A Face in the Shadows

Abhishek’s skin prickled with unease as he stared at the latest message.

"You think you can hide? You’re not as clever as you think, Sharma. Time’s running out."

Whoever was behind this wasn’t just trying to scare him anymore—they were taunting him.

"Okay," Virat said, his tone all business. "We’re dealing with a stalker. Someone who clearly has access to your movements, your conversations—maybe even people around you."

Meera’s fists clenched. "We need to track this person down before they do something worse."

Ishan leaned back, arms crossed. "Any idea who it could be?"

Abhishek hesitated. "If it’s someone from my past… there are a few possibilities. But nothing serious enough for this level of obsession."

"Or," Meera said darkly, "it’s someone we see every day. Someone who doesn’t seem like a threat but knows everything about us."

The thought sent a chill through the room.

Virat nodded. "We need to go through your calls, texts, social media—any weird interactions."

"Right." Abhishek took a deep breath. "Let’s start digging."

—

Later That Night

Abhishek sat on his bed, scrolling through his messages, his head pounding. They had spent hours going through every possible lead—old texts, blocked numbers, even past conflicts. Nothing stood out.

His phone buzzed again.

Unknown number.

His heart pounded as he opened the message.

"Look outside."

A sinking feeling settled in his chest. Slowly, he got up and pulled back the curtain.

His breath caught.

Across the street, beneath the glow of a streetlamp, stood a hooded figure.

Watching him.

Abhishek’s pulse raced. He grabbed his phone and quickly dialed Meera.

She picked up instantly. "Abhi?"

"Someone’s outside," he whispered. "Watching me. Right now."

A pause. Then, "I’m coming over."

Abhishek kept his eyes locked on the figure as he reached for his bat—his instincts kicking in.

But then—

The figure took a slow step back.

Then another.

And just as Meera’s car screeched into the driveway—

They were gone.

—

The Truth Comes to Light

By the time Meera arrived, Abhishek was already outside, scanning the street.

"Where did they go?" she demanded, her voice tight with worry.

"I don’t know," Abhishek muttered, frustrated. "They disappeared the second you pulled up."

Meera grabbed his arm. "This isn’t some prank, Abhi. This is serious."

"I know," he said, running a hand through his hair. "But we still don’t know who it is."

Meera’s face was set with determination. "Then it’s time we find out."

Just then, his phone buzzed again.

Another message.

Meera read over his shoulder.

"You should’ve never come back. You don’t belong here."

Her eyes flashed with anger. "What the hell does that even mean?"

Abhishek’s stomach twisted.

Because suddenly—he did have an idea.

Someone from his past.

Someone who wanted him gone.

And if he was right—

This was only the beginning.

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