In the quiet Kerala village of Kozhiyampara, Bhavani Nair, trapped in a loveless marriage, finds solace in a charming stranger on Facebook. Unbeknownst to her, the stranger is a cruel prank by her cousin Meenu and friend Devi. When Bhavani abandons her newborn under dry leaves, believing in a false promise of escape, a devastating chain of events unravels. As the village grapples with tragedy, lies, and betrayal, *The Dry Leaves* explores the devastating consequences of digital deception, rural isolation, and the fragile line between innocence and guilt. Written in dedication to @pri.achak