Sumayya and Irtaza She can't stand him. He always managed to get on her nerves somehow, but why did it bother her so much when his marriage was fixed with someone else? Did she really hate him? *** A short story.

Like every other Muslimah her age, Syeda Anaabiya Ahmed dreamed of a love that would heal her scars-a love that would cherish and protect her. As an orphan, she had spent her life fighting battles no child should face-struggling for survival, for a home, and, most painfully, for the love even her own younger sister denied her. Her last hope rested on marriage-the man destined to be her partner, her guide, the one who would help her grow into a better Muslimah. But that dream shattered the moment she was forced to marry Syed Humza Junaid-a man she loathed, a man as ruthless as the dark empire he ruled, a man who saw love as nothing more than a weakness. Defiant and unyielding, Anaabiya refuses to be another pawn in Humza's world of power and crime. She challenges him at every turn, determined not to bow to his arrogance and cruelty. But just when she thinks she has him figured out, the cracks in his armor begin to show-a man tormented by his demons, a man who, against all odds, might just be capable of love. As their world spirals into chaos, hatred begins to blur into something far more dangerous. Love. Obsession. Destruction. Will Anaabiya tame the monster within him, or will she lose herself in the fire that is Syed Humza Junaid? Join Anaabiya on a journey where love and ruin walk hand in hand-where the heart's deepest desires clash with fate's cruelest twists.

A marriage neither wanted. A hatred neither understands. Two strangers tied by a past that stains everything between them. He never wanted a wife. Especially not her. Cold, distant, and poisoned by assumptions, Amaan enters the forced marriage with one intention- to keep his distance and keep his resentment alive. Asmaira enters with something far heavier- guilt. Not to protect him. Not to save him. But because she knows the truth of what happened... and she cannot bear to confess it. They have never met. But the moment they do, the air turns sharp- full of tension, unspoken accusations, and the kind of hate that feels too much like longing. He despises her for a sin she never committed. She punishes herself for a sin she never confessed. And marriage turns into a battleground where silence is a weapon... and closeness is a threat. In this house, love is impossible. Trust is deadly. But hatred? Hatred is the only thing keeping them alive.

Arhaan leaned in, whispering, "Aap yeh shaadi nahi karna chahti?" (Don't you want to get married?) She shook her head. No. "Mana kardo." (Refuse them) She broke down harder. He didn't understand why, but then, Arhaan saw him. The groom. Middle-aged, maybe fifty. Dressed in sherwani, heavy-eyed, staring at the girl with a smile that made Arhaan's blood run cold. The girl shrank beside him like a dying flame. Arhaan's jaw clenched. Now the puzzle clicked. Of course she ran. What girl in her right mind would marry a man old enough to be her father? ----- A stormy night. A runaway bride. A split-second decision that changes everything. When their paths cross by chance, one act of courage sparks a chain of events neither saw coming, and a love neither of them was looking for. A tale of hearts colliding in the most unlikely storm. But, saving her was only the beginning. Dive into Saifa: The Bride He Saved and get lost in a love story that will keep you turning the pages. ✨ - Siya M

In which a girl ends up marrying her ex fiancés older brother, who just happens to be her first love Ranya had her life figured out from a young age. She knew she wanted nothing more than to be a teacher, working with kids she loves. She wanted to marry the love of her life and live happily afterwards, and hopefully she'd somehow find the courage to marry her crush. But of course, life never pans out the way you assume and hope it will when you're a child. Instead, she found herself engaged to someone else, but when he leaves, it seems like her entire life will fall apart. That is, until his older brother, her first love, the guy she knew she should have been with, decided to swoop in. It's been years since they have seen each other, and with all kinds of unspoken feelings, misunderstandings, and baggage between the two, they're in for a rocky relationship. - competed april 28, but i'll be adding cute little bonus chapters here and there :) thanks for reading

In which a Nawab is torn between love and enmity, and the daughter of his enemy-swept in a web of deceit amidst a blood feud-is trapped by his desire for revenge and lured by his grey eyes. ❝ You have two options: be killed as retribution or be tied to me forever. ❞ A blood feud. Two souls. Intertwined fates. Two families engulfed in darkness, money and greed. A quest for power can lead to ruination. To fall in love is to be led astray. Mehrzads were one of the most influential family in the country, and in Dashkor, they were royals. When the sister of the Mehrzad Nawab is attacked by a Bakhtiar, one of their rivals, all hell breaks loose. The Nawab of Dashkor, Faris Mehrzad Shah, seeking vengeance, is prepared to cross any limits. Ghazal Bakhtiar has led a quiet, some would argue, sheltered life. Having a younger brother destined to follow the path of her father, and being the younger, second daughter, she lives in the world of her own ambitions, away from political intrigues and family drama. While her father tries to build an empire, she wants to escape away from her family and chase her own dreams. But for her family, she is too pure, too naive for the cruel world. She has always believed her parents are wrong, and longed for freedom, until one fateful day changes it all. Caught in the crossfire, she soon finds out just how cruel the world can be when she lands in the arms of cruelty personified, that is, the notorious Nawab himself. Will the strings that have bonded them together be colored with more blood or love?

【 𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐬; 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 】 *** 𝙕𝙤𝙝𝙖 𝙌𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙝𝙞 Not only is she a successful lawyer, but she has never lost a case in her life. She's strong-willed and confident. But then, one unfortunate night she's taken from the familiarities of her home and work and swept into the world of criminals. 𝘼𝙡𝙞 𝘼𝙜𝙝𝙖 Not only is he dangerously handsome, but just as lethal. Now, he has his eyes on the infamous lawyer and won't rest until he gets her to do his bidding. But he knows that taming a woman like Zoha Qureshi will be a hard challenge, even for a dangerous criminal like him. But Ali Agha loves challenges. 1 in #Arab 03.15.2025 1 in #middleeast 06.30.2025 1 in #desi 07.06.2025 1 in #good 10.28.2025 1 in #middleeast 11.01.2025 1 in #islam 12.05.2025

She's the girl no one defends. He's the man no one believes. After losing her parents, Nayab is taken in by relatives who treat her like a burden. Silenced, judged, and dismissed, she's learned to survive in shadows-but her spirit remains quietly unbroken. Hadi Hamdani was cast out of his powerful family after a betrayal he didn't commit. Distant, guarded, and self-made, he's sworn never to need anyone again. When a scandal forces them into a marriage neither of them chose, two strangers must navigate a bond built on silence, sacrifice, and everything left unsaid. In a house full of suspicion and a world that never gave them a choice, they begin to find something they've never known before-understanding. A slow-burn Pakistani romance about trauma, healing, and what happens when two unloved souls are bound by fate-and begin to feel something real. GENRE: Romance, Slow burn , Soft burn, Strangers to Lovers, Accidental marriage, Forced Marriage Trope, Psychological Healing, Family Dynamics, Inner Turmoil, and Quiet Intimacy,

"No, don't do this. Main tumse pyaar nahi karti Fahad. Meray dil mein tumhare liye koi feelings nahi hai" The words pierced through his heart like a thousand sharp arrows, leaving him feeling shattered. The pain of her words weighed heavily upon his soul. He took a deep breath trying to compose himself, his eyes welled with tears. He held her hands, looked into her eyes and said, "hum dono ke hissay ki mohabbat mein kar lunga" ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ Fahad, a 29 year old business man who has no interest in marriage agrees reluctantly after his mother insists him to get settled in life. Laiba, a vibrant 22 year-old girl, has just completed her college. Her life takes a turn due to a misunderstanding as her traditional father fixes her marriage alliance Fahad falls in love with her and agrees to the marriage While Fahad eagerly pursues Laiba's affection, she remains reluctant to accept him as her husband. Will love ever bloom for Fahad in Laiba's heart? •ARRANGE MARRIAGE •LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT •SLOW BURN •AGE GAP •MISUNDERSTANDINGS Note: the first few chapters are NOT edited. #1 in urdu (24th December)

❝Dupatta apne sar par karo,❞ he said in a low voice. Umul blinked. She frowned and looked up at him. ❝Kya?❞. ❝I said, dupatta apne sar par lo,❞ he repeated, this time with a little more stern edge to his tone. She looked at him, stunned... Who the hell does he think he is? ❁❁❁ She is 22... quiet, overlooked, and misunderstood by her own family. She lives as an invisible person. But a series of events slowly begins to pull her closer to her faith, to her Lord. He is 29... hardened by the world that has shown him some of its darkest sides. Pain and loss have turned his heart to stone. When they are forced into marriage, neither of them wants, will they find solace in each other, heal each other... or will their pasts tear them apart? ⁕⁕⁕⁕⁕ Trigger Warnings: This story contains themes that may be distressing to some readers, including suicidal thoughts, Implied/referenced suicide, graphic violence, vulgar language, and other mature content. Copyright ©2025 by Batool