WHERE LOVE BECAME MEMORY: A MAN STILL STANDING IN THE RUINS OF LOVE

Ricky P. short for Ricky Raghav Pulapaka is an Indian author and college student who writes about personal experiences, emotional change, and the impact of relationships on mental well-being. He was raised in a family environment that valued responsibility, emotional awareness, and mutual support, which influenced his perspective on relationships and human behavior from an early age. He completed his schooling during the COVID-19 pandemic, a period that disrupted normal education and daily life. Like many students, he experienced online learning, isolation, and reduced social interaction. During this time, he began writing regularly as a way to reflect on his thoughts and emotions. What started as personal writing gradually developed into structured storytelling. Ricky is currently pursuing higher education. He does not have formal training in creative writing or literature, and his work is based primarily on lived experiences, observation, and self-reflection. His writing style is straightforward and focused on presenting emotions realistically rather than romantically. Where Love Became Memory is his debut novel. He writes for readers who relate to emotional uncertainty, silence, and unresolved feelings. His aim is to present honest situations that reflect common emotional experiences, particularly those faced during adolescence and early adulthood.