They say you always know when something is meant to be yours. But what do you do when your heart insists on chasing what was never supposed to be your destiny? For me, it was always him. Aman Mahajan. Sharp eyes that could burn through walls, a voice that carried danger, and a presence that made people step back even before he spoke. Everyone told me to stay away. Everyone said he would break me. And maybe they were right. Because for ten years, I tried. I built walls, drowned myself in work, hid behind the safe choices. I told myself I was smarter than the girl who falls for the wrong man. But the truth? He was always there. In the silences. In the stares I pretended not to notice. In the way my heart betrayed me every single time his name came up. This isn't the kind of story where love makes everything perfect. It's messy. It's bruised. It's reckless. But it's also mine. What began as something I swore was never my destiny... Somehow became the only beginning to the life I never knew I wanted.

An innocent maid chosen by an enigmatic prince over a noble rival becomes the target of forbidden sorcery. With the help of a mysterious mermaid, she uncovers a buried truth about her past-and must confront the dark force that once destroyed her family to reclaim her future and the love she risks losing. STORY NOTES Can love and fortune truly be found in the midst of suffering... and can love conquer all? Amber is a kind-hearted girl trapped in servitude under a cruel guardian, forced to endure a life she never chose. But everything changes when a chance encounter sparks an unexpected connection between her and the enigmatic Prince Arnold. Then, she disappears. Lost to a hidden realm known as Underland, Amber faces a series of mysterious trials set by a legendary Mermaid-and emerges with a fortune that transforms her life forever. But fate is not so kind. The prince she once connected with is now drawn to another-her guardian's daughter-under the influence of dark enchantment. As heartbreak sets in, Amber uncovers a devastating truth: her long-lost father is alive, bound by sorcery... and the prince may be next. With time slipping away, Amber must confront forces far greater than herself to break the chains of magic, reclaim her family, and fight for a love that may already be lost. But in a world ruled by fate, power, and hidden truths... Will love be enough?

[A Wattpad FEATURED story!] She's been King Thranduil's close friend for a long time. But when a shocking rumor about his past comes to light, it shakes her entire world. How well does she really know him? With the threat of war and an uncertain future for the Woodland Realm, her comfortable life is changing forever, and so are her feelings for her friend. A story about second chances with eventual romance. Set during the events of the Lord of the Rings. Thranduil/OC Disclaimer: Everything belongs to Tolkien except for my characters. A/N: It was before Christmas 2014 when I first watched BBC's Emma with Romola Garai (wonderful, by the way - watch it if you haven't). A few days later I went to see The Hobbit BOTFA on its opening night. It was during a car trip from a family Christmas party when I came up with idea for this story. And while it doesn't follow the Jane Austen classic completely (Thranduil is no Mr. Knightley!), it was certainly inspired by it. I enjoyed the challenge. Check out the FB page for the story: facebook.com/StarsofVardafanpage/ (thanks to @MaggieShivers for creating it and running it!)