Author: Narinder Jarial
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The House of Contesting Wills
Pawan and Shruti grew up in the same house yet in entirely different worlds. Their mother inspected pockets, books, and silences with detective-like precision, while their father dissolved nightly into whiskey, wit, and sleep. Then came Michael Robarts—a lonely young foreigner whose brief stay disturbed the emotional gravity of the household forever.
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A Narrative of Spiritual Liberation
Trapped between domestic subjugation and the haunting whispers of a “Mind Parasite,” a retired officer faces a terminal choice. From the cold weight of a pistol in Jhansi to the icy scour of the Ganges, this is the story of a man who finally fired a shot at his own stagnation.
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The Social Theater: “He is My Man”
Sharda embodies a complex mix of possessiveness and vigilance as she navigates her life with Hari Om, her husband. She meticulously monitors their family dynamics, using past grievances and digital surveillance to maintain control. Her obsession with detail extends to every aspect of their lives, revealing deep-rooted tensions and unfulfilled desires.
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The Thumb
Bopa Rai believed civilization did not begin in the brain, nor in the stars, but in the thumb — that strange rebellious digit which allowed man to grip, till, kill, write, and eventually think while his hands were busy. From the flooded geometry of the Nile to blood on a family card table, from Penfield’s…
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Bopa’s Martian Delirium:
ICU Delirium Excerpt: Pulsing Bay & Escape ICU Bay 7, Mars Orbital Clinic The eight corners of the bay pulse—expanding, shrinking with Bopa’s heartbeat. Red dust in his veins, red dust in the lights. Med-foam amplifies every thump. The room breathes as one organism, Bopa its failing heart. Fear flickers. Panic threatens—low-gravity ICU cascade, suffocation…
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Iran the War Of Surprises
Bopa Rai’s essay, “The War of Surprises,” examines the evolution of warfare in the digital age, emphasizing information theory and the significance of unexpected events. As traditional communication systems fail, civilians become vital sensors, generating collective intelligence. Rai quantifies surprises, or “Hartleys,” to navigate the chaos, redefining conflict through uncertainty management.
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Witch Women Bewitching
The content explores the unique sensory abilities women possess, particularly tetrachromacy, allowing them to perceive colors with remarkable precision. It details historical discoveries and genetic links related to color vision. Additionally, it discusses supertasting in women, highlighting how these sensory enhancements enrich their lives and the experiences of those around them.