लोकप्रिय कवि-कथाकार विनोद दूबे का उपन्यास ‘ओक्का-बोक्का’ पहली नज़र में तीन ऐसे दोस्तों की जीवन-गाथा है जो बचपन से लेकर बुढ़ापे तक दोस्ती की जादुई भावना को नए-नए सिरे से जीते हैं। सुलभ, अनवर और शरद की सदाबहार दोस्ती का ये क़िस्सा, उन्हीं तीनों में से एक शरद बयान कर रहा है, जिसने सबसे ज़्यादा दुनिया देखी है। सुलभ और अनवर अपने शहर जबलपुर में ही अपने सपनों को जीते हैं पर शरद की महत्त्वाकांक्षाओं के लिए जबलपुर बहुत छोटा है। वह सिंगापुर जाता है जहाँ वह एक बड़ी कॉर्पोरेट कम्पनी में सर्वोच्च पद तक पहुँचता है। और पैसे कमाने की दौड़ में कब ताक़त के पीछे भागने लगता है, यह उसे ख़ुद पता नहीं चलता। शिखर तक पहुँचने की इस दौड़ में उसकी सहजता, पत्नी और बेटी के साथ सम्बन्ध—सब कुछ दाँव पर लग जाते हैं और वह अपने आप को अकेला और बेचैन पाता है।

ओक्का-बोक्का में इन तीनों दोस्तों के तीन दिशाओं में खुलने वाले सपने हैं। इनके निजी और सार्वजनिक संघर्ष हैं। इनके परिवार हैं पर इनमें से हर एक इसे अपने ही अन्दाज़ में जी रहा है। इसमें साधारण जीवन की असाधारणता का, उसकी मन्थर गति का, उसकी नितान्त सामान्यता का, उसके भटकावों का एक बहती हुई बोलचाल की भाषा में किया गया बयान है। इसमें किसी बहुत बड़े दार्शनिक सच के उद्घाटन के बजाय उस जीवन का उद्घाटन है जो कला या साहित्य के बारे में ज़्यादा तो नहीं जानता पर उसका विषय ज़रूर बनता रहा है। ओक्का-बोक्का की सारी गाथा एक युवा डॉक्टर वैदेही से बयान की जा रही है इसलिए बिना किसी अतिरिक्त पक्षधरता या कोशिश के दो पीढ़ियों के बीच, उनके सपनों और अन्तर्द्वन्द्वों के बीच एक तुलना भी चलती रहती है। निजी भौतिक उपलब्धियों और सामाजिक अर्थवत्ता के बीच की तनी हुई रस्सी पर लिखा गया एक पठनीय उपन्यास।

सुबह का वक़्त कपालभांति में गुज़ारा, तो चाय पर पत्नी के विचार छूट गए। कॉर्नफ़्लेक्स और फ़्रूट प्लेट में रखे, तो आलू के परांठे और नींबू के अचार छूट गए। न ज़िन्दगी की ये छोटी-बड़ी उलझने बदलती हैं, ना हम बदलते है।कविताएँ बस इन्हें देखने का नज़रियाँ बदल देती हैं।लाख योजनाओं के बावज़ूद जैसे हम अस्त-व्यस्त-सी ज़िन्दगी जीते हैं, ठीक उसी तरह इस संग्रह की कविताएँ भी बेतरतीब विषयों पर लिखी गयी हैं।कई बार हमारी रोज़मर्रा की ज़िन्दगी बिलकुल नीरस हो जाती है, जैसे जेठ की दुपहरी में सड़क पर लावारिस पड़ा टीन का डिब्बा। इसी ज़िन्दगी से निकली इन कविताओं को फुर्सत के पलों में पढ़ियेगा, क्या पता उस जेठ की नीरसता को बसंत की नज़र लग जाए।

सुबह का वक़्त कपालभांति में गुज़ारा, तो चाय पर पत्नी के विचार छूट गए। कॉर्नफ़्लेक्स और फ़्रूट प्लेट में रखे, तो आलू के परांठे और नींबू के अचार छूट गए। न ज़िन्दगी की ये छोटी-बड़ी उलझने बदलती हैं, ना हम बदलते है। कविताएँ बस इन्हें देखने का नज़रियाँ बदल देती हैं। लाख योजनाओं के बावज़ूद जैसे हम अस्त-व्यस्त-सी ज़िन्दगी जीते हैं, ठीक उसी तरह इस संग्रह की कविताएँ भी बेतरतीब विषयों पर लिखी गयी हैं। कई बार हमारी रोज़मर्रा की ज़िन्दगी बिलकुल नीरस हो जाती है, जैसे जेठ की दुपहरी में सड़क पर लावारिस पड़ा टीन का डिब्बा। इसी ज़िन्दगी से निकली इन कविताओं को फुर्सत के पलों में पढ़ियेगा, क्या पता उस जेठ की नीरसता को बसंत की नज़र लग जाए।

A tangled love on the battlefield of sinners… Maya: I’ve arrived in Delhi to meet my husband’s family after six months of our wedding. But what should have been a celebration turns catastrophic and people begin to die. Has it got anything to do with my secret? Shaaman: I love my wife, Maya, and God knows I have tried to be what she likes. But as I step into this house, my maternal grandfather’s house, I can feel the demon in me waking. I need help. But…what if it’s too late? Aahil: Maya. She always called me a mystery. And so I am. The mystery that started it all. The mystery that will end it all. Sparing none, not even her. Witness the most gruesome game of love, greed, revenge, power, betrayal, and hate in a tale full of sinners, a tale where love was sinful.

What happens when inhibited Itika meets alluring Aryan at her new job? Undeniable flaming hot sparks fly between them and soon Itika wonders — Is he the man of my dreams? Will an affair with her senior take her down a path she can’t come back from? Is it too good to be something real? Will their pasts return to haunt them or is there a spark of a future together? There’s betrayal. Secrets. And illicit heady passion that crosses all restraint. Will Itika and Aryan end up together or be torn by these secrets, both his and hers? A Face for You is an evocative and intense flaming hot romance, which will reel you into the world of Itika and Aryan with a glimpse of shifting state of marriages in present-day society. But more than that, it tells you— love is never what you imagine it to be!

"You cannot quit the job, Miss Mathur," Jai thundered. "You bet I can, Mr Malhotra," Piaa shot back. "You have no sense of gratitude." 'And you, Mr Malhotra, have no manners." There were two things Piaa was sure about her boss, Jai Malhotra. First, he was the most self-absorbed, arrogant person she had ever met. Second, he was the most irresistibly handsome man she had ever seen. Jai had everything in his life except love. He did not believe in it until he saw Piaa. And that became a problem. He wanted her, but could not say it. She saw it in his eyes, but the words wouldn't come out of his lips. Jai and Piaa. Two different people. Two different worlds. Brought together by destiny and separated by love. When Jai Met Piaa is the story of two people trying to find love in each other in the unlikeliest of ways. Will they overcome the twists of fate and find that love? Or will it tear them apart?

On a rock on the road to a hill temple are carved the names 'Aravindan' and 'Poorani'. Barely out of her teens, Poorani is plunged into crisis with the sudden passing of her father. As she brings her life back on course, fate arranges a meeting with Aravindan. Gentle and idealistic, Aravindan makes it his goal to right the wrongs in society. Spirited and refined, Poorani blazes a trail to recognition and renown with her public-speaking knowhow. Their friendship soon blossoms into love. But can a world riddled with opportunism and deceit ever hold their dreams and ideals? Written more than six decades ago and set in Madurai and the surrounding areas of the Tamil land, this classic romance – peopled by an array of compelling characters – was first serialized in a magazine in the 1960s and later attained further popularity on-screen. Believed to be Na. Parthasarathy's magnum opus, Kurinji Malar, is a sweeping saga that conjures an unforgettable landscape of hope and heartbreak – a delicate balance only a master storyteller can offer.

Raghav Malhotra has everything a guy could ask for – talent, influence, money. All that’s missing is companionship. In walks Siya Srivastav, a gorgeous BJMC student from Varanasi. One look at her and it’s love at first sight. But not all love stories are headed towards a ‘happily ever after’. The problem? It’s not love, it’s obsession. Raghav is besotted with her to a point where he can do anything to own her. His maniacal pursuit of unrequited love turns him into a stalker... and then a monster, shaking the very foundation of trust and friendship. How far will he go to quench his thirst of possession? Will he succeed in his endeavour, or will he succumb to the vagaries of destiny? Read I am sorry… my love to find out..

Pratik is an aspirant actor from Jalandhar, Punjab. He works as an IELTS trainer to financially support his family and himself. The young and dedicated boy thinks life to be much more complex than it actually is. His own idiocy and immature decisions lead to create chaos in his and life of people around him. Lesser he knew that to escape from Karma is impossible. Thus, till the time he understands what life is, he is left all alone.

Should I smile because we are friends or cry because we are just friends? Blessed with the gift of the gab, Apurv manages to charm everyone in his company. Like most teenage boys, he longs for a girlfriend but hasn’t found one yet. In another part of town, beautiful and popular Amyra leads a flawless life. All the boys desire her and all the girls want to be her best friend. A chance encounter with Amyra in the college canteen makes Apurv fall head over heels for her. But it isn’t long before he realizes that she is not interested in him, at least not in the way he wants her to be. Can Apurv get Amyra to change her mind before it’s too late, or will he be friend-zoned forever?

"I Wish I Never Met You" is a stirring novel rooted in the bustling city of Mumbai, where the interwoven lives of three characters—Sahil, Sana, and Ankit—unfold in a tapestry rich with love, friendship, and the complex emotions that accompany them. This narrative, inspired by true events, draws readers into the heart of Mumbai, capturing its vivid essence through the experiences of its protagonists. Sahil, the main character, navigates the tumultuous waters of love, steering through moments of intense passion and profound understanding, while grappling with the challenges and revelations that love inevitably brings. Sana, as the second lead, brings a unique perspective on love’s enduring nature and its capacity to both heal and harm. Ankit, the third key player in this intricate story, adds depth to the narrative by showcasing the multifaceted nature of human relationships and the lessons learned from them. Through a series of poignant events and emotional highs and lows, "I Wish I Never Met You" delves into the essence of human connections. The novel illuminates the idea that love, in all its forms, is a powerful force capable of prompting immense personal growth and, simultaneously, profound reflection. The story examines not just the joy and exhilaration that love can bring, but also the pain, the regret, and the introspection that often accompanies failed relationships and lost connections. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Mumbai, the story paints a realistic picture of contemporary life in this dynamic city, capturing the pulse of its streets and the souls of its dwellers. Through the journeys of Sahil, Sana, and Ankit, the novel explores the myriad ways in which love influences our decisions, shapes our interactions, and forever alters the course of our lives. "I Wish I Never Met You" is a testament to the enduring power of love and the indelible mark it leaves on the human heart.

Ishika, a struggling actress with a string if disastrous relationships behind her, has given up hope of ever finding true love. She disdains the idea of marriage as life insurance policy and being seen as sex object by the men in her life. Mohan, a modest schoolteacher nursing a heartbreak that might never go away, has closed himself to the possibility of ever finding love ever again. With love he has also shut out the prospect of sexual intimacy ofor good. Being in their thirties and sharing an uneasy equation with mumbai the city in which they have faced their demons Ishika and Mohan strike up an unlikely friendship. Eventually this prompts Mohan to propose a Platonic Marriage: One in which they will be heartfelt companions to each other on mental, emotional and spiritual levels all except sexcual. After several reservations, Ishika accepts Mohan's proposal. But will Ishika and MOhan eventually succumb to the tug of desire or does life have even bigger surprises for them than having found each other?

This is a cross-border love story of Samar and Ziya who live in two different but neighbouring countries. Their relationship also strengthens the adage that love knows no boundaries, religion, caste, colour, etc. This book is a journey of emotions which I have experienced while writing it and I hope the reader will relish it while going through it.

A collection of short-stories set in the 20th Century India for the 21st Century kids & a nostalgic walk, for their parents & grandparents. Although this book has been named after the city of Chandausi, it contains stories from various places like Rishikesh, Agra, Champaran, Tilhar, Sambhal, Kanpur, Banaras, Lucknow and many others. These are the short stories of a bygone era-a period when India had either not gained independence or had been independent for not more than 35 years. These are the tales of journeys-taken up from the early 20th century to the end of a millennium, from Shahjahanpur to Delhi, from Bijnor to Hyderabad, from Hathras to Sweden & Norway, from Lakshmi Talkies, Allahabad to Night Watchman, Bangalore, from Panki to USA, from Dehradun to Canada, from Chandausi to Australia and many others. We are sure in all these stories, you will be able to find at least one character, which reminds you of your own self-of what you are, were or always wanted to be. Let us know the character with whom you have been able to relate to the most. Happy reading. “Genius is one percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration,”-Thomas A. Edison. -Here’s a collection of short stories to inspire the readers.

In the suburbs of Mumbai, the atmosphere is grim. There is an evil shadow lurking around, stalking and snatching away able-bodied people. The hapless victims are never found again, their bodily traces lost forever. Embroiled in this is Maya Bhargava, a schoolteacher trying to forget a past personal tragedy. Focusing on her promising career, she is learning to pick the broken pieces of her heart and move on. While still trying to cope, love comes her way. It comes from the most unexpected of quarters, from a man named Bhaskar Sadachari who is despised and feared for his weird ways. The sensible and cautious Maya has her head in the right place, but it is her heart that refuses to obey. She chooses her new husband. And then the horrors begin to unfold.

Rhea and Dia are inseparable soulmates. But when Isha moves in next door, their friendship goes through trying times. Will Rhea, Dia and Isha become three best pals? And who is that boy always lurking in the background? Richa Jha weaves a clever, believable story of the typical joys, thrills, conflicts, jealousies, patch ups and all the bitter sweet stuff friendships are made of. Alicia Souza's feisty and utterly playful artwork and hand-etched letterings add a charming quirkiness to this delightful story.

This book contains 38 Nano tales by different authors depicting life, motivation and inspiration. This is the world’s first book to be published on Nano tales. Nano tale is a small story written in little words with a strong message. The figure of speech used by the writers is at its best. Irony, rhetoric, sarcasm, pun, and satire are some essential tools of a Nano tale. The words are limited, but the message is loud and clear.

Welcome to a mysterious land where ghosts. Ghouls and spirits rule. Welcome to a place where haunted houses and evil souls will make a shiver run down your spine. A spooky tale in the scenic hills of Mussoorie awaits you while uncanny happenings in a literary competition are sure to intrigue you. The case of a mysterious white Maruti baffles everyone, even as the unsuspecting jogger experiences something he had never bargained for. A group of friends will encounter the worst terror of their lives while nightmares of his death rack the young man! Author's In and The Book Bakers present an eclectic mix of true stories, legends, and fables that have often been a part of India's folklore—armed with some of the best authors in India's paranormal literature history. CASE FILES OF THE DEAD; India's first pure horror public anthology will turn every host into (G)Host!!!

Aadya looks just like her mother (Aai) same little nose, same delicate ears, same big eyes and identical thick, long hair. But one day, Aai goes away to a big hospital with a promise to return before she learns her next Math lesson. The long-awaited return shocks Aadya because her mother now looks entirely unlike her. She wonders if Aai will ever greet her with her usual cheery, "Hello! Mini-me." Or will She have to take matters into her own hands to hear that again? With lyrical prose and a tender touch, Aai and I is an empowering story about the bond between a mother and a daughter and of the little one finding her own identity as she no longer 'looks' the same as her mother. Mamta Nainy captures Elan Aadya's innocence, impatience, and dilemma, and Sanket Pethkar's vibrant, gorgeous artwork brings to life the nuanced see-saw of the child's emotions in this Maharashtrian household.

Some relationships in life begin casually and come with us for a very long-time, more than we expected! Sometimes we misunderstand people and a few times we misunderstand what they mean to us. When we realize it, It is too late. Do we get a chance to restart? This fiction is about a few people in their prime part of life - late teens to early twenties. Priya, the Talkative, boisterous girl sets the pace of the story. She can be friends with anyone unlike sanjana, who sees her bestial and only friend in Oriya. All Indian teenage girls have a thing in common - their liking for Reel life heroes. The girls were no exception. They are die-hard fans of an upcoming actor from a star family, Rishi. Not an everyday thing, but it did happen to them. Priya, sanjana and Rishi cross paths. They meet, greet, get friendly and get closer. It is about these three people's journey - their emotions, their behaviour, and their relationship. The same love that brings them closer drifts them apart when dynamics change. Out of love, do they make, break or mend their relationship!.