MARCID

Chapter-1

William's POV.

"Mr. Raymond was murdered by his worst enemy " was the first thing I heard when I reached the station.

And after half an hour after reaching our destination I got my answer as to why someone said that.

We came across the dead body of Mr.Raymond, a renowned businessman in his apartment.

The manner of his death was quite haunting.

Because when we found him, he was
killed while being stabbed with a knife with several cut marks adorning him.

Covering most  of his body which showed the hatred and brutality of the killer towards him.

Indeed, whoever killed him was his worst enemy.

"He must've done something forbidden for him to have died in this ruthless way" commented Jake our team member.

"It is said that devil doesn't need to do anything nowadays, a person's karma is enough for their ruin" said Benjamin with a straight face.

One thing about this man is that nobody can tell what he's thinking.

"In his case, someone took it upon themselves to give him a taste" said Jay at last ending their banter.

He has a presence which scream authority.

For him work is his top priority.

And nobody can come in between.

Maybe that's why he has only us in his social circle.

"So what exactly could be the reason for his murder?" I asked at last wanting to dissipate some tension but sounded so much like a fool.

I mean we all are here for that only....

"We are in the process " Jake said while looking around for some clues.

At least he saved me from embarrassment...

We started searching different areas for clues.

First I went to bathroom.

Maybe I could find something worthy for us.

And after 15 minutes of searching I couldn't find a single clue regarding the murderer.

Everything seemed normal, too normal if you ask me.

Each and every thing was placed neatly like they belonged there only.

As if no one ever lived here even.

While I was examining the wash basin, I found a drop of lotion that might have fallen on it while using.

Although I was hoping for a finger mark but still something is better than nothing.

I collected it. It had a kind of fruity scent different from all the lotions kept in the cabinet.

Before I could tell about this to anyone, a shout caught my attention.

" Everyone look what I found " said Benjamin when we reached in the study.

"There's a big number 3 carved on the wooden floor in the study assumingly with a knife. Maybe the same with which he was murdered." he concluded.

"For the killer to have carved it so effectively. He must not be in a hurry. This leisure act of his sure screams this was a perfect planning." Stated Jake while doing calculations.

"What could it possibly mean? I mean today's the third of may so does the murderer wants us to remember the date? Or is it kind of a warning or something?" I asked.

"That's something for us to find out that's why we're here." Commented Jay.

"Or maybe it's there to purely to confuse us" Concluded Jake raking every possibility of this bizarre situation.

It could be possible but I have a feeling it have a deep meaning to it.

I mean taking the fact that the murderer carved it literally shows he  want us to know this.

But why?

Is it kind of a warning?

Or something else...

Nonetheless we searched some more for clues.

After that we got a call from station asking for our presence.

And we quickly wrapped our investigation for the day and went back to the police station.

As I was in the car I started thinking how far we've all came.

From college friends to a whole group..

Our team consist of four members collectively known as the Invincibles.

It started off as a joke when we solved one of the difficult cases but it  soon became our identity.

And since then we have been getting stronger, smarter and a lot powerful.

To start with, we have Jay the leader. The strength of the group. Without him, WE couldn't be possible. He is the most responsible among us.

Then comes Jake, the brain of our group. He is the smartest. He can solve questions, riddles and mysteries quite easily. What do you expect of him, his favourite subject was Physics!

Then we have Benjamin, the tech worm. He can get any information in seconds. He's just best in computers. He is the most dangerous and ruthless among us. He believes in the idea of "we don't need to wait for bad things to happen to bad people. Be their worst nightmares instead."

And at last, it's me William. I am the Arm of the group as I've mastered many weapons. I have broken many bones. I may not have that much brains but sure my arms talk for me. I am also the youngest. It was not always like that but....

Anyways in short, we are unstoppable that's why we are called the Invincibles.

•••

Ok this was hectic. I literally wrote this chapter for like 4-5 times and then this was finalized.

Not going to lie this by far is one of the most difficult work I have worked on.

Also this is my dream project which I have been working on for a long time.

The story may sound rushed but I want to keep it simple and short.

Hope you like it.

:)