The Beast Novel by Areej Shah Complete PDF

Summary

In a dark, hidden prison, a young boy is thrown into a cell with two other boys. One boy remains silent, while the other, a transgender boy, welcomes him with a smile. The newcomer reveals he killed his mother and uncle, a confession that shocks the talkative boy.

Meanwhile, a corrupt officer arrives, seeking to exploit the vulnerability of the prisoners. He’s particularly interested in the presence of a transgender inmate, but the guard, disgusted by the officer’s intentions, tries to protect the boy. However, the officer’s power prevails, and the transgender boy is taken away, his screams echoing through the prison.

The next morning, the prisoners are being transferred to Adiala Jail. A hardened criminal among them, Aryan, has a recurring dream about escaping with a friend named Tire and another boy. Waking up, he receives a call from the DSP, inviting him to dinner. The DSP has two daughters, and Aryan is open to the possibility of marriage.

Elsewhere, a young girl named Janan, living in a hostel in Turkey, longs to visit her father in Pakistan. Her father, a wealthy and influential man, keeps her hidden from the world, even from her brothers. Janan’s friends, Aisha and Arishfa, are leaving the hostel, and she’s afraid to be alone. Arishfa, who is mute, comforts her through gestures.

Meanwhile, Inspector Aryan is investigating a gruesome murder. The victim is part of a gang involved in child trafficking, and the killer, known as “The Beast,” leaves a distinctive card at each crime scene. The Beast’s actions, while brutal, seem to target criminals, leaving the police conflicted.

Aryan, determined to catch the Beast, takes a bus and encounters a mysterious woman in a niqab. He feels strangely drawn to her but dismisses the feeling, focusing on his upcoming dinner with the DSP.

At the DSP’s house, Aryan meets the family, including the DSP’s niece, Arishfa. The DSP expresses his desire for Aryan to marry his daughter, Taiba. However, Aryan reveals his encounter with the woman on the bus and his confusion about his feelings. The DSP advises him to follow his heart.

Back at the hostel, Janan is terrified of being alone. She receives flowers from a secret admirer, but the gesture takes a dark turn when a thorn pricks her finger, drawing blood.

Aryan becomes obsessed with finding the woman from the bus. While shopping with his colleague, Imran, he spots her again and tries to talk to her, but she runs away, leaving him frustrated.

As the story progresses, the lives of these characters intertwine, their fates connected by the mysterious Beast and the secrets they all carry.

Characters

The characters mentioned in the Best novel include:

• A young boy who is imprisoned for killing his mother and uncle.
• A transgender boy who is also imprisoned and befriends the first boy.
• A silent boy who shares the cell with the other two boys.
• A corrupt officer who exploits prisoners.
• A guard who tries, unsuccessfully, to protect the prisoners from the officer.
• Aryan, a hardened criminal who dreams of escaping prison.
• Tire, a friend of Aryan’s from his dream.
• The DSP, a police officer who invites Aryan to dinner and wants him to marry his daughter.
• Janan, a young girl living in a hostel in Turkey, who is kept hidden by her wealthy father.
• Aisha and Arishfa, Janan’s friends at the hostel.
• Inspector Aryan, a police officer investigating murders committed by “The Beast.”
• Inspector Razi, a colleague of Aryan.
• Inspector Imran, another colleague of Aryan.
• The Beast, a mysterious murderer who targets criminals.
• A woman in a niqab who Aryan encounters on a bus and becomes infatuated with.
• Taiba and Aimah, the DSP’s daughters.