I was around 14 or 15 when I wrote my first story. I didn't even have a phone back then, so I used to write everything in a notebook full detailing, full imagination. And honestly, I used to think it was the biggest blockbuster story ever. Looking back now, it's funny, but also kind of cute.
Then when I turned sixteen, I finally got a phone. I was so happy. That's when I discovered Wattpad, and I started reading stories like a crazy kid. I was obsessed.
With time, loneliness hit me, and writing was the one thing that made me feel alive. So I thought, "kuch likti hoon Wattpad pe." And I posted my first story. Back then there was no ChatGPT; the Wattpad community felt so raw and natural. Not complaining, but I do feel like AI has taken away a bit of that original essence.
I swear, I edited that story a thousand times. 🤣
And I still remember a few readers saying, "Aapka style nahi hai likhne ka." And honestly, I loved that at least they were true, and at least they commented.
Then I wrote Talab, and it crossed 300k reads. I'm genuinely thankful for that.
Sometimes I wonder if I've earned any "true readers," but then I remind myself: writing gives my soul peace. Maybe that's what I've truly earned my own peace.
At the end, I just want to say one thing:
Agar kuch karna hai toh karo. Don't wait for the "perfect" time. It won't come.
So work on your dreams. Start now. ✨
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Talab
RomanceSome stories are not meant to last forever, but they do live in moments. Talab is not just a collection of stories. It's a collection of cravings. Craving for love. For closure. For one last conversation. For peace. For madness. For something that a...
