"Words of my teenage self, audacity to shout."

We are often told to sit still and look pretty. We are taught to hide our storms behind polite smiles and "unbothered" looks. But what happens when the silence becomes too loud to bear?

21:13 is a debut collection of 34 poems that explores the fragile balance between breaking down and building yourself back up.

Written by Shrishti Singh, this collection is divided into two distinct parts:
• Part I (21): The Fall. These poems capture the raw chaos of teenage years—the heartbreak, the masking, and the exhaustion of trying to be perfect for everyone else.
• Part II (13): The Rise. These poems explore the quiet aftermath—the healing, the self-discovery, and the realization that you are enough on your own.
This book is a mirror for anyone who has ever cried in the bathroom and smiled in the hallway. It is for the silent battles fought behind closed doors.

If you are looking for a voice that understands your silence, 21:13 is for you.