All of 128 pages, Amitav Ganguly’s Twelve Paranormal Tales offers a quick dive into the genre of Indian horror. With most stories between 5 to 10 pages in length, it takes us on a short but unique adventure. The characters and setting in each story are different to some extent, giving us some range in the supernatural experiences and the eerie encounters.
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Are you looking for some good Indian Short-Story books to read? bookGeeks has one of the largest collection of reviews of Indian Short Stories written by renowned authors like R.K. Narayan and Ruskin Bond. These are generally works of fiction that can be read in a single sitting.
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Everyday People is a short collection of 8 stories that narrate the tales of people from our everyday lives. These are people whom we may come across but need not engage with; they are ordinary people with ordinary lives, dealing with the struggles and challenges of their everyday existence. What’s more, these stories reflect the lives of people living in urban cities, striving to eke out a living from the tough city life.
Ten Tales of Torment features ten diverse horror stories, rekindling my love for the genre. From Mumbai’s remote areas to bustling streets, the tales range from mildly eerie to truly spooky. With unexpected twists and varied settings, each story offers fresh, thrilling experiences and sinister adventures, leaving readers wanting more.
“Amma’s Pickle Collection and Other Stories” is a short collection (less than 50 pages) featuring five short stories that celebrate the most ordinary and humble of Indians. It’s a book that shines a light on the underdogs of society, championing their cause, their struggles, and their everyday lives.
‘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।
Numair Atif Choudhury’s “Taxi Wallah and Other Stories” unveils Dhaka’s intricacies, navigating the city’s class divisions. Through raw, succinct narratives, Choudhury paints vivid portraits of characters grappling with societal inequalities, exposing the poignant struggles that often go unnoticed in the bustling metropolis.
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 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 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.
The collection comprises of nineteen short stories that are based on the saying of Kurt Vonnegut: “We have to continually be jumping off cliffs and developing our wings on the way down.” The plots are varied in each of the short stories and they are not interconnected.
Sham, Drudgery, and a Beautiful World has stories that cover a wide spectrum of human emotions. Practical and emotional at the same time, they look at life with a purposeful detachment. These stories are written to make you think and reflect.
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.
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 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.
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’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.
The Pickle promises to take the reader into unchartered territory where hunger and lust exchange places and roles. It talks of a taboo world where hunger is restricted, but sex is openly and publicly accepted in all its permutations, combinations, kinks, and quirks.
Nonet is a potpourri of heterogeneity. Every story is different, incongruous with the rest, and yet they all come together beautifully like an exquisite bouquet of wildflowers.