lakshmanayan
"This is a work of fiction inspired by Ramayana characters. It is not intended to represent the original scriptures."
No disrespect towards any character or any scriptures.
What if Ravan was never truly evil?
Born into a world that hated him for being an Asura, Ravan grows up surrounded by trauma, discrimination, and pain. As he struggles to protect his family and his people, he slowly walks down a path he never intended to take.
Years later, during their exile, Ram, Sita, Lakshman, Hanuman, and the Vanar Sena cross paths with the King of Lanka. But the Ravan they meet is nothing like the monster described in stories.
As mysteries begin to unfold, hidden truths come to light. Who is really responsible for the suffering blamed on Ravan? Why does Ram feel a strange connection to him? And can justice heal wounds that have existed for a lifetime?
A story of friendship, family, brotherhood, loss, healing, and redemption.
A fictional alternate Ramayana where not all Asuras are evil, not all good people are understood, and every story has more than one side.
(If you are someone who wants the story to be fully authentic, from texts, sorry it's not for you.)