In a world draped in silk and crowned with power, they were never meant to be enemies. Raised under the same glittering lights, their lives have always been intertwined-family ties, royal expectations, and a history built on constant clashes and unspoken tension. To everyone else, they are nothing more than a prince and a princess. Allies. Untouchable. Perfect. But beneath the polished smiles and gilded halls, another world breathes in silence. A world where power is taken, not given. Where loyalty is tested... and betrayal is paid for in blood. In that world, they stand on opposite sides. Ruthless. Unyielding. Rivals. She despises everything about him-his arrogance, his control, the way he always seems to get under her skin without trying. He, on the other hand, watches. Waits. Pushes. Not because he enjoys the fight... but because she's the only one who has ever matched him. Neither of them knows how dangerously close their two worlds are to colliding. Neither of them knows how thin the line between hate and something far more consuming can be. But secrets have a way of unraveling... and when the truth finally comes to light, it won't just change the game- it will rewrite every rule they've ever lived by.

The Prince of Ravendele kingdom, Alexander William Ravendele III who has been broken between legacy and Love, meets Ava Woods, a young flower-seller of the town, whose dreams were broken and buried by fate, though life makes it harshly difficult for her to achieve a bright future. Where they meet under the moonlight of the festival, one whose life was served on a silver platter of royalty but still sad, while other who still smiled through the darkness, surviving in this world.

She spent her entire life chasing freedom... A life beyond expectations. A life beyond limitations. A life that was finally within reach. Until fate intervened. He was a man surrounded by power... People respected him. People feared him. And very few truly knew him. Their worlds were never meant to collide. One belonged to melodies and dreams. The other belonged to silence and shadows. One spent her life running toward freedom. The other spent his life carrying the weight of power. They were parallels. Never meant to meet. Never meant to intertwine. But when circumstances beyond their control force their paths together, everything begins to change. Because sometimes the greatest battles are not fought with weapons. They are fought between duty and desire. Between freedom and responsibility. Between the life you want, and the life that chooses you. And sometimes, against all logic, two parallel lines find a way to meet. Will they become each other's greatest mistake? Or the one thing they never knew they needed? "Some stories are written by fate. Others are written by the choices we make when fate leaves us no choice at all."

In this story, hearts don't just break..." "They burn." Vikram Singh Raghuvanshi X Avyukta Suryavanshi They both are tied together not by destiny but by a person unknowningly Abhimanyu Shekhawat an orphan but loyal and obedient best friend bodyguard to Vikram SINGH Raghuwanshi. Life is not always beautiful it's Survival. For Vikram and Abhimanyu life is filled with struggle. For them Life is Survival

"Hey, wake up" "who .....are y...you??" "REAPER" Get ready to meet the Psycho killer of criminals. Warning ⚠️... This story contain strong violence. If you are not comfortable with extreme violence, please refrain from Reading. Never ever try this at home.

To the broken hearts that learned to sing again, To the forgotten loves that music remembered, And to everyone still searching for their Saiyaara.

He traced the cold muzzle from my forehead, slowly dragging it down the bridge of my nose, past my lips, and resting it squarely against my chest, right over my hammering heart. "Tell me, Detective Shaiba," he whispered, his breath hot against my ear. "You had me in your sights. You had the power to end this entire 'Architect' mystery tonight. Why didn't you fire?" "I..." My voice failed me. I was shivering, not from the cold, but from the terrifying proximity of his heat. "I don't know." "You don't know," he echoed, a dark, dangerous hum in his throat. He leaned forward, his voice dropping into a low, predatory growl. "You have no idea what kind of thoughts are running through my mind right now, seeing you standing here at my mercy." My breath hitched. "W-what thoughts?" "Like how much I want to fuck you right here. Bare, exposed, and completely at my mercy," he said, the words blunt and shocking. He pinned me against the the car, the weight of his body crushing the air from my lungs. _________________________________________ "Sometimes life takes sudden turns, doesn't it?" Destiny has a cruel way of forcing us to face the very things we've spent years avoiding. For Naina, life was supposed to be about goals and a fresh start. But you can't outrun a shadow that has been following you for five years. The boy who once ruled the school now rules the city's underworld. He has returned as a ghost of ruin, and he's not here to negotiate. He's here to claim the only thing he never truly let go of. This is a journey of obsession, deception, and hidden truths: The Past: A game of hearts where the hunter became the prey. The Present: A detective hunting for the truth, only to realize she's been the target all along. Will Naina solve the mystery of her lost love, or will she be swallowed by the dark intensity of the man she once knew? In a game of separation and reunion, will destiny grant them a happy ending, or are they destined to remain a tragic memory?

In the quiet town of Northwood Pines, symbols began to appear-carved into the skin of the dead. As victims fall, Ethan steps into the shadows of city that hides more than it reveals. With every clue, a darker truth surfaces: a killer among them, masked in plain sight, experimenting on lives as if they were science projects. A web of lies, betrayal, and chilling brilliance-where every ally could be the enemy,and every step forward might be a trap. (Snippet) Mark's eyes narrowed. "That means Andrew never submitted the evidence." ............... ............... Mr. Marcus' voice hardened. "I thought you were a good man, like your father. But it seems I was wrong. You're not only a suspect but also aiding another criminal." Read on to discover whether Ethan could prove his innocence and uncover the mastermind behind the deadly trail of symbols. *********** Copyright © [2025] [PRATYUSH PRATEEK MISHRA] All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored, or transmitted by any means without the author's prior consent or written permission. *********** AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is my first book, and I've poured my heart into it. I've tried my best,but if you come across any errors or feel there's room for improvement, I'd truly appreciate your feedback. Your suggestions will help me grow and do better in my future books. Thank you for reading! (AVG LENGTH OF EACH CHAPTER :10,000 WORDS) *********** GRATITUDE NOTE: A heartfelt thank you to my dear friends-your constant support, encouragement, and belief in me meant the world. Whether it was helping me brainstorm, reading drafts, or simply cheering me on, you've been a huge part of this journey. This book wouldn't be complete without you. *********** CONTENT WARNING: This story contains detailed descriptions of murder, torture, hacking,and other elements related to crime. Some scenes may be disturbing,or triggering for certain readers.Reader discretion is advised.

What if one day your past knocks on your door? A past you never truly forgot. You loved him once. He left. Maybe not as a lover... but he failed as a friend. Would you give a second chance to a love that once broke you? Would you trust the person who walked away? And when destiny brings them face to face again... Will he fight for her? Or will some wounds remain too deep to heal? Find all your answers in Ashrafiya. A story written through memories, pain, longing, and the tears of its author. She wants distance. He chooses patience. Because this time- he's not here to claim her. He's here to deserve her. Tropes- Second Chance Romance Slow Burn Silent Protector Soft Possessive Hero Healing Love

𝚂𝚃𝙰𝚁𝚃𝙸𝙽𝙶 𝙳𝙰𝚃𝙴 - 07/12/2026 ──── ⋆｡°✩°｡⋆ ──── 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 ✦ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐄𝐘𝐎𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 ✦ ──── ⋆｡°✩°｡⋆ ──── Some bonds don't begin with love... they begin with a simple friendship, a little understanding, and someone who chooses to stay. She was once the girl who could do everything - talented, confident, and full of dreams. But somewhere along the way, life changed her. Slowly, she started losing herself. The girl who used to shine began doubting her own worth. In Class 11th, she entered a new phase of life with a heart full of insecurities and a silence she couldn't explain. The friends who once knew her started feeling like strangers. She stopped talking, stopped sharing, and slowly built walls around herself. Then he came. A new boy in her class - someone completely unknown, someone she never expected to matter... He didn't try to fix her. He simply stayed. He listened. He understood the silence behind her words and slowly became the friend she never knew she needed. Their friendship wasn't perfect. She hurted him with her words, pushed him away, and tested his patience. But he never gave up. With time, he became the person she felt safest with - her comfort, her home, her person. There was no love at first. No hidden feelings. No secret wishes. Just two best friends. Through school, college, and all the changes life brought, they remained each other's strongest support. Their friends group became a family - a group of people who proved that true friendship means standing by each other no matter what. 𝙴𝙽𝙳𝙸𝙽𝙶 𝙳𝙰𝚃𝙴 -