Book Details

• Author: Avik Das

• Publisher: The Cafe Table

• Language: Bengali

• ISBN: 9789348607362

• Pages: 167

• Format: Hardcover

About the Book
Roktotontro is a gripping Bengali horror story collection that masterfully blends elements of crime, tantra, paranormal phenomena, and medical science. Drawing inspiration from true events, the stories unfold in eerie and unsettling environments where science meets the supernatural, and logic struggles against the unknown.

One of the central narratives begins in 1975 at Calcutta Medical College, where an unidentified girl’s brutally mutilated body is brought in for postmortem. Her fingers are severed, glass shards are embedded in her face, and strange symbols are carved into her chest with needles. As the doctor investigates, he uncovers signs of dark tantric rituals—and soon, terrifying paranormal events begin to unfold within the postmortem room itself.

Other stories explore equally chilling mysteries: a perfume whose fragrance attracts not the living, but restless spirits; a connection between Kolkata’s Kashipur cremation ground and a remote graveyard in Kashmir; and an abandoned hospital room sealed for years after the mysterious death of a psychiatric patient. When a curious doctor enters the room in search of answers, he encounters a silence filled with unseen terror.

The collection delves into themes of occult practices, human sacrifice, spiritual forces, and the fragile boundary between life and death. Each story builds an atmosphere of suspense, fear, and psychological tension, keeping readers immersed in a world where every shadow hides a secret.

With its intense storytelling, realistic settings, and haunting concepts, Roktotontro offers a powerful and unforgettable experience for readers who enjoy horror, occult mysteries, and supernatural thrillers in Bengali literature.