The invisible scream by Krish Talpada

Every story has a voice. But some of the most powerful stories are told by those who cannot speak. Nineteen-year-old Kartik joins an animal rescue NGO, convinced he has found his purpose. But while he fights for the animals, his home carries a different silence. His younger brother, Vansh, hasn't spoken a word since a traumatic childhood incident. As Kartik dives deeper into the work he once admired, unanswered questions turn into troubling doubts, and buried secrets of a past tragedy begin to surface. Now, caught between his ideals and a harsh reality, Kartik must face a question he never expected: What does it truly mean to be a voice for the voiceless? The Invisible Scream is a psychological coming-of-age novella about family, friendship, trauma, healing, and the invisible battles people carry within themselves. Because not every scream can be heard.

Young Adult • Diversity Representation/BIPOC/Own Voices • Diversity Representation/Mental Health • Diversity Representation/Neurodiversity • Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense/Psychological Thrillers