The Trident's Trap: (Published in Tamil as Athimedu)

<p>An ancient and precious artifact has passed through three consecutive generations continually eluding all attempts to acquire it. Throughout its journey it has been regularly linked to disasters and deaths. After suffering a leg injury Raghavan departs from the military and goes back to his hometown Athimedu a spiritually tinted residential area on a tea estate. Over the next fifteen years the dangerous circumstances he encounters transform his secluded life into one filled with intrigue excitement and importance. During his retirement he is dedicated to stopping a needy child named Poonkuzhali from being compelled to work in a tea factory opting to educate her so she can become an I.A.S. officer. Yet Raghavan's association with a grotesque old man named Malaimayan who is close to a hundred-year-old and lives in the same area subjects him to several difficulties and remarkable encounters. During this he also finds a tender love. After finally achieving his goal despite numerous obstacles Raghavan is left alone with his crutch as those nearby leave. Who remains with him? What happened to the ancient artifact?</p>