Set in the picturesque State of Manipur in Northeast India,
Silent Storms and Other Stories is a powerful collection of short fiction exploring the lives of ordinary people facing extraordinary challenges. With themes of love, loss, family, prejudice, betrayal and survival, these stories bring to life the hidden strength of women and the harsh realities of day-to-day life in a land steeped in tradition.
A woman rebuilds her life after being left behind in
The New Dawn. A mother's legacy is revealed through a final letter in
Promises to a Daughter. In
Where Will I Go Now?, a widow fights for dignity in a world that offers her little choice. Other stories explore intercultural marriage, domestic abuse, the perils of alcohol addiction, poverty, and the quiet grace that helps people endure.
Some stories carry a hint of mystery and folklore, touching on ancestral spirits, eerie groves, and unexplained encounters that blur the line between the seen and unseen.
Rooted deeply in the culture of a land in a remote corner of India, this collection is filled with heart, honesty, and humanity. These tales will stay with you long after the last page is turned.