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The story is about a boy called Mike who visits his uncle called Jack. Jack has not married yet he is very rich. Mike wonders why he doesn't do so. He has heard many stories about him concerning the source of his riches. He hears strange things in the house which makes him wonder whether all the things he has heard about him are true. He decided to do his own research about his uncle's wealth. 

He is also amazed by the level of technology at his house. When he gets used to it, he continues spying on his uncle who has a secret room and forbids entry for Mike and Jean who was his security guard. Later, Uncle Jack tells Mike that he had fired a security guard because of intruding in the room. This leaves Mike with many unanswered questions. He aspires to know more about his mysterious life. When Mike is looking for novels to read, Uncle Jack finds him close to the secret room and pleads with him to tell him whether he has gotten inside his room. Mike demands a phone and he escapes with the parcel containing the phone that he receives at the gate. His uncle pursues him. A heavy downpour disrupts Mike's journey and when he finally meets his uncle on the road, he discovers that the parcel doesn't have the phone. His uncle tells him about the phone later and pleads with him once more to tell him the truth. He is so serious about the room which leaves Mike and Jean with many questions. 

Later, Mike feels slight unwell from sweat and cold. He rushes outside and Uncle Jack gets hold of him. Jean comes to rescue but Mike refuses to talk when asked about the problem. When they leave him alone in the cold, he dives in the swimming pool and gets out terrified. He is worried and afraid of his uncle's whole homestead. 

During the next day, Mike goes back to his parents without taking breakfast. He later explains everything to them. He has already told Uncle Jack about his findings and conclusions about the source of his riches. So at home, everyone agrees with him that Uncle Jack is indeed a member of the occult. Later, Mike meets his uncle while at the river and he manages to convince him to follow him with his car. His uncle then brings news in a folded paper to Mike's parents who are angry when they see him. 

Mike's father reprimands him for having carried Mike and having bought them fresh water from town. As they discuss whether to read the news or not, Mike's elder brother picks the note and reads the news, which is after Uncle Jack has left. The news are about a celebration which is very important to Uncle Jack. Mike's parents are hesitant to accept the invitation, but with so much persuasion, they agree. 

What happens next unfolds everything about Uncle Jack's mystery life.

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Volume 1