In every aspect of our life in the 21st century, we have become entrapped and confiscated in the modern world. "Paradox of Modernism" brings you the instances of how we are living the life of a caged bird in cities of skyscrapers and machines. Paradox of Modernism is a collection of poems, short stories, micro-tales and quotes related to the host and parasite relationship between humans and modernization. This book will take you to the world of realisation of heartbreaks, fallacy of luxury, contempt of materialism, lack of humanity presenting us as insects trapped in the web of a paradox. The once-upon-a-time colourful world is changing from mild tints to darker shades.