Second Reality

By Sanjeev Patnaik

"When stories and emotions refuse to stay inside your head, they become a book"

Fifty poems and five short stories confront the weight of grief, the ache of pain, the warmth of love, the void of loss, the spark of joy, and the uneasy questions of existence and morality.

Whether it's Reena alone with the Radio, Dakshin by himself with Apasmara, the adventure of Manan & Alex in the forest, the personal 8 minutes 20 seconds of a bunch of people, or a cinema outing gone awry with Arav. It's all tucked into the 5 distinctive short stories exploring what life can throw at us, unexpectedly.

They are short enough for a few minutes of escape, yet deep enough to linger long after you close the book. Perfect for getting lost in when life feels hectic or mundane.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H9NHW54Z
• ISBN13: 9789347193194
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Pink Lotus Publication House
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"