The Vanishing Census

When government census officer Aanya Roy is sent to audit a rural Himalayan village that's gone off the grid, she expects a bureaucratic glitch. But when she arrives at Raikheda, she finds something far more chilling — an entire village abandoned, food still warm, fires still burning... and not a single soul in sight.
Even stranger, the village doesn't exist on any map. No GPS coordinates. No official records. No digital trace.
As Aanya digs deeper, she uncovers a pattern of disappearances going back decades — villages wiped from existence, people erased from memory, and a forbidden project known only as VANISH. Her investigation leads her into a surreal maze of conspiracy, disappearing identities, and a government department that doesn't officially exist.
The closer she gets to the truth, the more her own past begins to fade.
Was she sent to find Raikheda — or to forget it ever existed?
The Census Vanished is a chilling, cerebral thriller that blends psychological suspense, science fiction, and a haunting mystery that questions the very nature of memory, identity, and truth in the digital age. Fans of Dark, Black Mirror, and Blake Crouch will find themselves questioning everything — even themselves.

Pen Name: fAIzi
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Romance, Comedy, Fiction
Tone: Witty, Intriguing, Emotionally Layered
Notable Works:- How I Cheated Death: A Sapling's Saga- The Toaster Protocol- The Efficiency of Chaos: A Love Story of Spreadsheets and Samosas- The Pune Phantom Fiasco
Faizi, known to readers as fAIzi, is a genre-bending author celebrated for blending razor-sharp wit with riveting plots. Whether it's a sentient sapling outsmarting the grim reaper, a malfunctioning toaster hiding state secrets, or a romance erupting in the crossfire between logic and chaos—Faizi's books defy expectations while delivering emotional resonance and laugh-out-loud moments.
Fusing mystery, thriller, crime, romance, and comedy, Faizi has carved a niche for stories that are at once absurdly imaginative and deeply human. Every novel is a cocktail of compelling characters, quirky premises, and intelligent storytelling that keeps readers hooked from the first page to the last twist.
Faizi's work is known for:- Complex yet lovable characters (often navigating chaos, crimes, or corporate drama)- Cleverly layered narratives filled with suspense, secrets, and surprises- A fine balance of humor and heart, where jokes and emotions hit with equal force- Dialogues that sparkle with wit, making even the darkest plots charmingly readable- Inventive world-building, where even the mundane becomes extraordinary
When not writing, Faizi is either:- Overthinking character arcs while stirring tea- Making spreadsheets of potential plot twists- People-watching and pretending it's research- Reading three books at once (one of which is probably about crime, one about love, and one completely absurd)
With a background in storytelling, tech satire, and a deeply romantic heart hiding behind sarcastic one-liners, Faizi brings both intellect and emotion to every page.