Mukti

mu·kti [moo k-tee] — the final extrication of the soul (purusha) from samsara; an end to human suffering and liberation from the cycle of death and rebirth.
Sanskrit: मुक्ति; release — from the root muc "to let loose, let go"

Mukti is a working girl, fresh out of college, living a sheltered upper middle class life in Mumbai, a city booming with call-centers and consumerism. But her parents have a plan that takes her by surprise. When their well meaning decisions clash against her view of the world; the issue is approached by both sides in a manner that is commonplace in their society. With an outcome that is just as common.

But unforeseen events unfold that drive Mukti's relationship with her life over to the dark side.

This short story (under 9000 words) takes the reader on a journey with Mukti as she comes to terms with a dilemma that a large population of the Indian youth, especially women, face early on in life --- shaadi kab kar rahe ho? When are you getting married?

Read the book to find out how it works out for her.

*** Recommended for mature readers due to language and subject matter involving sexual abuse. ***