These stories are not just about characters; they are about those individuals whom we often overlook in this society, labeling them as the "other." A writer cannot live in isolation from their society, nor can they create any work of art. Through his stories, Ashar Najmi has endeavored to give voice to those "unfortunate souls" whom we know as "homosexuals." Despite the fundamental theme of homosexuality, each story is distinct in its hue and flavor. A quote attributed to Kafka states, "The best book is the one that leaves you shattered, that causes a lava to erupt within you, that grips your heart with some sorrow or comfort, and you are no longer the person you were before reading that book.