A slow read for this fast algorithm-driven world.
A monthly magazine exploring literature, psychology, art, creativity, relationships, and people.
Sonnet31 holds space for meaning and adds value to your day. It respects your emotions rather than preying on your attention, dulling your cognition in the long run.
Begin a rewarding journey of slowing down, reminiscing and going through layers of depth and beauty in this anthropological exploration of what it means to be human still.
We are meaning-starved in a world with abundant content to consume.
In a counter-cultural stance, I made Sonnet31. It is my step towards better content that:
Come on this gentle journey of self-reflection, self-discovery and personal growth with me, happy reading!
When was the last time you took a stroll in a garden or just sat at the shore observing gentle waves kissing the land? You might have done that on a vacation, but what if you could slow down everyday?
Here is a space where you're welcome with no ulterior motives. A space that allows you to reflect, think and enrich your soul.
That space is Sonnet31, a monthly magazine for readers who want depth, reflection, and meaningful conversations about people, art, culture, literature and humanity.
Through fiction, psychology, poetry, interviews, essays, and art, we explore the things that shape us: love, grief, creativity, purpose, identity, beauty, and belonging.
A retired family patriarch believes he has spent his life protecting the women he loves. Is it fierce love or benevolent sexism masquerading through life? A powerful short story about the kind of love that can be very giving and depreciating at the same time.
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Chapter one of a serialised fantasy novel. Auri, a golden iridescent (immortal human), is training to become a redeemer of souls. But he is entrenched in grief. Shae is an intense immortal warrior trudging existentialism.
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Can control disguise itself as care? Can dependence masquerade as love? A therapist unpacks the hidden family dynamics, emotional patterns, and psychological themes explored in The Wolves and The Rabbits.
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A conversation with fantasy author Prashanth Srivatsa. On imagination, discipline, worldbuilding, creativity, and why good writing does not need to fit a niche.
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Will artificial intelligence replace artists? An honest conversation about originality, inspiration, and the future of human artistry with artist Jithin Roda.
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A city remembered through bookstores, beaches, friendships, longing, and memory. A poem that feels like a letter to a place you call home.
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What happens when handwritten letters return in an age of instant gratification? A feature on The Madras Art Mail and the quiet joy of anticipation, collectability, and slowing down.
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A literary exploration of two remarkable post-post-modern novels that quench the soul with much-needed emotional depth.
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On unfinished paintings. On hummingbirds. On hope. A personal reflection on imperfection, longing, creativity, and beauty.
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Tenderly explore the depths of love, heartbreak, friendship, longing, faith and hope through poetry. A personal reflection by the editor.
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What makes a city more than a collection of roads, buildings, and people? From old trees and quiet cafés to communities, creativity, and shared memories, this essay explores the invisible soul that gives Bangalore its character. A reflection on belonging, urban identity, and the enduring spirit of a city constantly reinventing itself.
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Why do two people look at the same thing and see something entirely different? Through art, perception, memory, and personal experience, this visual essay explores how meaning is rarely found in an object itself, but in the observer. A contemplative exploration of beauty, interpretation, subjectivity, and the stories we bring to what we see.
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Featuring fiction, poetry, psychology, interviews, essays, art, and literary criticism.