UNWIND: Alone vs Lonely: An Anthology Series Exploring Mind, Mood and Meaning

by Chiradeep Patra, Sakhi Bansal, Neeti Kandhari

What does it truly mean to be alone—and how does it differ from being lonely?

In this debut volume of the Unwind anthology series, writers, poets, and thinkers come together to explore the delicate space between solitude and isolation. Through evocative stories, heartfelt poetry, thought-provoking essays, and striking visuals, this collection invites readers to pause, reflect, and rediscover the human need for both connection and self-discovery.

Alongside its creative works, this issue offers powerful quotes, compelling statistics, and interactive features—including journal prompts, reflections, and activities—that encourage you to engage with the theme on a personal level.

Whether you seek comfort in solitude, long for deeper human connections, or simply wish to better understand the nuances of emotional wellbeing, Unwind is your companion in the journey toward balance, resilience, and meaning.

Discover. Reflect. Connect.

Kindle Edition

Published August 13, 2025

About the author

Chiradeep Patra is a writer who is best known for CANDLES ONLINE, a webzine which has published 2314 articles, stories and poems of various genres penned by more than 40 people till date. He is also a gifted digital content creator. The posts on his QBT Instagram profile speak for his work.

He worked as an Accountant in a Kolkata based NGO for 20 years along with nurturing his skill as a writer.

Currently, he focuses on writing books only.