A Collection of 13 Thought-Provoking Stories Exploring Love, Loss, and the Fragile Threads that Bind Us

With haunting prose and vivid imagery, Love, Sorrow and other Knick-knacks takes you on an unforgettable journey through life’s most profound emotions. From the delicate despair of a grieving widower in "Paused Away" to the surreal chaos of a city consumed by madness in "Red Satanic City," each tale captures the fragile balance between light and shadow. Meet Mary, whose young heart is shattered by loss; Isaq, whose quiet exterior hides a storm of inner turmoil; and Yvonne, trapped between dreams and reality. Through these richly drawn characters, Reshmy Warrier crafts a tapestry of lives marked by resilience, vulnerability, and hope.

This collection combines sharp realism with surreal elements, capturing the contrasts between hope and despair, freedom and confinement. The beautifully crafted prose draws you in, leaving a lingering impact that questions what it means to live, to love, and to survive.

Reshmy Warrier has an extraordinary ability to tap into universal emotions—grief, longing, joy, despair—and translate them into vivid, relatable narratives. Her stories breathe with authenticity, capturing the raw emotions, quiet struggles, and fleeting joys that define our existence.

Love, Sorrow, and other Knick-knacks isn’t just a book—it’s an emotional odyssey. Whether you’re a fan of literary fiction, introspective storytelling, or thought-provoking narratives, this anthology will resonate deeply and stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page.

Perfect for readers of: Literary fiction, emotional short story collections, introspective fiction, and anyone seeking depth in their book choices. If you’re ready to embark on a journey through raw, unflinching human experiences, this book is for you.