Investigator to Assistant:
"Listen, I need every report on Aarav. Speak with his teachers and ensure you schedule appointments with all his friends."
Assistant:
"Understood, sir."
Investigator (thinking after gathering reviews from teachers and friends):
"It's possible that the maid is onto something. Aarav and his father are hiding something — perhaps information that could endanger Aarav. Or something even more sinister. Is the jinn still inside Aarav, or is there another reason for his drastic change?"
Suddenly, the atmosphere in the office darkened as the assistant interrupted his thoughts, his voice trembling.
Assistant (in a shivering voice):
"Sir... the maid who helped us with Aarav's case... she committed suicide and left a note naming our company, claiming we conduct flawed research on paranormal activities."
Investigator:
"What language is the note in?"
Assistant:
"It's in English, sir."
Investigator:
"Then we've indeed won this case! She was illiterate, and her grasp of English was poor — writing was beyond her abilities."
Assistant:
"But sir, if she was murdered, then we would indeed be suspects. There's a chance the murderer might come after us."
Investigator:
"Leave my office now and handle the formalities for the case. I need to discuss this with my lawyer."
Investigator to Assistant:
"Wait a minute, wasn't Aarav's mother and younger sister also involved? Didn't Aarav mention them?"
Assistant:
"Sir, they died a few weeks later. The reason given for their demise was a car accident linked to the exorcism."
Investigator:
"Such a tragedy! It's sad how swiftly life can change and leave a person powerless. You can now leave and handle your tasks. I'll continue my study on this case."
Investigator (thinking):
"What's missing? What was Aarav's last meeting like, and what are Aarav and his father concealing? Maybe Aarav is also hiding something. If they are telling the truth, then I've missed something critical. Wait! I need to find that priest; he might help me make progress in this case."
Investigator to Assistant:
"Please locate one of those priests. We might get a useful tip from them."
Assistant:
"Okay, sir."
Two Months Later:
Assistant:
"Sir, the case has officially closed. Our company is safe now, and I located one of the priests. However, his throat has been cut, but thankfully, he can still write — in Sanskrit."
Investigator:
"That's not a problem. Bring him here safely and set him down. I'll communicate with him through writing."
Assistant:
"Understood, sir!"
Next Day:
Investigator:
"Priest, don't be afraid. Just tell me the truth; you have nothing to worry about. I'll keep you safe."
Priest, writing on paper:
"Son! You can't save me; first, you must save yourself. That demon has taken my tongue, but it wants your life. Be cautious, and as much as possible, stay away from this situation."
Investigator:
"Priest, I believe I can protect myself; just tell me what happened that night."
Priest:
"I cannot tell you everything that happened that night because that maid found out and died. Just know this: they are not one but two entities — a jinn and a jinniri..."
Investigator:
"Jinniri?! So you mean a female jinn?"
Priest:
"Yes, son! Wherever the two meet, devastation and negativity will spread. Stay away from this case, and maintain your life."
Investigator:
"Thank you, priest, for your time!"
Investigator's Thoughts:
"If I let this case go now, what will I lose? But if I take a risk and unveil this story to the public, I could become famous. To this day, no one has comprehended the tales of jinns and jinniris. Perhaps I can crack it! I'm torn between fear and ambition — the allure of fame pulling me into the darkness. If I expose what's lurking in the shadows, I may just change everything."
As he grappled with this decision, a thrill coursed through him. The risk was higher than ever, but could he unravel the mystery before it consumed him? The race against time had begun.
One Year Later:
Assistant to Police Officer:
"Sir! Our boss left the office for home in perfectly good health, but I don't know how his car ended up in such a horrific accident."
Police Officer:
"Alright! After the investigation, collect your boss's body and inform his family. Also, give me their contact number!"
Assistant:
"Okay, sir."
Police Officer:
"Can you tell me what happened that made your boss so curious or concerned?"
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**Before the Investigator's Death (9 Months Prior):**
**Assistant telling this to the Police Officer:**
**Investigator to Assistant:**
"Listen, I've found some leads in Aarav's case. I'm going there to investigate. You handle the office work, and don't take on any other cases; everyone needs to focus on this one. This case could change my life."
Assistant:
"Okay, sir! But where are you going?"
Investigator:
"I can't tell you right now. If that person finds out, it could be dangerous. I don't want him to end up like others who have died."
Assistant:
"Okay, sir! Please take care of yourself."
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Assistant to Police Officer Now:
"Sir, he was working on a case, and just before he died, he mentioned he had strong evidence regarding Aarav's case."
Police Officer:
"Oh! So your boss was investigating ghosts and spirits?"
Assistant:
"Yes, sir. Our company writes stories, and if there's a serious problem, we help solve it."
Police Officer:
"Got it! So, it must have been a ghost that caused your boss's car to crash."
Assistant:
"He said that no ghost or anything else could affect him because of the star under which he was born. No spirit could harm him!"
Police Officer:
"Alright, I'll investigate. If you find any leads, inform me carefully."
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**Two Months Before the Investigator's Death:**
Investigator:
"How could this happen? Unbelievable! Son, you did the right thing by coming to me and telling the truth. I will help you, and I will free you from that demon."
Vishnu:
"Thank you, Uncle!"
Investigator:
"First, Vishnu, tell me what really happened."
Vishnu:
"Uncle! I went out to play that day, and I was on my way! My friend Aarav was with me; he was doing really well in his studies! We returned home safely, but we lost the game. That day, I lied about meeting a man, but now I'll tell you the truth.
We are a small family, finding joy in little things! But what was about to happen to us was beyond our imagination.
Everything was fine; Aarav was an orphan, and we both took the JEE exam together. The results were about to be announced! But a month before the results, Aarav died in a car accident.
We cried so much, and when we saw the results, we were shocked — Aarav was the All India Rank 1 holder.
What happened next was horrifying!
My father spoke at home and told my mother and me that we would give Vishnu Aarav's name from now on. He was an orphan, and I would handle the documents. But we had to put on a little act.
My mother disagreed; she thought it was wrong! But my father was determined to become wealthy, and he even killed my mother. When my sister saw this, she couldn't escape either. They killed her too, and then they threatened me, breaking three fingers on my hand. Reluctantly, I agreed to their plan, and since then, I've remained silent.
They changed all the documents and created this jinn drama so that no one would suspect. Even if they did, they could claim that the constitution doesn't believe in paranormal things.
They devised this entire plan, and it wasn't just my father; my grandfather was involved too. They took my sister's life as well." (weeping)
"Sir, I want justice for my mother and sister, and my grandfather has already faced the consequences of his actions; he died of a heart attack last month. I just want to see my demonic father in jail as soon as possible."
Investigator:
"Child, you've helped me immensely. Now, you will stay with me until this case is closed. I will risk my life for this case."
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Conclusion:
Yes! This is how the story ends! Incomplete, right? Let me complete it for you.
The investigator was killed by Aarav's father! He tampered with the car's brakes.
Aarav is still with his father! Terrified, he no longer has the courage to witness another murder. He has lost all hope.
It's not always true that good triumphs over evil; some cases remain unsolved, and no one wants to talk about them.
The jinn, the jinniri, the priests — it was all a ruse.
And it's not that ghosts don't exist; they do. But even more dangerous than them is blind faith.
Aarav's father exploited this blind faith to commit heinous acts, and under the shadow of this superstition, the child remains trapped.
Many of my friends who read this story might think it's a love story between a jinn and a jinniri or something special, but these tales often drown us in darkness.
Overthinking makes humans curious.
As the investigator pondered the depths of this case, he realized that the truth was far more terrifying than any ghost story. The shadows of deceit and betrayal loomed large, and the real horror lay not in the supernatural but in the human heart.