We at The Rise Insight take immense pleasure in announcing that Karishma Agrawal has been officially nominated for the prestigious TRI Literary Awards 2026 – Season 04, under the Horror category, for her compelling and emotionally charged book “Jab Shabd Daraaye.”
This nomination celebrates not just the powerful storytelling within the book but also the spirit, strength, and depth of the writer behind it. Karishma’s journey as a creator is a profound example of how literature becomes a space to process real-life trauma, reclaim power, and transform pain into artistic brilliance.
📖 About the Book: Jab Shabd Daraaye
“Jab Shabd Daraaye” is not merely a horror book — it is an experience. Karishma’s unique attempt to create a 3D effect through words — where readers don’t just read the story but feel the fear crawl through the text — stands as a rare and experimental approach in Indian horror writing.
The book seeks to answer one haunting question: Can words themselves become terrifying? Through a blend of personal reflections, eerie atmospheres, and psychological intensity, the author brings to life horror that is deeply human — born not of fantasy, but of everyday fears, emotional scars, and inner silence.
The true horror in these stories doesn’t always scream. It whispers. It stirs from the corner of our memories and hides behind familiar words. It reflects how deeply our real lives — our relationships, our inner doubts, and the things we never say aloud — can hold the power to haunt us.
✍️ About the Author: Karishma Agrawal
Behind every powerful book is an even more powerful story — and Karishma’s journey is one of courage, resilience, and deep emotional honesty.
Before the birth of her daughter, Karishma envisioned a horror anthology that would chill the spine through the sheer power of words. She aimed to write a book where the titles alone would trigger unease, and where stories would feel like living nightmares reflected from reality. However, life took an unexpected turn.
Following her daughter’s birth, Karishma faced immense emotional and mental health challenges that shook her ability to continue writing as she had originally planned. Yet, rather than abandoning the dream, she made a conscious and bold decision — to move forward, to let the publisher edit her manuscript, and to share her unfinished yet powerful vision with the world.
This decision, though born of personal difficulty, is a creative triumph. It highlights her willingness to evolve, to heal, and to keep her passion alive — even in imperfection. Karishma’s story is a reminder that sometimes, art is not about perfection; it is about persistence.
🏅 Why TRI Chose “Jab Shabd Daraaye” for the Nomination
At The Rise Insight, our award panel evaluates not only literary quality but also emotional resonance, originality, and the voice behind the work. “Jab Shabd Daraaye” was chosen because it exemplifies all these elements in a compelling, heartfelt, and haunting way.
🔍 1. Fresh Take on Horror
The book moves beyond ghosts and monsters. It explores psychological horror — fear that comes from within, rooted in the fragility of life, the unpredictability of the mind, and the power of words themselves. This is a literary horror — rich, symbolic, and nuanced.
💔 2. Authenticity in Vulnerability
Karishma’s raw, personal account of her emotional struggles makes this book far more than a fiction collection. It becomes a mirror — reflecting the pain, fear, and unfinished dreams we all carry. This openness struck a deep chord with the award committee.
✨ 3. Resilience Through Creation
What truly sets this book apart is Karishma’s bravery. She didn’t allow her mental health struggles to end her creative journey. Instead, she redefined it. She embraced help, adjusted her expectations, and released something that is powerful because of its honesty.
🧠 4. Mental Health Representation
In a world that still stigmatizes mental health, Karishma’s choice to speak about her psychological battles and how they influenced her art is deeply important. Her voice matters — and so does the story behind the story.
🖤 5. Lasting Emotional Impact
Readers of Jab Shabd Daraaye do not walk away untouched. The stories leave a residue of thought, a chill of emotion, and an ache of recognition. That, in literature, is the mark of something truly unforgettable.
🌟 A Final Word from The Rise Insight
At The Rise Insight, we believe that stories are not just told — they are felt. And “Jab Shabd Daraaye” is a story that lingers long after the final page.
We are honored to nominate Karishma Agrawal for the TRI Literary Awards 2026 – Season 04. Her book is a testimony to the idea that fear is not only found in shadows, but also in silence. That real horror can exist in everyday life, in broken dreams, in the aftermath of emotions we cannot name.
Karishma’s courage to share this journey with readers makes her not only a remarkable writer — but a powerful voice of hope, strength, and creativity.
We wholeheartedly congratulate her on this well-deserved nomination and wish her continued success, healing, and happiness on her literary path.
🏆 TRI Literary Awards 2026 – Season 04
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Team The Rise Insight
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