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Renius Mercy has been in the community since 2022 and has contributed as an illustrator. Known for her pencil sketches that represent stories in a comical & expressive way, a few of her notable works include Twiggy Tales [2023] & Anomie [2026].
In this episode, Laasya Kannepalli discusses her short story “Better than the Original”, which tells the story of Siri’s marriage, which has been a quiet battlefield. Her husband belittles, controls, cheats, and turns every day into something smaller and harsher. Then one evening, she comes home to meet a stranger wearing her husband’s face. This horror/thriller is accessible at…
Sneha Boyapally has been in the community since 2023 and has contributed as a photographer. Known for her takes on nature, the human condition, and societal patterns, a few of her notable works include अनोखा बंधन [2023] & मन [2023].
In this episode, Vaidurya Pratap Sahi discusses his short story anthology “Sahis’ Anecdotes,” which narrates a few retellings from Tamkuhi Raj, a province in northern India. The stories often concern the royal staff, cooks, pets, and commoners, alongside the accounts of the rulers, queens, and their children.
In this episode, V. K. Telkepalli discusses his short story anthology “Detective GovindaM,” which features cases solved by Govind Mellachervu, an alumnus of the National Institute of Private Investigations, often consulted for crime investigations. His observation skills and presence of mind are often what help his clients and numerous victims.
In this episode, Nidhi Pandey discusses her poetry anthology “स्री,” which explores many facets of a woman’s life and shows how even a loss of a single one renders her incomplete. The verses speak of a woman’s inherent struggles and capture her efforts to preserve and uphold her sense of self while asking a fundamental question: Why is she misunderstood? Why indeed?
Tarun Chintam has been in the community since 2017 and has contributed as an editor and musician. Known for his emphasis on scale and engagement, Tarun loves stories that transport readers into their own worlds, with a touch of every emotion.
In this episode, Sharon Mathew discusses her short story “Ghostly Girl,” which tells the story of Sakshi, a lean and frail girl who is closed off and lonely yet hopeful in her own way. It starts when a boy she has a crush on approaches her and asks her out on a date. What happens next surpasses your wildest imagination.
Sreekar Ayyagari has been in the community since 2020 and has contributed as an editor, proofreader and actor. Known for his emphasis on narrative, Sreekar is a huge admirer of realistic stories that show the true face of our society.
Ravindra Patoju has been in the community since 2020 and has contributed as a photographer. Known for his unique style, dark colours and dramatic takes, Ravindra visualised many works through photos, and a few notable works are The Day AILA Came [2015], Devouring Flames [2020], & His Past & Her Future [2021].
