A tale forged in tension, bound by instinct, and softened by the kind of love that shouldn't exist. A bond, born of shadows that cradle the fire. He is the storm she never feared. She is the strength he never understood. Together, they are the ache beneath the armor, the tenderness that dares to bloom in war. This is not just a love story, it's sanctuary of the damned.

Nandini Murthy has always preferred the sidelines-quiet, observant, and content in her own world. With her extroverted brother, Abhimanyu, stealing the spotlight, she never minds blending into the background. Their bond is simple: no interference, no unnecessary questions. But one evening changes everything. When Abhimanyu invites his friends over for a match night, Nandini barely acknowledges them-except for one. Manik Malhotra. Her brother's best friend. The moment their eyes meet, something shifts. Manik, with his easy smirk and piercing gaze, is everything Nandini avoids-charming, confident, and dangerously perceptive. And yet, she can't ignore the way his presence lingers, the way he seems to see right through her silence. As stolen glances turn into secret conversations, a thrilling, undeniable connection builds between them. But when emotions grow deeper, so does the risk. Because if Abhimanyu finds out-about the lingering looks, the whispered words, the unspoken feelings-will it shatter the bond between them all? In a city that never sleeps, where secrets can either bring hearts closer or break them apart, Nandini must decide... is love worth the risk?

𝓕𝓪𝓽𝓪𝓵 𝓞𝓫𝓼𝓮𝓼𝓼𝓲𝓸𝓷 𝓢𝓮𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓼: 𝓑𝓸𝓸𝓴 #1 𝑪𝒂𝒏 𝒃𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒂𝒔 𝒂 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒆~ '•°•𝑴𝒓. 𝑩𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒕 × 𝑯𝒊𝒔 𝑨𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒍•°•' [𝑺𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒓.✨] This story revolves around a man who has lost his faith in love and harbors a deep-seated hatred for women. He married a girl forcefully who ran away from her house, only to become trapped in an unwanted union. 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐤 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐫𝐚 A living nightmare to the world, Manik is a strikingly handsome and cold-hearted man, exuding a ruthless demeanor in the business realm. His personality is so unforgettable that you can't help but look his way with admiration and lust, as he wears his power like a badge of honor, often belittling others to elevate himself. A self-made billionaire, he despises the concept of love and harbors a profound resentment towards women, particularly his mother. °"I don't know what life was before you, but now I know-- it's you."° 𝐍𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐒. Nandini is a mystery, much like her name. She is a charming and beautiful woman with a delightful aura, viewing the world through her unique lens. An angel to the innocent and needy, yet a devil to those who deserve it, she is a general surgeon and a social butterfly. Talkative, clumsy, moody, and full of mischief, her sole ambition is to pursue further studies in London. She harbors a disdain for men and has run away from home in search of peace. °"I never thought I would see my world in someone, but in you, I see my universe."° Both are bound together in the sacred union of MARRIAGE. Will they find solace in one another? Can they learn to love despite their differences, or will they become adversaries? Join their journey ~

A crown prince bound to duty. A woman he was never meant to notice. A kingdom watching every move. What begins as cold civility turns into a dangerous pull of sharp words, stolen glances, a kiss that shouldn't have happened, and a truth neither of them is ready to face. Nothing is confessed. Everything is felt. The closer they get, the more impossible it becomes to pretend. And all this happens within just seven days that lead to Christmas!

Story of two best friends who struggle to explore their feelings for each other. Will they realise their love soon or it will be too late?

A arranged marriage A traditional girl who loved a boy with her whole heart and everything in her life was going okay with friends, family, love everything and that's when a storm came. Marriage. Her parents were orthodox and doesn't like the concept of love. They have religional beliefs and they loved their daughter so much. ANd when she couldn't take it, Nandini confessed to her parents that she is in love with someone and she can't marry the guy they are looking for her. And that's it. Her world turned upside down in a second. Isn't it a every girl's story nowadays? To have a heartbreak and marry Silently someone with a dead soul? Will she silently marry the guy her parents looked for her as she can't put her parents in shame? Or will she run away with the guy she loved wholeheartedly? A manan Tale.

#PRIVATE STORY# Ten years is a lot of time, especially if you are not in contact with someone, isn't it? Manik Malhotra and Nandini Murthy were childhood friends. Best friends. Until, she left the city after her tenth grade. And now she is returning after ten long years, to the same city, with a hope to meet him, and recreate their childhood memories. But the person she meets isn't the one she left. Also he has another best friend, someone she thinks had replaced her importance in Manik's life, and all he remembers now is her, Shiwali. What now? What will Manik and Nandini do, when they meet again, especially when both of them are not what they used to be? Will their friendship rekindle or will it be lost forever? Welcome to a short saga of our very own MaNan.

MaNan from Kaisi yeh yaariaan. Nandini and Manik were just teenagers when they met each other. Both of them belong to rival gangs, they don't meant to be together. But then love just happens and so they fell in love. And again, they don't have everyday lives. Among guns, drugs, fights - they grew up. So, when shit happens, it's dangerous but what's love/hate when you don't fight for it?

High School MaNan. A classic trope of a rich popular boy falling for an innocent soft nerd girl. Very simple but Manik has a secret, he is not like everyone else. And Nandini has to face his ugly truth if she wants to be with him. P.S. Readers who liked Crimson, love me or die for me stories, this story is written and dedicated for you :)

A MaNaN FF that ranked FIRST, SEVENTH & EIGHTH in the TOP TEN INDIA WATTPAD LIST :) Medical background. This story is light and heartwarming. It is a simple love story between two complicated beings. Both are not perfect and not flawless, they both make mistakes and learn to accept each other. Manik and Nandini, characters from "Kaisi yeh Yaariyan". Poster credits - bhhummi_ Starting plot line inspired from "Wolf Girl and Black Prince"