Horrors of The Sea: Macabre Tales of Indian Coastline

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Aakar Publications, Jul 17, 2023 - Fiction - 96 pages

Horrors of the Sea captures maritime myths and widely-believed legends perfectly aged over centuries, though some are contemporary. Set against the backdrop of tranquil coastal India, the book consists of 15 eerie and unconventional tales that explore the dark world of sea witches, unknown entities lurking in the dark, the doll-faced mermaid, and monsters encountered when driving in the twilight.

Some stories explore human curiosity about the mystical elements and their fatal or fateful interactions. Others revolve around how human emotions often fall prey to evil entities and their frightening outcomes. Belonging to a comparatively unexplored genre and marinated with the author's own experiences, creativity, and imagination, the stories have a distinctive touch.

These tales aim at infotainment, a great way to satiate the appetite for horror while preserving our folklore.

 

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Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Section 5
Section 6
Section 7
Section 8
Section 9
Section 10
Section 11
Section 12
Section 13
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About the author (2023)

Tiya Chatterji is a Delhi-based Marine Archaeologist & Author. She has written a comprehensive book titled 'Underwater Archaeology in India - The Lost Enigma.' Her passion for writing is not restricted to academic writing; she also delves into poetry. Her creative mind forces her to try new ways to pursue the dissemination of knowledge, which is now her forte. She is also a filmmaker and has made the only known documentary on the first woman freedom fighter in India, ‘Rani Abbakka’.

She is a creative writer & content developer. She is also the founder & CEO of Archaic Minds, providing creative services. She has a keen inclination for defence studies and represents Anuvyom Alliance, a defence start-up, as Director of Business Development.

She aims to raise maritime awareness in India in a fun way & share experiences of her travels along the Konkan and Karnataka coasts via her debut fiction book. When not juggling her versatile roles, she can be found with her stray kids (dogs), scuba diving, or simply admiring nature!

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