"You're atheist," I remind him. "You don't believe in god." "I believe in you," He murmurs, letting the cigarette hang from his lips. "I believe in whatever you believe." He says, letting the confession roll off his tongue as if it were that simple. As if god, the devil, heaven, hell-as if none of it really had meaning to him. "That's not how it works," I mutter as we walk down a few more alleyways-the city of Manhattan coated in a light blanket of snow. Henry Vitiello had never had anything to pray for, that is, until he met me-the only thing that had ever opened his mind up to the possibility of religion "Isn't it?" He argues, taking the cigarette by his middle and pointer finger before blowing the smoke out. "I'II dip my hands in holy water if it means I could touch you." "You'd probably burn." 𓆩♡𓆪 𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐑𝐘 𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐎, the reaper. He's a prick. An asshole. A pretentious son of a bitch. He's not perfect. He's not even decent. But he's hers. She could be a bottle labeled poison but he was an alcoholic, and he had drunk her empty. Now he was hungover. 𝐉𝐀𝐍𝐄 𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒, the healer. She's known to be the perfect good girl, with perfect grades and a perfect life with a perfect family. They didn't know that behind the gated doors of their billion dollar estate, she was strapped down to a chair every night and picked apart just to be put back together in time for supper. 𓆩♡𓆪 star-crossed; adjective (of a person or a plan) thwarted by bad luck. 'star-crossed lovers' and that, they were. So they fucked under those very stars that tried so desperately to break them apart. 𓆩♡𓆪 ‼️DISCLAIMER ‼️ BOOK REFERENCES TO MARA DYER, SHATTER ME, MIND FUCK, ETC ARE ALL INTENTIONAL SO DONT BE RUDE. AS FOR TRIGGER WARN

❝ I'm as much a bad-boy as you're an average girl. So I suppose that answers both our questions. ❞ •♤• Lila Smith's life was a perfect routine. Until the house next door became the devil's residence. •♤• Lila was average. Or so she claimed. With a stash of hidden insults she had no problem throwing at the bad-boy Derek Greyson next door, Lila ignored him. And all her plans to remain undiscovered go to hell when she sees him at one of her fights at Blue. Sadly for her, Derek's intent on finding out who the so-called Wildcat of Ladenhill is. Derek was a badboy. He wouldn't have paid her any attention but to him, Lila was a mystery he wasn't okay with. The average girl soon became his favorite person to annoy and his target of perverted jokes. With secrets he wanted to share, Lila becomes his escape. But if he's anything, its persistent. And he wants to know who the fighter behind the purple Wildcat mask is and in the end uncovering far more than he bargained for. So he became the Wolf of Ladenhill but the Wildcat's anything but easy. And considering they're both magnets for danger, it doesn't take long before intertwined trouble gives the two a revisit from their pasts. •♤• Featured by: Teen Fiction profile under 'Head Over Heels'. (Thank you for dropping by, now click on the READ, vote, comment, follow and enjoy! Would mean a lot. And please don't copy, This is an original piece! Dual P.O.V. book! Swearing and some sexual innuendos.) TW: Violence, swearing, PTSD, sexual assault.

Aarav Oberio is a tall, decent, rich and extremely handsome man. Girls drool over him but for him every other girl who has feeling for him is just a gold digger. He agreed to marry the girl his parents had selected for him. Sachi Singh the perfect combination of beauty and brain. She is a confident, sensible and independent girl. Love, the word itself irks her. She agreed for an arranged marriage. Everything was going perfect. On the wedding day, she heard the biggest truth of her life which made her take a drastic step. She ran away from her own wedding. Were Aarav and Sachi getting married to each other? Are they both having a bitter past which made them think like that about love? How will destiny play its magic and bound both of them together in a holy bond? Will they ever be able to love each other? Let's join their journey and to find about their story.........................

Just a simple love story between a couple arranged for marriage. It's ONLY a feel good book from my side without any unnecessary drama or plotting yet everything you might be looking for. (Ab yaha tak aa gye ho toh padh bhi lo. I promise you won't regret) Resemblance in real is purely coincidental. Photo rights reserved to the rightful owner. 1- Dialogues are mostly going to be in hindi though typed in English. 2-All the characters and places in the story are fictional and my imagination. IMPORTANT NOTE: I started writing this book when I was barely 17! There might me a lot of stuff in this story that you'll find illogical or stupid and I know there are but please refrain yourself from leaving harsh/crude comments for the same. If you don't like what you're reading then you are free to leave but insensitive feedback would not be accepted here.

𝑰 𝒅𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒊𝒕 𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑴𝒆 ••• "Did you know how I felt when I learned my wife wants to divorce me through a fūcking outsider?" He asked, his piercing gaze meeting hers through the mirror. His one hand was resting on her stomach, keeping her close to him while the other one touched her head. "This-" He moved the finger from her head to her heart. "-this-" He pulled her closer from his other hand. "-your whole fūcking being, belongs with me, get that?" He asked, raising her chin to make her look in the mirror. She should push him away, she should be telling him how much she hates him but she found herself nodding. "Words." He pressed. "Yes," She mumbled. "What's your name?" "Roop." "What's your name?" He asked again, pronouncing each word clearly this time. "Roop Mehrotra." "Roop. Amrit. Mehrotra." His jaw tightened, "Say it." "Roop Amrit Mehrotra." She breathed out, trying to get away from him but his grip was firm. "Right, and it's going to stay just like that." ••• Two people, one unwanted marriage. The question is, will they survive or give up without even trying? •••

"My coconut head." I smiled, looking at him. "Meri Jaan." He whispered, pressing our foreheads together. Rhea : 25, upcoming baker and in search the meaning of the ring on her hand. Rishi : 30, cold and silent guy but likes the girl too much. 1st in Romance Stories #2023

"Mr Mehra you are in no position to interfere in my matters. I could have handled the situation by myself without you getting involved in it. I am confident in my capabilities and I can protect myself without anyone's help. I might be living in your house but it doesn't mean that you have any kind of power over me and you should know that it was never something I ever wanted." I said to the person who was standing in front of me in all his glory. "Mahi even though living in my house was not something you wanted but as now you are, you are my responsibility and I never fail to fulfil any. I absolutely believe in your capabilities but let me make one thing very clear, don't expect me to keep calm when someone is trying to lay a finger on what is mine." Kabir said clenching his jaw and started walking towards where I was sitting. He came closer and his eyes were bored into mine. His intense gaze made it difficult for me to move a bit or speak a word. He leaned closer to me and my breathing became heavier due to our proximity. "Talking about the power, very soon you will know who holds the power, little lady." He whispered into my ear and looked at me with a smirk playing on his lips This person might act almighty and gentle but there is no way in hell that I will allow him to affect me in any possible way, that's what I promised myself but to my utter disappointment I was failing miserably. He was affecting me way too much than I thought and I am not sure If I will be able to avoid this trouble or if I am doomed. What will happen when the two not-so-perfect people will find each other in the most unwanted way? The fate bringing them together is a blessing in disguise or an unfolding disaster?

NALINI - I believe in Love but I don't believe in sacrificing myself for it's sake. My marriage is a promise, a duty I have to fulfil as my Father's last wish. If he wants more, he must voice it out. But I love one thing, that is getting on his nerves. It's entertaining to watch when he wants me but never admits. KABIR - I have experienced Love, got my heart broken but I have seen my parent's Marriage work and I am sure mine would too. Well it would someday but only if my wife, hands me over the Divorce papers. I hate her guts and I hate to be in this Marriage's mess. I hate that she gets on my nerves from day one. I hate that she makes me want to pin her against the wall and strangle her as I... Nevermind, it's useless, this Royal arrangement.

Shourya Singhania - The 26-year-old heir of a multi-million dollar company, a protective gentleman who looks after his family. He's harsh, straightforward and not one to mess with. The last thing you want is to be on his bad side. But on the inside, he's a total softie. Never even thought of marriage until. . . . . "Anything she wants." "Please don't be upset with me." "I don't like filthy pests talking about what's mine." Meera Rao - A 23-year-old, middle-class girl who works as a teacher with kids with disability. She's shy, gentle and a total sweetheart. The last thing you would want is to see her upset. It would just break your heart. She was promised to her father's best friend's son when she was 18 but . . . . . "J-ji?" "I collected things I like, you probably think it's silly." "People are watching." Read "Kismat" to follow along the sweet journey of Meera and Shourya as they fall in love. Ranking achievements so far! #21 Indian (18.02.23) #1 shy (18.02.23) #8 India (20.02.23) #1 Desi (20.02.23) #3 innocent (22.02.23) #23 romance (23.02.2023) #1 cute (06.03.2023) #6 family (10.03.2023)