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The Neighbours
The story revolves around four friends, Bobby, Falco, Saleeb, and Monu, who moved to the city, eager to start their new lives and careers. They were young, ambitious, and full of energy, but their meagre salaries could only stretch so far. So, they decided to share an apartment, finding a cosy yet affordable place in a bustling neighbourhood. The building was old but well-maintained, and the four friends quickly settled into their new home, each taking a corner of the spacious living room as their own.
Their apartment was on the third floor, and as they explored their new surroundings, they discovered a beautiful young woman living alone in the unit across the hall. Her name was Poornika, a soft-spoken and reserved mid-aged adult who worked from home. She had a gentle demeanour, with long dark hair that fell in waves down her back, and she always greeted them with a warm smile whenever they crossed paths. The boys couldn't help but notice her beauty, but little did they know that their innocent glances would soon turn into something more sinister.

As the days turned into weeks, the boys' curiosity about Poornika grew into something darker. They began watching her through the peephole in the door. Their conversations often revolved around her, imagining what it would be like to be with her. Their fantasies knew no bounds, and soon, their innocent sharing of expenses and chores took a backseat to their growing obsession. They began stalking her, their malicious intentions hidden behind seemingly harmless smiles. Their leering eyes lingered on her clothes, scrutinizing her every movement with a disturbing focus. When she dressed comfortably at home, unaware of prying eyes, they took every opportunity to invade her privacy, peeping through windows and cracks to satisfy their vile curiosity. They concocted excuses to enter her home, their minds polluted with unspoken, dirty thoughts. But Poornika, pure-hearted and naive, was oblivious to their true nature. She saw them as friends, trusting their intentions without question. Her kind and welcoming demeanour only made her more vulnerable to their deceit, as she opened her doors and heart to them, believing in the goodness she thought they possessed.

One evening, as they returned from work, they saw Poornika unlocking her door, a smile on her face. She was with another young middle aged adult, equally beautiful, with a playful glint in her eyes. The boys overheard Poornika introducing her friend, Anu, who would be staying with her for a few days. The friends exchanged knowing glances, their imaginations running wild with the prospect of two women in the apartment across the hall. "Looks like we have some new entertainment," Falco whispered, his eyes gleaming with mischief. "Yeah, and they seem pretty friendly," Monu added, a devious smile spreading across his face.
The boys' behaviour took a turn for the worse. They began to stalk Poornika and Anu, their actions crossing the line from innocent curiosity to something more sinister. They would wait for Poornika to step out, then find excuses to knock on her door, offering to help with groceries or asking to borrow mundane household items. Each time, they would sneak glimpses of Anu, their eyes roaming freely, making the women somewhat uncomfortable. Mistaking their silence for weakness, they grew bolder, allowing their vile thoughts to manifest into actions. Believing both were helpless and unable to resist, they saw an opportunity to exploit their vulnerability and take advantage of them without fear of consequences.

The following day, Poornika heard Anu's voice as she returned home. "I have to go out for a bit, but I'll be back tomorrow. Can you manage on your own for the evening?" Poornika assured her friend that she would be fine, and Anu left, promising to return the next day. Little did they know that their absence would set in motion a chain of events that would change the boys' lives forever.

The boys, upon learning that Anu would be alone, concocted a devious plan. They had previously devised a plan to offer her drug-laced sweets under the guise of...