About Bhaasita Athani

I was born and raised in Bangalore, India, in a home where books and literature were a constant presence. Stories were always around me—discussed at the dinner table, scattered across bookshelves, and playing in the background of my childhood. I started reading novels early, beginning with Famous Five and Goosebumps, before moving on to Sherlock Holmes in my early teens. It wasn’t until I discovered Stephen King that I felt the urge to write stories of my own.

My first real attempt at fiction was a short story about Maximilien Robespierre, the post-revolutionary French leader known for his obsessive use of the guillotine. I was both horrified and fascinated by his story—by the paradox of a man who sought justice yet became the very embodiment of terror. That fascination with complex characters, historical irony, and the human condition continues to shape my writing, alongside the literary influences of Kafka, Chekhov, and Hemingway.

I went on to study Political Science at the University of British Columbia, where I developed a deep interest in law, politics, and governance.

What I Write About

• Political analysis and social commentary.

• Short stories, microfiction, narrative experiments and reflections on morality, literature, and the modern world.

I aim to achieve a mix of analysis, commentary and storytelling. If you're interested in ideas and stories, I hope you'll find something here worth reading.

You can also check out my book, The Ancient Anarchist and Other Stories, available on Amazon, Google Play Books, Kobo, and Audible. The immersive audiobook edition was produced by Qiwi Audio, bringing my fiction to life in a whole new way.

I welcome discussions, questions, and conversations. If you’d like to reach out, you can find me at bhaasuathani@gmail.com.

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