Finding out we were going to be parents was supposed to be the happiest time of our lives. Instead, I feel my husband, Ethan, drifting away from me a little more every day. He's late coming home from work, he disappears for long periods of time, he's irritable and closed off, and nothing I say or do seems to reach him. As tensions between us mount, I'm discovering parts of my husband's past that I never knew existed. And when everything comes tumbling down, I'm forced to ask myself: how well do I really know the man I love?

"Marry me", Shaurya Singh Shekhawat muttered with pure hatred in his eyes holding her arms in his vile grip "You hate me", Akansha Dixit said with fear and determination in her eyes "I do, and Retribution is my right", Shaurya said "And I have the right to a chance to justify myself", she said breaking with increasing hatred in his tone for her... "Like the hell, I will, you destroyed my sister and now it's your turn to get ruined", he spat... "You will marry me, or see your family die", he said "I will", she said losing the battle... "One last thing Mr. Shekhawat, the day you will know the truth, the rue will kill you", she said, he just scoffed walking away leaving her shattered at the same time making her stronger... If he thinks he could make her weak using her family, then he is in for a big surprise, thought Akansha with sheer determination... ************ 5 Years Later ************ "One chance is all I ask, Akansha", Shaurya begged sitting on his knees ignoring the fact that he is a Chief Minister, the most powerful man of the state... "You are 5 years too late CM sir", Akansha said with a cold face before walking away... "You are right... My rue is killing me every second", he whispered to himself Shaurya Singh Shekhawat, a man everyone in the state admired, people's favorite leader, a very well-educated Chief Minister, and the youngest person to take office in the country. Successful, that's what everyone think of him, but only he knew how much of a failure he is as a husband... Akansha Dixit, an aspirational student pursuing her Ph.D. in child psychology. She fell in love very easily but only when she realized his reality did she understand how much of a mess she is in, already... Amid selfish families, dirty politics, several misunderstandings, betrayals, and power-hungry wolves, will the innocent love survive, or will it succumb ??

'But he loves me!' Mira told herself firmly as she applied dettol on the cut near her lip. 'He seemed drunk', she thought,' it must have been an accident, he means me no harm'. She assured herself and smiled at her reflection. But as the years went by, the smile faded. Faded till it was only a thin line on her face. Her once bright self had been subdued for so long that it forgot how to shine. She thought of all that had happened. Days and months and years had gone by. From the darling daughter of the village head to the women who went through unimaginable things. This is her story. Of her and of Love. ------------------------------------------------ Completed.

Anirudh Roy Choudhury , The Eldest Son Of Renowned Landords 'Roy Chaudaries' of the Town named 'Tulsipur' who married 11 year old village girl to save her life . He wanted his wife 'Bondita Roy Chaudhary' to become an Independent woman & Barrister in future and also establish woman rights in this patriarchal society . For providing fine education to Bondita , He arranged the Home Tutor ( MasterJi ) to teach Bondita , He wanted Bondita to love the books and worship them just like she worship her 'Dugga Ma' . But She started hating to study and her blood boils seeing the books . He didn't know the tutor he bought for Bondita was not a Teacher but a devil in disguise .

February I thought we had something real-me and Arlo. We moved fast, but it felt right. We laughed, raced motorcycles, shared silence like it was sacred. I believed him when he said he wasn't the romantic type. I believed I was enough. Then he crashed, and while he was healing, I found the letters. Not for me. For her-Lyra, the girl who broke his heart. And suddenly, everything shifted. Every kiss, every quiet moment, every almost-I-love-you.

The complete book is only available on Kindle and can be found at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS181BKW/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=2C1BY8TCDSU9G&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UYq_PSgfmkivAIc6YRMNNQ.bASV0Mjw-veYDv83E4xEEOQOz5ORQXBkqztBnt-J9BM&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+gathered+fragments+of+us&qid=1758560347&s=books&sprefix=the+gathered+fragments+of+us%2Cbooks%2C46&sr=1-1 I will keep some of the early chapters here live, but the conclusion, changes to story line, and additions will only be available to read through Kindle once published. Until then, happy reading! 🥰 Felicity Barrett thought she had everything: a marriage to a man she loved and a beautiful future. But when years of neglect and unspoken grief collide with her husband's devastating mistake, everything begins to crumble. Caden Barrett has always been the fixer-at work, at home, and in his marriage. But some things can't be solved with late-night apologies or expensive gifts. To win back Felicity's trust, he'll have to face his failures, fight for their future, and learn what it truly means to not only love his wife, but to show that love. Together, they must navigate family turmoil, betrayal, and the painful echoes of the past. Through chaos, heartbreak, and unexpected joys, Felicity and Caden discover that love isn't about perfection-it's about persistence, forgiveness, and choosing each other again and again. This is a story of brokenness and healing, of second chances and the quiet work of love. It is a novel that explores modern marriage, blended families, and courage while asking: when everything shatters, can love be rebuilt stronger than before?

*serious editing is going on* She married a stranger who promised forever-unaware it was all a lie crafted to destroy her. Elena Bianchi, the gentle daughter of a powerful Italian politician, returns to Florence hoping to build a new life far from her family's tainted legacy. But fate has other plans when she crosses paths with Adrian Moretti-a man so charismatic, so precise in his affection, that she falls hopelessly in love. What she doesn't know is that Adrian is her enemy. Behind his warm smiles and tender kisses is a heart consumed by rage. Years ago, his sister was assaulted and silenced by men connected to the Bianchi name-and Elena's existence is now his weapon of revenge. With the full support of his cruel and twisted family, Adrian marries her... only to drag her into a nightmare. After the wedding, the truth unravels. She's beaten, starved, isolated-treated worse than a servant in her own home. And when whispers of a fate mirroring Adrian's sister begin to surface, Elena realizes she may not survive this marriage. But something begins to shift. Adrian starts to see the innocence in her eyes, the kindness in her broken smile-and guilt claws at his soul. Now he must choose: destroy the woman he once vowed to ruin, or risk everything, even his family's wrath, to save her. In a world built on betrayal and blood, can love survive the weight of vengeance?

"He thought she destroyed his sister's life. So he destroyed hers. But the truth was never hers to tell." Saanvi Roy never expected her kindness to cost her everything. Accused of ruining the life of a billionaire's beloved sister, she's kidnapped and forced into a loveless, brutal marriage with Ahaan Mehra-a man carved from rage and vengeance. To him, she's a liar. A manipulator. A disgrace. To her, he's her punishment for sins she never committed. But the more she suffers in silence, the more cracks begin to show in Ahaan's armor. And when the truth finally surfaces, he realizes he didn't marry a monster-he became one. And she might never love him again