ISBN 978-1-923680-85-2
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ISBN 978-1-923680-86-9
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About Modern Life
small pauses from everyday life
Almost Enough Words: About Modern Life is a collection of literary micro-stories, each written in roughly thirty words.
Humorous, insightful, absurd, and reflective, these bite-sized stories explore the small moments and quiet contradictions of modern life: technology, work, relationships, identity, distraction, ambition, loneliness, and the search for meaning.
There is no beginning and no end. Open the book anywhere and find a complete story waiting for you. Some stories will make you smile. Others may stay with you long after the page is turned.
Perfect for readers who enjoy short literary fiction, thoughtful observations, philosophical reflections, and books that can be read a minute at a time.
Whether enjoyed over a morning coffee, during a commute, or as a thoughtful gift, Almost Enough Words invites readers to pause, look a little closer, and discover something unexpected in the ordinary.
Open anywhere.
Read for thirty seconds.
That’s the whole story.
About the Author
My name means the direction East in Hindi, which feels fitting for someone often looking for meaning, direction, and occasionally my keys.
I write micro-tales and reflective essays about identity, awareness, and the quiet patterns that shape us.
I’m often drawn to small, everyday moments that hint at something larger beneath the surface. I try to capture them with brevity, humour, and a touch of philosophical observation.
When I’m not writing, I work as a data visualisation specialist, helping people see patterns more clearly.
I live in Sydney with my wife and two daughters. I enjoy observing nature, people, and the strange movements of my own thoughts and emotions.
I write to explore, not explain.