Arohi thrived in darkness-sharp, untethered, unwilling to surrender her heart. A PhD scholar who played by her own rules, love was nothing more than a fleeting indulgence. Tathagata carried his past like a ghost-brilliant, brooding, and bound to silence. A history professor with ink-stained fingers, a cigarette between them, and a sitar that sang only to the solitude. She never expected to see him again-the man she once adored, now a stranger wrapped in mystery. Their reunion is electric, a pull neither of them can deny. But he carries baggage, shadows of a life she never knew. And Arohi? She isn't the same girl who once adored him from afar. As passion collides with the ghosts of their past, they must ask themselves: Is this fate giving them a second chance, or are they simply chasing a memory that no longer exists? A story of love, loss, and the choices that define us-will they rewrite their ending, or are they doomed to repeat it? -------- Mature Content Warning: Intended for mature audiences. Reader discretion is advised. (Sexual activity, taboo, prejudice, social issues) LGBTQ: Negligible. Cover and other graphics: Pinterest --------- Tropes: Student x professor Younger x older Class-gap Second chance --------- Started: March 1st (Most probably) Status: Completed 10/04/2025

She is wild, bold and untamed. She goes by rules. You defy the rules and she would have the better of you. You can call her anything but dare not call her the 'RAKSHASI'. She is 'Kalika'. Her name is supposed to mean a 'beautiful flower' but she is nicknamed 'Kaali' owing to her ferocious demeanor. You show her a finger she would shoot a fist at you.... You prod her gently and she would rattle you till the last bone... She leads a disciplined life. She cannot tolerate even a speck of dust around her. A paradox of purity and fury.... she is both goddess and demon - and your fate depends on which side you awaken. Walk straight, and she might let you live... Stray once, and she will break you.... Beneath the mask of impeccable strength lies a girl scarred by trauma, haunted by insecurities, and carrying a quiet vulnerability she dares not reveal. Kaali needs her Bhairava - a force strong enough to balance the wild feminine storm within her. She needs her Yang to ground the chaos of her Yin. But does such a man exist - one daring enough to bell the goddess in disguise?

CHECK YOUR TRIGGERS FIRST!! In which I fall in love with my sister's brother. "I should hate you." He whispers against my lips. "You do." I say and he nods his head "Then why does it feel like I'd burn the world for you." ** Karina Poleman never planned to marry Nicholas De La Noche-her sister's blood brother, her personal nightmare in a designer suit. Cold-blooded, calculating, and devastatingly cruel, Nicholas forced her hand to seal an alliance between cartels. Now, she wears his ring. Sleeps in his bed. And burns every time he looks at her like he owns her soul. She should hate him. She does hate him. But hate tastes a lot like want and lust when the lights go out. There's something in the way he watches her. Like he's waiting for her to run-so he can chase. Like he wants to ruin her just to see what's underneath the ruins. Like he's been bleeding for her long before she ever said I do. Torn between a past soaked in blood and a future built on lies, Karina is pulled into a deadly game of loyalty, lust, and legacy. When Nicholas is poisoned by someone from her past, a league of deadly assassins and illegal chemists-and the list of enemies starts with her name-she must choose: let him die, or face the truth she swore she'd bury. The past comes roaring back-coated in ash and names she swore never to speak. To save him, she'll have to go back to the shadows. To the place she became a ghost. To the truth that might destroy them both. A dark, erotic romance about knives, bloodlines, and the kind of love that feels like war. Intended for a mature audience (18+) only! viewers discretion is highly advised. Started: January 1st 2025 Ended:

#Book1 of The Heart Series VIHAAN MALHOTRA × INDHU RAJAN ──── ୨୧ ──── Indhu walked away from love, heartbreak, and the boy who once shielded her in the rain, Vihaan. He was her first love, the one she believed never saw her the same way. What she thought was an unrequited crush turned into a painful memory, marked by misunderstandings and unresolved emotions. They met again through the wedding of Indhu's best friend, Aadya and Vihaan's older brother Arnav, an event that should have been a happy beginning but instead left her heartbroken. Convinced she had moved on, she built a life on her own terms-until Vihaan reappeared. Vihaan, cold and unreadable, never let anyone get close-especially not Indhu. He buried his feelings, mistaking distance for control. But when the truth behind their past finally comes to light, he refuses to let her slip away again. Now bound to the man she tried to forget, Indhu finds herself trapped between past wounds and present desires. And as possessive tension, lingering resentment, and years of unspoken longing collide, she fights to guard her heart while Vihaan struggles to claim what was always his. But in a game of denial and temptation, who will surrender first? ──── ୨୧ ──── (This is my first book, so there may be a few mistakes or small inconsistencies, but it won't affect the reading. I'll be fixing everything once the book is completed❤️😭) Starting Date: 13/03/2025. Ending Date: [NOTE: This story is purely my imagination. Please don't copy or repost. Respect the effort, and enjoy the journey!]

Bold, sassy, beautiful, were few adjectives that defined Natasha Patil. She wouldn't give a rat's ass to someone's opinion. She made her own rules. Or, did she? There are two sides of the same coin and Natasha definitely had one. The side that no one else knows about. Unless it's flipped that is... Thrive into Natasha's story- Her journey as she goes through some self realizations; her future; and most importantly, her dynamic relationship with her sexy college mate. **** Natasha Patil is in her final year of Design engineering, studying in a reputed college in Mumbai. While her peers got swept in whirlwind romances, Natasha took the high road- one of casual flings, zero strings and even lesser vulnerability. That is until she crosses paths with an MBA student- The same heartthrob who rejected her last year- and finds herself rewiring everything she stood for. Will he be able to reach the heart she kept frozen for so long or will she continue to play safe until she breaks? **** Spin off to Serious in Love but could be read as a stand- alone.

"Whoever possesses the Kohinoor shall reign, but they will also bear the weight of all its curses-betrayal and the death of everyone they have ever loved. The immense power of the Kohinoor is not meant for just anyone; only a woman can wield its might and endure its trials."

Sage Hawthorne has it all- beauty, wealth, intelligence, and the pride to flaunt it. Caleb Baxter is the school's resident loser. Socially awkward, painfully nerdy, and the kind of guy no one notices. She's the queen bee of her school, feared and admired in equal measure. His life revolves around the his Mom, and solitude. But when their worlds collided... It taught them just how much... opposites could attract. ─── ♡︎ ─── Two opposite worlds never meant to interact with one another. What could possibly go wrong?

"It is a story where harsh realities prevail .... a survival tale of three individuals from different time zones, brought together by destiny. It's the story of three restless souls who rose from the ashes and touched the sky .... but when their stars collided, the impact was nothing short of a Big Bang. This story took immense courage and time for me to write. I hope you'll consider reading it."** ." VerticalEdge74