THE DARKER SIDE OF LOVE Inspired by a QUR'ANIC VERSE • A sharp-tongued girl. A sacred bangle. A slow-burn romance written in secrets and blood. Juveria Rahman has enough wit to outmatch Mr. Darcy and enough sorrow buried in her bones to write a hundred novels. Her only heirloom? A deceptively simple bangle - one that holds a truth worth killing for. Now, she's caught in a silent war between: ✔️ A dangerously obsessed predator ✔️ A mysterious savior she wants to hate, but whose presence unsettles her in ways she can't explain 💔 And somewhere in between... a love story is quietly blooming - unspoken, unwanted, but utterly unforgettable. --- • The rules of the game: If the villain wins, she'll wish she had never been born. If the savior succeeds, she'll wish she could forget what she learns. • In this haunting tale where: Every ally hides a knife Every smile carries a price And the Qur'anic verse etched in the bangle? It wasn't a blessing. It was a warning from her Baba. Islamic mysticism meets Pride & Prejudice's wit in a Gone Girl-level psychological maze ⚠️ Warning: This story will: - Leave you breathless over a single line at 3am - Make you question every relationship you've ever had - Make you forget this was "just" a Wattpad book 🎬 Teaser video available inside 👇 Please check out ©️ Bint-e-Azhar

❝My love will drown you to the depths of the sea.❞ Furat bin Kiyan, the fleet admiral of Al Andalus, is a spy and a rebel on a mission to kill the caliph of Cordoba and claim the throne for himself. But finds himself in trouble at the hands of Rahaf bint Motassem, the caliph's sister. ★ started: april 4, 2023. completed: -

❝ I Had Closed off all avenues to Your grace, But then, I found myself at her doorstep, seeking solace and peace. And what an astonishment that You made her to heal and renew Me, So with gentle care, she led me back to You. ❞ •••••••• He languidly leans against the railing with his arms crossed in front of his chest, observing a magnificent portrait of all of them standing together, along with the title of their second album, 'Two'. His eyes roam over to his picture, and then his gaze shifts to her. A pair of coffee-colored gleaming eyes and a perfect smile, he concludes. But now, all that remains is a set of dull eyes and a gloom over her face. And to his surprise, she hides it all in a perfect façade, deceiving the world. A humorless smile adorns his face as he lowers his head. Has he not done the same, so what's the difference? "These pictures don't do justice to my real beauty. Verguenza." Ivan rubs his jaw and looks at the portrait distastefully while approaching him. "I swear, I look more handsome in person." (shame) "You think? He sardonically laughs, "This portrait is nothing but a deceivement." "Well, of course, it is duh." The Spanish boy looks at him, "We have to be role models in the eyes of the public. Good voice and a kind smile on our faces even if, in reality, it is nothing but a lie. Did you forget the rules, mi amigo?" Ivan asks him incredulously, with a tinge of sarcasm lying in it. (my friend)

Asiya was cruising through life, totally okay with carrying more weight than she could. Or at least, that's what she wanted everyone to think. Yusuf was cool and supposedly composed, committed to working hard. Or at least, that was the plan until Asiya bumped into him. When they first met as classmates, age and circumstance kept them apart. But when Yusuf spotted Asiya again, almost five years later, he wasted no time confessing his admiration-kicking off a marriage full of trials, insecurities, and other forces determined to tear them apart. Will their faithfulness be enough to conquer it all? - - - - - First Published November 28th 2022. All Rights Reserved © RegretfulSinner 2022. This story is published subject to the condition that it shall not be reproduced or retransmitted in whole or in part, in any manner, without the written consent of the copyright holder, and any infringement of this is a violation of copyright law and punishable by Law. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed or transmitted in any form or by any means. This includes photocopying, recording or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the author's prior written permission.

"It is your choice," he said, stepping so close to me that our lips were almost touching. "Either do what I say - or get another job." My heart stood still as I gazed up into his deep, dark, dangerous eyes... In a world where women's only role in life is to sit at home and look pretty, Lilly is determined to fight for her freedom. There's only one problem: a powerful man blocking her way.

On hold currently. (Updates: Every Sunday BST) A series of murders sweeping through the country. There's no link between them, the police have given up finding the root for it. Sultan Ibrahim tasks his carefree and unmotivated son to solve the case. Crown Prince Suhayl only wished to live a carefree life, yet he has no escape from his role and duty. When he begins investigating, he is embroiled into a conspiracy spanning over a decade.

Life can be brutal and uncaring to some. Aisha was one of those unfortunate "some" she had deceived herself into believing she had full control of her life. That she could set the terms of how her life would unfold. However, life and fate have a way of showing us just how much control we truly have. How does one cope when the people most important in our lives are ripped away from us? What does one do when they become the sole guardian of their two younger siblings? And how does one survive, when you're hated because of your faith.

Reece Bremer goes through life with a scowl and cold personality. Jessica Andrews goes through life with a glowing smile and positive outlook. Reece looks at life with dull, judgmental eyes that make him hate the world and the people living in it. Jessica, well... She looks at life through a camera. Literally. They're polar opposites, and that's what sparks Reece's immediate hate for Jessica the moment they meet. All he sees is a girl with the best life, put in the category of those who get everything handed to them on a silver platter. But who says Jessica's life is like that? Just like a photograph, there's more to the story than what you see. Stumbling across one of Jessica's hidden portfolio might reveal that her happiness isn't all that true. Behind that smile and each picture she takes, holds a thousand words of a very big secret - one that Reece is determined to find out. And who knows? It just might change everything between them. cover by dysanic || 2015 watty's winner for talk of the town ||

COMPLETED ✔️✔️ Excerpt. *** "I won't bite. . .yet. . .I promise" He said with a teasing smirk. Walking in the rain didn't sound like a bad idea. Naima didn't want to sit in a car alone with him. As her luck was rare, the thunder clapped and she found herself racing into a practical stranger's car. That wasn't the plan. Naima looked at him weirdly. "Fine. . .but don't try anything funny." "You have my word. I won't try anything. . . funny, Habiba." She could have voiced her disapproval in his insistent need to call her Habiba. But there were much more bigger problems. *** Blurb. A bump in the high school hallway? Cliché. . .I know. But it did happen. And personally Naima hated clichés. She was clearly going to hate him too. But she didn't design life. No one did. And Tawfiq had a way of sneaking up into people's lives if he wanted. And he wanted to sneak into the one hijabi in his French class. Things start not to match up with what Naima knows and questions are raised. Everyone hides something from the world. . . Even stars hide behind clouds on a cloudy night. When the clouds move, will a beautiful starry night be seen or a dark sky with no stars? As the saying goes, Nothing is really truly hidden... Forget Disney and fairy tales. For this is a whole different tale. WARNING ‼️ ⚠️ You'll laugh with them. You'll cry with them. You'll hate some with a passion. You'll love some with the same passion. Started: September 2017. Ended: December 2018. Book 1 in The Secret Series