'The field of battle was set, all the players had blown their conches and the thrill of war was upon them. They would do their karma here today and earn the reward they did not seek. Irrespective of what role they would play, they were all heroes. Heroes bore me.' Stories He Left Behind is a collection of novellas and stories laid bare by Ekarat, the 'phoenix' writer. Published posthumously, Ekarat's world is layered; his endings unpredictable;...