CHAPTER 1: The Mysterious Invitation

Ayan Roy, a 22-year-old chess grandmaster and detective, received a mysterious invitation. The letter was addressed to him, but there was no indication of who sent it or how they knew his address.

The invitation read: "Meet me at the old clock tower at midnight. Come alone. Your skills are required for a game of wit and strategy."

Ayan's mind raced with possibilities. Who could be behind this cryptic message? And what kind of game were they talking about?

As he approached the clock tower, he saw a figure waiting in the shadows. It was Lila Mukherjee, a fellow chess enthusiast and spy.

"Ayan Roy, I've heard a lot about your skills," Lila said. "I believe we can work together to solve a series of puzzles and games that will test our intellect and strategy."

Ayan was intrigued. He agreed to join forces with Lila, and together they entered the clock tower.

Little did they know, this was just the beginning of a mind game that would change their lives forever.