"𝑰 𝒕𝒐𝒍𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖" ______________________________________ In 1905, India lived under British rule. Power belonged to men in uniform. Fear belonged to everyone else. Girls were married young. Sometimes before they understood what marriage meant. Sometimes before they had even learned how to say no. She was seventeen when her fate was decided. She had grown up hearing that British officers brought only trouble. That their boots crushed villages and their orders decided lives. She was taught to lower her eyes when they passed and to stay out of their way. He was raised to believe that India needed control. That order mattered more than mercy. That a uniform gave him the right to command and be obeyed. They were never meant to meet. But when she is married to a British colonel in a mandap that was never meant for him, her life is torn away from everything she knows. faith, her family, her world. Their marriage is not born from love. It is born from power, fear, and a system that never cared what a girl wanted. She is a Indian girl raised in pain and silence. He is a British officer trained to rule and never look back. She belongs to a land he serves. He belongs to an Empire that owns her country. She shouldn't trust him. He shouldn't want her. But in an India divided by power and silence, they became each other's only moment of truth. A slow, aching romance set in the early 1900s ,where a British Colonel and an Indian girl fight a world that was never built to let them stand together. ● Desi × Videsi historical romance ● Slow-burn, tension, culture, and restraint Note: don't trust what you read.

" I think it's better if we get divorced. You don't worry about Rishi. I will take him with me. I don't want to burden you with anything more. Leave us and live your life " Preetha whispered to Shailesh. Her eyes were about to betray her but she pressed her lips tightly so no sound escaped from her mouth. Shailesh exhaled deeply and said " Preetha I didn't mean to abandon you both like that. I will give you the amount with which you could live your life happily. I want to see Rishi and see him grow up like a father. But I don't know what will happen once we get divorced. I don't want to leave you both... " but he was cut off by Preetha. " You can meet Rishi whenever you want of course you are his father. Just finalise the divorce as soon as possible " Preetha said turning to the other side as a few tears escaped her eyes. Preetha married Shailesh three years ago. But what she didn't know is that Shailesh loved someone else during college and broke up. Although he agreed for an arranged marriage and married Preetha he wholeheartedly accepted this relationship and had a son. Later when he meets his ex lover he couldn't deny the attraction he still held for her. This led to divorce between Preetha and Shailesh. Now Preetha alone with her son accepted her life and fate. Although people talk behind her she does not mind them as she feels it's completely useless to talk to them. What happens when a storm named Madhav enters into her life who is none other than her childhood crush, her cousin who is two years younger than her? How will she react? how will he reaction? will she ever take a second chance at love or marriage? Peek into the story to know more.... This story revolves around South India, particularly Telangana state. So telugu words will be included here and there(I will translate them to English). So be ready to enjoy this story.

𝐀𝐛𝐡𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐱 𝐀𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚 ᴀʙʜɪᴍᴀᴀɴ: ᴛʀᴜꜱᴛ ᴍᴇ ᴀʜᴀɴᴀ, ɪ ʟᴏᴠᴇ ʏᴏᴜ ᴠᴇʀʏ ᴍᴜᴄʜ ᴀɴᴅ ᴡᴀɴᴛ ᴛᴏ ᴍᴀʀʀʏ ʏᴏᴜ, ɪ ᴡᴀɴᴛ ᴛᴏ ᴄʜᴇʀɪꜱʜ ʏᴏᴜ ᴀɴᴅ ᴏᴜʀ ᴅᴀᴜɢʜᴛᴇʀ ᴛɪʟʟ ᴍʏ ʟᴀꜱᴛ ʙʀᴇᴀᴛʜ. ɪ ꜱᴀɪᴅ ʟᴏᴏᴋɪɴɢ ɪɴᴛᴏ ʜᴇʀ ʀᴇᴅ ᴛᴇᴀʀʏ ᴇʏᴇꜱ, ᴍᴀᴋɪɴɢ ᴍʏ ᴡᴀʏ ᴛᴏᴡᴀʀᴅꜱ ʜᴇʀ ꜱʟᴏᴡʟʏ, ᴡʜʏ ᴄᴀɴ'ᴛ ꜱʜᴇ ᴜɴᴅᴇʀꜱᴛᴀɴᴅ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ɪ ʟᴏᴠᴇ ʜᴇʀ ꜱᴏ ᴍᴜᴄʜ? ꜱʜᴇ ʟᴏᴏᴋᴇᴅ ᴀᴛ ᴍᴇ ᴀɴᴅ ꜱᴀɪᴅ. ᴀʜᴀɴᴀ: ᴘʟᴇᴀꜱᴇ ꜱᴛᴏᴘ ᴛʜɪꜱ ᴅʀᴀᴍᴀ, ɴᴏ ᴏɴᴇ ᴄᴀɴ ᴇᴠᴇʀ ʟᴏᴠᴇ ᴍᴇ, ɪ ᴀᴍ ɴᴏᴛ ꜰᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜ, ʏᴏᴜ ᴀʀᴇ ᴀ ʙɪʟʟɪᴏɴᴀɪʀᴇ, ʏᴏᴜ ᴡɪʟʟ ꜰɪɴᴅ ᴍᴀɴʏ ʙᴇᴛᴛᴇʀ ɢɪʀʟꜱ ᴛʜᴀɴ ᴍᴇ, ɪ ᴀᴍ ᴀ ᴄᴜʀꜱᴇ, ɪ ᴅᴏ ɴᴏᴛ ᴅᴇꜱᴇʀᴠᴇ ᴀɴʏ ʜᴀᴘᴘɪɴᴇꜱ- ʙᴇꜰᴏʀᴇ ɪ ᴄᴏᴜʟᴅ ꜱᴀʏ ᴀɴʏᴛʜɪɴɢ ʜᴇ ᴄʟᴏꜱᴇᴅ ᴍʏ ʟɪᴘꜱ ᴡɪᴛʜ ʜɪꜱ ᴏᴡɴ ʟɪᴘꜱ, ᴀɴᴅ ʜᴇ ꜱᴛᴀʀᴛᴇᴅ ꜱᴜᴄᴋɪɴɢ ᴍʏ ʟɪᴘꜱ ʙᴜᴛ ʜᴇ ᴡᴀꜱ ᴋɪꜱꜱɪɴɢ ᴍᴇ ꜱʟᴏᴡʟʏ, ʜᴇ ᴡᴀꜱ ᴋɪꜱꜱɪɴɢ ᴍᴇ ꜱᴇɴꜱᴜᴀʟʟʏ, ᴍᴀᴋɪɴɢ ᴍᴇ ᴄʟᴏꜱᴇ ᴍʏ ᴇʏᴇꜱ, ᴀɴᴅ ɪ ɢᴏᴛ ʟᴏꜱᴛ ɪɴ ʜɪꜱ ʟɪᴘꜱ, ʜᴇ ᴘᴜʟʟᴇᴅ ᴍᴇ ᴄʟᴏꜱᴇʀ ʙʏ ᴍʏ ᴡᴀɪꜱᴛ, ɴᴏ ᴛʜɪꜱ ɪꜱ ᴡʀᴏɴɢ. This story contains Mature and abusive contents and many things like this which might triggered you so read at your own risk because i will not gonna tolerate any judgement about my characters. If you are sensitive then leave this book. Chapter 1+ 2 are combined

BOOK-1 of THE DEADLY DEVOTION SERIES. 𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 ,𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐲.. 𝐔𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫. ꧁༒𝐒𝐇𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐑𝐈 × 𝐀𝐁𝐇𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐘𝐔༒꧂ 𝐒𝐇𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐑𝐈 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐀: A bright, innocent girl with a heart full of laughter and eyes full of dreams. 𝔹𝕌𝕋 𝕆ℕ𝔼 ℕ𝕀𝔾ℍ𝕋....𝔼𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕪𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕔𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕘𝕖𝕕. Hᴇʀ ᴍᴀʀʀɪᴀɢᴇ, ʜᴇʀ ʟᴏᴠᴇ, ʜᴇʀ ᴛʀᴜsᴛ- sɴᴀᴛᴄʜᴇᴅ ᴀᴡᴀʏ ɪɴ ᴀ sɪɴɢʟᴇ ʙʀᴇᴀᴛʜ. And the man standing beside her in the wedding mandap wasn't 𝕊𝕀𝔻𝔻ℍ𝔸ℝ𝕋- ℍ𝔼ℝ 𝔽𝕀𝔸ℕℂ𝔼. 𝐈𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐀𝐁𝐇𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐘𝐔 -- Her cousin's fiance. Cold, Arrogent. Mysterious. A man who didn't believe in love but still claimed her as his wife. ɴᴏᴡ ᴛʀᴀᴘᴘᴇᴅ ɪɴ ᴀ ᴍᴀʀʀɪᴀɢᴇ ɴᴇɪᴛʜᴇʀ ᴏғ ᴛʜᴇᴍ ᴡᴀɴᴛᴇᴅ, SHRAVARI ғɪɴᴅs ʜᴇʀsᴇʟғ ᴛᴏʀɴ ʙᴇᴛᴡᴇᴇɴ ʜᴇʀ ʙʀᴏᴋᴇɴ ᴘᴀsᴛ ᴀɴᴅ ᴛʜᴇ ᴍᴀɴ ᴡʜᴏ sʟᴏᴡʟʏ ʙᴇɢɪɴs ᴛᴏ sʜᴀᴛᴛᴇʀ ᴇᴠᴇʀʏ ᴡᴀʟʟ sʜᴇ ʙᴜɪʟᴅs ᴀʀᴏᴜɴᴅ ʜᴇʀ ʜᴇᴀʀᴛ. ~𝑊𝐼𝐿𝐿 𝑆𝐻𝑅𝐴𝑉𝐴𝑅𝐼 𝐸𝑉𝐸𝑅 𝐹𝑂𝑅𝐺𝐼𝑉𝐸 𝐷𝐸𝑆𝑇𝐼𝑁𝑌 𝐹𝑂𝑅 𝑇𝐴𝐾𝐼𝑁𝐺 𝐴𝑊𝐴𝑌 𝑇𝐻𝐸 𝑀𝐴𝑁 𝑆𝐻𝐸 𝐿𝑂𝑉𝐸𝐷...𝑂𝑅 𝑆𝐻𝐸 𝐿𝑂𝑆𝐸 𝐻𝐸𝑅 𝐻𝐸𝐴𝑅𝑇 𝑇𝑂 𝑇𝐻𝐸 𝑀𝐴𝑁 𝑆𝐻𝐸 𝑊𝐴𝑆 𝑁𝐸𝑉𝐸𝑅 𝑀𝐸𝐴𝑁𝑇 𝑇𝑂 𝐿𝑂𝑉𝐸...?? #2 in top 10 across the India- 11.03.2026 #1- 12/13.03.2026

"Let me go... please. I don't want to stay here..." Her sobs broke through every word, her fear raw and uncontrollable as the world she knew slipped further out of reach. "In your dreams, princess." He smirked, dark and unapologetic, his gaze trapping hers in place. "I am your fate, your destiny. You're mine. My obsessive love." The way he said it felt final, like something already decided... something she could never escape. ------------------------------- Who is Kim Taehyung? A gangster? No. A mafia boss? Not even close. He is The Kim Taehyung - the most feared criminal to ever walk this earth. Every mafia lord, underworld leader, and global crime ring bows to him. Even politicians and law enforcement stay silent in his shadow. He rules his empire - The Kim Empire - not with respect, but with fear. One mistake, and your body might not even be recognizable enough to bury. His very presence screams power, dominance, wealth... and absolute submission. But will she submit? ------------------------------- Who is Y/N Sharma? A baker. A student. A girl whose world once smelled of sugar, warmth, and fresh bread. Her hands were meant for piping frosting, not trembling in fear. Her eyes were meant to study books, not the cold cruelty of the underworld. Soft-hearted, gentle, and full of light - she lived in a world of ordinary dreams. Until fate pushed her into his. Now, the girl who created sweetness with her hands is trapped in the grip of a man who knows nothing but darkness. She was never meant to cross paths with him. But she did. And now, she belongs to him. ---------------------------- Will she soften the monster's heart? Or will she be consumed, piece by piece, in the dark web of Kim Taehyung's obsessive love? ---------------------------- Hello readers! This is my first dark romance story. If you love possessive male leads, intense obsession, and twisted love- please give this book a try and support me! Your votes and comments mean the world ❣️

She was meant to marry the Younger brother. Meera's wedding to Aarav was supposed to be simple - a match arranged by two powerful families. But hours before the vows, Aarav disappears, leaving behind whispers, disgrace, and a broken bride. To protect their name, Veer Pratap Singh - the elder brother no one ever expected - is forced to take his place at the mandap. Cold. Commanding. A complete stranger. She became his wife in a moment of shame. He took her hand in silence. But his eyes? They never asked permission. Now, in a marriage born of duty, she's trapped with a man who doesn't speak of love... But watches her like she's already his. And the scariest part? Maybe she already is. Tropes🌟 Age gap romance Marriage of convenience Intense slow burn Fiancee elder brother Family honor Replaced groom Protective husband Healer to each other Shy FL X Calm Composed ML I am yours

The atmosphere was charged with tension as the girl forged ahead, her heart gripped by fear. Each step felt like a battle against the unknown, every breath a reminder of her vulnerability in this unforgiving world. The mysteries that enveloped her seemed infinite, and the lurking danger in the shadows threatened to overcome her at every turn. However, she refused to give up. She had come too far to let death claim her now. With every fiber of her being, she pressed forward, determined to survive and conquer whatever lay ahead. "People often say that love connects two people by heart and soul. Even when they are apart, they can feel each other's presence. Jungkook, a notorious mafia leader who is both feared and respected around the world, has lost the only person who ever gave him a reason to live. And it made him completely heartless." "He couldn't even fulfill the promises he made to her." "In a world full of turmoil, he stood as her guardian, the unwavering sentinel of love, weathering every storm to protect her fragile soul, only to find her lifeless body remaining in his arms." "But here's the thing, has he really lost her?" Will he be able to recognize her? Will he be able to protect her or lose her again? Or fate has planned something else for them. They don't know what the future holds for them. But one thing is for sure: they need each other; they want each other. will they be able to cover their- ''LONG WAY TO LOVE'' Book cover and banner credits to my friend- @sugararmy07

Beneath the velvet curtain of power, blood, and danger... lived the most feared man alive... Jeon Jungkook.🔥 He was untouchable... ruthless mafia king by night, sinful heartthrob by day. Power curled around his fingers like smoke. Women fell at his feet, and enemies fell by his bullets. Alongside BTS... his lethal, loyal gang, Jungkook ruled the underground with bloodstained hands and a cocky smirk. He had it all and his nights were filled with bullets and bodies. And his bed? Never empty. But all of that changed when she entered his world. Oh Y/N...💖 His mafia mentor's daughter. A sweet, delicate soul trapped in time. A 19-year-old girl, living with the innocence of a 7-year-old mind after witnessing her mother's death. Fragile. Adorable. Wrapped in pastel bows and clinging to her plushies. She lived in a pink bubble Jungkook never thought he'd step into. But one promise... changed everything. Now she's living in Jungkook's mansion. Sitting in his lap during mafia meetings. Calling him "Kookie" with baby giggles. Clinging to his shirtsleeve while the world burns around them like a lost little lamb. Now Jungkook has everything... except control over his own heart...💘 But not every fairytale ends with "happily ever after..." Because Y/N has a secret- A twin. Oh Yuri...🖤 Raised by the enemy. Same face. Same voice. But cold as steel and burning with obsession. She wants Jungkook. She wants Y/N's life. And she'll do anything to get it. And when blood runs down Barbie pink lace, the question remains: Can love save the purest soul... and heal the darkest one?🔥 This is a story of bullets and baby bottles. Of twin chaos and mafia vengeance. Of one man falling so deeply in love with innocence, he's willing to wage war against anyone who dares touch her. Even if that someone... Looks exactly like her...❤️🔥 Genre: Mafia Romance | Dark Psychological Drama | Fluff & Angst | Twisted Obsession | Healing Love | Smutty-Sweet | Mystery | Twin

She wanted one cigarette. He took her entire world. Y/N Norris was born into power, trained to be untouchable. But a single midnight mistake puts her face-to-face with Seoul's most dangerous man, Jeon Jungkook. Cold-blooded. Brilliant. Unbeaten. And the last person you ever want to owe anything. He could've taken her life. Instead, he took her. Now, she's locked in a war of wills, his ring on her finger, his rules in her ear, and his eyes always watching. Jungkook doesn't want peace. He wants control. Of her body, her loyalty, and worst of all... her heart. But Y/N was never taught how to surrender. And he was never used to someone who fights back. In a city ruled by shadows, where love is a weapon and power is the only currency, one thing is certain: She was never meant to be his bride. But he's already decided-she will be his queen. ⚠︎Dark Romance | Possessive Male Lead | Enemies to Lovers | BTS Fanfic | BTS x Reader | Forced Marriage | Power Play | Obsession & Desire

She was trained to destroy him. He was born to ruin her. A marriage signed in blood. A love born from hatred. And a war no one saw coming. Liora Larsen was raised behind cold walls and colder lies sculpted into a weapon by her father to infiltrate, seduce, and ultimately destroy the Jeon empire from the inside. Her mission: marry Jeon Jungkook, the most feared mafia king in Seoul... and dismantle his world piece by piece. But Jungkook is not just a criminal. He's a devil in a suit. Ruthless. Brilliant. Unforgiving. And the moment she becomes his wife, she learns one brutal truth This marriage isn't to stop a war. It's to start one. What begins as a power play turns into a dangerous obsession. Secrets are traded like bullets. Desire becomes the most fatal weapon of all. And when the lines between love and hate blur into blood, they'll have to ask themselves the one question neither is ready to face: What if your worst enemy is the only person who ever truly saw you? ⚠️ Trigger Warnings: This story contains mature content including violence, emotional manipulation, trauma, obsessive behavior, and morally grey characters. Reader discretion is advised. S T A R T E D O N : 17th MAY