A SMALL LITERARY COLLECTION
Stories with
quiet wonder.
R.K. Narayan was one of India’s finest English-language writers, celebrated for bringing the everyday life of fictional Malgudi to vivid life. His works are known for their gentle humor, simple language, memorable characters, and deep understanding of human nature.
Explore a small collection of his timeless short stories below.
01 / SHORT STORY↗
An Astrologer's Day
A mysterious encounter changes an astrologer’s ordinary evening.
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02 / SHORT STORY↗
The Doctor's Word
A doctor’s promise is tested when hope seems impossible.
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03 / SHORT STORY↗
The Missing Mail
A postman’s small mercy upends a man’s careful wait.
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04 / SHORT STORY↗
Engine Trouble
A lottery prize nobody wants, and a well that swallows it.
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