In the sweltering heat of Indian society, where tradition and expectation suffocate individuality, a young girl's life is forever altered. Married off to a family bound by patriarchal norms, she finds herself trapped in a toxic cycle of oppression. The weight of her in-laws' demands settles upon her like a physical burden, as they relentlessly pressure her to produce a male heir. The value of her existence is reduced to a singular purpose: to give birth to a boy. But fate has other plans. When she finally gives birth to a baby girl, the consequences are devastating. The once-subservient daughter-in-law is now a pariah, a symbol of shame and disappointment. Her life begins to unravel, thread by thread, as she navigates the treacherous landscape of societal expectations, familial obligations, and personal identity. Everyone knows but still it's UNSPOKEN!!!

where Mitran and Surbhi meet again... and again... and again. -- | short story | -- © Suganthi Lakshminarayanan 2025

Maahi was well-versed in the art of unrequited love. After all, she was quietly and hopelessly in love with Aarush all those years ago in college. But that's a closed chapter now. Right? A decade later, Maahi, now a successful wedding photographer, is all set for the next wedding on her calendar. The only thing she doesn't account for is the astoundingly familiar face of the groom's best friend. Cover Art: Sweeta Meetha ❤️

Love can happen at any time , any place , any situation. No one can predict it. We cannot decide whom we love at few situations. It comes in such a way. The same thing happened to Keerthi too. She was in love with Siddhanth for 4 years and she was happy to get married to him. But she never knew that marriage is going to change her life for ever...

Some bonds aren't found-they're fated. In the bustling heart of Delhi, Arjun Malhotra has built walls around his heart. A near-forty CEO and devoted single father, his world revolves around his daughter Anaya-until Meera Prakash storms in like spring after a long winter. At just 23, Meera is everything Arjun isn't-free-spirited, full of laughter, and delightfully chaotic. She's the warmth he forgot he needed. But love isn't simple when the past still lingers-especially when Arjun's glamorous ex-wife walks back in, and Meera's possessive admirer refuses to let go. Enter Anaya, a clever stray cat named Pumpkin, and two meddling best friends who are convinced fate just needs a little push. As stolen glances turn into stolen moments, Arjun and Meera must decide: can opposites truly attract, or will the world pull them apart before they even begin? A slow-burn, age-gap romance filled with mischief, second chances, and the magic of the unexpected-Whispers of Fate is a story of finding love in the last place you'd look, and learning to trust the whispers of the heart.

SHORT STORY/ROMANCE Him: Drop dead sexy. The ideal son. Ideal friend. The man who only aims on keeping his girl happy. Her: The girl next door. Her smile and eyes that can make you fall to your knees. Who hates cliches. When things are a little out of place. Two different individuals meeting at a friend's party. And then they turn into friends and then things happen that pull them closer. **A one short that turned out to be like a real short story. Was long ago written for @tanya21034. For her book "Entangled In A Marriage". You don't have to read the book to read this. It just has the characters of the book and the storyline is mine.**

It's a story of a journalist Alisha, who gets caught in the midst of serial killings that rock their small beach side city. Her husband Darshan is a police officer, and as the pressure begins mounting to find the culprit, Alisha gets pulled in to find the perpetrator. Despite being in different professions, since their worlds clash with each other, Alisha and Darshan begin bringing their pressures and clashes home, causing their relationship to get strained. Alisha meets a new friend Millie who becomes her confidante. Does Millie help her out? Can Alisha find the serial killer? Will her relationship with Darshan suffer in the process?

#MiddleClassLoveStory #Corporate job holder X Teacher Life is more about efforts and second chances. What happens when we forget to appreciate the efforts done for us? Is it worth forgiving, every time ? Ranveer Agarwal, a financial analyst in a corporate firm and Priya Mishra, a student aspiring to be a post-graduate school teacher were introduced by the families and eventually got married, slowly navigating their way of living in marriage. But a marriage that seems perfect outside, can it stand the test of time? Will Priya's quest for a 'happily ever after' be met? Let's dive into the world of Ranveer and Priya ❤️ Rankings: (May '25) 👑 #1 in #slowburn out of 91.6k stories (31.5.25 ❤️) 👑 #2 in #middleclass (out of 3.09k stories) 👑#2 in #indiancouple (out of 1.26k stories) 👑#5 in #lovestory (out of 378k stories) #37 in #mumbai (out of 7.67k stories) #65 in #caring (out of 7.47k stories) [Suggestion: The chapters are not very big, so you may try to read from website rather than the app, to avoid ads. And new readers, please vote for all the chapters if you're liking them.] Completed on : May 23, 2025 💝