Varsha Sharma had always believed life unfolded in a straight line-one step after another, one dream leading gently into the next. She had love waiting for her, wedding rituals filling her days, a brother and sister-in-law who were her world, and two little souls who filled the house with laughter. Everything was set. Everything was certain. Until the night everything changed. In a single, cruel moment, her perfect life shattered, leaving her with two infants who clung to her heartbeat and a world that no longer made sense. Her marriage collapsed, her home fell silent, and every path she once dreamed of closed at once. But grief has a strange way of rearranging destinies. Pulled together by loss and bound by responsibility, Varsha and Ashwin Raina-strangers in every sense but devotion-find their lives stitched into the same story. He, the quiet, work-driven brother who lost a sister too soon. She, the bruised yet unbreakable girl who became a mother overnight. Together, they step into a marriage neither planned, building a family from the ruins of heartbreak, discovering strength in places they never looked, and learning that sometimes love doesn't arrive as a choice... but as a promise you make to those who can't make one for themselves. Sometimes love doesn't arrive as a fairy tale- sometimes it grows quietly in the spaces grief leaves behind.

He was the professor no one could ignore. She was the girl everyone overlooked. Professor Abhimanyu, 32, wasn't just another name on the faculty list...he was a presence. Known for his sharp mind, unmatched work ethic, and an aura of quiet authority, he taught Architectural Design like it was more than a subject... like it was a language of the soul. But he wasn't easy to keep. In just two years, he had already left two prestigious universities...never for better offers, but for something far more rare: his self-respect. He refused to compromise his dignity, no matter the cost. Then came Amrita. A final-year student. Always present, yet invisible. Always silent, yet full of unspoken thoughts. She wasn't the girl people noticed..she was the one they laughed at. The one who tried to fit in but somehow became the punchline instead. Shy. Introverted. "Boring," they called her. But they never really saw her. Because beneath that quiet exterior lived a mind that felt deeply, imagined endlessly, and observed everything. And yes... She had a crush on him. Just like many others. But unlike them, hers wasn't shallow admiration. It was something softer. Something deeper. She didn't just notice his looks, she noticed the way he spoke about design, the way he stood by his principles, the way he never pretended to be someone he wasn't. And maybe... he noticed something too. Not the loudest voice in class. Not the brightest attention-seeker. But the girl who stayed back, whose designs carried emotions no one else could draw, whose silence spoke louder than words. What happens when a man who values dignity above everything meets a girl who has never been valued at all? When admiration turns into understanding... When silence turns into connection... When two completely different worlds begin to align.. A story begins. Not loud. Not rushed. Not perfect. But real. Ranks - No.1 in Slowburn (24 feb 2025)

She wasn't supposed to be in his life. He wasn't supposed to care. But fate doesn't ask permission. Hiding from a dark past that nearly destroyed her, she ends up in the most unexpected place living secretly in the bedroom of a stranger, hidden from his family, her name erased from the world outside. He gives her shelter without questions, and in return, she stays invisible. What begins as a quiet coexistence grows into something unspoken. But the closer they get, the more fragile the lie becomes. She's hiding in his room. He's hiding his feelings. And outside their stolen peace, the storm is closing in. Just when she begins to believe in safety, the truth catches up and nothing is what it seems. Now, with love blooming in the shadows and danger pressing at the door, she must make an impossible choice: run before he gets hurt, or stay and risk losing him forever. Twisted pasts. Buried truths. And a decision that could shatter them both. This is not just a story about falling in love. It's about surviving it. _________ A twisted smile spread across his face as he leaned in closer, his hot, alcohol-laced breath over her. He pressed his nose to her neck, inhaling deeply before pulling back slightly to growl in her ear, "You can't run away anymore." he slurred, his voice a sinister whisper. His eyes bore into hers with a mix of anger and possessiveness that made her blood run cold. Her mind raced, desperately trying to think of a way to escape. "Let me go!" she cried, her voice trembling. She tried to pull away, but he only tightened his grip, his other hand moving to her waist to hold her closer. "You're mine," he growled, his lips curling into a cruel smile. "And no one gets to take what's mine, not even your bastard lover".

No dreamy glances. No dramatic accidents. No slow-motion romance. When Vaidehi Mhatre- a fiercely independent, sharp-tongued, school teacher meets Yash Deshpande- a humble, dark-skinned corporate employee who's been rejected time and again for not being "enough". Sparks don't fly. But conversations do. Arranged marriage brings them together. Not because of fireworks, but because of realistic expectations, honest conversations, and a longing for companionship that neither of them admits aloud. In a world obsessed with glamor, this is a story of quiet resilience. Of shared bus rides, budget groceries, emotional labor, and learning to love not despite the flaws - but because of them. Set in the heart of middle-class India, Mr. & Mrs. Middle-Class explores what happens after the wedding - not before it. With no villains in sarees, no over-the-top drama, and no chase for perfection - this is a tale of two ordinary people building an extraordinary bond...

Will Naina's one sided love ever be reciprocated ? Peep in to know more.

He needed a mother for his son. She married him because of her parents' pressure. Both are single parents. Somewhere between duty and deception, love find them again. A father's duty. A mother's love. A woman's secret. Dive into the story of Siddharth Singh Rawat & Ishanika Singh! ✨TROPES ✨ • Second Chance at Love • Single Parent Romance • Slow Burn • Marriage of Convenience • Reverse Grumpy x Sunshine • Emotional Healing • Found Family • Domestic Softness

Srinila and Vikram Adhitya step into an arranged marriage with nothing more than respect and responsibility tying them together. She's a dedicated doctor carrying her family's hopes, he's a calm, successful man shaped by duty and quiet strength. They start as strangers sharing a home - polite, distant, unsure. But through small touches, soft arguments, shared routines, and unexpected warmth, their quiet companionship slowly turns into a deep, unshakeable love. A slow-burn tale of two people discovering that sometimes, the greatest love stories begin with a marriage they never planned and a moonlight they never expected to find. PS: Cover image not mine, credits to the original owner.

Janaki Narayan has three life skills: Sleeping at inappropriate times. Finding food in inappropriate places. Falling for inappropriate men. Karthik is tall, intimidating, speaks like a grumpy villain, and looks at people as if he is judging their souls. She watches him beat up a group of troublemakers and immediately decides he is the one for her. He says, "Stop following me." She replies, "Then stop being so interesting." What follows? Awkward attempts at stalking. Flying samosas. Doodles slipped into his pocket. A fabricated tale for her parents. And him, slowly forgetting how to stay angry. Because sometimes, love doesn't knock politely. It barges in with mismatched slippers and an unbothered grin. A romantic comedy where she falls first, hard and hilariously, and he falls next, quietly and without escape. This story is currently under editing and has now been continued. It is ongoing Start reading now.

( Book - 1 in Masala Hearts Series ) Dr. Saheli S. is a certified angel. Just ask her strict parents. Or her perfectly curated temple aunties. (Please ignore the fact that she bribes priests for extra laddus and fakes prayers for fun.) She's all smiles and jasmine flowers... Until one annoyingly observant Army Major starts ruining her perfectly scripted innocent-girl act. Major Aarav R. doesn't do drama. But now he's stuck serving prasadam, dodging lies, and dealing with a doctor who treats flirting like a combat sport. He tells her to stop faking it. She tells him to stop looking like a walking Greek tragedy in uniform. Somewhere between stolen sweets, hospital scares, and thunderstorm almost-kisses... a chaotic girl and her grumpy Major accidentally fall in love. --- 💌 A slow-burn rom-com where masks fall, laddus fly, and one Army man learns that the loudest hearts often hide the deepest truths. Dive in now - because when trouble wears a bindi and calls you 'Dear Major '... you don't stand a chance.

The story of second chances. The story of broken hearts trying to find a reason to survive. The story of Kathiravan and Oviyapaavai Both or broken yet decided to live for their daughters.