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When the hornbill cries

aiden16kandarkar

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Reads 38
Votes 0
Parts 3
Time 18m

aiden16kandarkar

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Set in a small rural village of Maharashtra (India).The story follows the tale of a young man with a fascination for rains and serenity which become his primary motivations to run away from the jargon of his current life in pursuit to start everything anew. Aiden realizes there is nothing left for him in the city he was born and brought up in. Putting everything behind him and in hopes of pulling himself up again from the depths of despair he shifts to his native place located on the mystical konkan coastal belt.His last resort in changing his life one last time .Unacquainted with the legends and the mysterious past that shrouds around his very own village Aiden's plain simple life is gonna turn completely upside down when he will have no choice but to face the unstoppable forces of nature borne out of the ever increasing hate and avarice of humankind. Little does he know about the chaotic path that lies ahead of him. New Bonds will be forged, hidden secrets will be unveiled and the threads of fate will get interweaved when the extraordinary will meet the plain simple ordinary!All Rights Reserved

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Mumbai Noir

In the bustling streets of Mumbai, Detective Vikram finds himself trapped in a cycle of mundane cheating cases, yearning for something more challenging. His boredom dissipates when he's summoned by the affluent Kapoor family to investigate the mysterious disappearance of their daughter, Ayushi. As Vikram delves deeper into the case, he discovers layers of deceit and hidden truths, each leading to dead ends. With every step, the list of suspects grows, and Vikram's suspicions shift from one person to another, including those closest to the Kapoor family. Caught in the web of intrigue, Vikram finds himself unexpectedly drawn to Mrs. Kapoor who intimate him. However, his growing feelings for her only serve to complicate matters further, clouding his judgment and blurring the lines between his personal and professional life. With danger lurking at every corner and trust becoming a rare commodity, Vikram must navigate through the shadows of Mumbai's elite society to unmask the kidnapper before it's too late. In a city where everyone seems to have something to hide, Vikram must rely on his instincts, wit, and newfound love or lust, even he doesn't know, solve the case and bring Ayushi home safely. But in a world where appearances can be deceiving, will Vikram be able to distinguish friend from foe and catch the kidnapper before they slip away? Welcome to the world of Vikram.