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𝐆𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐢 : 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐫𝐞 by Wordsmith_author
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Gauri Sharma, a 23-year-old orphan and single mother, lives a quiet, grounded life in Delhi with her 4-year-old daughter, Manya - her entire world wrapped in tiny hands and innocent smiles. Gauri doesn't know who Manya's father is, and she's long stopped trying to chase the past. All she wants is a peaceful life for her daughter and herself. But peace is shattered the day she steps into the dazzling chaos of her best friend Vaani's high-profile wedding. There, she crosses paths with Reyansh Malhotra - a 30-year-old billionaire CEO, a man cloaked in power, pride, and shadows. Reyansh doesn't believe in love. He doesn't care for innocence. But the moment he sees Gauri, and then hears the soft giggles of little Manya, something in him begins to shift. Drawn to both mother and daughter with an intensity he can't explain, Reyansh finds himself pulled into a dangerous game of obsession, desire, and buried truths. Manya's sweet affection touches a part of him he thought long dead... and Gauri's warmth begins to melt walls built over years. But love never comes easy - especially when secrets, scars, and silent enemies threaten to destroy everything. He was meant to rule empires. But a woman and her daughter might just conquer his soul.
Dangerously Yours  by crazyytalesss
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Everyone in the city feared Vyshnav. Silent. Cold. Dangerous. A man who worked for a local thug yet carried an aura that made even powerful people step back. Nobody knew where he came from. Nobody dared to question him. Except Aadhya. A bubbly software employee who entered his life with endless chatter, shameless affection, and a habit of calling him "Rowdy." While he kept pushing her away, she kept loving him without fear. To the world, Vyshnav was a man made of darkness. But Aadhya slowly began seeing the loneliness hidden behind his silence. One was trying to survive life by smiling through pain. The other buried every emotion deep inside violence and silence. But when two completely different worlds collide... Will his darkness consume her light? Or will her love become the reason a man like Vyshnav finally learns how to live?
Bound by Rituals, Bloomed in Love by Shiva_authur
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Love was never his plan. Not in a life carved from power, fear, and unshaken control. Ekaansh Rayala- the name that ruled Rudravaram, the man thirty-eight villages bowed to, the storm people prayed never to face. He was destruction- until she became his reason to be gentle. His anger didn't rise. It struck. His voice didn't warn. It broke. And mercy... was never part of who he was. Until he saw her. One look was all it took to rewrite a ruthless man. A girl standing too quietly in a world that would never be gentle with her- soft eyes lowered, fingers trembling, a voice so tender it barely reached beyond her lips... She healed lives with steady hands, but flinched at raised voices. The world feared him. He feared breaking her. Too kind. Too soft. Too untouched by cruelty. A heart that chose compassion-even when it cost her. A soul devoted to Mahadev... never knowing she had just stepped into the life of a man who bowed only to Mahakaal. She was everything he wasn't. And everything he suddenly couldn't live without. He didn't fall in love. He didn't even understand it. But something in him shifted the moment he saw her. Because once she became his- not even his own darkness could reach her. She flinched at his voice... so he learned to soften it for her. Bound by rituals they never chose, tied by vows spoken without love- he became her shield... and she, unknowingly, became his peace. Some stories don't begin with love. They begin with a single look- and a man who decides, without a word... she is his to protect. Picture are from Pinterest and credits goes to the owners
Inayat by Nomad_Poet
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Tarini Jaykar was meant to be a bridesmaid, not the bride. Thrown into a marriage she didn't even see coming, she brings chaos, sarcasm, sharp eyes, and a mouth that forgets to behave. She's angry, defensive, and painfully aware of the man she now shares a home with. Carved out of duty and discipline, Dhruv Agnihotri is all restraint and quiet heat; a complete contrast to her. The kind of man she vowed not get involved with. Wanting him feels like betrayal, rebellion and trouble she definitely shouldn't crave this much. Dhruv Agnihotri lives by order, logic and duty. In his world, there is no place for emotions and fragility. Certainly not for selfishness. Until Tarini Jaykar storms into his house and wrecks the carefully crafted balance of his life. She is emotional, loud, spontaneous and inconveniently attractive. What was meant to be a dutiful and distant marriage turns tense, intimate and dangerously charged. He shouldn't react to her. He shouldn't feel vulnerable. He definitely shouldn't want her like this. But restraint cracks fastest when temptation sleeps just a few feet away.
Arranged by Destiny  by Bookwormmmm193
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It's a story of Rudra and Naina. Rudra Singh Ranawat, is a 30 year old man. He is the CEO of Ranawat Industries, one of the most successful businessmen in India. Rudra's life is haunted by the memories of his first love, Riya... A love lost to tragedy and a promise he can't forget. Withdrawn, cold, and living each day by routine, Rudra shuts out the world, unable to let anyone in, not even his devoted parents. Naina Raghuwanshi, is a 23 years old beautiful young girl with a hidden, painful past... A secret trauma that no one knows but continues to shape her every moment. When an arranged marriage, ties these two wounded souls together, fate gives them a second chance, neither of them wanted. As Rudra tries to honor the dying wish of his lost love and Naina struggles to trust again, their journey is one of slow healing, heartfelt discovery, and fragile hope. Together, they must learn to face their scars and allow love to bloom where pain once reigned. Can two hearts broken by the past find solace and a future together ? Or will the shadows of yesterday destroy their chance at happiness forever ? A moving story of grief, trauma, and the redemptive power of love. Perfect for fans of slow-burn romance and emotional second chances. This is a mature rating story and it contains some triggering topics too, So please read with caution. English is not my first language so please ignore the mistakes. This story is a pure imagination of my mind but if it feels similar to some other story, it's just a coincidence as we all derives our motivation from some place and that can be common.
Melancholy by justmikame
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Elena Romano, a fierce and unyielding lawyer, becomes the only person who can keep Tristan Valenti, a notorious and untouchable mafia kingpin, out of prison. But as she's drawn deeper into his dangerous world, she discovers that the battle isn't just about saving him from the law-it's about saving him from himself. Yet in breaking every rule she's sworn to uphold, Elena risks losing more than her morals-she risks losing her heart to the man who might be beyond redemption. Melancholy - a bittersweet ache that lingers in the soul, like the taste of wine that's both bitter and intoxicating. It's the quiet storm of longing and loss, woven with moments of beauty so fleeting they hurt. Just like what Elena and Tristan want-something so consuming, it borders on destruction. Their love is jagged yet tender, a sanctuary wrapped in shadows where passion wars with despair. It's the sharp edges of love, the bruises of trust, and the haunting allure of wanting what might ruin you, yet never being able to let it go.
𝐇𝐞'𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐫 | 𝟏𝟖+ by soulw4ves
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In a world where loyalty is currency and blood is the only truth, love is the most dangerous game of all. Isabella Greco was raised behind iron gates and whispered lies. The daughter of a powerful mafia family, she's sharp, stunning, and untouchable, adored by her father, resented by her stepmother, and always two steps ahead of anyone who dares to underestimate her. Luciano Moretti was born to inherit a kingdom of violence. Cold. Calculating. Unforgiving. Emotions are weaknesses he doesn't afford, until her. But from the second they meet, they become a problem. He's all fire and control. She's all ice and rebellion. And every glance between them burns like a promise. But in the mafia, nothing is free especially love. He wasn't supposed to fall for her. She wasn't supposed to want him. But he'd kill for her... And worse 𝘏𝘦'𝘥 𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘳.
𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 by authorini
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Two college students discover an abandoned infant girl wrapped in a thin blanket on street. Unsure what to do but unable to walk away, they decide to take her with them-just for one night. What begins as a moment of compassion quickly changes their lives in ways they never imagined. Between lectures, part-time jobs, and sleepless nights, they learn the weight of responsibility. The tiny stranger brings laughter, chaos, and a sense of purpose they didn't know they were missing. But questions about her past start to surface, along with the fear of losing her. As they search for answers, their bond with the little girl grows deeper.
THE RATHORE OBSESSION  by love_story70871
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"I didn't choose to love you. I just... can't exist without you." "I'll give you lots of money. Spend a night with me." "Never. I will never let you go." "I want you to marry me." She said no. He threatened her brother. He kissed her without permission. He made her bleed-and then cut his own arm to feel her pain. "I'm a monster. But you're mine." She wears his sindoor. His mangalsutra. His name. She never wanted any of it. "I hate you," she whispers. "I know," he says, weeping at her feet. "But I'll spend my whole life making you love me." "Don't you feel shame?" "I only feel you." A village girl with dreams of becoming a teacher. A ruthless heir who has never been told no. A marriage built on obsession, fear, and a love so dark it destroys everything it touches. He calls her his queen. She calls him her cage. "You can force me to marry you. You can force me to wear your sindoor. But you can never force me to love you." "Watch me, sweetheart. I have forever." VEER RATHORE doesn't love. He possesses. ANANYA doesn't surrender. One temple. One glance. One obsession that will burn the world. "If you take off that bangle,ready to see your brother loses his hands." "If you try to leave, I will find you." "If I can't have you... I will die. And my family will make sure yours dies with me." 💀 Dark Romance | Obsessive Hero | Forced Marriage | Possessive Love ⚠️ He's not the prince. He's the beast who burned the fairy tale. "You are my heart. And a man can't live without his heart." "I will never love you." "Then I will spend forever being worthy of you." "You're a monster." "I'm YOUR monster, sweetheart." "If one drop of his blood falls, I will paint your village with your family's blood." "He grabbed her so hard her bangles broke. She bled. So he cut his own arm to feel her pain." " Sweetheart, You Are Mine" dark Indian romance where love isn't given. It's taken. And once he's seen her face, he will never look away.
The Heart's Fine Print | Completed ✓ by mywrittenverse
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She married him to fulfill her mother's dying wish. He married her to secure his inheritance. It was supposed to be a paper deal - no love, no complications. But when two lonely hearts begin to collide under one roof, things get messy. Especially when his powerful family never fully accepts her... 💔 A deal on paper. A war of hearts. Read now to enter a story of hidden wounds, soft touches, burning glances, and a love that was never meant to happen - but refused to be ignored. if you love ✨ Marriage of convenience ✨ Baby Contract ✨ Office romance ✨ Emotional slow burn ✨ Broken people finding home Then this is for you 🫶 #19 indian romance out of 3.01k (July 30, 2025)