Nishichor by Ranadeep Nandi [Hardcover]

When Turjo, a small-town young man, takes up a job at a timber mill near the remote Rupang Basti in the hills, he struggles to find a place to stay. With no other options, he moves into the enigmatic Mallik Kuthi, an old mansion with a dark past. As days pass, Turjo begins to sense that Mallik Kuthi holds terrifying secrets. Deep into the night, he feels the eerie presence of a young girl—her spirit scorched by fire, lingering in the shadows. Meanwhile, workers from the timber mill begin to die gruesome deaths, seemingly mauled by a wild leopard. But if a leopard was truly responsible, why are there no paw prints at the crime scenes? The locals whisper about something far more sinister—a vengeful, bloodthirsty entity known as ‘Lakkhe’. But who awakened this terrifying force? Is there a hidden link between Lakkhe and Mallik Kuthi? Or is there an even deeper conspiracy lurking beneath the surface? Can Turjo unravel the truth before it’s too late? Young and promising author Ranadeep Nandi crafts an eerie and gripping tale in 'Nishichor', blending mystery, folklore, and spine-chilling suspense.