"SCARS AND STARS: A JOURNEY THROUGH DARKNESS AND LIGHT" story_craft.co (2024) ONGOING After going through a lot, Dr. Anshika Goyal is determined to become a surgeon in order to finally give herself the peace of soul she has been longing for. Many claim to know her, but only she knows that she lost herself a long time ago. No one knows the true identity of Anshika, however they may be aware of Anshika Goyal. Her real self is out there, lost and concealed. A young man with a lot of charm, Dr. Kabir Jain is the light of the people around him. Giving them all the sincere affection they merit, he thinks that everything done is done just for the greater benefit. Because of his painful history, he has never disclosed his internal struggles to anybody. With his heart protected, he is prepared to bring joy to others. What transpires when they cross paths? Is it possible for Kabir to make Anshika smile as well? Can he help her rediscover herself? Will Anshika be able to put an end to Kabir's protracted internal conflict? In this cruel environment, will either of them survive? Dig into the story to know what happens "I have lost my pieces Kabir, sorry I can't give them to you" "koi baat nhi meri jaan, hum dono saath me dhundhege, tu bas haath pakad le."

4 young hearts embark on a journey to self discovery, healing, redemption and love. Soumya and Dhara Awasthy don't have much choice in the matter when their grandparents open their home to the Rawat family. Falling in love with the rich, suave men who could complicate their simple lives wasn't on their radar, but the thing about love is that it knocks on your door rather unexpectedly. Two estranged brothers, Rudra and Akash Rawat, decide to accompany their grandparents on their pilgrimage to Palampur. When they set out on this over 400KM journey, their itinerary included taking care of their grandparents and not throttling each other. However, that soon changes when falling for their hosts' granddaughters is added to the list much to their unwillingness. When real life demands Rudra and Akash's attention, the couples have a crucial decision to make- Should they act on their feelings or write them off as a holiday fling? **Warning- This is a slow burn read**

Alessia Ferrari is the Don of the Italian Mafia. Whip-smart and dangerous, she is a woman in a man's world, surviving against all odds. Born and raised to become a lethal killer, even the ground she walks on bows at her feet. She has it all, until that is, her father gives her hand away in marriage. Ace Hernandez is the boss of the American Mafia. He's a cold cruel hearted monster. He knows the game all too well and does whatever it takes to win and if that means breaking someone, he could do that with his eyes closed. Fate is vicious when the two are forced to marry. Will two monsters find solace in each other's arms or will they kill each other? ---------------------------- "I don't recall signing up for strip poker." She replied. Her full lips frowned softly but her eyes were filled with amusement. She knew she couldn't beat me, not at this game. "Are you quitting? Are you a quitter?" I mocked getting under her skin. Her lips twitched before she pursed them tightly. The blues of her eyes deepened and she threw me a dangerous smirk. She shuffled and pulled off one of her sandals. Fuck. So we're doing this the long way. She raised it in the air, dangling it off her finger before tossing it aside. She raised a brow at me, she challenged me. I knew I got under her skin. Just as I had anticipated. -------------------------- BE AWARE: Trigger warnings: MATURE CONTENT 18+ (SMUT) SWEARING VIOLENCE/GUN VIOLENCE SELF HARM/SUICIDE (REFERENCES) EXPLICIT LANGUAGE REFERENCES TO RAPE SMOKING/ALCOHOL/DRUGS BLOOD/DEATH/GORE ©️ All rights reserved ™️ The Walnut Tree BOOK ONE OF THE MAFIA SERIES