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The Haunting of Delhi City: Tales of the Supernatural
You know Delhi for its rich cultural tapestry, history and monuments. You love it for its food--the kebabs, chole kulche, golgappe and chaat. But do you know about the dark shadows that lurk in its all-too-familiar haunts--the arcades of CP, the galis of Mehrauli, the lawns of Lutyens' Delhi, or the pillars and arches of tombs in Hauz Khas?
The stories in The Haunting of Delhi City are set in the Delhi that we think we know well, but which we unknowingly share with the supernatural. Exquisitely chilling, each of these tales holds a piece of the city and its people--especially the ghosts.
Oh, these are just stories, you say. But are they?
Come, have a read ... if you dare.
The stories in The Haunting of Delhi City are set in the Delhi that we think we know well, but which we unknowingly share with the supernatural. Exquisitely chilling, each of these tales holds a piece of the city and its people--especially the ghosts.
Oh, these are just stories, you say. But are they?
Come, have a read ... if you dare.
218 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 26, 2022
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November 15, 2025
I love the collection! If you want to read some Indian Horror Stories, start from this one. If you love Bollywood horror movies, you will definitely enjoy this collection!
January 9, 2023
This book is basically a guide to every Non-Delhi out there. It'll take you to all those famous and hidden places that you won't regret but with a cautious note- "Not to mess with the unearthly."
This book is a collection of short horror stories, the scary intensity increases with every passing story and you can feel the chills of Dehli and its haunting places. Being one residing in Delhi I can surely say that this book is written by a genuine Delhite.
So, if you want a good book to guide you through the Paranormal edition of the most loved city then this is the book for you. I'm pretty sure you won't regret picking it up.
Happy reading!!
This book is a collection of short horror stories, the scary intensity increases with every passing story and you can feel the chills of Dehli and its haunting places. Being one residing in Delhi I can surely say that this book is written by a genuine Delhite.
So, if you want a good book to guide you through the Paranormal edition of the most loved city then this is the book for you. I'm pretty sure you won't regret picking it up.
Happy reading!!
December 26, 2025
I picked up this book expecting a few spooky stories, and for the most part, the book did keep me engaged. Except for two stories that didn’t quite land for me, the rest held my attention and made me read on.
What I genuinely enjoyed was how the author walks you through different corners of Delhi—some well known, some quietly forgotten. As someone familiar with the city to some extent, I found this part fascinating.
Not every story stayed with me, and a few felt predictable, but overall it was a spooky atmospheric read. More intriguing than terrifying, and best appreciated if you enjoy stories tied to real places and local history.
A decent read for a quiet evening, especially if Delhi—with all its seen and unseen stories—interests you.
What I genuinely enjoyed was how the author walks you through different corners of Delhi—some well known, some quietly forgotten. As someone familiar with the city to some extent, I found this part fascinating.
Not every story stayed with me, and a few felt predictable, but overall it was a spooky atmospheric read. More intriguing than terrifying, and best appreciated if you enjoy stories tied to real places and local history.
A decent read for a quiet evening, especially if Delhi—with all its seen and unseen stories—interests you.
February 10, 2024
This was a fun read! It's a collection of 9 short horror stories, all based in Delhi.
October 3, 2023
Delhi city is a city filled with many ghost and many broken dreams. Many of the residents live in slums, not even houses but rather bed roles and tents. Most of the people are beggars who make their livin by either begging or selling little cheap souvenirs. Authorities are indifferent to the plight of the street people. Delhi city also has the filthy rich who are sometimes more affected then the poor people.
Delhi city was built by both the British and the Indian authorities by dispossessing villagers and relocating them or forcing them to become begar. In one particular story a young woman enter the cosmetic industry and becomes uber rich. One day she finds that all her dreams are becoming true as soon as she makes the wish. After a bit this ability becomes frightening. After she moves into her childhood home in a very ritzy neighborhood. When they leave the ghost of an old childhood friend reveals herself and tells her that she granted all wishes because she wanted her as a childhood friend. I will not spoil the ending.
Beggars are not all that innocent and good hearted. In one story there is an uncle beggar who looks after all the street urchins. One by one though they are led somewhere to their death. After three or four of these beggars dies it is revealed that the uncle is behind it. After all it was the beggar that murdered his family.
Stories of love and betrayal are common staple in India much like they are in Arabia. A daughter falls in love with a man that her father disapproves of. So inn order to avoid shame he has the daughter and the lover murdered. His guilt consumes him as he goes through lfe making life like puppets of his daughter. He also goes on a killing spree to make young people about to get married rather miserable by kiling the groom.
Certain areas are always sacred and sometimes by the mentally ill. There is a spot by the metro wheere people leave candies and snacks for a man and his children. Someone makes the mistake of smoking by the tree and the gentleman gets haunted for the evening. The story behind the children is that they were murdered by their mentally ill mother.
Overall haunting tales with sometimes surprise an ironic endings. Enjoy your glimpse into India.
Delhi city was built by both the British and the Indian authorities by dispossessing villagers and relocating them or forcing them to become begar. In one particular story a young woman enter the cosmetic industry and becomes uber rich. One day she finds that all her dreams are becoming true as soon as she makes the wish. After a bit this ability becomes frightening. After she moves into her childhood home in a very ritzy neighborhood. When they leave the ghost of an old childhood friend reveals herself and tells her that she granted all wishes because she wanted her as a childhood friend. I will not spoil the ending.
Beggars are not all that innocent and good hearted. In one story there is an uncle beggar who looks after all the street urchins. One by one though they are led somewhere to their death. After three or four of these beggars dies it is revealed that the uncle is behind it. After all it was the beggar that murdered his family.
Stories of love and betrayal are common staple in India much like they are in Arabia. A daughter falls in love with a man that her father disapproves of. So inn order to avoid shame he has the daughter and the lover murdered. His guilt consumes him as he goes through lfe making life like puppets of his daughter. He also goes on a killing spree to make young people about to get married rather miserable by kiling the groom.
Certain areas are always sacred and sometimes by the mentally ill. There is a spot by the metro wheere people leave candies and snacks for a man and his children. Someone makes the mistake of smoking by the tree and the gentleman gets haunted for the evening. The story behind the children is that they were murdered by their mentally ill mother.
Overall haunting tales with sometimes surprise an ironic endings. Enjoy your glimpse into India.
January 5, 2023
At the very onset, let me warn you that this would be no easy read, especially if you’re from the city and if you know the places mentioned. Those places wouldn’t remain the same for you ever.
The book, though comprising of horror stories, is like a walk around the capital city, as it takes you through its streets and the tales are spun terrifyingly yet beautifully threading Delhi’s famous locales and places. Each story takes you to a different part of the city, regales you with names and routes you may or may not be familiar with, and takes you on a horror ride. There are no spins or mysterious characters. In fact, the stories are about people we meet in our day to day lives, but with a twist of fate as they encounter that side of the city secrets that eventually prove fatal, most of the time.
The authors have spun a garland of horror tales in the book that you’ll not be able to put down. The mysteries are well woven and so are the characters. In fact, most stories have quite a twist towards the end and so as you proceed with every story, you might find yourself trying to guess the end, subconsciously. Yet again, these stories are not for the faint hearted.
However, there’s one thing that stands out in every story - the city of Delhi, both old and new. Every story is like a tour walk as you come across names of famous places and spots from now and the yesteryear’s. The city’s famous food joints are highlighted and so are the major historical locations. If you’re a history or food enthusiast, you might as well underline those names to look them up later.
A good read, albeit the horrors in it, read this with the lights on. And again, you’re warned.
The book, though comprising of horror stories, is like a walk around the capital city, as it takes you through its streets and the tales are spun terrifyingly yet beautifully threading Delhi’s famous locales and places. Each story takes you to a different part of the city, regales you with names and routes you may or may not be familiar with, and takes you on a horror ride. There are no spins or mysterious characters. In fact, the stories are about people we meet in our day to day lives, but with a twist of fate as they encounter that side of the city secrets that eventually prove fatal, most of the time.
The authors have spun a garland of horror tales in the book that you’ll not be able to put down. The mysteries are well woven and so are the characters. In fact, most stories have quite a twist towards the end and so as you proceed with every story, you might find yourself trying to guess the end, subconsciously. Yet again, these stories are not for the faint hearted.
However, there’s one thing that stands out in every story - the city of Delhi, both old and new. Every story is like a tour walk as you come across names of famous places and spots from now and the yesteryear’s. The city’s famous food joints are highlighted and so are the major historical locations. If you’re a history or food enthusiast, you might as well underline those names to look them up later.
A good read, albeit the horrors in it, read this with the lights on. And again, you’re warned.
January 21, 2023
Delhi, the national capital, has a lot of stories to tell. With a vast history, you can find a lot to explore there. But do you know some haunting stories are also associated with the city? 'The Haunting Of Delhi City – Tales Of The Supernatural' by Jatin Bhasin and Suparna Chawla Bhasin is a fiction-horror that will take you to the deep roads of Delhi in a haunting way.
If you are from the city, it will give you a different kind of chill in the spine as you will be able to relate to the places mentioned in it. The next time you visit those areas or sit in a metro, it won't be the same after reading this book.
There are nine stories based on regular people living in Delhi. You will find references to many events and places, from the horrible tales of the Chaddi-Baniyan gang to the old monuments of Delhi or a mazar in old Delhi. All stories took part in different parts of the city. The names are relatable, and the events will give you chills even if you read them while snuggling in the blankets.
The stories' twists and turns will keep you on edge until the end. The best part about the book is no story is related to each other, but honestly speaking, it will not be easy to put the book back once you start it.
Despite the horror touch, it is a good read and you will definitely enjoy it.
4.5/5.
If you are from the city, it will give you a different kind of chill in the spine as you will be able to relate to the places mentioned in it. The next time you visit those areas or sit in a metro, it won't be the same after reading this book.
There are nine stories based on regular people living in Delhi. You will find references to many events and places, from the horrible tales of the Chaddi-Baniyan gang to the old monuments of Delhi or a mazar in old Delhi. All stories took part in different parts of the city. The names are relatable, and the events will give you chills even if you read them while snuggling in the blankets.
The stories' twists and turns will keep you on edge until the end. The best part about the book is no story is related to each other, but honestly speaking, it will not be easy to put the book back once you start it.
Despite the horror touch, it is a good read and you will definitely enjoy it.
4.5/5.
October 26, 2025
I'd been sitting on this one for soo long! Having read the author's micro-fiction on Twitter, I knew I'd like his writing style, but for some reason couldn't get into it.
Gave it another chance and finished it in a day!
The stories feel like a tribute to the best of Delhi's iconic haunted areas, though I was expecting more stories to be based around the haunted monuments. Bhuli Bhatiyari Ka Mahal didn't disappoint at all!
It's not a perfect book, some parts feel hushed, the overall dialogue part could have been much better to reflect the colloquial phrases for certain characters (given how the author made use of Hinglish, but not where it was needed).
If you're looking for an easy read that feels like someone narrating horror stories on a Delhi terrace on a full-moon winter night with bonfire, this is the one for you.
Don't go in expecting perfection or a literary masterpiece, just a collection of 'qissay' that you'll never be able to tell are true or not.
And yes, some stories will haunt you!
Gave it another chance and finished it in a day!
The stories feel like a tribute to the best of Delhi's iconic haunted areas, though I was expecting more stories to be based around the haunted monuments. Bhuli Bhatiyari Ka Mahal didn't disappoint at all!
It's not a perfect book, some parts feel hushed, the overall dialogue part could have been much better to reflect the colloquial phrases for certain characters (given how the author made use of Hinglish, but not where it was needed).
If you're looking for an easy read that feels like someone narrating horror stories on a Delhi terrace on a full-moon winter night with bonfire, this is the one for you.
Don't go in expecting perfection or a literary masterpiece, just a collection of 'qissay' that you'll never be able to tell are true or not.
And yes, some stories will haunt you!
November 30, 2023
I am a follower of the author on twitter and loved his stories there but this collection is filled with some of the worst horror stories I have ever read. The biggest problem is that the stories are filled with coincidences. It happens so often that after a point I started to expect one. Things just conveniently happen so that plot can forward. People don't believe in supernatural even if something clearly supernatural is happening. These are all tropes present in bad horror movies and author has liberally used them in his stories. In one story, same incident happens with three different characters and then story ends. Author forgot that there should be some kind of arc or progression in the story. Also author forgot that non Delhiiites would also read this book. He has named every shop, mohalla and street corner that the characters visit. For a non Delhiite like me this doesn't work at all. Strictly not recommended.
March 8, 2023
This book talks about the horrors that surrounds various neighbours in the Delhi City of India.
Particularly, this book hits home for those who know Delhi as the stories are of spottable and familiar locations. Even though I do not stay in Delhi, I have visited it a few times to catch up with my relatives. On one of these trips, I was brought to a huge tree in the middle of the road where I was told the area was haunted. I have always thought that it was a prank to scare me but since reading this book I have realised it is not a prank.
This book was a freaky book to read and I was stuck in a dilemma most of the time - should I continue reading and find out what the ghost does or should I call it a day and go rest.
Overall, this was an eye-opening book to the supernatural part of Delhi and I truly did enjoy this read.
Particularly, this book hits home for those who know Delhi as the stories are of spottable and familiar locations. Even though I do not stay in Delhi, I have visited it a few times to catch up with my relatives. On one of these trips, I was brought to a huge tree in the middle of the road where I was told the area was haunted. I have always thought that it was a prank to scare me but since reading this book I have realised it is not a prank.
This book was a freaky book to read and I was stuck in a dilemma most of the time - should I continue reading and find out what the ghost does or should I call it a day and go rest.
Overall, this was an eye-opening book to the supernatural part of Delhi and I truly did enjoy this read.
March 2, 2023
"The Haunting of Delhi City: Tales of the Supernatural" is a collection of short stories. The book is a work of horror fiction that explores supernatural elements in the city of Delhi, India.
The stories in the book are inspired by real-life events and urban legends, and they range from spine-tingling to eerie and suspenseful. Some of the stories involve ghosts, while others explore themes of possession, black magic, and other paranormal phenomena.
Overall, "The Haunting of Delhi City: Tales of the Supernatural" is a compelling and chilling read for fans of horror fiction and supernatural tales.
The stories in the book are inspired by real-life events and urban legends, and they range from spine-tingling to eerie and suspenseful. Some of the stories involve ghosts, while others explore themes of possession, black magic, and other paranormal phenomena.
Overall, "The Haunting of Delhi City: Tales of the Supernatural" is a compelling and chilling read for fans of horror fiction and supernatural tales.
November 12, 2024
This worked with me because I recently visited the city for the first time and explored its lanes, monuments, and bazaars. Without that firsthand experience, the stories might not have been as impactful. All the stories feature the city as their central character—disguised as a horror story collection, this book is more of a reminiscence about Delhi. However, a couple of stories suffer from having too many characters, which feels overwhelming for a short story. Overall, the book serves as a good introduction to Delhi and its tales.
September 17, 2023
Loved reading this book which narrates various short stories of horrors covering the length and breadth of Delhi. I loved the writing style and a few nuanced moments that every Delhiite will be able to relate to but hated the gruesome death after every story. Maybe I was looking for one story that might've shown the positive sides of the paranormal that maybe protects you and doesn't harm you as such. A fun read for sure!
December 29, 2022
Chilling
I have never been a fan of horror movies/ stories. I avoid any such anecdotes in any form. But then I came across a thread by the author on his Twitter handle and got hooked. Had to buy the book because I was intrigued.
Nice read. Now I just hope it doesn't come back to haunt me at night 🙃
I have never been a fan of horror movies/ stories. I avoid any such anecdotes in any form. But then I came across a thread by the author on his Twitter handle and got hooked. Had to buy the book because I was intrigued.
Nice read. Now I just hope it doesn't come back to haunt me at night 🙃
April 7, 2023
The book was fun to read. Some of these stories didn’t feel new though. Not sure why, felt like I had heard some of these in the past. I enjoyed reading it though. Felt like old times when we would all get together and tell each other horror stories! The Delhi places reference was a big added bonus!
December 31, 2022
You are not going to put this book down until you are done with all the 9 stories. Amazingly good 👍
March 30, 2023
A must read!
November 1, 2023
I could have read this in one sitting if I started it on a Friday night. What a gripping book with stories which has something of both, Delhi history and supernatural takes.
Loved every bit of it!
Loved every bit of it!
January 3, 2025
Good collection of chilling horror stories
April 24, 2025
Well, let's just say that the stories didn't scare me enough.
November 15, 2025
If you love Indian horror stories that with a cup of coffee on wintery evenings, this pick is for you.
it's scary, thrilling & bollywood-y 🔫✨
it's scary, thrilling & bollywood-y 🔫✨
April 26, 2023
I enjoyed reading this book, as the stories shared come from my city. They are myths which the author presented in the book which is easy to read and comprehend. This book would be enjoyable for any person who lives in Delhi and would like to know about the history of places which we cross on regular basis. Some of the stories were actually really scary. I enjoyed the book and it is a quick read.
December 10, 2023
"The Haunting of Delhi City" by Jatin Bhasin and Suparna Chawla Bhasin is a gripping exploration of Delhi's spectral history. The authors have a Horror Podcast which is how I discovered their book and thank God for that! Through a collection of eerie tales, the authors delve into Delhi's haunted past, blending folklore, history, and supernatural encounters. The book's vivid descriptions and spine-tingling narratives bring the reader on a haunting journey through Delhi's streets, and I am so tempted to visit but, alas, can only wish for now. Hope someday Inda and Pakistan can be jiggarz and we can visit each other often! Till then, grab hold of this book which offers a unique blend of local legends and atmospheric storytelling, "The Haunting of Delhi City" offers a captivating glimpse into the shadows that linger within the city's corners.
January 3, 2025
A city with such a rich history and monuments, Delhi has its fair share of supernatural stories too.
The Haunting of Delhi City is a collection of 9 horror stories set in Delhi. From Connaught Place to Mehrauli. From Lutyens’ Delhi to a nondescript tree in Dwarka, Sector 9. Tales quintessentially Delhi. Tales sure to give you goosebumps.
Urban legends or true? We never know. If you are a Delhi-ite, you would surely not see the places the same way ever again.
The Haunting of Delhi City is a collection of 9 horror stories set in Delhi. From Connaught Place to Mehrauli. From Lutyens’ Delhi to a nondescript tree in Dwarka, Sector 9. Tales quintessentially Delhi. Tales sure to give you goosebumps.
Urban legends or true? We never know. If you are a Delhi-ite, you would surely not see the places the same way ever again.
May 25, 2023
Fabulously spooky!! Such a fun read. 👍
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