Shon Mehta

Read the revised edition:  Stories of Jivavarta: The Cost of Prejudice (Revised Edition) . Zukula woke up, and yawned silently. As he opened his eyes, he saw his wife Jalaja preparing for his trip to the Vanpore market. She had already taken out the morning catch of fresh fish from the small pond in front of their hut. "Get up,” said Jalaja. “You are already late for the weekend market." Zukula got up unwillingly. He hated going to Vanpore, but it was necessary. Vanpore had the biggest weekend market around, and his fish fetched much better price there than in his tribal settlment. He hurriedly ate his breakfast, changed into his best clothes, and started towards Vanpore with his basket of fish. When Zukula reached the market, it was already afternoon, and other sellers from his settlement were preparing to leave. "You are late, Zukula.” said a fellow Vidari. “Now, you will not get good price for your fish. I have already sold mine. The highborn who brough...

Verogai was fast asleep but her ten year old elder brother Golat, lying still on his bed, was wide awake. "Are you feeling cold, Golat?" asked their father. Golat had heard this question many times, but today he didn't feel like answering. He could hear his father's steps, as he approached the bed and put a blanket on him. The blanket, made of yak hide, gave Golat much needed warmth. Through the blanket, Golat could feel his father's eyes looking at him. "Are you sleeping, Golat?" his father asked, tenderly.  Golat didn't respond. "Sleep. You have to get up early tomorrow." said the father, as he walked away to the other room. Golat could hear his mother and father talking in low whispers. "Can't we do anything to stop this?" his mother was asking. "It is god's wish." said his father. "We are helpless against his wishes." There was silence for a short while, then her mother...

Many readers have written to me that they feel 'The Timingila' is much more than fiction. It articulates a way of looking at the world, giving them a realistic view of human nature, of power, and of relationships. Here is my take on ten things that we can learn from ' The Timingila'. 'The Timingila' is a fast-paced fantasy thriller, a vailable now on  Amazon  and  Google Play . Shon Mehta  is an author and philosopher known for creating the  Jivavarta Universe , a grounded sociopolitical world used to explore human resilience, social dynamics, and moral philosophy. Her novels and parables have transitioned from literary fiction into foundational academic material used in educational curricula across several countries. Through her analytical work, she examines the complex social structures and leadership archetypes that shape our  reality.

"Never underestimate the power of good food. Eating delicious food can be a life-changing experience." Shon Mehta, The Timingila 'The Timingila' is a fast-paced fantasy thriller, now available worldwide on  Amazon .

“I was ready to die for you, but never realized that it was you who will kill me.” Shon Mehta, The Timingila 'The Timingila' is a fast-paced fantasy thriller, now available worldwide on  Amazon .

“Don’t confuse the actions of a ruler as the nature of his people.” Shon Mehta, The Timingila 'The Timingila' is a fast-paced fantasy thriller, now available worldwide on Amazon .