Shades of Sin: Behind the Mask

This book is an anthology of 25 short stories, a common thread of the darker side of human nature binding them together. Presence of evil, materialism, and moral weakness is intrinsic to humans from time immemorial, and in this anthology we have tried to weave stories around these frailties. Various vices like greed, lust, ego, pride, anger, jealousy, etc. have been touched upon, either directly or indirectly, in the stories. The stories encompass a gamut of writing styles and settings since the contributing authors are from diverse backgrounds, unified only by their common love, that of the written word. Though the characters and stories straddle a wide spectrum, a deliberate effort has been made to keep the feel of the book constant. If you find any of the emotions familiar, or if a story finds an echo in the deep recesses of your heart, the authors will consider it an affirmation of their belief that this book is a job well done.