During the twelve years as a practicing physician, I encountered countless stories while treating hundreds of patients. Each suffering individual prompted me to analyze their condition scientifically, while also grasping the human narrative behind their ailment. These stories evoked a range of emotions—sometimes bringing a smile to my face, other times causing tears and grief, and on rare occasions, even anger. This journey has been a kaleidoscope of vibrant emotions, which I’m eager to share with you. I hope you’ll find a connection with these characters and their experiences, allowing us to align on this journey we call life through these short stories!

Amit Hartalkar.

From a child going to bed with bedtime stories, to reading out stories to my children, life with ‘words’ has come a full circle for me.
Being a practicing Gynaecologist, I’m always surrounded by the whole gamut of human emotions – happy, sad, ecstatic, bitter. But these emotions often go unacknowledged. The world of words has always fascinated me. So, it is through writing, that I try to understand and express these emotions.
These are stories inspired by the most random occurrences. But ones that struck a cord with me.
Hope you enjoy this journey with me.

Manasi Wadekar.