“Sometimes the hardest person to forgive is the one who did everything just to survive.”
This is a story (novel) about what happens when survival mode becomes your entire life. About the courage it takes to admit you’re drowning even when you look like you’re swimming. About the night, two siblings lay on a hard floor and discussed whether ending it all would be easier than continuing.
But it’s also about what comes after you finally ask for help.
Set in Mumbai, After 28: What Remains? It is a raw, unflinching exploration of trauma, masculinity, and the messy, non-linear journey of healing. It’s about learning to forgive yourself, your parents, even those who destroyed you. About transforming pain into purpose. About discovering that you don’t have to be “fixed” to be worthy of love.
“What remains after loss is not just wreckage. It’s also the stubborn human capacity to rebuild.”
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Hrishikesh Barhate
Hrishikesh Barhate is a writer, entrepreneur, and creative technologist from Pune, India. Known for his work at the intersection of technology, strategy, and human emotion, he has led innovative projects that challenge conventions and redefine what’s possible.
Previously, he authored Situationships: A Love Story Without Labels, a modern exploration of love, identity, and the gray spaces in between.
His second novel, After 28: What Remains?, turns that same drive inward, exploring resilience, purpose, and the quiet strength it takes to rebuild after loss.
Beyond writing, Hrishikesh’s curiosity spans AI, gaming, and world-record-level innovation, each a reflection of his belief that complexity can be transformed into elegance.
