Small Story 250.

--- Small Story 250 The 250th Wonder: A Storyteller’s Legacy Nandhini was thrilled when her boss assigned her to interview the legendary, award-winning writer Ramnath—celebrated across the country for his unique stories and about to complete his 250th book. As an anchor at a leading entertainment and literary-focused TV channel, Nandhini was used to high-profile interviews, but this was special. Her boss, Mukesh, called her personally. "You're interviewing Ramnath," he said. "He's a magic word in the literary world, especially known for his gripping stories." Nandhini immediately reached out to Ramnath, who warmly agreed and confirmed their appointment for 11:30 AM two days later. On the day of the interview, she arrived at his elegant, well-maintained garden house on Kanakapura Road. The security, expecting her, led her and her cameraman inside. In the tastefully decorated hall, Ramnath’s wife, Sandhya, greeted them with a warm smile and served tea. Five minutes later, Ramnath entered the room. A man in his mid-fifties with a calm, pleasant personality, he instantly put Nandhini at ease. After brief introductions, Nandhini began, “Our viewers would love to know—how did your writing journey begin?” Ramnath smiled. “At 25, I read a short story by a woman author. I was stunned by her storytelling. That was the spark that pushed me into writing. At the time, I was working as a history professor. Within two months, I wrote my first short story. It was published in a leading magazine and received a great response.” He paused, then continued, “Slowly, I developed my style. After six years and sixty books, I resigned from my job. I began writing ten stories a year, and over 25 years, I’ve now completed my 250th book—thanks to God’s grace. Many of my stories have been translated into other languages.” “What would you say is your main strength?” asked Nandhini. “My imagination, my connection to reality, awareness of society’s needs, and choosing non-controversial topics. These helped me earn readers' trust and accolades.” “And what message would you like to share with our viewers?” “Follow your passion,” Ramnath said firmly. “Success doesn’t come overnight. As the saying goes, Rome wasn’t built in a day. Dedication, determination, and a creative mindset are essential for anyone pursuing a dream.” “Thank you, sir,” Nandhini said with admiration. “I’ve learned so much from your experience.” As she left the house, inspired and deeply impressed, she smiled to herself—amazed by Ramnath’s incredible journey and his 250th creation: The Investigating Story. K.Ragavan 19-5-25