Web-Series Worthy Storyteller Awards – S3

Welcome to Series 3 of the Web-Series Worthy Storyteller Awards 2025. This set of authors brings stories that touch your heart, shake your thoughts, and grab your attention from the first scene. From deep romance and raw village tales to wild fantasy, crime, and war, these books have the kind of drama and emotion that would work beautifully on screen. If you enjoy stories that feel real, strange, sharp, or even scary, this series has something that will stay with you.

The next binge-worthy web series might start right here.

Neha A. – A Drive Through My Soul

Neha A.’s A Drive Through My Soul is perfect for a web series because it blends romance, healing, and real-life struggles in a way that feels genuine and relatable. The story’s focus on emotional well-being and breaking stereotypes will connect with viewers looking for heartfelt, meaningful content. Fans of romantic fiction who appreciate stories about personal growth, love, and friendship will enjoy watching this unfold on screen. The mix of strong characters and touching moments makes it ideal for episodic storytelling that keeps audiences emotionally engaged and inspired. It offers both entertainment and encouragement in every episode.

V.S. Sury – JESTUS

A web series based on V.S. Sury’s JESTUS would stand out for its unique mix of fantasy, humor, and sharp wit. The main character’s “fuzzy-dizzy logic” creates unexpected twists that keep viewers guessing. Unlike typical stories, it blends the absurd with the profound, making the impossible feel real and entertaining. The series would be full of surprising moments, like gaining an extra day in a week or a patient treating their psychiatrist, that offer both laughs and thoughtful insights. This blend of quirky ideas and life’s deeper questions makes the show unlike anything else on screen.

Supriya Parulekar – Dragonflies

Supriya Parulekar’s Dragonflies is perfect for a web series because it blends intense psychological thriller elements with a gripping personal story. The main character, Sonya, a Bollywood star battling inner demons, offers rich, dramatic layers that translate well on screen. The mix of suspense, emotional struggles, and complex relationships creates tension and keeps viewers hooked episode after episode. The story’s dark and twisted themes, combined with the battle for survival, provide a visual and emotional feast. Its fast pace and unpredictable twists make Dragonflies an ideal choice for binge-worthy streaming entertainment.

Dinesh Narain Verma – A Fascinating Trip to Humans Manufacturing Site

What makes the web series based on Dinesh Narain Verma’s A Fascinating Trip to Humans Manufacturing Site unique is its mix of philosophy, sci-fi, and fantasy wrapped in a human story. Verma explores human behavior through animal traits, set in a divine, bureaucratic world unlike usual sci-fi. The surreal dream journey aboard a hijacked plane leading to a divine conference adds fresh visual and narrative appeal. The series blends suspense, deep questions about good and evil, and vivid characters shaped by Verma’s rich life experience, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking for viewers.

Sudharsana S – The Sanctum Key

A web series based on The Sanctum Key by Sudharsana S would stand out for its rare mix of science, myth, and fast-paced suspense. The story shifts between timelines, blending ancient secrets and modern experiments with ease. Backed by deep research, the scientific parts feel real but never heavy—something readers have praised widely. The tension between two secret societies, the risk of global destruction, and the mystery around a forgotten genius make it ideal for screen. Sudharsana’s storytelling brings clarity to complex ideas, making this a gripping watch for both sci-fi lovers and thriller fans who enjoy layered plots.

Pratiksha Misra – Bhoota Gappa

Bhoota Gappa – Part 2 by Pratiksha Misra is perfect web series material. Her blend of folklore, horror, and raw emotion is unmatched in Indian storytelling. Set across parallel timelines, with cursed siblings, painful flashbacks, and reader-submitted ghost tales, it opens doors to unique visuals and character arcs. Pratiksha’s background in both tech and storytelling adds sharp insight to the eerie themes, making it gripping and grounded. The web series would appeal to fans of horror, mystery, and emotional drama. To stay connected with her work and daily content, follow her Facebook page JustUtter.

Shivasharan D N – A Leaf in the Whirlwind

Viewers who enjoy grounded, emotional stories rooted in rural life will find A Leaf in the Whirlwind perfect for screen. This fictional country drama captures the beauty and pain of life through Rama—a man who faces silent struggles yet manages to touch lives around him. The web series will connect with fans of character-driven plots, regional settings, and stories that reflect real human emotions without gloss. It will appeal to those who admire slow, thoughtful storytelling with a strong sense of place. Shivasharan D N’s honest and earthy narrative style makes this series relatable, especially for lovers of raw, heartfelt drama.

AHMED – Too Much for Too Less

Fans of gritty crime thrillers and real-world drama will enjoy a web series based on Too Much for Too Less by AHMED. This story captures the fall of a man chasing money at all costs, facing murder, pressure, and public anger. If you like shows with dark twists, flawed characters, and moral tension—this one is for you. Viewers of Paatal Lok, Mirzapur, or Sacred Games will find the same raw pull here. The series would appeal to anyone drawn to the harsh truths of ambition gone wrong, seen through the eyes of someone who has lived the crime world up close.

Mahesh Bhardwaj – The Last Mission

What makes The Last Mission by Mahesh Bhardwaj stand out as a web series idea is its rare focus on the untold truths of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. Bhardwaj brings deep research and clarity to scenes like the Comilla Cantonment massacre, the rise of the Mukti Bahini, and the final surrender of Pakistani forces. His storytelling avoids melodrama and instead focuses on emotional truth and political detail. With his background in the Indian Revenue Service and a strong hold on history, Mahesh Bhardwaj ensures the web series would feel both real and gripping—offering something fresh to war drama fans.

M.K. Devidasan – Betrayal and Love

M.K. Devidasan’s Betrayal and Love is ideal for a web series because it blends friendship, romance, and suspense in a gripping story. Set in Bangalore and Kochi, it offers a rich cultural backdrop with intense twists involving food poisoning, betrayal, and family conflicts. The characters face challenges of ambition, loyalty, and love that create deep emotional moments. Themes of trust, rivalry, and redemption will keep viewers hooked. Fans of realistic dramas and thrilling stories will find this web series especially engaging and hard to turn away from.

Storytelling doesn’t end with the book. Sometimes, it just begins.

That’s a wrap on Series 3 of the Web-Series Worthy Storyteller Awards 2025. These authors have shown that stories can come from anywhere—a quiet village, a war zone, a twisted mind, or even another world—and still speak to us all. We hope you found something here that made you stop, think, or feel deeply. Watch out for the next series, where more voices and more bold stories wait to be seen.