In the months that follow, Marcus drifts through his days—haunted by a raven, by memories, and by the weight of wasted time. When Death appears again, she tells him three stories that change how he sees life, loss, and himself.
Blending philosophy, fiction, and an intimate exploration of mortality, and presenting: THE VELVET VISITOR. if you had only a little time left, would you truly live—or would you let it slip away?
Tanmay Sharma is a 14 year old author. The youngest author to ever write a complete philosophical novel. born in Gwalior, India, whose love for history, philosophy, and storytelling drives his writing. Fascinated by life’s deepest questions and the mysteries of death, he blends fiction with reflection to create thought-provoking narratives that linger in the reader’s mind.
A passionate reader since childhood, Tanmay has explored world literature, classical works, and timeless philosophies, all of which shape his unique voice. When he isn’t writing, he can be found diving into historical texts, sketching ideas for his next story.
This is his debut novel.