Kathmandu, Nov. 8 -- A story collection titled Bhagna Premshala was released amid a special function in Kathmandu on Friday.

The collection, written by journalist Khagendra Giri, features eight stories that delve deeply into Nepal's socio-cultural, psychological, and moral dimensions.

Speaking at the book launch held at the Nepal Academy, several prominent writers described Giri's stories as realistic, poignant, and vivid portrayals of society.

Writer and actor Saguna Shah called the book "extraordinary stories of ordinary people". According to her, Giri presents "a microscopic observation of society," adding, "The vivid descriptions of minute details in the settings are powerful. The character development and the psychoanalytic perspe...