An investigation going on now for a year. A serial killer on loose. There seems to be no connection or sequence amongst the victims. Will the investigators be able to crack the case and save the victims? Or are they actually victims?

Read to know more~~

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'It takes a monster to destroy a monster '

'Bro, good for you. He was just a pain in your life, trying to dominate and over-smart you.', Aaron stated as he came near Daniel.

It was noisy, Daniel was sitting on his chair, moving his legs. Joseph came from behind and patted his shoulders with force. Daniel glanced at Joseph and glanced away.

THIRTY HOURS AGO

Dogs barking, sounds of chain clinks mixed with the wind, footsteps on dry leaves fallen on the ground. 'Go find him, quick!', Liam ordered his crew. Running into the forest to find James. 'Yes Mom, inspectors are here, and they are finding James. Tell dad to take his medicines.', Daniel added, 'Yes Mom, I know, I know you want to, I will manage things here. Try to get your visa as soon as possible.'

'All they ever did was care about themselves, else why would they leave us alone for eight whole years now. Even now they don't have the courtesy to come and attend the funeral.', Daniel murmured to himself.

After another two hours of searching, they found my brother's body. It was in quite bad shape. The fight looked intense. Inspectors came and offered me water, but my throat was in my mouth. I felt like puking and wished that I was living a bad dream and none of these were true. I was sitting in the police car when I saw someone in the hood standing in the crowd. Furthermore, I stood and walked to the crowd to see who that was. By the time I arrived, there were only those policemen and their team collecting evidence. 'Who was that?', I thought to myself. I looked around for some more time but no use.

'Let's get you back home. We'll send the body for an autopsy.', Liam said as he went over to his men indicating them to cover the body in the cadaver pouch.

I walked up to Liam. 'Can I just have the body as it is? Of course, after cleaning and in a good state.', Liam looked at me as I spoke and asked for my reason. 'Well being twins --', I paused and continued 'My brother wouldn't want anything more happening to his body after all these.' I continued 'It saddening how all these happened and now more.', I sighed. Liam was still gazing at me, but he nodded slightly and said,' Alright, I'll ask them to hand it over to you after the cleaning is done.' 'Thanks, Liam.'

It was a long day. I was sent back home, cooked me an oatmeal which I tossed away. I then went upstairs to my room and sat on the bed looking at the wall blankly. My eyes fell on the table on which a diary was kept. I looked at it. Didn't seem like mine. I opened the first page and saw it directed to me. I kept it away and decided to read it later.

PRESENT

'Aaron shut your mouth for your good.', I said irritated.

Well...that's all for now...(⁠ㆁ⁠ω⁠ㆁ⁠)

'Why the sudden love?', Aaron asked. 'Just leave, none of your business!', I rolled my eyes at him.

I didn't feel like coming to college for the time being, it was a hassle honestly. I started skipping classes. They sent James's body in two days and the funeral was held. The neighbour came and some friends. James, talking about him, was a sweet cheerful boy.

'Honestly, I never hated him. It was me who was a pain for him, I don't know why. He was the most precious human to me. It's just that I am much smarter, not to brag about it, but this fact got him jealous of me instead of getting inspired. Parents left us in our care, perhaps in my care. Soon after we shifted here, initially we were more peaceful, but later it got worse after post-puberty. People need to feel superior to survive. It doesn't bother me anyway. We brothers look the same just that he looks more approachable, I am just his gloomy side. I wish I was more like him.', sighed sadly.

As I mentioned I started to skip classes and now that was turning into a habit. I stayed home and munched, and went out for walks and drives. Turning myself from a loner to a super loner, lol.

FOUR DAYS AFTER THE FUNERAL

I decided to go to James's room.

He and his friend, Joseph, are best buddies. They have been good at one thing, painting. The room was filled with their paintings. Joseph frequently came home, and they usually spent time painting and listening to music. It was never so silent.

Aaron is simply a person to stir trouble in the classroom. The day before I got a call.

'Hey, this is Aaron.', I wondered why he would call me. 'Yeah, what's up?', confused. 'Nothing, since no one's talking about it, I was asking did you find the killer?', my heart dropped. 'The police are looking into it.', and I hung up.

It was a silent phase. A neighbour had moved into the next apartment recently. I decided to greet her.

*Knock knock*

I gazed at the pretty lady standing in front of me.

'Hello, how may I help you?', her voice so sweet, melting in my ears.

Baffled, I replied,' No- nothing, I heard a neighbour move in so came to greet them.' She passed a sweet smile. 'I am Sophia.', she reached out her hand for a handshake. 'Daniel', I shook her hand.

'Sorry to hear about your brother, may his soul rest in peace.', I nodded to her comforting words. 'You can come over and talk to me if you like.', she paused and continued, 'I am studying psychology so hopefully will be able to help you a little.', 'Thanks, and if you need any help you can reach out to me too.', I ended the conversation and came back to my house.

That's all for now. (⁠人⁠*⁠´⁠∀⁠｀⁠)⁠｡⁠*ﾟ