He took her as payment for a fifteen-year-old debt. She was meant to be a pawn in his game of revenge. But in the world of politics and power, the heart is the one asset you can't control.

The city didn't just sleep; it seemed to hold its breath whenever he walked into a room. He was a man who had curated his life into a perfect gallery of successes: untouchable assets, fleeting connections, and the intoxicating freedom of answering to no one. Tonight, standing thirty floors above the glittering sprawl, he felt invincible. He was the master of his own untethered world, convinced that every risk he took was calculated, every outcome managed. He didn't know that thousands of miles away, a different kind of calculation had finished. It wasn't measured in currency, but in years lost and secrets kept. He didn't hear the storm approaching. It sat quietly in a sterile airport terminal, clutching a one-way ticket toward a stranger, carrying nothing but a backpack and a pair of eyes that mirrored his own. The king was about to be dethroned. And he wouldn't even see it coming.

The edited version of this story is now available on Kindle . But this is the Raw version and you are welcome to it. Jenna Bradshaw's life looks perfect from the outside-a comfortable home, a successful husband, and two grown children. But beneath the surface, her world is crumbling. Over decades of quiet sacrifices, Jenna has lost herself, her voice drowned out by a loveless marriage, dismissive children, and the judgment of her husband's elitist family. She has become invisible in her own life, a shadow of the hopeful young artist she once was. When her best friend Sasha tragically dies in a car accident, leaving behind two foster children, Jenna is forced to confront the harsh truths of her existence. While taking on the care of Leah and Dylan, Jenna begins a journey of self-discovery and renewal, reigniting her passion for art and finding strength in her independence. However, her decision to walk away from her marriage is met with resistance from her husband, Troy, and their children, who fail to see the quiet pain she has endured for years. As Jenna builds a new life, she learns to confront her past, embrace her grief, and reclaim her identity. Along the way, she discovers that resilience lies in allowing herself to be vulnerable and in daring to demand the love and respect she deserves. Will Troy learn his lesson or is this goodbye forever?

|| Featured FREE story with exclusive paid chapters - previously a paid story || When Haley discovers the truth behind Xavier, whose silence holds a deeper meaning, she sets her mind on making his life better one small step at a time. ***** Haley Rosamond is happy with her simple life, content under the wing of her father. Well-protected, she has no idea of the darkness surrounding Xavier Hunt, with his all-black attire and infrequent presence in school-accompanied by his bruises and scars. That is, until Haley catches a glimpse of Xavier's reality and is made to question everything she knows about family and life in general. The truth, she realizes, couldn't be more different from everything she has heard. Supported by her father, Haley sets her mind on helping Xavier any way she can, and what begins with tutoring sessions, free food, and random acts of kindness blooms into friendship and something a little more. But when Haley's admission into her dream college and another tragedy in Xavier's life threaten to undo everything she has worked for, Haley needs to decide if she'll stick by Xavier or simply be another person in his life that disappears. [[word count: 80,000-90,000 words]] Cover designed by Holly Thurston

Vindictive words of your beloved hurts the most. At first you are taken aback. You won't believe its from them. It cause unbearable pain at first but pain doesn't lessen in second, third and so on time. As the time passes intensity of the pain increased and at one point either you completely succumbed or became immune to every emotion. This is story of Vindictive Akshay and headstrong Smita. "I'll do as I please. Who are you to stop me? "Anger radiating from each cell of Smita. Her eyes were shooting daggers and pupils dilated.Nostrils were flared, muscles clenched and fist is ready to hit him. " Ah my feisty princess is back. "he remarks. " I am not yours infact I never was. "she snapped. He took calculative steps towards her and holds her waist tightly with one hand. " What are you doing?" Smita struggles in his arms. She moved her hands vigorously to free herself from his grip but no avail his grip tightened on her waist. He pulled her towards him. Her breast were touching his bare torso. Her each movement now igniting raw passion and desire. Her breath became uneven and her struggle subsides.Its good for her as her efforts is sterile in compare to his strength. His hand touched her neck and stopped at her chin. He lifts her chin and looked directly into her eyes. "kiss me. "he ordered her. His words felt like venom. It felt like someone pour molten lava in her ears. She tries to push him away but his grip strengthens. "You will kiss me today sweetheart. "his words ran shivers in her spine. " please "came a whisper from her. " You can leave AFTER KISSING ME" his emphasise words broke her hope. She stands on her tip toes, hold his face in her hands and placed her lips on his. His hand caressed her hairs and pulled her closer. He took all she have. When they were breathless he broke the kiss. "Forever mine, all mine, mine only . "he remarked. "Never yours." English is not my first language so you may witness grammatical errors.

"You disgust me." "Funny, you're the one living off my money, paying with your body. Don't talk to me about disgust." Her chest tightened as his words sank in, sharp as knives. "Have some shame" she tried to form a response...trying to save a little dignity she had . "Like you have left any ?" he murmured, his voice like smoke , as he stared down at her lying beneath him with no clothes . There's no escaping -no running from the fire they've started. Disclaimer: This story is a work of fiction and is my original creation. Please do not copy, translate, repost, or adapt any part of it without explicit written permission. Plagiarism or unauthorized use of this content is strictly prohibited and may lead to action. Let's respect each other's creativity. Thank you for understanding. A Gentle Note for New Readers 🌿 Some moments are best experienced firsthand - not through a comment or a message thread. There might be spoilers tucked away in the message board or replies. If you're just starting the story, maybe tiptoe around those for now ✨ Let the story unfold the way it was meant to - one surprise at a time ♡ 1st in #heavy-angst 6th in #forcedmarriage 7th in #abusivehusband 28th in #angst 26th in #desi

This is the sequel to 'BACK TO BACK'. If you've not read 'BACK TO BACK' this story won't seem as convincing and perhaps won't make any sense at all! ××× After a month's long wait and crazily searching for Meera, Vedant FINALLY meets her in person. He's nervous and excited; all set to prove to her just how much he cares. But right when he thinks Meera's taught him enough, he realizes there's so much more he's yet to learn. The biggest lesson of all time? Falling in love with someone's diary entries is very different from falling in love with the person who wrote them. Published: 30th June 2017 Completed: 26th July 2017 I don't own the picture I've used in the cover. Gorgeous cover by @MusicAndMakeup and @chaashnee ***************** All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the author.

The third and final book in the 'BACK TO BACK' series. Make sure you read in order! And thank you for all the love you showered on Vedant and Meera so far. ××× Love came knocking at his doorstep in the form of a red, Nike backpack when he was twenty. But maybe carrying each other's bags wasn't enough? Published: December 9th, 2017 Completed: February 7th, 2019 I don't own the pictures I've used for the cover. Stunning cover by my forever favourite- @MusicAndMakeup ************************************* All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the author.

Vedant Shah. Born into a family full of successful, self made entrepreneurs, struggling to make something equally meaningful out of his life. Meera Modi. A daughter from a household in which a woman holds respect only as a homemaker, fighting against her teachings. Both equally frustrated with their lives. Confident, there couldn't be more hardships. And then, One fateful day, One coincidence. One Bag Swap They say, "walk one's shoes." For Vedant, it took fifty crazy journal entries and an identical red Nike backpack to realize what all he was ignoring in life. Highest Ranking: #95 in Teen Fiction as on 9th May 2017 Published : 21st April 2017 Completed: 3rd May 2017 I don't own the picture I've used in the cover. Amazing cover by @MusicAndMakeup ********************************** All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the author.

22 years old Riddhima Dhami was never the destiny's favourite child. Born into a typical 'orthodox' family where son is the apple of the eye, poor Riddhima's existence simply mattered to none. But when her bad luck struck again, this time worse than ever before, poor Riddhima's entire life shattered right before her eyes. Married off to a mentally unstable man by her greedy parents, she was betrayed by her own people and left alone to suffer. However, resilient and optimistic Riddhima somehow builds a new life around the new people who aren't necessarily too trustworthy and welcoming. Life once again starts to get back on track, until one terrible accident 'miraculously' fixes her husband's memory. But is that all??? Is he that innocent??? Perhaps no, especially when he wouldn't set Riddhima free from the bond that was forced on her. And little does poor, innocent Riddhima knows what a monster her 'forced husband' is. Surely she has no idea what evil plans he has in his head and to what extent he can go to have her all to himself. Follow Riddhima's story as she struggles to survive amidst her greedy family and evil forced husband, while at the same time searching for her own identity in the chaos of her environs.