Dip your toes in the labyrinth of human psyche and the dark underbelly of society with Modus Operandi. Delve into the intricate dance of deceit, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of truth in this anthology of mystery and crime fiction, curated by Jay Chakravarti.

This collection from CultureCult Press features sixteen short stories that not only entertain but also stir instincts and challenge perceptions. A must-read for lovers of psychological thrillers and mysteries, promising a journey through the nuances of the human condition and the indomitable spirit of survival.

MODUS OPERANDI features the works of Albert Tucher, Dibyasree Nandy, Edward Ahern, Geo Niko Villarta, Issy Jinarmo, J. Agombar, Jay Chakravarti, Jim Dawson, Kevin Hopson, Neil Brosnan, Peggy Nalls, Reeve Chudd, Rob D. Smith, Robert Kibble, Shreekumar Varma

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Discover a tale that marries the intensity of a detective's quest with the philosophical depths of spiritual symbolism, challenging the very essence of faith and reality.

Venture into stories of survival and betrayal within the murky realms of the underworld, where treacherous characters navigate and confront their darkest fears.

Witness the complexities of familial bonds tested by greed and deception, where ancestral homes become arenas of conflict, revealing the thin line between love and sin.

Experience the moral ambiguity of characters who dwell in the shadows, cleaning up after crimes or facing the cruel twists of fate on a day meant for love.

Encounter stories where the essence of survival is distilled into moments of cunning and desperation, pushing characters into a high-stakes game of deception and survival.

Delve into the minds of those caught in the web of their own making, where small-town mysteries and cosmic dances of fate question the nature of evil and the cycle of vengeance.

From the haunting echoes of missing children in a town veiled in scandal to the chilling grip of ancestral curses, each story in this anthology challenges the reader to look beyond the surface. Modus Operandi invites you to question the layers of truth, the constructs of myth, and the myriad ways in which our lives are interwoven with the threads of the universal and the shadows of the unknown.