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Undamaged
Set in New Delhi and Gurgaon, Dr. Anirudh Chaudhary hides his inner turmoil behind calm precision.
By day, he works at AIIMS. By night, his mind turns against him.
As Post‑Traumatic Stress Disorder loosens his grip on control, his mother pushes him into therapy. A public breakdown then exposes his fragile state, turning shame into a dangerous resolve.
Yet love finds him in the form of Ayushi, unaware that behind his charm and quiet restraint lies a past steeped in darkness.
Undamaged blends darkness and tenderness in a psychological romance where healing can save or break you.
Because some monsters live in the past.
Some live inside you.
And some… once loved you.
By day, he works at AIIMS. By night, his mind turns against him.
As Post‑Traumatic Stress Disorder loosens his grip on control, his mother pushes him into therapy. A public breakdown then exposes his fragile state, turning shame into a dangerous resolve.
Yet love finds him in the form of Ayushi, unaware that behind his charm and quiet restraint lies a past steeped in darkness.
Undamaged blends darkness and tenderness in a psychological romance where healing can save or break you.
Because some monsters live in the past.
Some live inside you.
And some… once loved you.
344 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 6, 2026
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January 20, 2026
“Maybe therapy could have been avoided if you cared to knock on my door and spend only five minutes with me.”
Undamaged by Pritha Mandal is a psychological romance that dives deep into the fragile spaces of the human mind, where trauma, love, and guilt collide.
Anirudh Chaudhary is a doctor by profession and a broken man by circumstance. Working at AIIMS, he maintains an image of calm precision, while internally battling PTSD, sleepless nights, and a past that refuses to loosen its grip. His breakdown doesn’t arrive quietly — it exposes him, humiliates him, and pushes him toward therapy, a journey portrayed with remarkable clarity and realism.
One of the strongest aspects of this book is how psychotherapy and mental health concepts are explained in simple, accessible language. It never feels clinical; instead, it feels personal. The diary entries scattered throughout the story add another layer of depth — raw memories, suppressed guilt, and emotions that Anirudh cannot voice aloud.
The bond between Anirudh and his twin brother Aman stands out beautifully. Their relationship is intense, protective, and shaped by a night that changed everything. Their shared mission and the moral grey areas they step into add tension and weight to the narrative.
Ayushi brings contrast to Anirudh’s darkness. Her curiosity, persistence, and emotional openness slowly chip away at his defenses. While her attachment may feel overwhelming at times, it reflects the honesty of someone who senses pain and chooses not to walk away. Her POV chapters help balance the heaviness of Anirudh’s internal conflict.
Undamaged does not romanticize trauma. It shows how love can feel terrifying when you believe you are incapable of giving it, and how healing is never linear or guaranteed. This is a story about psychological scars, complicated love, brotherhood, and the dangerous comfort of unresolved pain.
Emotionally intense, thought-provoking, and unsettling in the best way — Undamaged is a book that lingers long after the final page.
Undamaged by Pritha Mandal is a psychological romance that dives deep into the fragile spaces of the human mind, where trauma, love, and guilt collide.
Anirudh Chaudhary is a doctor by profession and a broken man by circumstance. Working at AIIMS, he maintains an image of calm precision, while internally battling PTSD, sleepless nights, and a past that refuses to loosen its grip. His breakdown doesn’t arrive quietly — it exposes him, humiliates him, and pushes him toward therapy, a journey portrayed with remarkable clarity and realism.
One of the strongest aspects of this book is how psychotherapy and mental health concepts are explained in simple, accessible language. It never feels clinical; instead, it feels personal. The diary entries scattered throughout the story add another layer of depth — raw memories, suppressed guilt, and emotions that Anirudh cannot voice aloud.
The bond between Anirudh and his twin brother Aman stands out beautifully. Their relationship is intense, protective, and shaped by a night that changed everything. Their shared mission and the moral grey areas they step into add tension and weight to the narrative.
Ayushi brings contrast to Anirudh’s darkness. Her curiosity, persistence, and emotional openness slowly chip away at his defenses. While her attachment may feel overwhelming at times, it reflects the honesty of someone who senses pain and chooses not to walk away. Her POV chapters help balance the heaviness of Anirudh’s internal conflict.
Undamaged does not romanticize trauma. It shows how love can feel terrifying when you believe you are incapable of giving it, and how healing is never linear or guaranteed. This is a story about psychological scars, complicated love, brotherhood, and the dangerous comfort of unresolved pain.
Emotionally intense, thought-provoking, and unsettling in the best way — Undamaged is a book that lingers long after the final page.
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