Short Story Books

Kachche Pakke Rang Zindagi Ke (कहानी संकलन) Sunil Joshi

Kachche Pakke Rang Zindagi Ke (कहानी संकलन) | Sunil Joshi | Book Review

‘कच्चे पक्के रंग ज़िंदगी के’ (Kachche Pakke Rang Zindagi Ke) की कहानियाँ हमारे दैनिक जीवन या हमारे आसपास घटित होने वाली छोटी-छोटी ऐसी कहानियों का पुष्प गुच्छ है जो विभिन्नताओं से भरे चरित्रों, मानवीय संवेदनाओं, शुद्ध एवं कुत्सित मानसिकताओं से युक्त समाज से पाठकों का परिचय कराता है।

Dark Roads of Dehra by Shivam Saxena Book

Dark Roads of Dehra | Shivam Saxena | Book Review

Dark Roads of Dehra is a collection of short horror stories and there are 10 such stories in the collection. While most of the stories are based in and around the area of Dehradun and Mussoorie, thereby justifying the title, a few others take us on a ride to different parts of the world.

The Greatest Enemy of Rain Stories by Manu Bhattathiri Book

The Greatest Enemy of Rain Stories | Manu Bhattathiri | Book Review

The Greatest Enemy of Rain Stories a collection of 14 short stories that come in a wide variety of flavors and themes. Expect a book that delves into the ordinary, the mundane, and the most regular of humans. Expect a book that revolves around the most peculiar of traits that these unassuming monotonous humans exhibit.

Siddhartha Street by Sudha Yadav Book

Siddhartha Street | Sudha Yadav | Book Review

Siddhartha Street by Sudha Yadav is a collection of short stories or rather perspective pieces from the aspect of different characters who live in the same neighbourhood.
Set in the fictional lane named Siddhartha Street, located somewhere in South India, this book is a touching, poignant, and emotional read about the life.

Shankaracharya by Anuj Tikku

Shankaracharya | Anuj Tikku | Book Review

A young boy named Adi Guru becomes the new Shankaracharya of the famous Hindu math and assumes command of the ancient organization. He finds support amongst many followers, but he also has his fair share of detractors, people who accuse him of foul play and conspiracy.

The Search by Sajita Nair

The Search | Sajita Nair | Book Review

Laya is a cheerful teenager who loves hanging out with her friends and boyfriend.
Alas! her carefree days are cut short abruptly when she realizes the reason behind her recent bouts of nausea and sickness. She is pregnant. And now she’s also clueless about what to do.

Sacred Trove by Subin Mathew George

Sacred Trove | Subin Mathew George | Book Review

Sacred Trove is a collection of eleven unique stories that reflect human nature and behavior. Though not all stories adhere to it, many have biblical themes. It is a book that manages to capture the beauty of this imperfect human world.

Putli: Wanna Play by Anuj Tikku

Putli: Wanna Play | Anuj Tikku | Book Review

Sushant Gupta, an archeologist, finds the church that houses Jesus’s remains but at the same location, he also finds an ominous-looking doll that goes by the name Putli. Very soon, the locals start experiencing weird and sinister encounters that hint at a darker power at play.

Sunaina ki Jadooi Sandal by Anuj Tikku

Sunaina Ki Jadooi Sandal | Anuj Tikku | Book Review

Sunaina’s life take a turn for the worse when she becomes a widow.
One day fate leads her to a roadside vendor from whom she buys a pair of flashy red sandals. But unknown to Sunaina, these sandals have magical powers. They provide numerous superhuman abilities to anyone who wears them.