HELL MATES

📘 Book Details

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

• Author: [Author Name]

• Language: Marathi

• Edition: 1st Edition

• Year of Publication: October 2019

• ISBN: 9789353173449

• Pages: 136

• Cover: Paperback

• Category: Short Stories

📝 About The Book

“Hell-Mates” by [Author Name] is a delightful and humorous collection of short stories that narrate the misadventures of a group of friends who share an unbreakable bond. The title, Hell-Mates, may give readers the wrong impression, but as the author clarifies, it refers to friends who stick together, even in the most challenging situations – as if destined for hell together.

The narrative unfolds around the author and his childhood friends, who were notorious for their pranks and mischief during school days. These friends, often called "Hell-Mates" by the author, found themselves always united in the face of collective punishment from their teachers. They took each punishment as a team, ensuring that their collective bond grew stronger with time.

A unique feature of the story is the inclusion of the term "Biomatrics" – a playful coinage of two words from Marathi and English, referring to six of their female classmates who were both the leaders of roll calls and the enforcers of discipline.

As the years pass, their friendship continues to thrive, and the group embarks on an annual four-day pleasure trip together. In a humorous twist, the author, now a doctor, metaphorically books a place in hell for the group, ensuring that their future reunions are secured in advance.

With witty narration and nostalgic charm, Hell-Mates captures the essence of lifelong friendships, collective memories, and the timeless fun of childhood camaraderie.