At thirty-two, Ananya, a devoted teacher, carries the quiet weight of unfulfilled dreams. Warm hearted yet insecure about her body and her struggles, she has long been told by society that she is "not enough" for marriage. At thirty-six, Raghav, a hardworking man in a modest private job, has faced years of rejection for his dusky complexion and low salary. Tired of being judged, he hides his vulnerabilities behind silence. When fate ties them together in a simple marriage, neither expects love. To both, it feels like a compromise an arrangement where unspoken insecurities and fears loom larger than words. They avoid each other, believing the other couldn't possibly accept them. Can two people defined by insecurities learn to accept each other? Or will silence and self-doubt keep them from discovering the love they both deserve? This is a story of two ordinary people healing each other's scars, finding love in unexpected places, and proving that even compromises can bloom into something extraordinary.

Aadarsh Sehgal plays many roles in his life. A businessman running the Sehgal & Sons construction company. The son who fulfills all his responsibilities of being the eldest, taking care of his father who is slowly losing out on his memories of him. The elder brother to four siblings. Of all roles, the one of being an elder brother takes the crown. Being the elder one he had always been responsible for his younger siblings. However losing at his mother at seventeen had transformed the young boy into a young responsible man all too soon. Ruhaani Khatri isn't a pessimist but she is a realist. Orphaned at a very young age she had learned very early on that life is not designed to be fair. So she never complained about life not treating her well and accepted whatever life threw at her. Widow and a single mother, Ruhaani wants to give her daughter the best of everything she can. Will Aadarsh and Ruhaani find a permanent place in each other's lives? Heart seems to be off limits.

Armaan Oberoi doesn't believe in love anymore. Not after betrayal. Not after becoming a single father to a son who is his entire world. He swore he would never love again. Betrayal turned the once warm-hearted man into someone cold, controlled, and untouchable. Trust is a risk he refuses to take. Marriage is a mistake he refuses to repeat. Love is not part of his future. Siya Malhotra doesn't believe in forever either. She learned the hard way that marriage can be a cage, and can leave scars deeper than bruises. With a past she rarely speaks about and no family to call her own, she has mastered the art of surviving alone. She doesn't believe she belongs anywhere. She doesn't believe in love. And she certainly doesn't believe in marriage. She only knows what it means to survive. So when Armaan proposes a deal - a marriage of convenience with no feelings and no expectations. it should be simple. He marries for his son. She agrees because obligation feels safer than affection. A promise strictly for a child. A union sealed on paper. What begins as a calculated arrangement slowly shifts into something neither of them prepared for. Walls begin to crack. Silences begin to soften. Guarded hearts begin to soften. Because sometimes love doesn't arrive gently. Sometimes it grows quietly in the spaces between duty and desire. And what was sealed in obligation... slowly becomes something pure. Something healing. Something forever.

Too old. Too tall. Too rich. Too out of my league. That's Aryan Arora, the billionaire CEO for me. But apparently, he is the perfect marriage material guy according to the world's pushiest parents of mine. Getting married was never in the equation for me. But I couldn't survive the emotional blackmail and guilt that my parents put me through and married him. Just to live off as roommates after, because marriage to each other is the last thing we want or so we show... TROPES: - Forced proximity - Chubby and strong FL - Arranged Marriage - Reverse grumpy X sunshine - ROM COM

BOOK 1 IN THE UNNECESSARY SERIES Aadish Arya never needed her, nor wanted her. But his father made this pact. The Alliance, which wouldn't just strengthen their ties but also elevate the only risk stopping them. For him, it's just a deal, just an unnecessary wife. Vanie Mehta has always dreamt of him, since the day she discovered hormones. He has always been the one. So,when she finds out the way out of her shithole family is to marry her childhood crush, she can't hide her excitement. She is all set for her love story, her romance. BUT WHAT WILL SHE DO WHEN SHE FINDS OUT, HE DOESN'T WANT HER?

#2 - Crime Fiction #2 - Suspense #2 - mystry thriller #2 - Romance thriller In the bustling city of Mumbai, a series of chilling murders have left the citizens in a state of fear. The crime branch, desperate to catch the cunning serial killer, brings in Vihaan Nanda, a sharp and determined crime investigation officer. Vihaan's reputation for solving complex cases precedes him, and the Mumbai crime branch has high hopes that he will be the one to unravel the mystery. Upon his arrival, Vihaan is introduced to Shreya, the case scene investigator. Shreya is equally talented but operates very differently from Vihaan. From the moment they meet, it's clear they are like oil and water; they can't agree on anything. Vihaan believes in following his instincts, while Shreya is all about the evidence. Their arguments are intense, making it difficult for them to work together. As the story unfolds, Vihaan and Shreya find themselves forced to collaborate closely, navigating through the dark alleys of the city and the even darker realms of human psyche. The killer is always two steps ahead, leaving behind a trail of cryptic clues that only Vihaan and Shreya can solve-if they manage to put aside their differences. The tension between them is palpable, but as they delve deeper into the case, they start to respect each other's strengths. Their relentless pursuit of justice brings them to a turning point where they must trust each other completely. It's a tale of suspense, where every lead, every piece of evidence, and every hunch could be the key to stopping the killer. Will Vihaan and Shreya overcome their disagreements to catch the murderer? Can they solve the riddle before the killer strikes again? The heart of Mumbai beats anxiously as the duo races against time in this gripping narrative of crime, conflict, and collaboration.

#1- obsession #1- college stories In the dazzling world of Mumbai, he is the golden boy: wealthy, popular, and untouchable. Growing up in a mansion but devoid of family love, his heart beats only for his twin sister and his two best friends. Despite his playboy reputation, everything changes the moment he lays eyes on her. She, on the other hand, is a small-town girl with big dreams and even bigger insecurities. Haunted by a childhood incident and self-conscious about her round, non-model figure, she steps into the bustling city of Mumbai, far from the comforts of her family. Determined yet terrified, she must navigate the daunting new world alone. Their worlds collide unexpectedly, and he feels an unexplainable urge to protect her. As their lives intertwine, will his newfound devotion be enough to help her conquer her fears and embrace the city that never sleeps? And will she, in turn, teach him the true meaning of love and family? "Only for Her" is a heartfelt tale of love, courage, and self-discovery set against the vibrant backdrop of Mumbai.

Berkley and Dean had grown up together because their Dads were best friends and business partners. Even though they were total opposites, they were best friends too. They were so close they could finish each other's sentences and read each other's minds. When she lost her Mom, Dean was the one that helped her get through it. He had always been there for her when she needed him. He looked out for her and protected her from guys that had bad intentions, and she trusted him more than anyone else in the world. He even gave up going to his dream school so he could go to college with her to make sure she was okay after losing her Mom. When she decided she wanted to lose her virginity, her roommate convinced her it should be with Dean because she wanted her first time to be with someone special, that meant a lot to her. Who could be more special than her best friend? Dean refused because he said it would mess up their friendship, but when he found out that refusing her meant she was going to do it with a guy he hated instead, he eventually gave in. He was so protective of her that he would do anything to keep her away from that guy. The deal was, they were going to do it one time and then go back to being friends after and act like it never happened. The problem was, they didn't think through all the consequences that come along with having sex with your best friend. **** Warning! Very mature themes & sexual content - 18+ ***** Highest Rankings: #1 in Teen Romance out of 94,000 stories #6 in Romance out of 1.9 million stories. #4 in Love out of 2.2 million stories #1 in Friends to Lovers out of 19,000 stories #1 in Best Friends out of 112,000 stories. #1 in Teen Love out of 32,000 stories #1 in Complete out of 23,000 stories. #1 in Mystery-Thriller out of 22,500 #1 in Romance-Friendship out of 13,000 stories. #1 in Erotic Romance out of 11,000 stories #1 in Mystery Romance out of 3,600 stories #1 in Crush out of 63,700 stories #2 in College out of 87,000 stories

#Top2 in India : 6/1/26 #Top1 in India : 7/1/26 #Top5 in India: 11/1/26 𝗬𝗨𝗩𝗔𝗔𝗡 𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗔: A 26-year old Professor, who is also a According to his students 'He is the most handsome man alive on the planet'. He is 6 '2 tall which makes him more attractive and handsome and not to forget his jet black eyes, perfectly gelled hair, light beard and especially his 8-pack body. He is the only son of a billionaire but nobody knows it. 𝗝𝗔𝗔𝗡𝗩𝗜 𝗔𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗥𝗜: A 19-year old, mischievous girl whose laugh never left her face and just finished her schooling. She can laugh anywhere in any situation because of which she always gets into trouble. She is 5 '1, which is not too short. Okay, "her words" had grey eyes with short hair till her shoulder and had a zero figure. She is the only daughter of the Chief Minister of the state which know one knows except her bestfriends. ⋆｡ﾟ☁︎｡⋆｡ ﾟ☾ ﾟ｡⋆ To know more about them, Dive into the story. Suno itna tak padhe na.. toh phir aage padhne mein kya problem hai. Jao na please..*puppy eyes*

1985. The City of dreams. Red double decker buses, kaali-peeli taxis, radios, Doordarshan, video cassettes and rotary dial phones. DCP Amarnath arrives in Bombay with a mission, straight and clear: To tackle the notorious Crime Syndicates. As the city unravels itself, he learns that alongside the battle against organised crime, it is a full-fledged war against his uncooperative heart as it trips over relentlessly at the sight of the headstrong Gauri, who contrasts him in every possible way, beginning with her profession: Law. Before cellphones, before swipes-there was a Bombay kind of love.... Visit the BLURB chapter for a detailed trailer!