Delhi Author Satyajit Sarna Releases Folk Horror Novel Set in Himalayas
Delhi-based author and poet Satyajit Sarna's new folk horror novel "Redtooth," published by Simon Schuster India, is set against the eastern Himalayas in Sikkim. The story follows a diverse group of inexperienced trekkers led by a troubled guide during a winter ascent of Goecha La. As harsh weather forces them to shelter in an isolated hut, tensions rise and mysterious, eerie events unfold, blending regional folklore with the characters' personal struggles in a fight for survival.
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We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (76/100). Lens Score 32/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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hindustantimes broke this story on 15 Nov, 06:13 am. Other outlets followed.
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