In a world where tradition and duty overshadow personal desires, Nandini and Manik's arranged marriage becomes the beginning of an unexpected journey. Nandini, a quiet and reserved young woman, carries the weight of a childhood trauma that has kept her distant from the world. Shaped by her past, she's learned to keep her emotions locked away, fearing vulnerability. Manik, on the other hand, is a gentle soul, forced into marriage by his family, yet from the moment he sees Nandini's photo, he feels an undeniable connection. As they navigate the delicate balance of duty, expectations, and slowly blossoming affection, Nandini and Manik must confront their pasts, face the challenges of their new life together, and discover whether love can truly heal the deepest wounds. Will Nandini ever open her heart? Can Manik break through the walls she has so carefully built? In the end, can two strangers learn to love, or will the shadows of their pasts forever hold them back? An emotional tale of healing, acceptance, and the transformative power of love in the face of life's toughest trials.

29/08/2020- 07/06/2022 Nandani Sharma, typical Indian girl next door who lived in Bangalore with her Dida and younger brother Rishabh. Her parents died when she was very young. Nandani and her brother is finally moving to Mumbai to live with their chacha and chachi (uncle and Aunt). New city, new life and new challenges awaits for her. Manik Kapoor, a young business tycoon of Mumbai. arrogant, rude but secretly kind at heart. He gets what he wants in life and is very passionate about whatever he do. He doesn't really like his parents but love his younger siblings a lot. He has been a second parent to both of them. This is their story, a story of two different souls deprived of love, looking out for their siblings fighting with the odds to give them the world. what will happen when two of them will meet. a story full of love, hate and compassion. Join us on this ride and I assure you won't be disappointed. Top rankings #1 - manan - jan 2021 #1 - nandani - jan 2021 #1- fireflies - feb 2021 #1 - Manik - Jan 2022 #3 - Manan - June 2022 #1 - Parth - Sept 2022 #1- stars - Nov 2022

He's a ruthless rockstar. She's a girl who believes in stars. When Manik Malhotra, the arrogant king of S.P.A.C.E college, crosses paths with Nandini Murthy, the sweet and stubborn newcomer, it's war. But between pranks, ego battles, and late-night music sessions, something unexpected begins to bloom. Enemies. Music. Chaos. Love. Welcome to the messy, magical world of Manan. 💫

Nandini is a sweet and innocent girl who moved to New York from India, leaving her dreadful past behind to begin a new life with hope. She had been through so much in her life at such a young age that all she wanted was a normal, peaceful life where no one knew who she was, where she could start and live her life like a normal teenager, and with that, all she wanted was a good college and job. But deep down, she was just a normal, innocent girl who craved love and family, but her fate never allowed her to have those things until her angel came into her life. Manik Malhotra is a profoundly handsome but down-to-earth boy from a wealthy family. His world revolves around his beloved family and his friends. Although he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, his hardworking nature and extremely phenomenal personality make him stand out. He is the type of boy that every girl desires to be with, but none could have him because his heart would not allow anyone to come close to him. And, even in this century, he believed what his father once said: "If the girl can't accelerate your heartbeat at the first meeting, she can't be the one." ♡➷♡➹♡ He walked into her life as an angel and filled all the voids in her heart. She was able to experience the love she had always desired because of him. When she saw him, she found herself drowning in his deep chocolate brown eyes, but due to her insecurity and bad experiences in the past, it was difficult for her to accept him and trust his love. On the other hand, when his gaze fell on Nandini, his heartbeat quickened, and he realised at that moment that she was the one. Her innocence and shyness pull him towards her. Even though she wasn't ready to accept him, he didn't leave her, as he knew deep down that she wanted him to be there. So are you ready to witness their journey of love, where not just their hearts but their souls are blended with each other?

When Charlotte agrees to fake date bad boy Mason to make her best friend and secret crush, Ben, jealous, she thinks it will be a simple arrangement. The rules are clear and she's certain of her goal: make Ben fall in love with her. So why does it seem like the lines always blur when Mason is around? *** Charlotte Anderson has secretly been in love with her best friend, Ben Hathaway, since childhood, though he's never seen her as anything but the girl next door. After witnessing Ben kissing another girl at a party, a heartbroken Charlotte accidentally admits her crush to notorious bad boy Mason Reed... who also happens to be one of Ben's closest friends. But Mason isn't going to tell Charlotte's secret; instead, he suggests they fake a relationship to make Ben jealous. They create a set of strict rules for the arrangement: no kissing when Ben isn't around, no sex, and no falling in love. But as their fake relationship progresses, and Mason's walls break down, Charlotte finds herself questioning her true feelings for both boys, and wondering if some rules are meant to be broken-especially when it comes to love. [[word count: 100,000 - 150,000]] Cover designed by Gillian Goulet (This story is a standalone title in the Dependency series) [[Wattpad Editors Choice: June 2021]]

This story can be read as a stand-alone but it's recommended to read My Brothers best friend to understand as this is a continuation of that story. Holly never thought she would end up falling in love with her brother's best friend. After the summer of her life with Cam, Parker, and Sawyer, it's finally time to move on to college and get that fresh start she's been waiting for, with her best friend. She wasn't prepared, however, for all of the Lots of partying and drama that went down. Will Sawyer and Holly's bond be strong enough to endure a long distance relationship while he's off working hard in law school or was their love simply a summer romance doomed from the start? Another ultra cliché Wattpad story, so be prepared for some drama and heartbreak. *Still in need of major editing and revising. It's a work-in-progress*

What would you do if you couldn't have the person you're in love with? * * * Charlie Landon had her future worked out until her mother died in a freak shark attack. Her father uproots their lives in favour of returning to his small hometown in America. Charlie meets Percy and Noah who unknowingly turn her life upside down. Both men are charming and quirky in their own ways, except Noah is Percy's uncle and he's their woodwork teacher. Things become messy when they both crush on Charlie and they have no idea.

Clementine, Clem, Reeves is a laid back girl who blends into the background happily. Never in her life has she wanted to be popular. She's seen the movies with the mean popular and vowed to herself at the young age of four to never be popular (even though it wasn't going to be a problem) Zion Woods is a stone face popular who seems to have no heart. Of course everyone knows about the lacrosse and football varsity captain and golden boy who's just so mysterious and hot you drool after him... Well everyone except Clem, what happens when her ecstatic friends bring her to his beach house on the last day of summer and she ends up naked in his bedroom?

I watched his full lips turn up into a smirk and in that moment my heart stopped beating, my mind stopped thinking. Instinctively, I leaned in to close the gap between us... He's the badass player. Partying, having girls chase him and being popular is second nature to him. She's your stereotypical good girl. Smart and almost invisible to guys. Her only weapon is sarcasm. They get to know each other...What do you think will happen? {This is my original work, so please tell me first if you wish to use it in a way at all}