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Review: Chasing Nirvana

Rafaa Dalvi, through his collection of flash fiction in his book 'Chasing Nirvana', has a total of 52 stories that range from funny to emotional to utterly dark tales. Through his words, he explores strange far-off lands, supernatural occurrences, the human mind's dark instincts, and the mindlessness in romance.

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Review: Anecdotes of a White Collared Slave

this autobiographical depiction - 'Anecdotes of a White-Collared Slave.' When Aashish receives an offer from a KPO firm after years of staying jobless, he is quick to grab it with both hands. However, the sparkly exterior displayed by the beauties of HR might be the reality inside. With a job as soul-sucking, can he retain his personal life, let alone his mental peace?

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Review: Maya and the Sword of Gringak

Through her beautiful writing, Meera J Pillai brings her fantasy creation Maya and the Sword of Gringak, a tale of a 16-year-old girl, Maya. The young teenager will soon turn 17. However, with it comes several surprises - a whole new life. From being excited about her first date with her long-time crush, she is dropped into a spot where her destiny is to serve the earth. Can she find the will to fit into her role? Or will self-doubt defeat her first?

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Review: The Dead Don’t Talk

The Dead Don't Talk by Sumit Ghosal takes us to the premise of a locked room murder mystery where a member of the Ganguly household is found murdered. With the husband suspected to be the prime accuse, the brother of the accused brings in Rudradeep Ray and his author aide, Sujit, to investigate the matter. While the initial investigation points at the prime accuse, things are much complicated. With each member of the family having their motives to kill the woman, can the acclaimed detective find the missing piece of the puzzle? Can he save an innocent man and find the criminal? Is anyone truly innocent in this game of blood and money?

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Review: Panchi

Author Rida Rizqin Hussain, through her book PANCHI, places forth a heart-touching story about a girl, Panchi, whose life is supposedly perfect. A straight-A student, a great friend, a budding love story, and a bright future. However, when an unforeseen event occurs, things change for the worse. From being accepted, she goes to be shamed and pushed away by society. Can she get back to her old self again?