it takes seven days for the poison to work. seven days until ACP Darsh and his team figure out the mess untill the killer takes away something very dear to him. Because the count has begun

FEATURED on OFFICIAL WATTPAD's Community Happenings] Cover by the magician @MoranaInDesign (she is literally a magician!) Maya, a journalist, finds herself in the middle of religious panic when a prostitute she had met is found to be murdered. **** Lucifer, as they have been named, faces the namesake of the Devi in Devipuram. Will they be able to sacrifice this rose too like the other ones, or will the thorns now make them bleed to death? **** Maya has been tasked with writing something about the folk of Devipuram for the upcoming Puja magazine. She decides to visit the slums where the prostitutes live. Here, she meets Radha- a beautiful prostitute with a daughter. The very next day, Radha is found dead in the temple premises. And what the villagers label as the next-in-line in a chain of paranormal murders is a magnetic mystery in the life of Maya which tempts her to get to the root of this cruelty. Will she succeed in finding out the culprit or succumb to death like the five victims? WORD COUNT: 60,000-65,000 words

Cover by @MoranaInDesign | BOOK 2 in Maya Mysteries series While investigating the case of Abhinoy Das' death, Maya is plunged into the hidden world of Bengal's dark creatures, one of which takes a secret interest in her. **** After her success in the case of Devipuram, Maya has gained fame as a detective with expertise in handling paranormal cases. Soon this name invites her to Khatra to investigate the mysterious death of the youngest son of the affluent Das family. But unknown to her, many more deaths are occurring in Khatra, and all of the attacked are virgin females. Despite being asked to not venture outside her case, she does what her heart wishes to. And this time, her heart will be caught. [Book is not a standalone and cannot be read without knowing the events of Daughters of Kalika] Word count: 56k-57k

Book 1 of the #Esoteric Beacon Trilogy They have come. To save and protect their world. But little did they know who they are. •●•●•●•●•●•●•●•●•●•●•●•●•●•●•●•●•●•●•●• She was the flower, the golden bloom with enthralling blue eyes. Her heart knew the mission, her soul the divine in its creation. As the saying goes, not every blessing is sought, she was seen as a chaos. The unsettling fear that voided every heart. Sometimes prophecies aren't mere myths and let her prove them what they shall seek, even if it calls for a war. May the descendents of the silverine and aureolous gods of the moon and star be blessed. May the fates be strong to withstand every change they shall see. Plot credits: Dream and fascination Word count: 50,000-55,000 words ✨️AMBYS 2024 FANTASY TOP PICK NOVEL✨️

Riddhima reread Marcus's monologue several times, trying to fully capture what was written on the page. But she couldn't stop herself from thinking about something else. How like Lavinia, someone had found her after the act. Vansh. It was still a blur but she could distinctly remember his voice, the warmth of his body and comfort of his arms holding her close to him. He'd whispered soothing words to her, little lies that made her feel calm and at peace. But most of all it had been the smell of his skin and cologne and that indescribable scent that was just Vansh. The same scent that had started her heart racing on the dance floor had also made her realize that she was safe. She quietly put the books aside, not wishing to relive anymore of her experiences. She knew now that she had been right, she did feel a real connection with these characters but she didn't want to face that right now. Instead Riddhima curled up, hugging her pillow close and shut her eyes. She pretended that she was in Vansh's arms again, letting the smell of him envelope her completely. This was what made her feel safe and secure, like she wasn't falling apart. Only this. Only Vansh. Warning: Violence and Graphic Imagery COVER BY - @Paracosmic_Soul

Mallika wakes up weak and naked, dizzy mind filling doubts in her consciousness. Realising that her body has been subjected to actions that required her consent and yet the consent was never taken, she breaks down, wondering how this will affect her adoptive family's reputation. Until she finds a note inside a diary

Rewind the classics 2023 Love is celebrated through every century, but great celebration comes with a cost always. If only we can see behind the walls of ages, where girth took toil in journey. Mystified, undying love story with a slice of mystery: perhaps there's little bit left in history to mention.

Natasha never wanted to be an architect. Trapped in a course she despises, her college life in Delhi seems destined for monotony-until a chance encounter changes everything. When Shourya, a mysterious yet charming detective, recruits her into an undercover investigation, Natasha finds herself entangled in a dangerous game far beyond her imagination. A serial killer has been targeting college students across cities, and all signs point to Natasha's campus as the next hunting ground. As she and her unlikely team-Vihaan, the brooding genius; Aarvi, the fearless risk-taker; Matt, the reliable strategist; and Nitika, the unpredictable wildcard-dig deeper, they realize the killer isn't just lurking in the shadows. He's watching them. With cryptic messages written in blood, stolen objects reappearing in strange places, and hidden secrets within their own group, Natasha must figure out who to trust before it's too late. But when the truth begins to unravel, it becomes clear-the danger isn't just from the killer. Someone among them is hiding something. In a race against time, will Natasha and her team unmask the predator before becoming the next victims? Or will The Campus Enigma remain unsolved, trapping them in a web of secrets forever?

Within the opulent and bewitching city palace of Udaipur, an aura of mystery and suspicion pervades the air. The demise of Mewar's reigning monarch has left a dubious legacy in its wake. Amidst the ensuing chaos, Ashish Singh, a young man thrust into the spotlight, inherits his ancestral scimitar-a weapon steeped in a history of bloodshed and deceit-plunging him into uncharted depths. Haunted by his father's murder, Ashish embarks on a perilous quest to uncover the truth. As each passing moment heightens the stakes and danger intensifies, a cryptic letter discovered within his royal chamber unravels dark secrets and hidden agendas. Ashish must employ all his cunning and guile to survive. With mounting casualties and the specter of betrayal looming, Ashish confronts his deepest fears and formidable foes. Will he outwit his enemies and claim his rightful place on the throne? Or will he succumb to deadly ambitions? Within the city palace's walls, power, intrigue, and lethal secrets await discovery in this epic tale. ***** Cover Credits: @MoranaInDesign Content Warning: Mention of Murder, racism, blood, drug abuse, and sex. Achievements: 2nd Runner Up in ONC-INDIA 2023. Top five Grand winners of ONC-INDIA 2023. Featured by: @StoriesUndiscovered [April-2023], @Crime, @adultfiction, @OpenNovellaContest, @MysteryThrillerIN, @mystery, @BadassReads, @dangerouslove, @WattpadLitFic @AmbassadorsIN

BOOK 3 in MAYA MYSTERIES SERIES After the disappearance of Raktim, Maya reluctantly agrees to attend a prestigious university in Kirkston which only accepts a select few paranormal seekers. What was supposed to be her one chance at freezing her heart forever, becomes its fate to be eternally owned. **** After solving the case of Devipuram and Khatra, Maya had gone to solve the mysterious affair of the Krishnanagar royal family. What should have been officially her first case with Raktim turned out to be the cause of his death. She solved the case, yes, but lost her beloved. Heartbreak after another, she vows to never fall in love again. The sunshine dies, replaced by venomous shadows. Suddenly, she gets an invite from the famous University of Occult, Kirkston, and decides to leave India and her past behind to start afresh. There are friends and foes in Kirkston, as well as unexplainable supernatural entities. Maya thinks this will be her new life, until a series of peculiar murders spreads caution across the campus. Adding blush to thrill, a man in the campus, Darius, is rumoured to have taken a liking to her. Maya is clear in her mind- no loving until death. But one night while escaping from a bunch of men, she finds Darius' face shifting to someone she thought was dead. She realises the devil's out to conquer and claim.