The Sorrowful Muse by the Candlelight: Short Stories by Ayesha Pervez

Reality is the true muse of fiction for nothing can be more intriguing than real-life itself. Meet each true-to-life protagonist as it struggles to triumph over crushing circumstances in these short stories, most of which have been based on actual incidents.

"Sanjeeda" dramatizes with gripping realism the plight of women who are subject to domestic violence and an oppressive society. As a reader, you'll see why the story earned the distinction of an Editors' Choice in Bewildering Stories' Second Quarterly Review of 2009 and why we welcome Ms. Pervez' contributions.

Donald P. Webb, Managing Editor

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