Munmun Dutta writes from the heart of industrial India, where the rhythm of manufacturing mills and the warmth of close-knit communities have shaped her understanding of human resilience. As someone who has witnessed extraordinary courage in ordinary people, she brings an intimate perspective to stories that might otherwise remain untold. The events chronicled in this book unfolded within her own circle- among people she knows, loves, and deeply respects. What began as a devastating accident became a profound lesson in the quiet heroism that exists in everyday life, in the strength that emerges when families face impossible challenges together. She has spent years observing how ordinary people navigate life's unexpected turns with dignity and grace. In Somnath's story, she recognized something universal: the incredible capacity of ordinary individuals to transform suffering into strength, crisis into connection, and trauma into triumph through the simple act of refusing to give up on each other. Writing this book has been both a privilege and a responsibility- a chance to honor the resilience she has witnessed and to share the profound truth that heroism isn't found in grand gestures, but in the daily choice to keep loving, keep fighting, and keep believing in better days ahead. When not writing, Munmun enjoys the simple pleasures of life- morning tea with neighbors who have become family, evening walks through streets that hold countless stories of struggle and survival, and the deep satisfaction that comes from being part of a community where people still believe in taking care of one another. This is her debut fiction work, born from the conviction that some stories are too important to remain untold, and that the quiet courage of ordinary people deserves to be celebrated and remembered.

Shashwat Tathe is a twelve-year-old student at Podar International School (ICSE), Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Sunsplit: Blood of Two marks his debut as a published author, showcasing a natural flair for language and a strong imagination shaped by his love for fantasy and mythology. Though he prefers the precision and solitude of writing over oral storytelling, his work reflects clarity, creativity, and thoughtful structure.Shashwat is an avid reader whose favourite books include the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling and the imaginative works of Roald Dahl—both of which have deeply influenced his appreciation for whimsical yet meaningful narratives. In addition to his literary interests, he is a skilled chess player, known for his analytical mindset, strategic thinking, and quiet determination in both academic and extracurricular pursuits.“I don’t write to tell stories. I write to create moments that stay.” — Shashwat Tathe.