Hem - volume three
An exploration of the issues that accompany adolescents into adulthood. Young Indian writers delve deep into struggles with addiction, isolation, and more.
Drugged Death by Urvi Jalan
Poetry
Deadly Confusion by Shrishti Jalan, describes the dilemma that a drug addict faces while battling against the addiction
Alien by Arushi Bansal deals with the thoughts of a social misfit who feels out of place in her community and seeks a sense of belonging.
Winter (by Shwetaank Modi), like any other season brings about changes not only around us but also within. Being primarily cold and bitter, some of us try to adapt to these changes and fare well while others get weighed down by them.
Play of Metaphors by Jaserah Syed is a poem that discusses the transience of people and places and the permanence of one’s own self.
Incongruous by Krisha Shah
FIction
It Should Be Easy by Rishi Popat is short, deep dive into the mind of an individual plagued by suicidal urges.
Our contributors
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