Ecstacy

Matthu is the debut short story collection by Geetha Mohan-twenty-two tender, unfiltered glimpses into everyday life. These stories do not rely on ornate language or dramatic

twists; instead, they unfold with quiet strength, touching on love, longing, friendship, and family in their rawest, most relatable forms. With no grand entrances or elaborate introductions, the characters step straight into the reader's world-familiar, flawed, and deeply human. Each story feels like a moment witnessed from the window next door-so close, so real, and so stirring.

Translated with care and emotional fidelity by Seema Pradeep, Matthu retains the heartbeat of its original Malayalam essence. It is not just a book you read-it's a world you find yourself in, again and again.

Geetha Mohan, daughter of Mr. K.P. Krishnan (LIC of India) and Mrs. Lakshmikutty, hails from Payyanur in the Kannur district of Kerala. A graduate in Hindi from Payyanur College, she has been residing in Sharjah for the past thirty years with her husband, Mr. Mohan Kumar, who is associated with the Sharjah Book Authority.

Seema Pradeep is a passionate writer and poet, with six published books in just three years, and her seventh set to launch at SIBF 2025. Her work spans poetical anthologies, short story collections, and a novelette, reflecting a lifelong devotion to expressing human emotions through words. A commerce graduate from Kannur, Kerala, with schooling in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Seema embodies a unique blend of traditions and cultures. Beyond writing, she is a seasoned logistician based in Dubai, spreading joy and radiating positivity. With over two decades in the professional world and a deep love for all forms of art, she demonstrates that passion transcends time and age.Recognitions: Lift Award (Second Rank) - When the Heart Speaks, 2022Kalam Rashtriya Prathibha Samman - National Award, Author of the Year, 2023Aspire To Inspire Award, 2023 - The Eagle Eye Network powered by Digital Golgappa