The Obsession

by Preeti Shenoy

How far would you go for an obsession? A short story which explores the dark side that anybody can slip into, when deeply in love.

‘Preeti Shenoy pens a riveting tale of crossed relationships.’
- Verve

Genres: Short Stories

9 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 14, 2016

About the author

Preeti Shenoy, one of India’s highest-selling authors with over a million books sold, has written seventeen bestselling titles. Known for her accessible style, she explores complex themes such as mental health, gender inequality, and socio-economic divides. Featured on Forbes’ list of influential Indian celebrities, Preeti has represented India at international literature festivals in Birmingham, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi.

Her work has been featured in major media outlets, including BBC World, Cosmopolitan, The Hindu, and The Times of India. She has received prestigious accolades, such as the Popular Choice Fiction Award (2021) from the Times of India’s AutHer Awards and Amazon India’s Most Popular Self-Help Book of 2021. She was also honoured as Indian of the Year and received the Business Excellence Award from the New Delhi Institute of Management.

Beyond writing, Preeti is a sought-after motivational speaker, having delivered talks at organizations like Walmart, Infosys, ISRO, KPMG, and Accenture. A fitness enthusiast, artist, and traveller, she has had her short stories and poetry featured in Condé Nast and Verve. She also writes a monthly opinion column for The Indian Express and has previously contributed to The Financial Chronicle.

Connect with Preeti:

Website: www.preetishenoy.com

Email: ps@preetishenoy.com

Twitter/X: @Preetishenoy

Blog: blog.preetishenoy.com

Instagram: @Preeti.Shenoy | @Preetishenoyart

Facebook: preeti.io/fb

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/preetishenoyauthor

Reviews

[Shabana Mukhtar · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very quick read with a predictable twist at the end. I love the description, especially the way the library and his Anna was narrated.

[Anjana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good

A short story well written. It jumped from scene to scene quite quick. The author never mentions explicitly the dark side of the hero, and leaves it to the readers guess, which I liked. The size of the read took me back to my childhood days of reading.

[DALIP · Rating 3 out of 5]

This Book Is Reflective About How Possessive Love Can Turn Into A Destructive Obsession That’s Waiting To Be Tapped Just Round The Corner.
Even Though This Is Just A Short Read Yet The Author Preeti Shenoy Writes At A Leisurely Pace That Takes It’s Own Sweet Time Before It Starts To Grow Upon The Reader And It’s Only Towards The End That It Actually Captivates And It’s The Climax That’s Bound To Haunt The Read Long After The Book Has Been Read.
What Remains With The Reader Is The Stark Reality The Direction Love Can Take And What An Ugly Transformation That Is. As It Can Actually Happen To Anyone Once The Mind Games Begin & What’s Left Behind Is A Sad Waste Of Unnecessary Loss.
Am I The Only One Who Feels That The Author Shenoy Could Have Invested A Wee Bit More Time To Add A Few More Pages To This Short Read Towards The Climax, So That It Did Not Give A Feel Of Being Left With An Abrupt End?

[Suhasa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Narrator Yashika was the only good thing about this audiobook.

[Shalini Sharma · Rating 2 out of 5]

The writing, the pace and the narration was good but I didn't understand what kind of obsession it was to kill a person who looked like your ex!

[Sumith Chowdhury · Rating 2 out of 5]

What happens when love turns into obsession?
It's often said that, if people are in love they cherish their loved ones the most. What if fate decides to take that away from you!
This short book consists of a short story which talks a psychopath in love (rather obsession) & how the unexpected turn of events lead to a disaster.
Language as expected from the author is good. Narration is lucid & fast paced.
The suspense & mystery level incorporated here is worth commenting upon.
Only thing I disliked it, the book was way too short & it ends rather abruptly!

[Tanu · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was a short and quick read. The story is narrated well with the characters Anna.

The story no doubt showed dark side of love but I wished the author had continued it for more than what was delivered.

[Vaishnavi Varma · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice quick read

Obsession as the title suggests is all about a guy profusely obsessed to his lover "Anna", that he tries to see his love in other elegant ladies. The tale is all about his obsession about his lost love.

[Priyanka Siriguppa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short thriller.

Loved the way she has taken the story till end. I didn't expect the end. It's concealed very well by Preeti. I haven't read in her big books, the story of this sort.Dark! Good to read through her short stories. And she brilliantly explains the detailing always!

[sp _0206 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting quick reads

It's a short read with an unexpected twist. Luved the way it was written .Enjoyed reading it . It could be a refreshing story and a quick read to the people who prefer reading books in their short breaks.
#short #interesting #suspense #unexpectedtwist

[Shalini · Rating 1 out of 5]

Disappointed

Was very disappointed with the short story if it was one. It ended very abruptly and you are left trying to wonder if that is all that's left of the book.

[Maya (Bookshot) · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fast paced short story with an interesting as well as scary ending. Loved it 🙂

[Madhuri Tamse · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

A thrilling story. I enjoyed reading it. The end surely knocked me out. Smooth beginning and a very shocking end. Loved it.

[chaitali roy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short read

This one was a very short read. I loved her other short stories better. This one was a tad too short for me

[Sunkararishitha · Rating 3 out of 5]

A short story with sudden ending.

i like most of the situations described with anna who is his past girlfriend.
A miserable ending.The book doesn't pay for the cost.

[Pravin Unnikrishnan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Average book

Read it while traveling. The language is fluidic and easily understandable. The book manages to keep your interest. Nice to read

[Rohit Ballurgi · Rating 3 out of 5]

A short read: A killer climax! I'm becoming a fan of this author.

[Shaune B. Ryder · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick read with an unexpected twist at the end.

[Vamsi Illuri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short and Thrilled

Short and Thrilled .Good Short boy to kill some time .
Ending is missing or I didn't understand. Is there any continuation..

[shobhit · Rating 1 out of 5]

Dint understand

Dint get the story.what she wanted to tell in this. What kind of obsession is this?? To kill whoever you think look like Anna? Boring too

[Aasif A. · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not worth giving time.

It's only 9 pages or you can say 15 minutes, still not worth of reading it. It very predictable. .

[Shweta Kesari · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a very short one and I didn't anticipate the end at all. Preeti has managed to create an atmosphere and delves readers into her work even under such time restrictions!

[Madhurima Das · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it. Nothing new though but great for a quick, short read!

[Shree · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good quick read to start my morning off.


3.8 stars.

[Nitin Jain · Rating 2 out of 5]

Didn't like it much.
It could have been better.

[Marie · Rating 1 out of 5]

Didn’t understand the story

[NAGA KOUSHIK PASUPULETI · Rating 3 out of 5]

A short and gripping read that explores the darker side of love. Ends abruptly but keeps you hooked

[Neeraja · Rating 2 out of 5]

A good short story with an interesting plot twist.

[Rubina · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s a short read.
An unexpected ending which blow me👌

[Sundarraj Kaushik · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick short book to read. A person sees someone who looks like his ex and also lives the same area. What happens after that is the crux of the story.

Can't say more.

Do read it.