Edith's life has always been quiet, almost painfully ordinary-until the black car appears. Following her everywhere, its headlights lingering like shadows, always just close enough to remind her she's never really alone. But as her fear grows, so does her curiosity. Who is the man behind the wheel, and what does he want from her? When a dangerous encounter brings them face to face, Edith is thrown into a dark and twisted obsession that will push her limits-and awaken desires she never knew existed. Her world of safety and routine unravels, and the line between fear and temptation blurs. He says he's there to protect her. But from what? And more importantly-from whom??

*a completed story* "The strangest thing about this strange journey is that it began with a word" Zaheer Azhar is a young army general in the valley of Kashmir. Though called a heaven on earth, this valley has become a hell for those who live in it. A haven for the terrorists, the army is finding it hard to maintain peace. What happens when Zahir falls for a young Hindu girl? He dreads the predicament that will befall on them once they are discovered. Or is this even the worst of Zahir's problems? Does he have something else he should be worrying about?