Lanterns for Lost Dreams

In this soul-stirring debut collection, Lanterns for Lost Dreams offers five intimate, emotionally rich stories that illuminate the fragile beauty of love, memory, and the moments that shape our lives forever.

Each story is a lantern — glowing softly through time, casting light on forgotten paths, missed chances, and the quiet resilience of the human heart. Set against the backdrop of both East and West, these narratives explore the ache of first love, the heaviness of parting, the weight of silence between generations, and the power of memory to both wound and heal.

From a young man haunted by a childhood promise, to a woman standing at the crossroads of tradition and choice, to a reunion that comes decades too late — these stories are tied together by a deep emotional current that transcends borders and time.

Written with poetic tenderness and a quiet wisdom, Lanterns for Lost Dreams speaks to anyone who has ever longed for what was, cherished what could have been, or dared to dream in the shadow of loss.

Perfect for fans of Khaled Hosseini, Jhumpa Lahiri, or Qurratulain Hyder, this collection is both timeless and deeply personal — a literary meditation on the dreams we carry, and the light they leave behind.