The Unusual Startup: The Suspense Era, #1

By Evelyn SK Blake

The Unusual Startup

Prabir, a 38-year-old businessman from Kolkata, finds himself entangled in a web of mystery and psychological turmoil surrounding his father, Suren Dutta. Suren, an eminent businessperson, is struggling with deep-seated emotional issues following the death of his wife. Frequent visits to Dr. Basu, a well-known psychologist and family friend, reveal increasing aggression and anxiety in Suren, worrying Prabir.

One night, Prabir discovers cryptic activity on his father's phone, including late-night calls and an enigmatic text message. The next morning, Suren is missing, his phone found smashed near their home. As Prabir frantically searches for answers, he learns that Suren had been secretly engaging with an organization called MindSolutions. This shadowy company offers wealthy clients unconventional methods to address childhood traumas through real-life mock revenge sessions, often skirting the boundaries of legality.

Desperate to uncover the truth, Prabir collaborates with the police. They launch a covert operation with the help of Abeer Ganguly, a young journalist. Abeer poses as a client with childhood trauma and infiltrates MindSolutions. His journey into the dark recesses of this clandestine organization reveals their meticulous and morally ambiguous practices.

Through intense and staged scenarios, Abeer gathers critical evidence while maintaining his cover. The operation unveils the complex and hidden network behind MindSolutions, exposing the lengths to which individuals will go to confront and overcome their past traumas.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Evelyn SK Blake
• Release date: Jun 11, 2024
• ISBN: 9798227996480

Book preview

The Unusual Startup

A Journey in the Dark

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Part 1: The Unsettling Discovery

●      Prabir’s Anxiety

●      Dr. Basu’s Concern

●      The Mysterious Text

●      Mr. Suren’s Disappearance

Part 2: Uncovering MindSolutions

●      MindSolutions’ Background

●      Suren’s Childhood Trauma

●      The First Encounter

●      Sessions in the Shadows

Part 3: The Investigation Begins

●      Police Involvement

●      Prabir’s Findings

●      Abeer’s Role

●      The Decoy Operation

Part 4: Deepening the Mystery

●      Abeer's Journey

●      The First Session

●      The Dark Room

●      Mr. Mathew’s Introductio

Part 5: The Deceptive Game

●      FreeSpirit’s Tactics

●      The List of Victims

●      Recording the Session

Part 6: The Turning Point

●      The Second Session

●      Abeer's Observations

●      The Encounters in the Cabins

●      Abeer's Report to Inspector Ganguly

Part 7: Escape and Survival

●      Abeer’s Escape

●      Seeking Help from Fishermen

Part 8: The Police Involvement

●      Reporting to the Police

●      Sketching the Culprits

Part 9: Indrani’s Backstory

●      Indrani’s Childhood and Rise

●      Formation of the Gang

Part 10: Police Raid and Findings

Part 1:

Prabir, a 38-year-old Kolkata-based businessman, waited outside the chamber of Dr. Basu, one of Kolkata’s most renowned psychologists. Prabir visits Dr. Basu’s New Alipore Chamber frequently during his father’s regular check-up. The sleek, modern office exuded a sense of calm with its muted colors and soft lighting.

Prabir’s father Suren Dutta, a 67-year-old eminent business person in Kolkata, was mostly busy during the day, so they generally visited Dr. Basu after 8 PM. But tonight, the session was taking longer than usual. Prabir glanced at his phone, it was 10 PM already. His anxiety was growing, and he was tempted to