The Sins of an Investigator | DECIPHER: The Dossier of the Most Heinous Crimes ①
Doctors like Dr. Khyren Maevrene Sinclair are not your typical everyday doctors.
It's because they save lives differently: they examine dead bodies to find out what went wrong, and their findings will be used as the basis to form laws that shall better the world.
They are forensic examiners whose job is to discover and collect evidence, then investigate it. They solve mysteries, let the truth prevail, reform the world, and save humanity.
Such doctors like her are needed in this ever-changing world for it to be balanced with stability... especially in this crime-riddled era.
As humans continue to do everything to satisfy their growing demands for achievement and freedom, it has become unsafe to live in every country that has existed, risen, and fallen.
Yet this one country stood strong against the crime plague: The Holy Republic of Sinagtala.
This theocracy, forged from the ashes of a once-notorious country, boasts an ideal society where peace, order, and discipline remain. Its citizens, guided by their faith in God and strong adherence to their culture, continuously strive for the betterment of themselves and the world.
And so, it became an ideal place for forensic examiners to learn what makes this world a peaceful place to live, wherein everyone can achieve their dreams in the right way. They were sent to Sinagtala for their residency. They are trained in forensics, effective law enforcement, discipline, and how to serve God and the people.
Or so... they thought.
After all, Sinagtala's utopian reputation seemed nothing without its secrets. What lies behind this nation's miraculous transformation? What price have its citizens paid for this kind of life? And how will they train the forensic examiners to become the saviours of humanity they are expecting of them?
What makes a person a better human being? What makes this world a better place?
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This story is written in English and Filipino.
@pathosstain | 2025
