What if you were thrust into the past? What if you came face-to-face with the very king you've spent years researching-only to discover that he is your greatest enemy? Sameera, a passionate history enthusiast and Ayurved intern, has always been fascinated by the past. She dreams of pursuing her honors in history, but before she even gets the chance to apply, an unexpected twist of fate sends her and her friends hurtling back in time-to the year 370 BC. Lost in an unfamiliar world, they soon realize that Sameera is the mirror image of the kingdom's missing princess. As she navigates the intrigues of the past, she uncovers a startling truth: the legendary king she admires, the ruler she has spent years researching, sees her as his foe. But what really happened to Princess Samyukta? And when Sameera finally stands before King Shivendra-will their destinies clash in hatred, or will fate weave a different tale? Will she lose herself in the depths of history, or will she forge a new path-perhaps even with someone unexpected? This is also Shivendra's story-the man, the ruler, the king who shaped a nation and carved his name into history. He was powerful, fearless, and revered. But behind his greatness was his queen, his Samyukta-the woman who was his strength, his weakness, and his destiny. 'Shiv-Yukta: Destiny's Play' is a tale of love and enmity, betrayal and loyalty, war and passion. A journey through time that will keep you enthralled until the very last page. Will destiny repeat itself-or change forever? 📖✨ Dive into the story to find out! Disclaimer: Everything used and described in this story is a work of fiction. Inspirations might have been take from the real world but the story is completely a work of fiction. So, there is no need to take anything on your hearts, and any resemblance to the real thing is just coincidence. This story is also available on scroll stack and inkitt. It is available in Hindi in Pratilipi Thank you!

*** This book contains explicit sexual content so readers be advised. While story contains pleasure themes, this also contains themes of rape, sexual assault, physical assault.*** Beginnings of chapters will hold trigger warnings *** Dahlia finds herself stuck in an elevator with a stranger headed to a different floor. As they begin to converse, she discovers an unexpected connection, leaving her wanting more. Once the elevator is finally freed, she makes her way to the wedding, heart racing with anticipation. To her surprise, she finds a handsome CEO waiting there-could this be the best blind date ever? As they lock eyes across the room, she can't help but wonder if fate has brought them together in a way she never imagined.

"you must be Lydia?" "...yes!" the gushing wind that blew past her black curly hair, making it go south with it's natural waves. Her dark green eyes twitch as the air dries them up, the moonlight that cuts through the building behind her illuminated her body, which makes it clearer for the eyes. Her face remains black, her hair shading it from the moons beautiful light blue ray, her eyes are now like fireflies... *** after the assassination, the fear that gripped Lydia was uncontrollable!, the fact that she could be killed at any second left her with a mania... She huffs, "sorry for the trouble!" "do not be bothered!" he responds with equanimity, for some reason, she thinks he's dead- she can never understand why he moves like a corpse about to collapse, and his dangerous attempts to send her six feet under, was a story for another day. tired of facing her, he turns around and walks forward. her eyes glistening with tears from her silent laughter, tears of joy actually. she jogs, and catches up to him...her hands behind her as she plays with her fingers. "The American skies are a lot more beautiful in the night time..." She whispers••• Word count {1-90,000} ©All rights reserved cover designed by: ∅yiLa