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In Mansarovar 4, Munshi Premchand masterfully continues his exploration of human nature through a series of thought-provoking short stories. Each narrative delves deep into the social, moral, and emotional struggles faced by individuals in a rapidly changing society. Premchand's characters—ranging from the downtrodden to the privileged—navigate themes of love, sacrifice, betrayal, and justice, shedding light on the complexities of human relationships.

One of India's finest and most prolific writers, Ruskin Bond has been putting pen to paper for well over six decades. Since The Room on the Roof - his award-winning debut novel, which introduced readers to the unforgettable Rusty, the orphan from Dehradun - Bond has created characters both charming and eccentric, which have endured in the popular imagination.

From the creator of the beloved and universally acclaimed television series BoJack Horseman, a fabulously off-beat collection of short stories about love—the best and worst thing in the universe. Written with all the scathing dark humor that is a hallmark of BoJack Horseman, Raphael...

Welcome to the great world of greatest stories.

Right Behind You is a collection of 13 horror stories of different genres. The thing that connects these stories is the emotion of our inner fears that resides in all of us. We might mask these fears, we might even deny them, but they emerge when least expected, and then they begin to encroach upon every aspect of our lives. In this collection of assorted horror stories, you will find noir horror, urban myths, fantasies, campfire tales, stories of phobias, gore, and even a story that takes place entirely on chat.

Like The Labors of Hercules, the twelve cases Poirot must solve in this captivating collection of short crime fiction stories are dangerous, demanding, and positively ingenious. In appearance Hercule Poirot hardly resembled an ancient Greek hero. Yet—reasoned the detective—like Hercules he...

The fourteen short stories in To Cut a Long Story Short show Jeffrey Archer’s great skills with a wide variety of character, of subject and of setting, but all with that trademark twist in the tale. Every reader will have their own favourites: the choices run from love at first sight across the train tracks to the cleverest of confidence tricks, from the quirks of the legal profession - and those who are able to manipulate both sides of the Bar - to the creative financial talents of a member of Her Majesty’s diplomatic service - but for a good cause.

‘If you find my stories obscene or filthy, then the society you are living in is obscene and dirty,’ once said Manto. While Manto was time and again accused of obscenity, his stories addressed several social issues. With his astute understanding of the complexity of human nature and his ability to write griping stories, Manto was considered one of the most powerful voices of his time. This collection brings together some of Manto's finest stories including 'Chor', 'Mausam ki Shararat' and 'Paseena'.

This volume brings together the best of Ruskin Bond’s prose and poetry. For over four decades, by way of innumerable novels, essays, short stories and poems, the author has mapped out and peopled a unique literary landscape. This anthology has selections from all of his major books and...

A living picture of the entire life of the Indian farmer - his aspiration and despair, his sincerity and religious piety, his helplessness and innocence.

Told in Ruskin Bond's simple yet poignant style, the stories and poems in No Man Is an Island thoughtfully explore the many shades of friendship and camaraderie. Featuring classic tales such as 'The Woman on Platform No. 8', in which a mysterious stranger befriends a young boy, and 'The Crooked Tree', in which a writer and a hawker form an unlikely bond, this heartwarming collection is a must-listen.

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இன்று, அவர் தெய்வம். 4000 வருடங்களுக்கு முன்பு, வெறும் மனிதன். வேட்டை ஆரம்பம். அருமை நண்பன் ப்ரஹஸ்பதியை வஞ்சகமாகக் கொன்ற கொடூர நாகா, இப்போது மனைவி சதியையும் பின்தொடர்கிறான். தீமையை ஒழிக்கப்போகிறவர் என்று ஆரூடம் கூறப்பட்ட திபேத்திய அகதி சிவா, தன் அரக்கத்தனமான எதிரியை அழிக்காமல் விடப்போவதில்லை. ஒன்று மட்டும் நிச்சயம்: பழிவாங்க வேண்டும் என்ற அவரது துடிப்பும், தீமையின் பாதையும், நாகர்களின் வாயிலுக்கே அவரை இட்டுச் செல்லும்.

Written with compassionate realism and wit, the stories in this mesmerizing collection depict the disparities of town and village life in South America, of the frightfully poor and outrageously rich, of memories and illusions, and of lost opportunities and present joys. Stories include "No One Writes to the Colonel", "Tuesday Siesta", "One of These Days", "There Are No Thieves in This Town", "Balthazar's Marvelous Afternoon", "Montiel's Widow", "One Day After Saturday", "Artificial Roses", and "Big Mama's Funeral".

Do you like listening to Horror Stories? You believe that the best time to watch a scary film is night? Is it your life-long dream to befriend ghosts? If yes, we have something just right for you!

Tall and sturdy, their leaves gently rustling in the wind, trees form the backbone of life on Earth. They never discriminate between life forms while welding them from the heat or showering them with their bounty. But these providers of life have always been taken for granted, chopped down or burnt to ashes to accommodate the March of modernity. In this book, Ruskin Bond gives a humane touch to these gentle giants, from the legendary Willows, who do more than ‘weep’, to the godlike deodars, who are forever trying to reach the heavens to live up to their name.

Discover the best of short fiction in this collectable edition featuring fifty of the greatest stories from around the world. This exquisite collection showcases a curated selection of timeless short stories from renowned authors across the globe. With its beautiful design and captivating narratives, this collectible edition is a treasure for literature enthusiasts.

In these 12 masterly stories about the lives of Latin Americans in Europe, García Márquez conveys the peculiar amalgam of melancholy, tenacity, sorrow, and aspiration that is the émigré experience.

നിലവിലുള്ള പാരമ്പര്യ മൂല്യങ്ങൾക്ക് വെല്ലുവിളി സൃഷ്ടിച്ചു കൊണ്ട്, കെ.ആർ മീരയുടെ ശക്തമായ ശൈലികൊണ്ടും ഭദ്രമായ കഥാ ഘടനകൊണ്ടും സംപുഷ്ടമായ, ഒരു കൂട്ടം ചെറുകഥകളുടെ സമാഹാരം.

Nandini seems to have it all–a loving husband, a beautiful home and a fulfilling job. But a child is missing from their lives. One day, her friend tells her about a development–one that will make her life complete. Soon, Nandini and Gaurav receive their gift. But life works in surprising ways. In this dark unsettling tale, Preeti Shenoy leaves us with a story that haunts you long after you finish.