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Dil Ki Bandagi (The Bondage of the Heart) (Full story in my Main account) by SiaSage55
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🌸 2025 Wattys Shortlist 🌸 In 1950s India, where women are expected to obey without question, eighteen-year-old Aarti is forced into an arranged marriage with Raghav, the stoic thirty-five-year-old son of the village head. Illiterate yet brimming with quiet dreams, Aarti longs to learn and live freely. Raghav, burdened by duty and haunted by grief, hides his heart behind silence and sternness. As tradition binds them together, Aarti dares to begin a rebellion of the heart. But can she break free from the chains of expectation-and will Raghav ever let himself love again? Author's Note 📖 This version includes Chapters 1-10. ✨ The complete story (Chs. 11-56 + Epilogue) is exclusively on my main account @ShaarShree. 📌 Link in comments - please vote, comment & support! 💖
The Rajawats  by auth0rarpita
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The Rajawats are the epitome of power and prestige-ruling the political world while dominating the business empire for generations. They are a family bound by tradition, fiercely protective of their customs and beliefs, even in a world that's constantly changing. Their values define them, their rules control them, and their loyalty to their legacy makes them untouchable. But what truly sets the Rajawats apart are their heirs. These men are not just royalty; they are legends in their own right. Each of them possesses a dangerous charm that's impossible to resist. One is as cold and emotionless as stone, the second is wild with a fiery temper, and the third? Arrogant to the core, with confidence that can break anyone's resolve. They are the kind of men every woman dreams of but also fears-because being close to them is as thrilling as it is terrifying. Every woman in the country would die for a chance to become a part of the Rajawat family. But being their bride isn't a fairytale-it's a battle. Behind the grandeur of the mansion and the weight of their last name lies a world full of secrets, power struggles, and hidden scars. The brides are nothing like their intimidating husbands, and the clash of personalities will either destroy them or make them stronger than ever. This isn't just about love; it's about survival, ambition, and discovering what truly matters when you're caught between a family bound by tradition and your own dreams. Dive into the lives of the Rajawat heirs and the women brave enough to stand by their side. Their journey will take you through passion, chaos, andthe kind of drama you won't be able to look away from. #1 in royalfamily #1 in royal #1 in husbandwife #1 in brides #3 in arrogant #5 in desi
Naham : His Replaced Bride  by Efat_khan_
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He screamed, "YOU ARE A FREAKING REPLACEMENT!! A REPLACED BRIDE!!!" I stood there in silence, not knowing what to say. His words hit me hard, but the next thing he said broke something inside me. "Don't try to act like a real wife," he spat. Those words were enough to kill any feelings I might have had for him. My heart ached, but I stayed quiet, holding back the tears threatening to fall. -------------------------------------------------------------- They walked through life unaware of the other's existence, until one day, the universe whispered their names and brought them together. -------------------------------------------------------------- "𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐬𝐞, 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞, 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫"
RATHORE'S PRINCESS by devilwriteszz
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RATHORES- the name only which sends shiver down the spines of people all over the world. They all identified as ruthless, cruel, cold, dominating and worst nightmare of enemies who rules the world and get whatever they want by hook or crook. No one can stand in front of them. But What happens when they found about their princess who doesn't exist for them till now. Will their life change? Will they able to make their places in her heart? Or will she scared of them like others! Let's have a walk together on journey of one and only RATHORES AND THEIR PRINCESS! HOPE YOU WILL LOVE IT!
Endless - love, revenge and shadows  by hartikasharma
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Aahana Rawat Aahana lived in her father's cage, her entire life. She just wanted love and wanted to be recognised by him but he didn't care about that. He just wanted money and power by hook or by crook even if it means marrying his own flesh and blood to an old man. Her innocent soul prayed to God to send someone to save her. " If not an angel, then be it devil." Not knowing a devil was soon going to descend from hell but not to save her. The unknown stranger was going to be her most desired danger. Reyansh Rajvanshi The most successful and eligible bachelor of the country. Eldest son of Rajvanshi family that holds power and money. He was a successful CEO and ruthless mafia and can do anything to protect his family. He said to the girl whom he wedded forcefully, "I promise my dear wife to make your life hell at every moment. I promise everytime you fall I will be there but to laugh on your face I promise to make your nights sleepless that you would wish to die. I promise I will suck your soul. I will fucking break you. My dear wife... Welcome to my personal hell. " Author's note - •This story might contain violence, bloodshed and some scenes that can trigger to PTSD. •This is an original work, plagiarism won't be tolerated. Be patience with the story. I am sure you will love it. •English is not my first language. • Enjoy readings guys and do tell me how you felt. • Give my first book a lot of love. ❤️❤️
||• Jageer-e-Mohabbat - جاگیرِ محبت • || by liza_liza0101
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Jageer-e-Mohabbat - جاگیرِ محبت In the heart of rural Pakistan, amidst the opulent estates of feudal lords, there existed a tale of love and enmity that defied societal norms. At the center of this story were two individuals whose initial animosity blossomed into an unexpected and tumultuous romance. The rich and powerful feudal lord's son Sardar Barlas Pamir Lakhani, who was known for his ruthless demeanor and arrogant ways. He ruled over his vast lands with an iron fist, commanding fear and respect in equal measure. His wealth and status shielded him from the consequences of his actions, and he cared little for the struggles of those beneath him. On the other side of the spectrum was Parishè Bukhari, a proud and fiercely independent young woman from a poor background. She harbored deep-seated prejudices against the wealthy elite like Sardar Barlas Pamir Lakhani, viewing them as oppressors who exploited the labor of the common people for their own gain. Her fiery spirit and unwavering principles often put her at odds with the feudal system that dominated her world. Their paths collided one day when Parishè's family, struggling to make ends meet, found themselves at the mercy of Sardar Barlas Pamir Lakhani's whims.
𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐔𝐋𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 | ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴀᴠᴇ ᴏꜰ ʜᴀᴛʀᴇᴅ  by notsowriterevren
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Darkness is the purest form of Light
Ruling era of mafia's  by RashiPatel005
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it's a love story of two people, who are poles apart. one is ruthless, dominating, manipulative, and people call him a devil. He is an angel disguised as a devil. He himself is a Greek god and is known for his looks and ruthlessness. There are three pillars in his life that are his family, money and power. He can get anything just in a snap of his fingers. If he wants something then he will get it by hook or crook. He is known by everyone and feared by everyone in this world. He rules over all. He is the king of the world whether it is the business world or underworld. He is soft only for his loved ones. No one messes with him because of his anger issues and ruthless ways of killing his enemies. He comes from a powerful political family, the only heir of Rajputs who never bows in front of anyone but his intimidating aura can bring shivers down your spines. On the other hand we have our female lead who is the epitome of Beauty. she comes from an upper middle class family. She owns a famous cafe named 'cups & cakes'. She is the only girl child in her family and is pampered by everyone especially her 2 elder brothers who are very protective of her. She's the total opposite of Ekaksh. She is shy, soft spoken, humble and kind. Her world revolves around her family. Her hobbies are dancing, singing, painting and designing new outfits for herself. She loves to spend her time with her family. She can't live alone because she grew up in a joint family and desires a joint family even after getting married. She is the only daughter of Malan's, her name is shreesha Malan. She is a fragile doll of her parents as she is a premature baby with health complexions since birth, and can easily get sick with the change in weather. To all those girls who want a morally grey man. who is soft only for her. Can burn the world for her and is hell possessive for her. loves her to the moon and back . Grey 🩶 against green 💚
Her Hidden Self |  ✓ by mysteriouslypoetic
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Some people merely adopt darkness, but she was born into it. Hiding every gloomy secret, covering all the lies, she walks through the life devoid of all emotions. They all labeled her, those silly people, if only they had stop for a moment and observed. Looked into her eyes and see the wreckage behind them, see the hurt and the pain behind that anger. Nobody noticed, nobody tried to care... until that someone. • • • They loath each other and there's nothing anyone could do. Winter and Ethan are like fire and ice, like darkness and light, like hurricane and tornado they don't mix at all. But, fate, my friend is one hell of a player. So, what will happen when Fate works it's magic and the two arch enemies are thrown together? Amidst all the chaos, heart breaks and tears, will the truth finally come out and surrender? or will it act just as stubborn as the person, who hid it. Copyright © mysteriouslypoetic 2018. All Rights Reserved.