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    Cryptic warning- Rohith N - Adults

    It was a very usual day in the office. There was nothing special happening in the morning. The pressure was, as usual, high because the financial year-end was approaching. I was feeling very tired that day and wanted to reach home as fast as possible.


    As I was walking back home, I got a message:


    "When the clock hits ten, Monetory opens its heart. Be in place."


    I thought someone had sent this message by accident. But who was it?


    At first, I couldn't figure out anything. But I knew something was fishy. Were they planning to rob something?


    No, maybe someone was just playing tricks. You know, lots of scams happen these days. Technology, meant to be a boon, is becoming a headache.


    I reached home, got freshened up, and sat in my favourite cosy armchair. I opened the novel I was reading. I started reading, but I couldn’t focus properly. At the back of my mind, the message kept running through.


    I read the message again. Let me try cracking this, I thought:


    “When the clock hits ten, Monetory opens its heart.”


    When the clock hits ten... So it is clear something is going to happen at 10 PM. But what does the second line mean—“Monetory opens its heart”? What is Monetory?


    Oh no! Monetory Bank!! It is going to be robbed.


    Could that be true? Or am I just overthinking?


    Maybe.


    I decided to simply ignore it. I went back to reading.


    To my dismay, after 5 minutes, the sender deleted the message!


    Now, I was sure this was something serious. I needed to act immediately. I was on my heels again. I had made up my mind—I’m going to the police station right now.


    I reached the station in 15 minutes. The CI at the station was one of my friends. I went in and told him everything. He said not to worry and that he would enhance the security of the bank.


    I reached home. The time was 9:45. I switched on the news. But there was nothing special until 11.


    " Big Breaking news !! There was an attempt to break in the Monetory Bank. Burglars who were trying to rob the Monetory Bank escaped. Police couldn't catch them".


    Just then , i received an another message from the the same unknown number.


    " Well played, the CI is my man. See you soon."


    My heart began to race fast.


    Just then , i heard a knock on the door


    My heart began to race fast.


    About the Author:


    Meet Rohith N

    Rohith is a first-year student at Rajagiri College of Social Sciences with a passion for words, rhythm, and the art of meaningful storytelling. Whether he's scribbling down thoughts, reading timeless works by O. Henry or Charles Dickens, or exploring the pulse of a cricket match, Rohith’s world is powered by curiosity and creativity. A recipient of the second prize in the State-Level Road Safety Awareness Short Story Writing Competition by KSCSTE-NATPAC, he has also represented his college in the MG University Youth Festival.


    Inspired by legends like M.S. Dhoni and O. Henry, Rohith blends discipline and imagination in everything he does — whether on the field, in the classroom, or at the writer’s desk. With dreams of contributing to both commerce and literature, he writes to connect, question, and spark change.


    This story was shared to remind readers that every ordinary setting holds an extraordinary possibility.


    About the Story


    This story was submitted by the author as an entry for the BhashaLab Ultimate Story Writing Competition, 2025. We appreciate their creativity, thoughtful expression, and the courage to share their voice with a wider audience. Thank you!


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