Lucid Dreaming
By Srisudha Modugu
A mesmerizing collection of existential short stories where dreams, memories, emotions, and imagination dissolve into one another.
Step into a world where reality blurs with surreal reflection, and every story becomes a journey into the hidden landscapes of the human soul.
Some stories are not read — they are experienced like dreams.
About the Author
Srisudha Modugu
Srisudha Modugu is an Indian writer from the Palnadu District of Andhra Pradesh. Writing primarily in Telugu while being fluent in English, she currently lives and works in Jamaica in the medical profession. Her literary voice is deeply reflective, emotionally layered, and philosophically rich, often exploring the inner dimensions of human experience.
Her literary journey began with the Telugu poetry collection Amoham, followed by works such as Vihari and Gongalipurugula Samrajyam. She has also authored acclaimed short story collections including Rekkalpilla, Dystopia, and Jagruta Swapnam, along with novels such as Antharhitha and Jagruta Swapriyam, marking significant milestones in her evolving literary career.
Blending emotional realism with surreal imagination, Srisudha’s writing often transcends conventional storytelling, inviting readers into introspection, memory, dreams, and the unexplored corners of consciousness.
ABOUT THE TRANSLATOR
Elanaaga
Elanaaga is a distinguished writer, translator, and medical doctor specializing in Pediatrics. A respected literary voice, he has published thirty-eight books, including sixteen original works in Telugu and two in English. His writings have appeared in renowned literary journals such as Indian Literature, Muse India, Rock Pebbles, and Literary Vibes.
In recognition of his remarkable contribution to literary translation, he received the prestigious Sahitya Academy Translation Award (2023) and was also honored with Ukioyoto’s Poet of the Year Award (2023). Through his translation, Lucid Dreaming reaches a wider international audience while preserving the emotional depth and lyrical essence of the original work.
About the Book
Lucid Dreaming
“Lucid Dreaming” is a hauntingly beautiful collection of existential short stories that explores the delicate intersections between dreams, memory, reality, imagination, and the human subconscious. Each story unfolds like a fragment of a dream — intimate yet universal, surreal yet emotionally familiar.
The narratives travel through diverse emotional and symbolic landscapes inhabited by humans, animals, memories, and elements of nature. As the boundaries between the real and the imagined slowly dissolve, readers are invited into moments of introspection, wonder, longing, and transformation. The stories function as “dreamories” — pieces of memory and imagination intertwined — revealing truths that are deeply personal while resonating universally across cultures and experiences.
Publication Date
6 May 2026
Publishers
BlueRose Publishers UK Limited
Page Length
154 pages
Why You Should Read This Book?
1. A Unique Blend of Reality & Imagination
The stories beautifully blur the lines between dreams, memories, and consciousness.
2. Emotionally Deep & Philosophically Rich
Perfect for readers who enjoy introspective, thought-provoking, and emotionally layered literature.
3. A Literary Experience Beyond Conventional Storytelling
Each narrative offers reflection, wonder, and a deeply immersive emotional journey.
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Experience stories that blur the line between dreams and reality.
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Srisudha Modugu
“Lucid Dreaming” is an invitation to pause, reflect, and wander through the quiet mysteries of the human soul. For literary discussions, interviews, collaborations, or reader interactions:





