The origins of the Index of Naajayaz are shrouded in mystery. Some claim that it emerged from the depths of the dark web, a part of the internet that is not indexed by traditional search engines and requires specialized software to access. Others believe that it may have originated from a particular online community or forum that focused on sharing illicit content.
"I know." Zara watched the SUVs circle her block. "But the index is already out. Naajayaz can't be hidden once someone knows where to look."
The directory unfurled like a confession.
Zara leaned back. The air in her Delhi flat felt thick, as if the monsoon had seeped through the walls. She'd been a data forensic analyst for a decade. She'd seen everything. But this—this was a map to buried bodies.
