A book that is as innate as life itself…
From Romance to Drama and from Tragedy to Belief, each story explores a new genre. Realistic, intriguing, erratic and touching to the core
Dreadful Desires & other stories is an anthology of twenty short-stories that are an epitome of relationships, an alchemy of desires and a reverie of the reflection of emotions that formulate the lives of many individuals.
From Romance to Drama and from Tragedy to Belief, each story explores a new genre.
While It was destined talks about the unexpected second chances in life, Helpline showcases a woman’s courage to take control of her life under torrid circumstances. The New Bride is all about breaking free, whereas Dreadful Desires explores the grey areas of the mind, which are often shrewd and brutal.
Each story is woven in a euphoria of magic, mystery and melancholy, one that arouses infinite feelings in the heart and urges the mind to think. Short n simple, yet lucid and prolific, this collection is compiled with a pre-notion to penetrate the soul, and to dwell there with intensity for long, making each story magnificently memorable and admirably alive.
Realistic, intriguing, erratic and touching to the core, this book is as innate as life itself.
The Author
With more than a decade’s experience in the fields of Human Resources, Training, Recruitment, Consulting, Engagement, Communications and CSR, Sherin Ashraf, a Lucknowite, is an alumnus of La Martiniere Girls’ College. Currently working in the automobile sector, she has previously been associated with telecom and consulting industries. Sherin has a passion for writing, travelling and listening to music. This is her first book.
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“A poignant account of characters going through unsetting emotions. Sherin’s gental storytelling will move you, enchant you, and even disturb you.”
“Succinct, sensitive and surprising, Sherin’s short-stories are thought-provoking. A Promising talent and a welcome debut.”
“Sensitive, poignment…with a charming element of bewilderment.”
“Dynamite comes in small packets so are her stories….
each one has a texture typical in nature. In very simple prose.”
“Dreadful Desires is an amazing compilation of beautiful short stories penned down by Sherin Ashraf.
I enjoyed reading every bit of it. A must buy and a must read.
Highly recommended.”
“Read Dreadful desires. An awesome compilation. Excellent stories. Touching and real to life. Each story connects with you in some way or the other. A must buy. Very enjoyable.”
Author’s Blog
On the wheels
Sitting behind the wheel, swaying through the busy roads with ease, listening to my favorite songs on the radio and singing along, frankly I had never thought driving a car would be so simple. The steering wheel moved with such a rhythm in my hands, turning and falling back in place in seconds, made me wonder what a complicated piece of […]
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