AnuKathaa

Dear readers, A good friend of mine, Saiswaroopa Iyer, is releasing her 3rd novel "Mauri" on the 9th of June, 2018. Sai's stories explore the lesser known stories of the timeless epics of India, from the perspectives of strong female protagonists.  Here's a sneak preview into what to expect from this book.  About Mauri She wanted to kill the man who others called a God. Love is but an obstacle in her path With her father’s death shattering her world, Mauri is torn away from everything she had once loved. Anger replacing every emotion within her, she seeks only one thing. To kill her father’s killer. Even if the man is none less than Krishna Vaasudeva, the man who people worshipped as a God! Someone stands in the way, reining in her bitterness when she is the least prepared for it. The Rakshasa Prince Ghatotkacha! But by the time love sprouts within her, Mauri has gone too far in her thirst for vengeance. Can Mauri save herself and Ghatotkacha before t...

My last story, written from the 2nd person point of view, evoked quite strong reactions. At the time, I did intend re-working that piece in my usual style so that readers could enjoy the story, without any stress 😀 However, I got so busy with other things, that before I realized, a month had passed, and it was time for my next story submission. Yesterday, in the middle of writing an academic paper for a national-level seminar, I managed to churn out this story because I didn't want to miss the deadline. As usual, I'm waiting to hear what you think of it !                                 xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx Prompt:Distinctive markings l Word Count:1200 words exactly Varun paced the floor outside the restaurant. Too nervous to go in. Tormented by memories of previous encounters that had bruised his confidence. They had agreed on 11 am, and he hated being late. ...