Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary – Chapter 1

Two sisters. Alike in appearance but contrary in nature. Both leave home but where one of them returns the other goes missing. Binita Sen steps in to help in another bizarre search after Debts of Desire. The black 4X4 Mahindra Thar SUV sped along the long winding roads of Mussorie. Light was fading and dusk was fast enveloping the hills in a dull blanket. The circular glare from the vehicle’s headlights lit up the road ahead. As the car left the main Mussorie town and climbed higher towards the tiny hamlet…

The Debts of Desire – The Final Journey

A Quick RecapIn the Debts of Desire – Keya investigates, Keya realises that Anu was murdered and insists on an autopsy. Jai challenges to sue her if the autopsy report shows she is wrong. Keya accepts the challenge and threatens to expose him if her doubts are proved right.Read the Debts of Desire – Keya Investigates (Part 2) Inspector Sheetal Das stared at the autopsy report that lay in front of her.“My God!” she thought “That girl was right! It is poisoning and that too Hemlock.” She pursed her lips…

Chapter 10

Matongini wiped off the beads of perspiration from her forehead with the loose end of her sari as she blew air into her earthen stove. Peeping into the vessel placed on top of the stove, she pushed in the ladle to give the broth another stir. She sat back to let it cook a bit more resting her tired back on the Sal wood stilt that held up her hut. Her eyes tired with age and misery, bore a far-away look. It was as if her body was sitting in…