S. Seshadri
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“over the years. But nothing substantial came out of it barring a couple of insurance cases. “People will call you appallingly nosey and inquisitive,” Abhiman continued. “Whether it’s in the police force or private practice, you really have to want to find things out. You get up in the morning and the first thing you think about is where the day’s adventure is going to take you.” He continued, “Really good detectives are utterly passionate about it. They give a damn and don’t give up. They’ll fight.” “You talk to policemen who retired ten or fifteen years ago and they still carry with them that passion to see justice on a case they have ever been able to fully resolve,” Abhiman spoke in an authoritative manner. “Some call it gut instinct or a sixth sense. Others, simply the ability to read a scene. No matter what name you give it, it’s imperative to detective work. You might have a gut instinct about a particular person…but again it’s always imperative to review evidence and facts.” His more sober friend Soumitra Dey butted in. Someone acting suspiciously doesn’t necessarily”
― Stranger Moments : Anthology of Short Stories
― Stranger Moments : Anthology of Short Stories
“In her long black cascading hair, she could have been a leading lady in any art and commercial film in Bollywood. She was beautiful, smart and talented. “You are so versatile and tell me the best stories,” Parkar had told her, high on weed and comfortably ensconced in his room on his favourite pillow. “The way you put it, it softens the edges; makes everything seem more real. But what I want to know, what I’m worried about, is the ending. That’s why I need you.” “I’ll do what I can,” Nimmi replied noting that he was out of his depth. “You can have a drink later,” Parkar said. “Right now, we need to go out and shoot.” Outside, the car lights in the slow-moving traffic were like distant festival processions. Parkar’s mind was troubled - he hated to think of the destiny awaiting her. Malpani’s instructions were crystal clear. As they reached his building, he took her hand and led her to Nikhil’s apartment. Parkar realized”
― Stranger Moments : Anthology of Short Stories
― Stranger Moments : Anthology of Short Stories
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