About the Book ; Leaves of Life by Paritosh Chandra Dugar is a compelling collection of 121 short fictions that explore the depth and diversity of human experience. Written in the spirit of classic fables; these stories are simple in form yet profound in meaning; offering reflections that linger long after reading. ; Organized into thematic sections such as relationships; human nature; crisis; hope; irony; vice; karma; humour; and grace; the collection guides readers through a rich emotional and philosophical journey. ; These stories; often reminiscent of timeless fables; challenge perspectives while offering insight into life’s essential truths. Both engaging and thought-provoking; Leaves of Life invites readers to pause; reflect; and rediscover the deeper meaning of everyday experiences. ; About the Author ; Paritosh Chandra Dugar; a former Professor of English and Principal of a government postgraduate college in Rajasthan; is a recipient of the prestigious Olive I. Reddick Award for his doctoral work in American literature. An internationally published flash fiction writer; he has won several global competitions and has also served as a judge for renowned international contests. ; A selection of his stories has been included in the Bachelor of Arts syllabus at Sangameshwar College; Solapur; Maharashtra. In 2025; he had the distinction of presenting his work at the Flash Fiction Festival held at Trinity College; Bristol; UK. His stories have appeared in The Times of India; The Infinite Sky; Friday Flash Fiction (UK); and Writefarmlive (USA). ; He is also the founder of Montage: A Forum for Creative and Critical Endeavour; contributing actively to the literary community.

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