Magical WomenSukanya Venkatraghavan A weaver is initiated into the ancient art of bringing a universe into existence. A demon hunter encounters an unlikely opponent. Four goddesses engage in a cosmic brawl. A graphic designer duels with a dark secret involving a mysterious tattoo. A defiant chudail makes a shocking announcement at a kitty party. A puppet seeking adventure discovers who she really is. A young woman’s resolute choice leads her to haunt Death across millennia. . . A compelling collection of stories that speak of love, rage, rebellion, choices and chances, Magical Women brings together some of the strongest female voices in contemporary Indian writing. Combining astounding imagination with superlative craft, these tales will intrigue and delight in equal measure. |
Contents
GANDABERUNDA | |
RULEBOOK FOR CREATING A UNIVERSE | |
THE DEMON HUNTERS DILEMMA | |
EARTH AND EVOLUTION WALK INTO A | |
TRIDEVI TURBULENCE | |
STONE COLD | |
THE GATEKEEPERS INTERN | |
GRANDMA GARAMS KITTY PARTY | |
THE CARNIVAL AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLDS | |
THE RAKSHASIS ROSE GARDEN | |
BAHAMEEN | |
Nikita Deshpande | |
APOCALYPTICA | |
List of Contributors | |
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