The Four Shades of Fear by Rasik Upadhyay | Psychological Fiction Book

About the Book :

Fear does not arrive in one form. It changes faces, shapes, and depths.

The Four Shades of Fear is a haunting work of psychological fiction that explores fear not as a single emotion, but as a spectrum — subtle, consuming, silent, and devastating.

Through four distinct narrative shades, Rasik Upadhyay delves into the fragile human psyche, exposing how fear infiltrates memory, relationships, identity, and choice. Each story blurs the line between reality and imagination, pulling the reader into unsettling emotional landscapes that linger long after the final page.

This debut English fiction is atmospheric, introspective, and deeply human — where fear is not always loud, but always present.

Why you should read this book:

• Explores fear as an emotion through layered psychological storytelling
• Dark, immersive narratives grounded in human emotion
• A powerful debut English fiction by an experienced storyteller
• Ideal for readers who enjoy slow-burn, thought-provoking fiction

About the Author

Rasik Upadhyay is a Bengaluru-based author and seasoned Data Analyst with over two decades of professional experience. An already published Bengali writer, The Four Shades of Fear marks his debut in English fiction.

When he is not decoding numbers, dashboards, and spreadsheets for corporate giants, Rasik immerses himself in storytelling, mythology, and culinary experimentation. His writing blends analytical precision with eerie imagination and grounded human emotion, crafting narratives that are immersive, introspective, and unsettling in their honesty.