In the year 2025, 17-year-old Shreya-brilliant, strong-willed, and born with a mysterious pull toward the ancient-finds herself abruptly transported through time into the heart of the Mahabharat era. Drawn by forces beyond human comprehension, she awakens in the presence of none other than Krishna himself. Calm yet cosmic, he tells her the truth: she is not here by accident, but by destiny. Now in the golden kingdom of Hastinapur, just as the Pandavas and Kauravas return from gurukul as young men, Shreya must walk a path between fate and free will. Gifted with knowledge of the future but burdened by the rules of dharma, she becomes a silent observer and secret catalyst in a world where every emotion could change the course of war. Caught between divine politics, secret alliances, and a love that was written in stars before she was born-Shreya must uncover who she truly is. Is she a girl from the future? Or a soul from the past, finally coming home? As kingdoms rise and dharma trembles, only one truth remains: Time may move forward, but destiny always circles back. ---

Book 1 in The Unexpected Bride --‐-----------------------------‐--------------------- The Mahabharata you never knew. Reimagined. Rewritten _________________________________________ Adhiratha and Radha, the loving parents of Karna, raise another child, Parthavi, a fiery soul who sees her adopted brother as a warrior without equal. Their bond is unwavering, a beacon of loyalty amidst the whispers of Karna's true lineage. Fate, however, takes an unexpected turn. Through a twist of circumstance, Arjun finds himself bound to marry Parthavi. Thrust into a world vastly different from her humble beginnings, Parthavi yearns to prove her worth. Yet, an even greater challenge lies ahead, can she bridge the distance between her brother and her new husband, forging a bond where rivalry has festered? Or will her presence exacerbate the tension, creating turmoil where unity is desperately needed? As the winds of destiny shift, Parthavi finds herself at the center of a maelstrom, caught between loyalty and a love that blossoms in the most unexpected place. Will she become the bridge that unites warring factions, or will her presence ignite a fire that consumes all? Dive into this epic saga, a reimagining of the Mahabharata where love, loyalty, and destiny clash in a battle for the ages. ________________________________________ Disclaimer: This story is a work of fiction and does not claim to be historically or mythologically accurate. The characters and events depicted are based on various folk tales and Mahabharata. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. The author does not intend to offend or disrespect any individuals, cultures, or beliefs.

अन्तः अस्ति प्रारंभः। The end is the beginning. A caterpillar dies, to birth a butterfly. Water evaporates to rain down. Dead carcasses fill the stomachs of vultures.Life gives way to death and death to life. In a vicious circle of different karmas and janmas, a soul leaves a decaying body to move onto something better and livelier. But what if certain karmas are found hanging on the thin string between salvation and damnation? This is exactly where Mihira Ramnath Subhedar finds herself. The last of the many Kaliyugis, she was holding on to the narrowest beam that would lead her towards eternal the light, or so she thought. Poets were liars, she discovered when the end neared. There was nothing peaceful about death, no rest and no respite; just an ounce of faith which made her believe that she would finally find a place at the Lord's feet. But the ever merciful Leeladhari had discrete intents for such a soul that had just witnessed the end of the heinous yuga. "No, ain't Vaikuntha but Dvāpara. Good luck completing the unfinished business!" Walk along the aisle with Mihira while she embarks on the greatest pilgrimage of her rekindled life, witnesses the red of the Swastika being washed over by the red of vengeful blood and being swept off her feet by a man she'd never heard of.

Advika, 25, recently retired from her perilous career as a spy for the Indian government. She's faced trauma that most couldn't bear in a lifetime. Now, all she craves is the one thing her life lacked-normalcy. A quiet, boring life free from the shadows of her past. But she'd never admit it, even to herself. To desire simplicity feels like weakness. Yet, deep down, that's all she wants-something real, something safe. Karna, born a suta but kshatriya by heart, is a man who defied everything society forced upon him. Humiliated, cursed, and denied his rightful place, all he ever longed for was to learn weaponry-archery, his true calling. Though denied by every royal and guru, he carved his own path, mastering the art despite them all. Now, he seeks the respect and glory he's been denied, determined to claim his place in Hastinapur, the very kingdom that rejected him. He's no longer just a man-he's an enigma, a force of sheer will. But what happens when Karna, through mysterious forces, arrives in Advika's house? In a clash of instinct and fear, she attacks first, questions later. Their worlds, separated by centuries and desires, suddenly collide. One seeking peace, the other seeking glory. Both wanting the impossible. Advika wanted a simple life after the storms of her past. But maybe it was too much to ask. Karna wanted respect and honor in the land that spurned him. But maybe that, too, was too much to ask. Though their lives are worlds apart, something powerful connects them, pulling them into a moment neither can explain. Two souls, bound by destiny, stand before each other in an era foreign to them both. And as they each seek what they desire most, one truth becomes clear-when the universe conspires to grant your deepest wishes, there's always a price. The question is: at what cost?

"Previously Titled 'Saga of the Timeless': Undergoing Major Revisions" Once, the Mahabharata failed. Ishanika has learned the art of surviving quietly. In a life shaped by neglect and lowered expectations, she no longer believes in God, destiny, or the idea that love is meant to last. The present is manageable that way-emotionally distant, painfully ordinary, and safely meaningless. Until time fractures. Pulled into another age-one ruled by honor, loyalty, and impossible choices-Ishani enters a world where silence is no longer protection and every decision demands consequence. Here, love is not gentle, friendship is not harmless, and doing the right thing comes at a cost no one escapes. As she is drawn into the lives of men bound by duty and war, Ishani finds herself standing between two truths: one that offers safety without change, and another that demands everything she has learned to withhold. Because some wars are never written into history. Some betrayals are born from structure, not cruelty. And some loves do not fail-they are simply never given the space to survive. Kaalchakra: The Unremembered War is a tragic, time-bending romance about dignity, sacrifice, and the quiet devastation of choosing to live honestly in a world that does not reward it.

Uruvi, a golden hearted Princess of Pukeya, tried hard to change her destiny. She did not want to be married to anyone but unwantedly she befriended with two arch enemy Arjuna and Karna. One became her brother while another her husband. She tried to reconcile both of them with their wives, Arjuna with Chitrangada and Karna with Supriya. But would this big devotee and friend of Lord Krishna be sucessful in her endeavour? With whom her own destiny was then written? Who would be her friends and foes? Would she be loved and adored by all? Why Yuddhisthir loved her as his own sister? Why Duryodhan considered her as his friend and advisor? Why had wise Bhism considered her as as his own granddaughter? Could she convince Kunti to declare Karna as her first-born? Could she stop the great blood thirsty war of Mahabharata? Or would she also perish in this great blood thirsty battle along with her husband and sons? However Uruvi was not a well known as Karna Sangini. Mostly only one Karna's wife had been depicted. Some named her as Vrushali and some Padmavati. In the Ved Vyas Mahabharata the wife of Karna was only named as Karna-Sangini. Most would tell that the story of Uruvi was just a folklore and mentioned only in the scripts of South India. So kindly remember that fact before reading my book. She was Shankar Putri and Foster daughter of Bhumi Devi or mother earth. This is my original unpublished story and purely fan fiction and imaginative. It is copyrighted by only me. Nowhere except here it was published ever. It was not taken from any serial or book. It is part of my imagination. I don't want to hurt anyone's religious beliefs, feelings or sentiments. The pictures are taken from public domains. Images courtesy: Google Chrome, Pinterest and YouTube.

A simple temple girl and the crown prince of Chola. SHE is the love of his first youth. He fell so deeply that she became the source of his sanity. She became his desire, his love, his obsession, every feelings under the sun a man can feel. She ignited all that. HE is the temperamental, impulsive, stubborn prince that annoyed her too much. But before she could understand that there's a love other than the love she feels for her Kanha, Aditha Karikalan became the definition of love for her. At that tender age, two souls merged into one. Impulsiveness leads to the lover to lose his beloved. Both were too deeply immersed in their own darkness to ever dare to think about returning to each other. It eventually leads to tragic death. Aditha Karikalan accepted his demise happily in the hands of his beloved. And Nandhini finds peace in the streams of Kaveri, wishing to make amends in her next life. Kanha listened to their hearts. Aditha returns at his age of 18 with all his past memories. But he definitely isn't the only one, Nandhini's eyes flutter open and she realizes she returned when she was 12. Will she fall back into the darkness of hatred and revenge? With all the revelations she had in her past life. How will she face the man she ever loved again? Will Aditha let go of his Nandhini this time? Given his lost sanity the last time, he oaths to just leave everything and elope with her.