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By Das Indra
Indra Das
Set in present-day Kolkata and the Mughal wilderness, the story follows Alok, a historian who encounters a secret race of shape-shifting creatures that prey on humans. As Alok listens to a stranger’s tales, he uncovers layers of violence, transformation, and blurred boundaries between predator and prey. The narrative weaves together historical lore and contemporary unease, revealing how ancient myths survive in modern cities. Themes of identity, belonging, and the cost of survival unfold through lush, sensory prose.