The Sore Beach

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The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm, orange hue across the beach of Varsova in Mumbai. The beach was drenched in the warm hues of the setting sun, casting a serene glow over the sand and waves. Waves gently lapped at the shore, their rhythmic sounds creating a tranquil backdrop. Seagulls soared overhead, their calls mingling with the distant city noises. It was an evening that seemed to embrace the world in a peaceful embrace.Amidst this tranquility, the beach remained nearly deserted. People rarely ventured to this isolated stretch, leaving it untouched by the bustle of city life.

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The Sore Beach - Part 1

The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm, orange hue across the beach of Varsova in Mumbai. The was drenched in the warm hues of the setting sun, casting a serene glow over the sand and waves. Waves gently lapped at the shore, their rhythmic sounds creating a tranquil backdrop. Seagulls soared overhead, their calls mingling with the distant city noises. It was an evening that seemed to embrace the world in a peaceful embrace.Amidst this tranquility, the beach remained nearly deserted. People rarely ventured to this isolated stretch, leaving it untouched by the bustle of city life. ...Read More

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The Sore Beach - Part 2

The ambulance's siren wailed a piercing lament as it navigated the silent streets, racing against the shroud of night reach Varsova Government Hospital. Within its confines lay a puzzle of a man, his lifeless form both a canvas and a riddle. The hands of the clock had etched their way past midnight, painting an air of eerie anticipation over the entrance to the hospital.In the morgue's sterile environment, the man's body was gently laid on a cold metal table, surrounded by an air of solemnity. The police officers, like sentinels of truth, stood by, awaiting the unveiling of the ...Read More

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The Sore Beach - Part 3

The fragments were converging, the shadows receding as the puzzle of the man's life began to take shape. The of his existence intertwined, and the beach, a silent witness to secrets, whispered its stories to the wind. The enigma that had shrouded the man was slowly yielding, surrendering to the relentless pursuit of truth. The morgue's fluorescent lights hummed overhead as Dr. Vipin Solanki, the seasoned pathologist, meticulously examined the body. The atmosphere was thick with anticipation, like a gathering storm. Homicide officer Dipankar Sengupta stood nearby, his face a portrait of earnest curiosity. Dipankar had been drawn into ...Read More

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The Sore Beach - Part 4

As Dipankar left the hospital, a copy of the cryptic message in his possession, the weight of the mystery heavy on his mind. The night air was cool, and the city's bustling energy provided a stark contrast to the enigma that had consumed his thoughts. He reviewed the message again, each symbol like a puzzle piece waiting to be placed.The message was a maze of intricate symbols, each line carefully drawn, each word hinting at hidden meaning. It was a language unknown to him, a puzzle that seemed impossible to solve. The symbols danced before his eyes, taunting him ...Read More

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The Sore Beach - Part 5

In the bustling halls of Varsova Government Hospital, the day unfolded with its usual blend of hope and despair. Superintendent Ms. Shalini Mhatre was caught up in the daily ritual of taking charge of her shift, her eyes scanning the patient roster as she prepared to delegate responsibilities to her team.Amidst the controlled chaos, her mobile phone buzzed urgently, disrupting her concentration. Shalini's brow furrowed as she picked up her phone, her fingers swiping to reveal a message that sent a chill down her spine—it read, "It's no longer secure."She glanced around the bustling hospital, her thoughts racing. The ...Read More

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The Sore Beach - Part 6

[This is an interstiched novel through various series of incidents. Request to continue reading each part in a row, that you get the spicy flavour of the mystery. Thanks for your interest in my work]*******************************************The night had settled over the city like a heavy blanket, and Dipankar acted swiftly on the lead provided by Mr. Saxena. He instructed his assistant, Sanjay, to get ready for a trip to the middle-class hotel, the Royal Bar & Dinner. The darkness outside was matched by the vibrant, colourful atmosphere inside the bar, where live singing filled the air, and customers revelled in ...Read More

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The Sore Beach - Part 7

[Due to severe sickness, I was happened to be hospitalised for 15 days and couldn't appear on this platform. am extremely sorry to keep you all waiting.]********************************************* The mention of "Chotelal" sent shivers down Dipankar's spine. Chotelal was a notorious name in the Mumbai underworld, a shadowy figure with tentacles in every illicit trade imaginable—drugs, illegal trafficking, political machinations. He was a name whispered in fear, a kingpin who ruled through fear and ruthlessness. However, there was a peculiar and unexpected aspect to Chotelal's reputation that stood out starkly—he never permitted harm to come to women. In a world ...Read More

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The Sore Beach - Last Part

Dipankar's excitement was palpable as he sat down to delve into the contents of Rajesh's journal. It was a trove of information, a puzzle that held the key to unravelling the mysteries that had plagued him for so long. He lit a cigarette and settled at his desk, determined to connect the dots. As he flipped through the pages, his surprise grew with each revelation. Rajesh, a brilliant software engineer, had harboured high aspirations, driven by the desire to accumulate wealth swiftly. However, like so many others, he had forgotten that success had no shortcuts, and he had unwittingly ...Read More