Periodic Tales

Dr. Aparna Singh

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Sound of Som Productions presenting a few hand-picked short stories from the book "Periodic Tales" by Aparna Singh in audio format, BGM directed & composed by award winning music composer Somak Sinha. Stay tuned with us for more updates!

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Cradle

How do you cradle a dream that never gets the chance to be born? Cradle is a deeply moving Indian audio story that explores the fragile journey of motherhood, hope, love, and the quiet resilience of a woman standing at the crossroads of expectation and uncertainty. As Mamuni and her husband eagerly await the arrival of their first child, ordinary moments become extraordinary memories—an evening breeze through Kolkata's streets, a holiday by the sea, whispered promises, and dreams carefully woven around a new life. But life often unfolds in ways no one can foresee. Set against the intimate backdrop of hospital corridors, silent prayers, and a mother's unwavering love, Cradle delicately explores the emotional landscape of pregnancy, loss, healing, and the invisible strength that allows us to continue breathing through heartbreak. This is not merely a story about motherhood. It is a story about love before birth, hope beyond fear, and the quiet courage of letting go. A sensitive, poetic narrative that reminds us how every cradle carries not only a child—but also dreams, memories, and unconditional love.

13 min
Mar 8

School

School is an emotional and thought-provoking Indian audio story that explores the delicate and often unspoken realities faced by young girls while growing up. At the heart of the story is Aditi, a bright and ambitious student whose life revolves around classrooms, friendships, dreams, and the quiet expectations placed upon her. But within the familiar corridors of her school, a single day begins to unravel emotions she has never faced before. Between whispered judgments, uncomfortable silences, and the invisible pressures of society, Aditi finds herself confronting a reality that many girls experience but few openly talk about — menstrual stigma and the fragile dignity of adolescence. Set against the everyday environment of an Indian school, this story gently unfolds the emotional world of a young girl navigating embarrassment, courage, and the desire to be understood."School" invites listeners to pause, reflect, and listen to a story that speaks about empathy, awareness, and the quiet strength it takes to grow up. Listen to the story and step into a moment that many lives have silently carried.

11 min
Feb 1

Expectations

Expectations is a poignant audio story about an Indian woman caught between hope and exhaustion, between what her body can endure and what society relentlessly demands.Through the quiet unraveling of Mrs. Gupta’s life, this narrative explores infertility, PCOS, prolonged bleeding, repeated medical interventions, and the unspoken cruelty of expectations placed on women—by families, marriages, and generations. Each passing month becomes a reminder not only of physical pain, but of social judgment, emotional isolation, and the fear of being deemed incomplete. Set within familiar domestic spaces and everyday conversations, Expectations reveals how silence can become heavier than words and how waiting itself can feel like drowning. It is a story about motherhood that never arrives, homes that never fully belong to women, and the quiet violence of being measured by what one can or cannot produce.When hope is heavier than grief!

11 min
Jan 18

Death Wish

Death Wish is a deeply moving audio story about love that defies social definitions, about care that slowly turns into an unbearable weight, and about a father standing alone at the edge of his own limits. Raising a differently abled daughter as a single father is not a journey marked by milestones or triumphs—it is shaped by quiet routines, unspoken fears, and moments where love demands more than one knows how to give. From childhood to adulthood, from innocence to bodily changes that neither father nor daughter fully understands, this story explores caregiving not as duty, but as devotion. Through subtle observations, silences, and emotionally charged moments, Death Wish examines menstruation, disability, gendered care, and the unacknowledged emotional labour of fathers who step into roles society never prepared them for. A quiet, unsettling, and compassionate narrative—Death Wish invites listeners to confront the spaces we rarely speak about but live inside every day.

10 min
10/05/2025

Frying Pan to the Fire

"Frying Pan to the Fire” is a hauntingly powerful audio story that dives deep into the brutal realities faced by women behind bars — a world where pain, dignity, and survival collide in the shadows of forgotten walls. Through Sonia’s eyes, we witness how a woman’s life can unravel in seconds — from love to violence, from home to hell. Accused of a crime she never intended to commit, Sonia finds herself trapped in the dehumanizing labyrinth of a women’s prison, where every basic right comes at an unbearable cost. This story exposes the dark underbelly of incarceration — menstrual injustice, sexual exploitation, and the silent suffering of women who are denied even their most fundamental human needs. It’s not just a tale of cruelty; it’s a reflection on resilience, loss, and the fight to retain one’s soul amid despair.

11 min
10/04/2025

Becoming

Becoming is a hauntingly honest and poetic audio story that captures the internal struggles of gender dysphoria, the silent war between body and identity, and the painful beauty of transformation. Told through two interwoven voices—both longing for what they were never given—this narrative explores what it means to exist, hide, and finally begin to become.

4 min
06/25/2025

Maa

Sound of Som Productions proudly presents "Maa", an immersive audio experience from the book "Periodic Tales" by celebrated author, Prof. Aparna Singh. This gripping narrative delves into motherhood, womanhood, and the burdens of inherited guilt, brought to life with powerful storytelling and a cinematic musical score.

12 min
06/25/2025

The Celebration

Sound of Som Productions proudly presents "The Celebration", an immersive audio experience from the book "Periodic Tales" by celebrated author, Prof. Aparna Singh. This gripping narrative delves into womanhood, and the burdens of inherited guilt, brought to life with powerful storytelling and a cinematic musical score.

10 min
06/25/2025

Dear Sakhi

Sound of Som Productions proudly presents "Dear Sakhi", an immersive audio experience from the book "Periodic Tales" by celebrated author, Prof. Aparna Singh. This gripping narrative delves into mythology, womanhood, and the burdens of inherited guilt, brought to life with powerful storytelling and a cinematic musical score.

9 min

9 Episodes

Sound of Som Productions presenting a few hand-picked short stories from the book "Periodic Tales" by Aparna Singh in audio format, BGM directed & composed by award winning music composer Somak Sinha. Stay tuned with us for more updates!

Creator

Dr. Aparna Singh
Episodes

9
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© Dr. Aparna Singh
Show Website

Periodic Tales