The Mastermind: Begining

The manager's voice echoed through the dimly lit office, his rage palpable.

"Where did the files go? That was 200 million USD! I told you—you’re a fool! A complete idiot! Because of you, we’ve lost 200 million!!"

The dealer stood frozen, unable to respond. The entire company was in shock. Everything had been meticulously planned, executed flawlessly—so what had happened to the money?

THREE YEARS AGO

A new company was founded, seemingly dealing in electrical appliances, books, and other legitimate goods. But beneath this facade, it was a hub for illegal activities—drug dealing, money laundering, and illicit trade.

The most peculiar thing about the company? Its owner was completely anonymous. No one knew their identity. The public assumed the manager was the mastermind, but in reality, only the company’s inner circle knew otherwise.

In just two years, the company had amassed hundreds of millions in profit. Yet, the destination of this vast wealth remained a mystery. As far as everyone knew, the money vanished as quickly as it was made.

TWO YEARS AGO

One day, a young man arrived at the company, seeking employment. He was hired as a dealer. Unlike others, he was quiet, efficient, and highly disciplined. He never argued—except with Rajiv, one of the company’s oldest and most loyal members. He kept to himself, always engrossed in work.

Months passed, and his dedication earned him a promotion. Soon, he became the chief dealer, overseeing major transactions. Within a month, company profits soared.

But then, disaster struck. A police raid led to the seizure of a massive drug shipment. The company was forced to pay a bribe of $250,000 to cover its tracks. But who would pay it? The owner was still unknown.

After days of deliberation, the manager agreed to pay. Rajiv was assigned to handle the deal. But a mistake was made, and the manager, in cold blood, shot Rajiv dead. The message was clear: incompetence was fatal. Fear gripped the dealers. They became more careful, knowing their lives were on the line.

ONE YEAR AGO

The company suffered a terrible setback. Rumors circulated—Rajiv’s argument with the chief dealer was no coincidence. Some believed the chief dealer had tipped off the police to take revenge.

Then, another shocking incident occurred—Raghu, another dealer, was shot dead on accusations of corruption. Soon, these executions became routine.

One by one, employees disappeared. Accusations of corruption became a death sentence. Within months, the company’s workforce dropped from 2,500 to 1,700. Over 800 dealers had been executed.

Then, the manager noticed something unsettling—every single person eliminated had a name beginning with ‘R.’

Seventeen more employees remained with names starting with ‘R.’ The manager grew suspicious. All evidence pointed in one direction: the chief dealer.

PRESENT DAY

Then, the unthinkable happened—a drug shipment worth 200 million USD was seized by the police. The manager lost his mind. Enraged, he immediately summoned the suspected dealer and shot him on the spot.

But then—he froze. The dealer’s name was Sanur. It didn’t start with ‘R.’

Before the manager could react, a call came from the police. The company’s officials were summoned to the station. Thousands of dollars were paid in bribes to cover up the disaster.

Upon returning to the office, they were met with horror—

Fourteen bodies lay sprawled across the floor. The same pattern repeated—every victim’s name started with ‘R.’

Panic-stricken, the manager rushed to the chief dealer’s house. The door was locked. He called the police, who broke it open.

Inside, the sight drained the blood from his face. The chief dealer hung lifeless from the ceiling fan.

As officers searched the room, they found an ID card lying on the desk. The name read—

Rana Asta Das.

The police exchanged uneasy glances. The pattern had held true until the end—the chief dealer himself had a name beginning with ‘R.’

The mystery deepened. Had he orchestrated the deaths himself? Was it coincidence, or something far more sinister?

And most importantly—

Was the real mastermind still out there?
Second Part releasing soon!!