside the room, and Purvang's parent assured him there was no fire. Prayambad asked the reason for his behaviour.
After some hours, Purvang's parent came out of the room and Purvang's mother told them a complete story about their side.
[Upon my diagnosis with Tuberculosis when my son was ten years old, we entrusted him to his grandparents' care while seeking treatment in Tijuana, near Ajmer. Unknown to us, during this time, he developed an affinity for assisting at a brothel and a love for prostitution; he used to take Donkey from the brothel, specifically transporting goods on a donkey by the wharf to earn money. It was a shock to us to discover this involvement upon our return, and we implored him to avoid such risky endeavours. Unfortunately, he disappeared soon after and was later found injured on a footpath.]
Prayambad inquired about the location where the individual was found, to which Mrs Bandopadhyay responded with 'Alipath.' Neel sought further details about the location of the girl, but Mrs Bandopadhyay was unable to provide any. Just as they were about to leave, Mrs Bandopadhyay halted them and presented them with Purvang's diary and then Prayambad turned and promised Mrs Bandopadhyay that he would find out the causes.
Upon opening the diary, they were perplexed to find that it was not a different diary.
In MadIyapure
Upon being questioned by a colleague, Rasool shared how he arrived at the location by quietly leaving when his wife fell asleep. Later, Rasool and Ohit reunited, with Ohit handing a piece of paper to Rasool, who interpreted it as indicating the presence of only three infirmaries.
They embarked on their quest and they were looking at silhouettes of that human who vanished in the mist. They checked all three infirmaries but disappointment proved as a result.
On the way, they saw the silhouette of a staggering human. They approached him, and they all four surrounded a staggered man; the staggered man swept his sweat, moved his hand from his knee to his head and then tried to push them, but fortunately, Rasool, a Patrolman, grasped his arm and slapped him.
In fear, the man expressed his perspective, stating, 'I am Felu. Yes, I was the individual involved in the events of last night. I often wander the streets at night, sometimes engaging in the abduction of children or women. Although I am a destitute individual and also fear the Night Witch that prowls the streets, I am compelled by my circumstances to partake in such activities. However, I assure you that I will desist from these actions moving forward. Please grant me freedom, sir.'
Rasool, driven by emotions, allowed him to leave, yet Ohit remained suspicious of him, keeping a close watch.
°°°°°°°°°°° ||'Prompt two used in the above story||
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