MONSTER IN PRISON

Dr. Meera Rao, a renowned psychiatrist, was summoned by the CBI to evaluate Vikram, a serial killer known for his twisted games and psychological manipulation. As she entered the interrogation room, Vikram's piercing gaze met hers, sending a shiver down her spine. Meera had studied Vikram's case extensively, but this was the first time she was face-to-face with him.

Vikram began by asking Meera if she knew him and his style. Meera, confident in her expertise, replied that she had read his case files and was aware of his heinous crimes. Vikram's smile grew wider as he revealed his modus operandi: targeting people who laughed a lot and appeared happy, as he believed life was full of suffering and they should not be joyful.

Intrigued, Meera probed deeper, asking about Vikram's childhood. He revealed that his mother wore a mask of laughter and smiles, hiding her pain as she battled cancer. Vikram felt like he was walking on eggshells, never knowing when the laughter would stop and the pain would begin. He recounted the countless times he saw his mother smile through her chemotherapy sessions, never wanting to show her true suffering. This revelation sent a chill down Meera's spine as she realized the depth of Vikram's psychological scars.

Just then, the police officer, Inspector Kumar, burst in, revealing that their chief had been kidnapped by Vikram. Vikram gloated, announcing that he had kidnapped two more people, in addition to the chief. Meera knew she had to act fast to save the victims and unravel Vikram's twisted game.

Vikram gave them one hour to find the chief. The clock ticked away, and despite their best efforts, they failed. Vikram's voice dripped with sadistic pleasure as he said, "You fail. The bathtub would have filled with water by now." The police found the chief dead in his own bathroom, locked in a bathtub, a gruesome smile etched on his face. Vikram's reasoning was chilling: the chief had laughed after catching him, but inside, he cried, knowing his purpose as a police officer was over.

The next victim, Vikram announced, was someone in the spotlight but never truly seen. Meera's mind raced as she realized the victim was Rajesh Kumar, a superstar struggling with flopping films. Despite his public facade, Rajesh was hiding his true pain. Meera recognized Vikram's pattern and deduced Rajesh would be hidden somewhere unexpected. Meera directed the police to search Rajesh's mansion, where they couldn't find him. Then, from Rajesh's wife, Nalini, they learned that Rajesh had been a chef before becoming an actor and loved cooking. They searched his restaurant and found Rajesh bound in a tub, surrounded by ravenous rats. They rushed him to the hospital, where he was stabilized.

Meera felt a sense of pride and relief at saving Rajesh's life. Vikram congratulated her but also revealed the next victim: someone who is listening but never truly heard. The team thought hard, but time ran out. Vikram's eyes locked onto Meera as he said, "It's you. You laughed while you saved Rajesh, but deep down, you cried as you failed to save the chief." With those chilling words, he slit Meera's throat, and she died.

In a shocking twist, it was revealed that Vikram had a twin brother, Arjun, who had been working with him all along. While Vikram was in jail, Arjun had kidnapped the chief and Rajesh, continuing their twisted game. And now, with Vikram behind bars, Arjun was planning to break him out, ensuring their sinister partnership would continue unabated.

As the police delved deeper into the case, they discovered a web of secrets and lies that went beyond Vikram and Arjun. They found a hidden journal belonging to Vikram's mother, revealing a dark family history that had driven the twins to madness. The journal ended with a chilling message: "The game is far from over."

The story concludes with Inspector Kumar vowing to bring Arjun to justice and put an end to the twisted game once and for all. But as he looked at Meera's lifeless body, he couldn't shake off the feeling that the game was indeed far from over.