When writer and psychologist Ssamridhi Gulati began shaping The Shadow Weaver, she was not merely constructing a work of speculative fiction. She was asking a question that quietly lives inside most people. What becomes of the lives we never chose.

Released on 9 January 2026, The Shadow Weaver marks Gulati’s formal entry into the literary world as an author whose work sits at the intersection of psychology, speculative imagination, and emotional realism. The book was officially launched at the Authors’ Stage of the National Book Trust India during the World Book Fair, a moment that signalled both arrival and intent. Shortly after release, the novel reached the number two position on Amazon’s bestseller list, reflecting an immediate and engaged reader response.