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Some stories don’t rush to impress you with twists or high drama; instead, they seep into your heart quietly, like the smoke of agarbatti curling through an old temple corridor. Memory Stains on Banarasi Dupatta by @stories.in.making is one such story. At its centre is Maya, a reserved history professor who has spent years building walls around her painful past. She is not the kind of character who reveals herself easily—and that’s what makes her so compelling. Opposite her is Swadesh, an art professor whose optimism and warmth slowly chip away at Maya’s defences. Their journey is not one of grand declarations but of small moments—shared silences by the Ganga, conversations layered with hesitation, and the inevitable weight of unspoken truths. And there is a lot more that’s left to be uncovered along the way. The grief, the truth, the silent arrival of love, the search for redemption, and coming close to the lived reality of the messy relationships. With this book, Antra attempts to let Banaras itself become a living, breathing character. From the ghats drenched in morning light to the narrow lanes bursting with colour, from spicy tamatar chaat to marigold garlands hanging at every corner, the city is woven into every emotion of the story. It mirrors Maya’s duality—her grief and her resilience, her silence and her yearning to be heard. The prose is simple yet deeply evocative. As the narrative unfolds and flows, the readers feel the ripples of tension, the ache of memory, and the slow unfolding of love. I loved how each chapter begins with an old song—it’s a unique thing that adds a beautiful touch to the reading experience. The story itself might seem a bit dramatic, given how things develop one after another, but the simplicity behind it all gives it meaning. It is a book of healing. It shows us that memories don’t vanish—they leave stains, sometimes painful, sometimes beautiful, but always shaping who we are. [stories in making, Antra Dubey, Memory stains on Banarasi Dupatta] #AntraDubey #Storiesinmaking #memorystainsonbanarasidupatta

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