In a world where magic, power, and talent dictate one's destiny, 16-year-old Ascaria Alle Ermaneau, the youngest daughter of Elvendale's most formidable royal family, always believed her extraordinary abilities were a powerful blessing. She couldn't have been more wrong. The power she so proudly wields is, in fact, a curse in its most twisted form. Born into luxury yet raised in the shadow of neglect, Ascaria and her sister endured constant criticism. But with the unwavering love of their doting mother and the fierce protection of their half-brother, such harsh words rarely stung-until their mother was brutally murdered before their very eyes. Years later, their futile search for the killer leads them to academy life. There, Ascaria collides with Aiden Rudwick, the cold, arrogant, and undeniably handsome heir to the northern duchy.He instantly becomes her infuriating rival on the very first day when she brazenly challenges his undisputed authority.Their clashing personalities ignite an immediate, fiery disdain, drawing them into escalating trouble. Yet, as they delve deeper into their studies and their relentless sparring, a truth more sinister than a simple royal assassination begins to emerge. Forced to confront a common enemy, their intense animosity slowly twists, revealing a potent, magnetic chemistry that threatens to consume them both. Will Ascaria, with the help of her new friends and foes, unravel and accept the cruel reality before it's too late? Or will their quest inadvertently lead to Elvendale's downfall? All images are from Pinterest!!(i'm not artistically gifted!!:) I give credits to the respective creators! Pls forgive me if i made some mistake!!This is my first story!!

My short story collection! There isn't really a theme to all this. Some are dark and depressing and others are hilarious and bubbly-Hence, the title. This will mostly be: Me trying to improve my writing voice, folklore/classic retellings, based off of a prompt, inspired by a poem/song/artwork, or completely random. Enjoy anyway! Critique and feedback would be deeply appreciated! ART USED IS NOT MINE, CREDITS GO TO RIGHTFUL OWNERS!

Abhay Sharma He was a rising star, the golden boy of Indian cricket. It's been years for which he struggled...stranded and drifted apart...just to stand on his feet again after the murder of his grandfather. And the ones who were to be blamed ....were set free....The Mehras .Years later, the wounds still sting, and every glance at her feels like a reminder of the betrayal that ruined him. Now, with the ICC watching his every move and rumors swirling that he's targeting opponents in the IPL, Abhay has no room for weakness... or distractions. Ashwini Mehra A nutritionist by profession...a party animal by heart. Never in her life did she want to look back at Abhay again. He was a charmer...a Casanova (or as she thought he was) ...her best friend's brothe- EX BESTFRIEND....and now someone who blamed her family for everything that went wrong in his life. But she wouldn't fall back ....she was selected as the nutritionist by ICC for one of the cricketers in the Indian Cricket team .....one of the biggest achievements of her life.But who knew the old wounds were waiting to be visited again ........ Old friends. New enemies. A past drenched in secrets, lies, and tragedy. Now, fate has thrown them together again, forcing them to confront the anger, desire, and dangerous truths neither expected. Every over, every meal, every heartbeat counts - because in this game of cricket, love, and revenge, nothing is pitch perfect... except the chaos. 🏏❤️