If history repeats itself, and the unexpected always happens, how incapable man must be of learning from experience - George Bernard Shaw More often than not, history has taught us valuable lessons. Yet, we humans, as a force of habit, partake in endeavours that do not always lead to a happily ever after. The Mahabharata did not end with the Pandavas winning the war. A great deal was to be learnt, even as they embark on their final journey and climb up Mt. Sumeru. A modern family's fate is intertwined and they undergo a series of events that show us that how little we learn from history. God's covenant with Noah was a commitment to maintain the inherent relationship between Creator and creation. What should mankind do when faced with an apocalyptic scenario in a modern day world? Should they follow in Noah's stead A Tale of Parallels is a collection of short stories that will engage the readers in many such unique experiences.