"The Fallen," an excerpt from a novel, recounts a reunion of four college friends in Kolkata. The narrative focuses on Deep, one of the friends, who has fallen on hard times after a series of setbacks including academic failure, job loss, and the death of his father. Deep's story reveals the impact of addiction and the challenges he faces in overcoming adversity. The reunion allows the friends to reconnect and confront their pasts, culminating in Deep's securing a new job opportunity in Bangalore. The story explores themes of friendship, loss, redemption, and the complexities of life after college.