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What if a soul accrues no karma?
An epic historical fantasy novel set in ancient India
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Sujan Sundareswaran
Chapter 28 — An empty throne
Year 63, Kali yuga Present day Kumudhan’s blood-stained silk angavastram lay draped over the large golden throne, and his gem-studded crown on the seat…
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Chapter 27 — Shape shifter
Year 2291, Dwapara yuga 173 years before present day Malasāra remained invisible, and watched the wounded hunter. A large leopard lay dead beside the…
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Chapter 26 — A seed takes root
Year 48, Kali yuga 15 years before present day “We must be near Nīrmukku,” remarked Jayan, shielding his eyes from the low sun. He looked east, the…
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Chapter 25 — Sparks of rebellion
Year 2, Kali yuga 61 years before present day “Quiet that infernal noise!” Kannanār snapped. Āndāḷ looked up, startled. She dropped her wooden rattle…
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Chapter 1 — From the depths of the Netherworld
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Chapter 2 — Motives laid bare
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Chapter 24 — Second sighting
Year 63, Kali yuga Present day The clouds slowly parted, and shafts of silvery moonlight lit the grounds before them. A steady cool breeze blew from the…
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Chapter 23 — A few drops of blood
Year 62, Kali yuga 1 year before present day Tanvarōka knocked softly, and looked over his shoulder. The streets of Thillai remained dark, slow grey…
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Chapter 22 — Conspiracies
Year 63, Kaliyuga Present day “No one? What do you mean, no one?” Semmaḷvarāyan stood up, lips pursed, eyes glaring at the captain. “Si—Sire,” the…
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Chapter 21 — Rescue plans
Year 63, Kali yuga Present day Malasāra landed a little ways from the camp, and let Ripunjaya off his back. He quickly transformed into his hunter…
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Chapter 20 — Reunions and revelations
Year 63, Kali yuga Present day Ripunjaya felt something bite his ankle. He tried to brush it away, but vaguely realised he was unable to move. He slowly…
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Chapter 19 — The blind still see
Year 63, Kali yuga Present day “The boy!” Narukša exclaimed. “I see him! I see the boy!” he tugged at the chains. Tanvarōka let out a small squawk of…
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Chapter 18 — Illusions
Year 63, Kali yuga Present day “Prabhu! My lord Narukša!” Tanvarōka stumbled into the large darkened hall, his small feet pattering on the cold stone…
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Project Fable
Project Fable
Actions have consequences—what if it did not? A man rescued from the nether world discovers his soul accrues no karma. An emissary of Death plots revenge on the Gods. An empire is overthrown. Human virtue ebbs to its lowest. The age of malice has dawned.
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