The Return of Mandakini

This short story is inspired by, and owes its being to, the amazing psychological blockbuster, Manichitrathazhu, which was remade as Chandramukhi and Bhool Bhullaya. It explores the unexplored depths of the human psyche. Read on to know more... The dogs howled, the wind blustered outside, rattling the window panes. “Manish, please get that dog to shut up!” Naina groaned. She felt a terrible headache coming on, one that reminded her of that period when she had suffered from a split personality; that of Mandakini, an ancient courtesan, who had witnessed her lover murdered brutally. What a close call it had...