They call it an old-age home. But to the people who live there, it's a waiting room for love that never comes back. In Ashraya, each story is drawn from a real encounter: Sushmita, who always kept a jar of mango pickle for the sons who left her behind; Sugandha, who reminds us that love is not about holding on, but knowing when to let go; Ammu, who whispers to the wind because no one else will listen. These aren't tales of tragedy but reminders of the quiet strength that outlives youth and memory. Ashraya isn't just a book about the forgotten elderly. It's equally about us, the ones who forget.Tender and deeply human, Ashraya will stay with you long after the last page, leaving you looking at your parents, your grandparents, and perhaps even yourself, a little differently