The Mask of Truth: Secrets of Alokbrit
In the dead of night, as the city sleeps, a forgotten hotel on its outskirts awakens with whispers of a dark past. Officer Deepak, a man escaping his own history, stumbles upon a mystery far beyond his imagination. What he uncovers threatens not just him—but everything he thought he knew.

Whispers in the Silence
In the quiet depths of the night, the old hotel on the city's edge stood completely deserted. Its history was grim. It had been shut down years ago, and no one had dared to step inside since.
But one day, Officer Deepak, new to the city and fleeing a past he wished to forget, found himself drawn to the abandoned place.
Inside, he discovered a white folder related to a murder case from a decade ago. The papers inside weren't just documents—they contained strange symbols.
What were these symbols? Why were they everywhere—on every corner of the hotel walls?
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Uncovering the Pattern
As Deepak investigated further, he realized this wasn’t just an unsolved murder—it was a calculated deception, linked to an ancient secret.
He followed the symbols, which led him to an old mirror on the second floor. Under it was the same mark, carved into the wood.
Touching behind the mirror, he triggered a hidden panel revealing a secret compartment.
Inside, a notebook and an old key.
On the first page of the notebook was written:
“To lift the curse of this hotel, you must know the truth. Or you’ll be lost among the souls that never found peace…”
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The Hidden Door
With the key, Deepak unlocked a rusty door in the basement he’d never seen before.
Behind it, a staircase led deep underground.
The air was heavy, the smell ancient—as if someone had been trapped there for years.
In a stone-walled chamber below, he found a tape recorder.
He pressed play.
A trembling voice said:
“If you’re hearing this… know that I’m still here. I won’t say my name—those who knew it are dead.
These symbols—they’re not just markings. They belong to Alokbrit, a secret organization that buries the truth…”
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The Face in the Shadows
Suddenly, a sound came from the corner.
Deepak turned his torch.
A shadow approached. Eyes glowing red, like the symbol.
“Who are you?” Deepak whispered.
The figure hissed,
“You seek the truth… but truth demands a price.”
The door was gone.
He was trapped.
In the dusty corner, he found a glass box. Inside: a letter, and a white mask.
The letter read:
“If you've come this far, you're now on our radar.
Alokbrit is more than a group—it is a sacred oath to control the truth.
If you wish to proceed, wear the mask and go to the marked location. Or turn back now…”
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The Test
Late at night, Deepak drove toward an abandoned warehouse outside the city, as shown on the map.
A red light blinked at the gate.
As he put on the mask, the door unlocked on its own.
Inside: candlelight, symbols on every wall, and six masked figures around a circular platform.
One of them spoke,
“You are Deepak? The officer who gave up everything to seek truth?”
Another added,
“To join Alokbrit, you must face a test.”
They presented three items:
An old clock
A blank notebook
A blood-stained knife
“Choose one. It will define your future.”
Deepak thought:
The clock—time?
The notebook—a new beginning?
The knife—revenge?
He reached out… and chose the notebook.
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The Truth Revealed
The lights went out. A deep voice echoed:
“You choose the notebook… You seek to write truth, but can you bear its weight?”
When light returned, Deepak was alone.
In front of him: the notebook, opened to a glowing line—
“You will find the truth if you can remove your mask…”
He removed it.
A wall shifted open.
Behind it—rows of files, hard drives, photos. Evidence of Alokbrit’s hidden operations.
One file had his name.
His appointment letter.
Documents from an old case labeled as suicide—but now revealed to be murder.
They had been watching him for years.
He wasn’t just an investigator—he was part of their plan.
A video played.
A man, elderly, the founder of Alokbrit, spoke:
“If you’re watching this, you’re the only one who uncovered the truth.
Now decide: Expose it… or bury it forever?”
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The Decision
Deepak stood before a computer.
He uploaded all evidence to a secret online platform.
His finger hovered over “Publish.”
He knew—once revealed, the truth would shake powerful figures.
He took a deep breath—and clicked.
“Upload complete.”
Just then—gunshots.
The warehouse door rattled.
They knew.
Grabbing backup copies, Deepak escaped through a secret passage.
Outside, he saw distant lights.
Maybe police. Maybe journalists.
Maybe Alokbrit.
But this time—he didn’t run.
His eyes held no fear, only courage.
Once the truth is out—nothing can stop it.
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Final Scene:
A headline the next day:
“Secret Society Exposed! One Brave Officer Unmasks the Hidden Powers.”
There was no name.
But people knew—
Someone had fought for truth.
A nameless hero.
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About the Creator
Chamely
"আমি চামেলী মন্ডল, একজন সৃজনশীল লেখক, যিনি বাংলা এবং ইংরেজি উভয় ভাষায় গল্প, জীবনীধারা এবংলেখালেখি করতে ভালোবাসি। আমার লেখায় মানুষের জীবনের নানা দিক তুলে ধরার চেষ্টা করি, যাতে পাঠকরা নিজের সাথে সম্পর্কত অনুভব করতে পারেন।।




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