Pratyush Deb, born in 1985, is a versatile writer. His two anthologies, “Thereepooty and Other Stories” and “A Boat on the Sea of Stories”, have enthralled many. He began writing at nine. His work explores diverse themes, from human existence to natural environment, leaving readers with a positive takeaway.
My Publications
Thereepooty And Other Stories
This anthology is an assorted collection of seventeen thoughtful and delectable short stories of different genres, moods, and characters placed in a variety of situations.
From a scientist’s idiosyncrasy, to a bright student who gambles, to peculiar thieves from a city’s underbelly…
A Boat On The Sea Of Stories
This impressive collection of twelve sophisticated and highly imaginative tales covers a wide range of themes, ranging from the triumph of an underdog, to a life-changing friendship, to the study of a parasitic man, a sensitive portrayal of an elderly Muslim man, from science fiction mingled with humor…
Theory of Souls and Other Stories
Theory of Souls and Other Stories is a collection of tales that mingles light-hearted narratives with a subtle infusion of adult themes, creating a balance that entertains a broad audience…
Latest Publication
Theory of Souls and Other Stories is a collection of tales that mingles light-hearted narratives with a subtle infusion of adult themes, creating a balance that entertains a broad audience. Each story invites readers to a delightful and breezy journey filled with intrigue and emotional depth.
The stories offer a diverse range of genres —from spine-chilling horror to whimsical fantasy, poignant tragedy to heart-warming filial and romantic love— along with humour that provides a delightful contrast, all while capturing the complexities of human nature and societal dynamics. This anthology will be enjoyed by readers who appreciate well-crafted stories engaging both the heart and the mind.
Reviews
This is a collection of short stories of different genres. While the taste of each story is different, the author appears to have a witty yet sensitive soul which is reflected throughout his writing… Read more
– DR. ANIKET PATRA
Mr. Deb’s writing style is lucid, fluent, and conversational. His use of clear and short sentences and powerful verbs delineate the storylines almost with a scientific objectivity, yet he manages to retain the innate tenderness of the characters… Read more
”A Boat on the Sea of Stories“ is an apt title for this wonderful collection of short stories. I loved the way the stories touched upon the humanity, social relationships and imaginative concepts. The characters are unassuming and the narrative flows smoothly…. Read more
”Beautiful stories with a fluid writing style that draws the reader in. Each story contains a strong human element with characters evoking a range of emotions and conveys lessons from life itself in a charmingly simple manner. The sheer variety of genres in the collection…. Read more
Pratyush Deb’s ”A Boat on the Sea of Stories“ engages with a wide variety of genres and allows us to flow through a visually appealing set of stories, one of the great attractions of this book…. Read more
As a filmmaker, I am naturally drawn to the visual potential of these narratives, and some stories indeed achieve this feat deftly. Deb’s concise storytelling allows readers to fully grasp the entire narrative structure, making it easy to….. Read more