The short stories are thought selfies of communities with variable densities. Inspired by real people, their silent struggles and quiet triumphs, each narrative becomes a mirror to life’s discounted moments, suffused with empathy and subtle social commentary. As readers journey through this collection, they may discover a sense of déjà vu in the theatrical unfolding of a complex tapestry, rendered with epistolary elegance.

In this soulful origami, Dr Bhatnagar invites the readers into the moral and emotional dilemmas of everyday lives and their fervent resolves, making his work not just readable but deeply reflective. Raw, rooted, with the soil still clinging, these stories emerge as lived events, layered with discursive depth.

No fireworks—only lanterns in the fog.

• Paperback: 86 pages
• Publisher: White Falcon Publishing; 1 edition (December 2025)
• Author: Sandeep Bhatnagar
• ISBN-13: 9789347472084
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.5 inch

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