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'Aneeta's chosen medium of the short story is apt. She does not disappoint.' -- Cyril Pereira, Former Publisher, Asia Magazine A collection of hard-hitting vignettes grounded in mental health issues set in contemporary Malaysia Meet a diverse range of protagonists from classical Indian dancers, toddlers engaging with spirits, mothers losing their children because of inequitable laws, men lacking self-worth, and divorcees mulling failed marriages, to people facing the probable stigmatization of homosexuality, narcissism, sibling rivalry, bullying, spiritual abuse, clandestine adoptions, autism, environmental disasters, and more. Tapestry of the Mind and Other Stories is the author's literary love affair with trying to make sense of the human psyche. Like all love affairs, specific and unique cultural, ethnic, and religious differences give rise to moments of betrayal, poignancy, heartache, and much mirth in these stories. Ultimately, this haunting collection pieces together an everlasting tapestry of words rooted in brutal honesty. When viewed as a whole, it brings to light issues long avoided, evaded, or hidden.