Oversight : a Collection of Short Stories |
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Author:
| Elangovan, Siddhartha |
ISBN: | 978-1-9831-6508-5 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2019 |
Publisher: | Independently Published
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $7.99 |
Book Description:
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This collection peeks into the stories of ten characters' search for answers. It explores their journey through their own twisted and tangled worlds. An actor and director duel it out in a story of redemption, a niece tries to unravel the mystery behind her aunt's decision to end her life, a man on a race against time on a peculiar challenge in a hotel, the talent of an observer is tested on the job, a trip on self-realization changes a person's perspective on room service, a boy loses...
More DescriptionThis collection peeks into the stories of ten characters' search for answers. It explores their journey through their own twisted and tangled worlds. An actor and director duel it out in a story of redemption, a niece tries to unravel the mystery behind her aunt's decision to end her life, a man on a race against time on a peculiar challenge in a hotel, the talent of an observer is tested on the job, a trip on self-realization changes a person's perspective on room service, a boy loses sleep over his obsession with a hole in the wall in the garden of his institution, a boyfriend's lunch meeting with his girlfriend becomes an ordeal as he questions the turn of events leading to it, a man in search of an answer for a bizarre coincidence that occurred three years ago, moments leading to the final battle in the year 2150 A.D, and a woman reflects over the need of a rewind button in her life.A deeper peek into the storiesStory of RedemptionA successful but troubled actor signs up a new film with a thriving director, only to realize that the climax of the movie would be decided based on his actions.Love DisconnectedA niece learns about the untimely demise of her aunt. Her quest for answers drags her into a puzzling web of events. Will she be able to find her reason for her death?The Placebo EffectA man in on a race against time on a peculiar challenge at a hotel. While things are not in his favor, he has to make desperate attempts to complete it.OversightA woman is invited to a scene to get her viewpoint. Shot down by criticism even before she started, she relies on her talent and tries to bring in her perspective.Room ServiceWill a trip on self-realization change the way how one looks at a job? One person is about to find out, as he looks at room service in a whole new perspective and an open mind. The Hole in the wallA boy is obsessed with a hole in the wall in the garden of his institution. To him, the hole represents something more significant which is hidden by the institution. Over time, he loses his sleep over what is on the other side of the hole. Not just another love storyA boyfriend gets stood up for a meeting. The next day, the sequence of events that unravel will change his perception of his next meet with his girlfriend. As he battles between love and reality, he now has to decide on the path he chooses to take.EvolutionThe year 2150 A.D. witnesses the most significant war on earth. A countdown to the moments leading to the final battle.Disguise in blessingA man in search of an answer about a bizarre coincidence that happened at a bar three years ago. He stumbles upon another opportunity that could give him information on that incident. How far would he go to learn the truth?RewindTurn of events forces a woman to reflect for the need of a Rewind button in her life.