Dare Me Andamp; Other Stories

<p>Four friends reunited after a decade set out on a road trip near Jaipur. The next twelve hours wreak havoc; with oldloveresurfacing while questioning the &lsquo;justice served a decade ago. </p><p>Angela lived a quiet life in a Swiss convent until a rich benefactor Herr Abraham took her under his wings. While she found peace in &lsquo;conversing with her late mother Angelas life changes at an alarming pace when a nun is found murdered. </p><p>An amnesic man found on the streets of New York is revealed to be a wealthy banker from New Orleans. As he tries to piece his life together a missing puzzle is waiting to be discovered that links his car accident to the lack thereof his injuries. </p><p>Many family members experience the same dream. Is there an unfulfilled desire from the unknown seeking to manifest itself in the real world?</p><p>In her collection of fifteen stories Benita Patnaik leads you into a seemingly benign world; but soon before long - the layers of normalcy peel away within mere seconds. Revenge jealousy greed laced with hatred and desire push each character to live their lives in a cycle of never ending existence. The greyness of the paranormal world leaves you cold with fear; prompting you to draw parallels of its surrealistic nature in your own life. </p><p>Hereafter you would think twice before you ignore the stranger at the bus stop; a pigeon perched on your ledge every single day; the recurring dreams which have no meaning today.</p>