The problem

The text follows the story of a clinically depressed man who isolates himself and immerses in reading crime books, leading to a fascination with murder stories. As mysterious murders occur in the town, the man becomes a suspect due to his eerie behavior and collection of crime novels. The town transforms into a ghost town as fear spreads, culminating in the man's secluded death and the unsolved murders. The narrative highlights themes of isolation, mental health, crime, and the impact of one individual's actions on a community, ultimately leaving a legacy of haunting mystery and unanswered questions.