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The Last Joke & Other Short Stories is a captivating collection of fifteen tales that explore life’s chaos, beauty, and absurdity while critiquing societal flaws. Each story uniquely blends heartfelt emotion, sharp social commentary, and surreal imagination.

In ‘The Last Joke,’ a chilling sci-fi tale, humanity loses its ability to laugh. ‘The White Hall’ offers a surprising twist on a wandering soul’s journey, while ‘The Scream’ captures Santhosh’s haunting regret. Stories like ‘A Medal’s Testimony,’ ‘Waste That Nobody Talks About,’ and ‘The Monologue’ delve into the darker sides of education, politics, and personal choices, exposing hidden secrets and unsettling consequences.

Rooted in Indian culture yet universal in theme, these stories reflect truths about family, struggles, and self-discovery, guiding readers through a spectrum of emotions and experiences. This collection invites you into these worlds bustling with life.

An eclectic and relatable collection of short stories…

Bhaswar Mukherjee, Bestselling Author of The Counterfeiter