All Is Burning

This is a collection of nineteen powerful short stories, a work of fiction that centers on human resilience amid the civil war in Sri Lanka. Through intimate voices from Sinhala, Tamil, and diaspora experiences, it explores how ordinary people seek order, dignity, and connection in the face of violence. Aimed at adult readers and lovers of literary fiction, the tone is compassionate, sober, and hopeful. The stories are story-led and character-driven, offering portraits from diverse perspectives across war-torn communities. Readers glimpse how ethnicity, memory, and personal choice shape life, from urban streets to rural villages, and from conflict to moments of quiet possibility. The reading experience is distinctive for its lucid, precise prose and intimate, empathetic voice. Each vignette moves naturally from hardship to small acts of resilience, inviting reflection without heavy-handed narration. - 19 powerful stories that illuminate war, exile, memory, and identity - Voices from Sinhala, Tamil, and diaspora perspectives offering multicultural insight - Story-led, intimate narratives with clear, economical prose - Themes of resilience, dignity, moral choice, and human connection under stress - Grounded realism with moments of tenderness, hope, and reflection - Accessible entry into war literature and contemporary fiction through grounded storytelling Readers finish with a de