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DEVIL PRINCESS by ArchuArchie
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Arundhati Krishnamurthy, a popular webtoon writer, stumbles upon a mysterious manuscript. The soapy draft doesn't meet her standards, so she rejects it-only to find herself trapped inside the story, inhabiting the body of the most feared figure in all of Lakshavi: the Devil Princess, Rajkumari Suryakantha. Now, survival is no longer fiction. If Arundhati fails, she will be executed-because Suryakantha's destiny is one of fear and cruelty. Determined to rewrite the story from within, Arundhati sets out to transform Suryakantha, guiding her from ruthless villainy toward humanity. But changing a destiny carved in blood is no easy feat. Will Arundhati succeed in reshaping Suryakantha's heart? Can she escape the deadly world she's trapped in? Will she be able to write the story her way, or is she doomed to follow Suryakantha's dark path? And who is Arundhati, really-a powerful villainess, a meddling extra, or the force that could unite the heroes and villains alike? Step into a world of power, politics, and peril, where writing is survival and every choice could be deadly.
Whispers of Jasmine (A Novel) by ProlixRemedy
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In colonial India, Holly Dumas lives in a world of privilege that feels more like a cage. She is the daughter of the Commissioner of Bombay, but she was also born with a secret. Sometimes the air moves when she cries. Sometimes light flickers when she prays. In the gardens where jasmine blooms, her magic stirs in ways she cannot control. When Dr. Robin Prakash returns from England to care for his grandmother, Holly finds someone who sees her clearly. He is sweet, understanding, and unwilling to bow to the colonial order. Their months together are a slow-blooming love, full of promise. Then, without warning, he leaves for England again. Holly receives no explanation and believes her magic is to blame. She shuts it away. Two months later, Mazi Al-Khenet arrives. He is a wealthy Egyptian trader doing business with her father. He is playful, light-hearted, where Robin was careful and guarded. Mazi and Holly's connection is immediate. What begins as curiosity becomes a secret affair that burns in the shadows of verandas and river pavilions. Mazi does not ask her to wait. He offers marriage and a life in Egypt, far from the rules of her family and the weight of her country. Robin returns with letters and an explanation. He wants to pick up where they left off. Around him, Holly's magic stirs again, and the jasmine garden wakes with her. She realizes it is not a curse but part of who she is. Now Holly is caught between two men and two futures. Robin offers stability and belonging in India. Mazi offers passion and freedom across the sea. Her magic demands clarity, and the choice she makes will define not only her future but who she decides to become.
The Shadows Among Us by VergaraTales
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Briarwood University is celebrated for its diverse master's programs and cutting-edge research facilities, attracting bright minds from around the globe. Its reputation for academic excellence is unmatched, promising an elite education and future opportunities. But behind the university's serene exterior lies a dark world of corruption and drug trafficking. The man behind this secretive operation believed he had cleverly hidden his deeds, convinced that his hidden empire would never be discovered. "Everyone thinks Briarwood is just about textbooks and lectures," he mused, gazing out over the campus. "Little do they know, there's a different kind of education happening here." Jane, a diligent student, begins to fall for this enigmatic figure, captivated by his charm and mystery. However, as she delves deeper into his world, doubts start to creep in. "There's something not right about him," she confides to a friend, her trust wavering as she uncovers unsettling truths. Will Jane uncover the truth before it's too late? To find out what happens next, dive into the gripping tale of "The Shadows Among Us"
Whispers of Forever  by Authorsam
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#book 1 of "Eternal bonds series" --- This story is not just special because I am writing it... it's special because of what it stands for. We've always heard people say that a wife should be pativrata-devoted only to her husband, seeing him as nothing less than God. But I've always asked myself- Doesn't this apply to husbands too? Shouldn't they also be patnivrata-faithful, loyal, and devoted to their wives? If a wife treats her husband as God, shouldn't the husband treat his wife as a goddess too? In this story, my female lead is completely devoted to her husband... just like Mata Parvati was to Mahadev, just like Sita Mata was to Lord Ram. But here's the difference... It's not just the wife who is devoted. The husband is equally devoted to her- just as Mahadev was to Parvati, and Ram Ji was to Sita Mata. This is not a one-sided tale. This is a journey of mutual love, mutual sacrifice, and equal devotion. Yes, there will be sacrifice. Yes, there will be misunderstandings. Yes, there will be separation. But in the end-they will always come back together. ❤️ Because here... nothing is one-sided. Whatever happens, happens from both hearts, both souls. So, come join me on this journey... 🌸 where there is pain, but also love. 🌸 where there is sacrifice, but also togetherness. 🌸 where destiny may part them, but fate will unite them again. This isn't just a love story... it's a sacred bond of two souls. ✨
Making Her Rules by itz_ema
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Book two in the Love and Rules series. Can be read as a standalone. After failing her exams, bad girl Stephanie (Steph) is put on academic probation by the school - in short she needs a tutor. Normally she would ditch the extra classes, but her dad is on her back and this is her last attempt to prove to him that she is as good as the son he wanted. Stephanie Young is the gorgeous red head, daughter of a prestigious lawyer and one of the bad girls of Meadowbrook High. However, her days of leisure are over when she is assigned a tutor to help her raise her falling grades. But the teacher isn't any random student - the tutor is her close friend's brother and her sworn enemy, Keon. Keon Jacobs is the blond nerd with a British accent and a liking for order and organization. He cannot stand Stephanie who seems to be the embodiment of what he hates the most, yet he cannot deny his attraction towards the gorgeous red head. Now that he is her tutor, he has the perfect opportunity to instill his values of orderliness, but the more he gets to know her, the more his perspective view of her begins to change. What will happen when secrets are revealed during a seemingly innocent tutoring session?
Mysteries of Riverwood by LMNTrix117
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In the quiet town of Riverwood, nestled amidst dense woods, thirteen childhood friends once shared a bond that seemed unbreakable. Their camaraderie was forged in the innocence of youth until, at the age of ten, a chance encounter with a ruin in the heart of the forest changed everything. Within those ancient walls, they befriended a spectral presence, a ghost whose ethereal presence captivated their young minds. Tragedy struck swiftly when the ghost, once perceived as a friend, claimed the life of one of their own. Shocked and terrified, the group scattered, their once unbreakable bond shattered by fear and guilt. From that day forward, they vowed never to speak of their haunted past again. Years passed, and though some drifted away, the echoes of their shared trauma lingered in the shadows of Riverwood. As they turned eighteen and embarked upon their senior year of high school, whispers of disappearing townsfolk cast a chilling pall over the once serene community. Alex, one among the thirteen childhood friends, stumbled upon unsettling news: reports of inexplicable disappearances in Riverwood. Each month, another soul vanished without a trace, echoing a haunting pattern from their past. Driven by a sense of foreboding, Alex found himself confronting the specter of their haunted history once more. Amidst the excitement of the annual pep rally, the ghost's voice echoed through the crowd, sending shivers down the spines of the those friends. In that moment of dread realization, they understood that one of their own had become the latest victim of the ghost's vengeful rampage. United by a sense of responsibility and remorse, the group resolved to venture into the heart of the woods, determined to rescue their friend and put an end to the ghost's reign of terror once and for all. Written By :- LMNTrix117 Art By :- LMNTrix117