In the intricate heart of Guwahati's labyrinth, 'Once Upon a Thief' weaves a mesmerizing cinematic tapestry, intertwining crime, passion, and betrayal into a riveting narrative. Aditya, a seasoned heist maestro, and Ria, an unwitting pawn, converge in a noir thriller scenario, their destinies intricately woven in the dance of fate.
Their initial meeting sparks a conflagration of mystery as they become entangled in a meticulously orchestrated heist by the elusive Panchali. Aditya engineers Ria's daring escape, propelling the narrative towards reshaping Guwahati's criminal landscape, each twist a seismic jolt of suspense.
Amid Guwahati's urban jungle and Shillong's music culture, the tale takes an unforeseen turn. Social issues of water body preservation and sewage problems add urgency, transforming the story into a multifaceted exploration of the city's heartbeat.
Pursued by the relentless police and Ria's father, Aditya and Ria navigate a treacherous labyrinth where allies blur into adversaries. Panchali, the elusive puppeteer, toys with destiny, casting darkness over trust and loyalty, escalating justice into a high-stakes game.
Ensnared in this ballet of deception, Aditya confronts a dual challenge: extricate Ria from danger and decipher Panchali's motives. Simultaneously, Debojit, the relentless police officer, peels back layers, exposing secrets that threaten the city's criminal empire.
'Once Upon a Thief' promises a spectacle of suspense, action, and moral quandaries, a plot twisting like a blockbuster. Can Aditya and Ria outmaneuver pursuers? Will Panchali's machinations triumph or despair? Can Debojit navigate the labyrinth of crime? Brace for a rollercoaster ride through Guwahati, where crime and redemption unfold against neon-lit backdrops in the relentless pursuit of truth.
When Jane Madarang's neighbor Natalie kills herself and leaves behind cryptic instructions, it's up to Jane and her classmates to unearth deadly secrets.
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Natalie Driscoll is dead.
She threw herself out a window and left her neighbor Jane to unravel their town's darkest secrets. Following Natalie's instructions leads Jane to three other high school students who all have something to hide. The four of them must carry out Natalie's final errand while solving the mysteries written in her diary. But the secrets they unearth may be far more dangerous than what they ever imagined.
Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains scenes of suicide, violence and murder that may be triggering for some readers.
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