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Hell Hath No Fury
Be very afraid.
Thirteen stories of revenge.
These women are mad as hell, bloodthirsty. And they are coming for you.
A sixty-something woman finds unexpected love; another abducts her nephew; a writer strikes a deal with the devil - each story bares its fangs. Startling, sinister and seductive, these women go after those who wronged them with a ferocious cunning, sometimes underhanded, sometimes operatic. A sisterhood of betrayed wives, beheaded princesses, the belittled and gaslighted...
Hell Hath No Fury illuminates the electrifying space between love and hate.
*Robin McLean *Anil Menon *Catherine McNamara *Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan *Shinie Antony *Kiran Manral *Irenosen Okojie *Rudrakshi Bhattacharjee *Anuja Chandramouli *A.T. Boyle *Madhavi Mahadevan *Anukrti Upadhyay *Jahnavi Barua
Thirteen stories of revenge.
These women are mad as hell, bloodthirsty. And they are coming for you.
A sixty-something woman finds unexpected love; another abducts her nephew; a writer strikes a deal with the devil - each story bares its fangs. Startling, sinister and seductive, these women go after those who wronged them with a ferocious cunning, sometimes underhanded, sometimes operatic. A sisterhood of betrayed wives, beheaded princesses, the belittled and gaslighted...
Hell Hath No Fury illuminates the electrifying space between love and hate.
*Robin McLean *Anil Menon *Catherine McNamara *Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan *Shinie Antony *Kiran Manral *Irenosen Okojie *Rudrakshi Bhattacharjee *Anuja Chandramouli *A.T. Boyle *Madhavi Mahadevan *Anukrti Upadhyay *Jahnavi Barua
241 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 17, 2024
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Shinie Antony
21 books22 followersFlinging away stereotypes, first-time author Shinie Antony has listed uterine woes with a dark and biting humour. She won a Commonwealth Broadcasting Association story writing prize in 2001 for the surreal Somewhere in Gujarat, a translated version of which appeared in the Malayala Manorama on Oct 18, 2001, and is in the present collection as Munnu. This is her first book of short stories. She worked in Kochi, Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai with The Indian Skeptic, Mid-Day, The Economic Times and The Financial Express.
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December 5, 2024
Hell Hath No Fury, curated by Shinie Antony, is an anthology that serves up thirteen intense and thought-provoking stories where vengeance is not just a reaction but a journey of empowerment for women. Set against a backdrop that spans from ancient mythological realms to contemporary landscapes, the stories dissect the depths of pain, betrayal, and the fierce determination to reclaim power.
Each story is a masterful exploration of the complex motivations that propel women to seek revenge, showcasing a stunning range of characters—from the quiet manipulations of a wronged wife to grand, almost operatic gestures of those pushed to the edge. The anthology doesn’t shy away from the grey zones where right and wrong blur, allowing the characters to operate in morally complex territories where every emotion is amplified, every decision deliberate.
All the writings are both seductive and sinister, drawing readers into a world where the lines between love, hate, justice, and vengeance intertwine. With vivid descriptions and a gripping narrative, they explores not just revenge, but the bonds between women, their resilience, and the ways they channel their anger, grief, and heartbreak into a force for reclaiming control over their lives.
This collection isn't just about vengeance—it's about female empowerment, about defying the silence that society often tries to impose on women. Each story immerses you in a different world, where the consequences of revenge resonate long after the final page. Whether it's a tale set in a time of mythological gods or one grounded in a modern-day design studio, the anthology resonates with themes of sisterhood, defiance, and the undeniable power of a woman scorned.
Hell Hath No Fury is a thrilling, haunting ride through the complexities of female rage, leaving readers both disturbed and captivated by the raw intensity of its characters. This collection is not just a celebration of revenge—it's a tribute to the fierce, unstoppable force of women.
Each story is a masterful exploration of the complex motivations that propel women to seek revenge, showcasing a stunning range of characters—from the quiet manipulations of a wronged wife to grand, almost operatic gestures of those pushed to the edge. The anthology doesn’t shy away from the grey zones where right and wrong blur, allowing the characters to operate in morally complex territories where every emotion is amplified, every decision deliberate.
All the writings are both seductive and sinister, drawing readers into a world where the lines between love, hate, justice, and vengeance intertwine. With vivid descriptions and a gripping narrative, they explores not just revenge, but the bonds between women, their resilience, and the ways they channel their anger, grief, and heartbreak into a force for reclaiming control over their lives.
This collection isn't just about vengeance—it's about female empowerment, about defying the silence that society often tries to impose on women. Each story immerses you in a different world, where the consequences of revenge resonate long after the final page. Whether it's a tale set in a time of mythological gods or one grounded in a modern-day design studio, the anthology resonates with themes of sisterhood, defiance, and the undeniable power of a woman scorned.
Hell Hath No Fury is a thrilling, haunting ride through the complexities of female rage, leaving readers both disturbed and captivated by the raw intensity of its characters. This collection is not just a celebration of revenge—it's a tribute to the fierce, unstoppable force of women.
February 24, 2025
-Women Scorned-
Review of 'Hell Hath No Fury' By Multiple authors
'Hell Hath No Fury' is a collection of thirteen stories by authors with a single and singular theme- what happens when a woman chooses to take revenge. Revenge is a sword with no hilt or handle. It kills, but it injures the wielder too. Although most of the stories are immensely readable, three jump at you with the ferocity of a ravenous lioness. Here I am going to expand and elaborate on these stories that made me gasp and greed for more of the world that these stories are set in.
Although there is a close struggle between these three stories, I think my favorite, my a close-shave margin is 'Vibha' by @anukr
Vibha is a story of a young dalit girl who is in the process of rising above the muck she was born in. A mehendi artist, she is helped by a good Samaritan to get admission into a graphic designer course. She is hired by a firm where everyone gushes over her, particularly because she is poor but talented. Upadhyay takes a spade to the notions of fairness and equality bandied about by the corporates. The story drips with emotions and I instantly connected with the protagonist, even though I hardly know about her world. This, I feel, is the sign of a master storyteller. Although the author does sow a seed in the story that can explain the decision taken by Vibha in the end (lifelong revulsion towards her father,) I felt it was like a case of cutting off the nose to spite off your face. I loved the story but had a hard time swallowing the climax. This was my first Upadhyay. Looking forward to more.
'The Woman Who Lost Her Head' by @madhvi is a savage, sharper-than-a-knife tale of Parshuram's mother who's running from her son as he's being ordered by his father to behead his mother. I never knew I would have such fun reading a mythological story. It has the coveted first spot in the anthology and deservingly so. Mahadevan's pen is a wounding knife, slashing through patriarchy, blind faith and unquestioning obedience.
This conversation from the story holds a mirror to author's sharp wit: "But where does a woman's virtue lie??"
"In her body... where else?"
"Not in her head?"
"Her character lies in her head."
"In that case," I said, laughing, "I would rather be a
woman of character than of virtue?"
'The Thorny Apple' by Jahnavi Barua is a striking story and it shows the mettel of Baura as a storyteller. Technically the strongest story with all the parts functioning as they should. There's a red herring in the form of rice field and I felt it would ne involved in the climax. The protagonist is a sixty something woman who Barua refuses to define by her age. I love the agency she had. Sadly, she meets the same fate as the protagonist in Undertow and I would request the author to please not do this to her characters.
My favorite lines from the book: 'Crime and punishment - when it came to these matters, erudite men like my husband always have the last word.'
Review of 'Hell Hath No Fury' By Multiple authors
'Hell Hath No Fury' is a collection of thirteen stories by authors with a single and singular theme- what happens when a woman chooses to take revenge. Revenge is a sword with no hilt or handle. It kills, but it injures the wielder too. Although most of the stories are immensely readable, three jump at you with the ferocity of a ravenous lioness. Here I am going to expand and elaborate on these stories that made me gasp and greed for more of the world that these stories are set in.
Although there is a close struggle between these three stories, I think my favorite, my a close-shave margin is 'Vibha' by @anukr
Vibha is a story of a young dalit girl who is in the process of rising above the muck she was born in. A mehendi artist, she is helped by a good Samaritan to get admission into a graphic designer course. She is hired by a firm where everyone gushes over her, particularly because she is poor but talented. Upadhyay takes a spade to the notions of fairness and equality bandied about by the corporates. The story drips with emotions and I instantly connected with the protagonist, even though I hardly know about her world. This, I feel, is the sign of a master storyteller. Although the author does sow a seed in the story that can explain the decision taken by Vibha in the end (lifelong revulsion towards her father,) I felt it was like a case of cutting off the nose to spite off your face. I loved the story but had a hard time swallowing the climax. This was my first Upadhyay. Looking forward to more.
'The Woman Who Lost Her Head' by @madhvi is a savage, sharper-than-a-knife tale of Parshuram's mother who's running from her son as he's being ordered by his father to behead his mother. I never knew I would have such fun reading a mythological story. It has the coveted first spot in the anthology and deservingly so. Mahadevan's pen is a wounding knife, slashing through patriarchy, blind faith and unquestioning obedience.
This conversation from the story holds a mirror to author's sharp wit: "But where does a woman's virtue lie??"
"In her body... where else?"
"Not in her head?"
"Her character lies in her head."
"In that case," I said, laughing, "I would rather be a
woman of character than of virtue?"
'The Thorny Apple' by Jahnavi Barua is a striking story and it shows the mettel of Baura as a storyteller. Technically the strongest story with all the parts functioning as they should. There's a red herring in the form of rice field and I felt it would ne involved in the climax. The protagonist is a sixty something woman who Barua refuses to define by her age. I love the agency she had. Sadly, she meets the same fate as the protagonist in Undertow and I would request the author to please not do this to her characters.
My favorite lines from the book: 'Crime and punishment - when it came to these matters, erudite men like my husband always have the last word.'
December 6, 2024
I just finished reading "Hell hath No Fury" by Shinie Antony, and I'm still reeling from the experience! This book is a collection of thirteen stories that explore the theme of revenge. Let me tell you, these women are not to be messed with. They're angry, they're fierce, and they're out for revenge.
As I turned the pages, I was struck by how different each story was. Each one is unique, with its own brand of revenge. There's the older woman who finds love, only to have it taken away. There's the writer who makes a deal with the devil, and the sister who kidnaps her nephew. Each story is exciting and suspenseful, and I found myself wondering what would happen next.
What I loved most about this book is how it shows the power of women's anger. These women are not just angry, they're furious. They're a group of women who have been hurt and betrayed, and they're not going down without a fight.
The writing is great, with a dark sense of humor that made me laugh. Shinie Antony's writing is engaging, and she knows just when to make things more exciting.
All-in-all, I highly recommend "Hell hath No Fury" to anyone who loves a good story about strong women. It's an exciting ride, full of twists and turns. Rating: 5/5 stars.
As I turned the pages, I was struck by how different each story was. Each one is unique, with its own brand of revenge. There's the older woman who finds love, only to have it taken away. There's the writer who makes a deal with the devil, and the sister who kidnaps her nephew. Each story is exciting and suspenseful, and I found myself wondering what would happen next.
What I loved most about this book is how it shows the power of women's anger. These women are not just angry, they're furious. They're a group of women who have been hurt and betrayed, and they're not going down without a fight.
The writing is great, with a dark sense of humor that made me laugh. Shinie Antony's writing is engaging, and she knows just when to make things more exciting.
All-in-all, I highly recommend "Hell hath No Fury" to anyone who loves a good story about strong women. It's an exciting ride, full of twists and turns. Rating: 5/5 stars.
September 24, 2025
Hell Hath No Fury is the kind of collection that makes you rethink both horror and the place women occupy in it. I’ve always been fascinated by the way female characters in gothic and supernatural stories are either trapped victims or terrifying avengers, and this book leans fully into that tension. With thirteen stories spanning vampires, witches, madwomen, and vengeful ghosts, it doesn’t just deliver chills—it reveals how women’s rage has been demonized, romanticized, and feared across centuries.
What I enjoyed most was the variety of tones: some tales are lushly atmospheric, others spare and unsettling. You get Bram Stoker rubbing shoulders with Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Louisa May Alcott next to Sheridan Le Fanu, and the juxtapositions highlight just how pervasive and flexible the “evil woman” archetype has been. Of course, a few stories feel a bit dated in style, and the language occasionally slows the pace for modern readers. But the editorial framing helps situate them, making the collection feel less like a dusty archive and more like a curated conversation.
Read the full review here: https://www.aliveshadow.com/category-...
What I enjoyed most was the variety of tones: some tales are lushly atmospheric, others spare and unsettling. You get Bram Stoker rubbing shoulders with Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Louisa May Alcott next to Sheridan Le Fanu, and the juxtapositions highlight just how pervasive and flexible the “evil woman” archetype has been. Of course, a few stories feel a bit dated in style, and the language occasionally slows the pace for modern readers. But the editorial framing helps situate them, making the collection feel less like a dusty archive and more like a curated conversation.
Read the full review here: https://www.aliveshadow.com/category-...
December 9, 2024
Imagine a woman, wronged in ways you can't even begin to fathom. Now, imagine what happens when she decides she's had enough. Hell Hath No Fury feels like sitting in the dark, hearing whispers of stories so raw, so unrelenting, that they stay with you long after.
These are tales of women who refuse to let injustice slide. The ones who rise, strike back, and make you question where the line between right and wrong truly lies.
Every story is a journey into the unexpected, filled with emotions that hit you like a slow-burning fire. Some left me in awe, others sent chills down my spine, but each one made me feel the intensity of the women's resolve.
The writing is sharp, seductive, and carries a sense of dark empowerment that I couldn't tear myself away from.
Why you should read it:
This isn't just a collection of revenge stories in fact it is a bold exploration of what it means to fight back and take control. If you're looking for a book that challenges you, thrills you, and leaves you speechless, this one's for you.
January 6, 2025
Hell hath no fury is a collection of thirteen short stories written by the following authors :
Robin McLean ,Anil Menon ,Catherine McNamara ,Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan ,Shinie Antony ,Kiran Manral ,Irenosen Okojie ,Rudrakshi Bhattacharjee ,Anuja Chandramouli ,A.T. Boyle ,Madhavi Mahadevan ,Anukrti Upadhyay and Jahnavi Barua.
It is a collection of stories of women across different times and ages. A beheaded princess , An old woman cheated upon by her husband, A techie wronged by her boyfriend and so on ... All those who enraged these women paid a price as these women took revenge on those who wronged them.
The book is perfect for those in the reading slump. The plot is engaging and goes beyond the concept of black and white.Each of these stories keep the readers hooked in anticipation of what is about to happen.The stories are written in a manner where the readers sympathize with the main character (ie the enraged woman ) .This results in the readers rooting for her and a sense of satisfaction when the retribution is complete .
At the beginning of each story , authors have also mentioned their perspective on revenge and retribution.This perspective provides an idea of what readers may expect in their stories moving forward.
I would recommend this book to those who can't read large books in one go or are in a reading slump .
Robin McLean ,Anil Menon ,Catherine McNamara ,Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan ,Shinie Antony ,Kiran Manral ,Irenosen Okojie ,Rudrakshi Bhattacharjee ,Anuja Chandramouli ,A.T. Boyle ,Madhavi Mahadevan ,Anukrti Upadhyay and Jahnavi Barua.
It is a collection of stories of women across different times and ages. A beheaded princess , An old woman cheated upon by her husband, A techie wronged by her boyfriend and so on ... All those who enraged these women paid a price as these women took revenge on those who wronged them.
The book is perfect for those in the reading slump. The plot is engaging and goes beyond the concept of black and white.Each of these stories keep the readers hooked in anticipation of what is about to happen.The stories are written in a manner where the readers sympathize with the main character (ie the enraged woman ) .This results in the readers rooting for her and a sense of satisfaction when the retribution is complete .
At the beginning of each story , authors have also mentioned their perspective on revenge and retribution.This perspective provides an idea of what readers may expect in their stories moving forward.
I would recommend this book to those who can't read large books in one go or are in a reading slump .
December 16, 2024
🏮Hell hath no Fury🏮
🏮Author: Shinie Antony & multiple writers tagged in the post)
"𝘈 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘥𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘶𝘳𝘢, 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘎𝘰𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥𝘯'𝘵 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘩𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘥𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘰!!!!"
Hell Hath No Fury is a plethora of thirteen riveting stories based on revenge. It is an efficacious anthology where the timeline leaps between the medieval period and the contemporary era.
The stories are a blend of raw emotions, nefarious encounters and nonchalant victors. It solemnly explores the theme of women's empowerment and betrayal in the face of belittling, gaslighting and or beheading.
The story projects raw emotions beyond black-and-white thinking. The characters are strong women dealing with anger, grief, and heartbreak. The stories delve into the grey zone where they are challenged to adhere to their fury where the thin line of modesty blurs and retribution happens.
The writing is meticulous and sagacious, gripping you into the realm of raw truth and horror. It's a venture of trepidation, relinquishing your attention with a grip hard to lose.
A story strong enough to imprint its mark on your heart. Indulge at your own expense! A strong heart is needed to dive into the inscrutable reality.
Thank you @hachette_india for the review copy🏮🤎.
🏮Author: Shinie Antony & multiple writers tagged in the post)
"𝘈 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘥𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘶𝘳𝘢, 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘎𝘰𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥𝘯'𝘵 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘩𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘥𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘰!!!!"
Hell Hath No Fury is a plethora of thirteen riveting stories based on revenge. It is an efficacious anthology where the timeline leaps between the medieval period and the contemporary era.
The stories are a blend of raw emotions, nefarious encounters and nonchalant victors. It solemnly explores the theme of women's empowerment and betrayal in the face of belittling, gaslighting and or beheading.
The story projects raw emotions beyond black-and-white thinking. The characters are strong women dealing with anger, grief, and heartbreak. The stories delve into the grey zone where they are challenged to adhere to their fury where the thin line of modesty blurs and retribution happens.
The writing is meticulous and sagacious, gripping you into the realm of raw truth and horror. It's a venture of trepidation, relinquishing your attention with a grip hard to lose.
A story strong enough to imprint its mark on your heart. Indulge at your own expense! A strong heart is needed to dive into the inscrutable reality.
Thank you @hachette_india for the review copy🏮🤎.
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