The Tree With Eyes and Other Stories By Bela Negi

HAUNTING, POETIC, AND DEEPLY HUMAN TALES FROM THE HEART OF THE HIMALAYAS.

Emerging from the marrow of the western Himalayas, The Tree With Eyes and Other Stories is a collection that captures the raw, unfiltered essence of human emotion. Author and filmmaker Bela Negi invites readers into a world where the mountains are not merely a backdrop, but a living, breathing force that shapes the lives, griefs, and joys of those who dwell among them.

Within these pages, you will encounter stories of profound beauty and unsettling reality: a man and his mother witnessing the slow transformation of their landscape; a couple waiting for a lifetime to find one another; and, in the titular story, a young bride struggling with the weight of her own intensifying loneliness. These are stories about migration, ecological change, and the slow erosion of belonging, all narrated with a gentle, empathetic understanding of what it means to be alive.

Why this collection is a must-read:

• Atmospheric Storytelling: Expertly weaves the landscape of Uttarakhand into the internal worlds of the characters, making the setting a vital presence.

• Emotional Depth: Explores the complexities of grief, humor, absurdity, and loss with a rare, honest sensitivity.

• Unique Voice: Written by an accomplished filmmaker, the prose is visual, punchy, and deeply evocative.

• A Tapestry of Life: Offers a poignant look at the modern Himalayan experience—a must-read for fans of literary fiction and regional Indian writing.

Lose yourself in the magic and melancholy of the mountains. Add The Tree With Eyes and Other Stories to your collection at Beetle Bookshop today.