Advika has long abandoned any dreams of love - her heart locked away after too many broken promises. Marriage was never supposed to be part of her story, yet fate weaves her into an arranged bond with Ishaan Malhotra, a man she barely knows. For Ishaan, it's different. From the moment he sees Advika, he falls - deeply, completely, without hesitation. But winning the heart of a girl who no longer believes in love is a battle he may not be ready for. As life throws its own challenges at them, Advika and Ishaan must navigate not just the world's expectations, but their own scars and dreams. In a relationship neither chose, can Ishaan's quiet devotion heal what life once shattered? Or will Advika's fears be the one thing love cannot conquer? A story of emotional healing, tender persistence, and the courage to trust again - "ISHQ" is a romance about finding love when you least believe in it. Trope :- Love at first sight He fell first and harder Healing love Arrange marriage

Because of periods, Sahira has been ignoring her boyfriend Samvid the whole day. But him being him- stubborn and deep in love with her- he ends up barging at her home to make her understand that she doesn't have to go through it alone.

Anu and Vineet's relationship can be summarized in many ways - tutor and student, friends, grade-mates, neighbors. After 10 years, they can confidently add another to the list - lovers. ──── part 1. of the UTS series wordcount: 28k words starlane © 2023

» a falling in love after marriage story « •𝑺𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒔, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒑𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒕𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓!• ••• Tara Singhania and Veer Raichand didn't fall in love. They fell into a deal-a marriage arranged not for affection, but for freedom, freedom from the weight of family expectations. To them, love was an afterthought, if it existed at all. Their marriage was a transaction: calculated, clean, and no emotions involved. One wedding, two signatures, and a lifetime of separate paths. But life, as always, had a different plan. After an unexpected tragedy shatters their world, Veer is forced to confront the pain of loss and the weight of promises left behind. As his carefully curated world collides with his wife, a firebrand with a soul too big for her own good, everything changes. Living under the same roof, join these two unlikely partners as they discover that some battles aren't won in offices but in the quiet corners of life where love, loss, and hope intersect. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦? ••• [Not your usual Marriage of Convenience story. Give it sometime, and let it grow on you]

「 ✦ 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗪𝗔𝗬𝗦 ✦ 」 ──★ ˙𝐀 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 ̟ !! "Falling for you wasn't part of the plan, but now I can't imagine a day without you." ˚˖𓍢ִ໋🌷͙֒✧🧁˚.🎀༘⋆ Avni Agarwal- a simple teenage girl, who gets transferred to a new school recently, a beauty with brain, doesn't have much friends, tops in all the examinations, carefree and anti-romantic person. Ishan Malhotra- most popular and adored guy in the school, most of the girls are crazy for him, loves playing basketball, good in studies, rules are made for him to break, flirty but hates clingy girls. ★ ✮ ★ ☆ "Let's make a promise," Ishan proposed. "What kind of promise?" Avni asked, intrigued. "If I win the match, you'll be my girlfriend. If I lose, I'll accept my defeat and be your boyfriend," Ishan declared with a playful grin. ⋅˚₊‧ ୨୧ ‧₊˚ ⋅★ Let's read "Heartbeats and Hallways" and witness how Avni and Ishan navigate love, friendship and the journey of finding themselves among the halls of the school. ✶ . ࣪ ׅ 01 ' 🪐 ☆ "Heartbeats and Hallways"☆ - evlxne ਏਓ

"You're atheist," I remind him. "You don't believe in god." "I believe in you," He murmurs, letting the cigarette hang from his lips. "I believe in whatever you believe." He says, letting the confession roll off his tongue as if it were that simple. As if god, the devil, heaven, hell-as if none of it really had meaning to him. "That's not how it works," I mutter as we walk down a few more alleyways-the city of Manhattan coated in a light blanket of snow. Henry Vitiello had never had anything to pray for, that is, until he met me-the only thing that had ever opened his mind up to the possibility of religion "Isn't it?" He argues, taking the cigarette by his middle and pointer finger before blowing the smoke out. "I'II dip my hands in holy water if it means I could touch you." "You'd probably burn." 𓆩♡𓆪 𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐑𝐘 𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐎, the reaper. He's a prick. An asshole. A pretentious son of a bitch. He's not perfect. He's not even decent. But he's hers. She could be a bottle labeled poison but he was an alcoholic, and he had drunk her empty. Now he was hungover. 𝐉𝐀𝐍𝐄 𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒, the healer. She's known to be the perfect good girl, with perfect grades and a perfect life with a perfect family. They didn't know that behind the gated doors of their billion dollar estate, she was strapped down to a chair every night and picked apart just to be put back together in time for supper. 𓆩♡𓆪 star-crossed; adjective (of a person or a plan) thwarted by bad luck. 'star-crossed lovers' and that, they were. So they fucked under those very stars that tried so desperately to break them apart. 𓆩♡𓆪 ‼️DISCLAIMER ‼️ BOOK REFERENCES TO MARA DYER, SHATTER ME, MIND FUCK, ETC ARE ALL INTENTIONAL SO DONT BE RUDE. AS FOR TRIGGER WARN

Kanchi Rajmanar-a name that commands fear and respect in every corner of the business world. At 26, she is a self-made billionaire, ruling over casinos, bars, restaurants, and dominating the construction and fashion industries. Yet, despite her empire and power, Kanchi's true strength lies in her unwavering love for her family. The daughter of the most powerful politician, she would beg, fight, or destroy anyone to protect her father, elder brother, and bhabhi-her pillars of support. Once, Kanchi dreamed of a fairy-tale love, believing in the magic of forever. But after a devastating breakup, she locked her heart away, refusing to trust anyone again. However, the true turning point came when she was just 18-when her beloved mother was brutally murdered. That loss turned her heart to stone, leaving behind a woman who fears nothing and no one... except the memory of her mother. Now, she is cold, ruthless, and untouchable-yet beneath her hardened exterior lies a heart that once longed for love. But in a world where power dictates survival, will she ever let herself feel again? Devarath Suryawanshi- The name that commands both fear and respect. At 28, he is the ruthless Chief Minister of Jaipur, ruling Indian politics with an iron fist. Expressionless and untouchable, he despises physical contact and keeps his distance from his family, especially his mother. Though the world sees a dignified politician, beneath the surface lies a darker truth. In the underworld, he is Lucifer, the unseen ruler of Spain's mafia. No one has ever seen his face, yet his name alone sends shivers down spines. Haunted by a past he never speaks of, Devarath suppresses every emotion, believing love to be the greatest weakness. Trust is a luxury he refuses to afford-because in his world, betrayal is always inevitable.

Because sometimes, the wrong person leads you to the right kind of love. Tropes:- He fell first (this time) Lover her x wipped him Ex's cousin/Ex's brother Rom-com Old wounds + healing + rediscovering love Second chance romance

He was a stranger I saved. He became the man I loved. And then...the man who broke me. ...................................................................... For Freya Reed, love was supposed to be simple. But one late summer morning, fate collided-literally-with Alex Blackwood, the kind of man who could turn a quiet life into chaos. Three years later, Alex isn't just her first love-he's everything she wished for. But a confession shattered everything she thought she knew about him, and about them. When love tastes like hazelnut and vanilla-warm, comforting, unforgettable-can it ever truly disappear? Or will betrayal always leave its bitter aftertaste? A short story of love, betrayal, and the fight to heal when everything falls apart.

Mia Gibson and Hunter James were always meant to be. But dating the star quarterback that was destined to be in the NFL was not easy. Especially when even his parents believed you were ruining his career. With no other option Mia broke up with Hunter, pushing aside her feelings in order for his dreams to come true. Five years pass after their breakup. Hunter's dream came true however Mia's life turned out different than she hoped. But what happened when they cross paths once again years later? Old sparks start to fly but can they rekindle the love they use to have? New cover done by: @hornsOfARebel Previous COVER DONE BY the amazing @kimberly_white101