Eccentric Endings is an anthology of redrafted short stories built by R. S. Chintalapati in collaboration with Harsha Modukuri, Maneesha Pujari, Nikhila Kotni, P. C. Ravuri, Rajiv R Nair, Sharon Mathew & Vaidurya Pratap Sahi.
These short stories dealing with the themes of choice, death, liberty, power, truth, value, & wicked have been chosen based on their conclusions.
Story I
When asked about her journey of becoming a composer by an interviewer, Violinist Diya honestly reveals how unpassionate she is about music and only continues to perform for the money.
“A Veracious Violinist” by R. S. Chintalapati & Sharon Mathew showcases how truth remains hidden while false narratives are published since they are entertaining and enthralling to most readers.
Story II
Two orphaned siblings who mostly relive their happy memories from their sad past are bound to serve an unkind foreign Lord to repay their debt. When their lives seem hopeless, they revisit a well-wisher through whom they change their life course.
“Brownlings” by Harsha Modukuri & R. S. Chintalapati is a tale of three individuals willing to pay their lives as a price in the pursuit of liberating themselves.
Story III
Mortality is a boon as it is a bane, and none are exceptions to its nature. However, the journey seems only complete for those who have served their purpose in life. What about the others?
“Devouring Flames” by Nikhila Kotni & R. S. Chintalapati explore what happens if characters set on a purpose do not fulfil their cause. It shows how death doesn’t bother about an individual’s pain, suffering, or desire.
Story IV
Hoping to celebrate his third birthday by organising a party, a young boy, born on 29th February, is left disappointed even after being given a lot more than expected.
“Happy Birthday, Son!” by P. C. Ravuri & R. S. Chintalapati shows how complicated it is to realise the beauty of events around us. At the same time, it also shows how we mostly cling to events to happen just as we anticipate.
Story V
Most children adore their parents’ affection if their choices and decisions aren’t hindered or questioned. In a confession about her choices and actions, Ritu explains how her priorities cost her while gifting her a few things in return.
“Ritu’s Confession” by Maneesha Pujari & R. S. Chintalapati reflects the consequence of a decision taken by a mother to secure her child’s future.
Story VI
Seeking to end the man who has destroyed his life, a stranger, broken physically and mentally, pays a visit to a small church to hunt. Even after accomplishing his goal, there isn’t an ounce of satisfaction; instead, there is hesitation.
“The Confessor” by Rajiv R Nair & R. S. Chintalapati shows how innocents get punished while the wicked continue to strive upon their ignorance in the pursuit of revenge.
Story VII
Demanding a ride on a temple elephant dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, Prince Indrajeet is informed that he has to earn his ride by serving the Goddess and paying a gold coin forged in her temple.
“The Killing Bow” by Vaidurya Pratap Sahi & R. S. Chintalapati is a story about a megalomaniac Prince and a proud elephant, describing the incidents after the Prince earned the demanded golden coin by the mahout.
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