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Threaded in Tradition by army_twilight
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Set in early 20th-century Maharashtra, this is a poignant tale of love, resilience, and quiet defiance against societal norms. Rooted in the traditions of a Brahmin household, it follows the journey of Janaki, a young bride, and Raghav, her older husband, as they navigate the complexities of their unconventional marriage. Against the backdrop of courtyards bathed in the soft hues of oil lamps, the fragrance of incense, and the rhythmic chants of shlokas, their bond evolves-slowly, tenderly-from duty to companionship. Through moments of joy, illness, and quiet rebellion, they find strength in each other, crafting a relationship built on trust, respect, and understated love amidst the constraints of a patriarchal society.
Alienus by KrazyObsession
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No one expected that it would happen until it did. Earth was dying. We, the few who survived the disease, were all contained in cells with artificial light and oxygen and food in the form of pills. So when help came in the form of C'Riel, an alien race that lived in a planet called Xe'Krein, many people found hope. But I was wary. Why would the C'Riel help us? How did we benefit them? What I didn't expect to happen was meeting him. The fire-eyed alien. My alien. And then I found out, that sometimes answers to the questions we want to know are sick and leave you wondering if everything was a lie.
Mr  and Mrs Unromantic by selectivelySocial_JM
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teaser... Sreeja: Maa, how can I manage without specs? Dhanam: No need of Specs... already proposals got rejected because of this Sreeja: Maa.. that's ok but I can't see properly without specs. Then how would I meet the guy? Dhanam: No need of you to see. We will see and that is enough Sreeja : Maaaa. Come on it to read the story of how Sreeja a selectively social, unromantic fellow got married and fell in love. My personal favourite story of all that I wrote. #1 in Onsite (2023) #1 in unromantic (2023) #2 in adjustment (2023)
When You Weren't Looking by bookishxrich
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Set in early 2000s India, this is a slow-burn romance of unsaid feelings, stubborn silences, and hearts that take their time to fall. "I have loved you since I was six." But I never told him. Because he was my best friend's brother. Because he was eight years older. Because he never looked at me the way I looked at him. Years passed. I never moved on. Not even a little. And then... he came back-older, colder, and wearing a police uniform. Then, I did the one thing I never dared before. I wrote him a letter. A letter full of everything I had buried inside me for years. He read it. And broke my heart with five quiet words: "You are not my type." But fate, it seems, has a twisted sense of humour. One letter. One rejection. And one arranged marriage proposal later, suddenly, I'm his fiancée. He asked me to say no. I said yes.
Not A Thug  by Thanvika_22
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Janaki Narayan has three life skills: Sleeping at inappropriate times. Finding food in inappropriate places. Falling for inappropriate men. Karthik is tall, intimidating, speaks like a grumpy villain, and looks at people as if he is judging their souls. She watches him beat up a group of troublemakers and immediately decides he is the one for her. He says, "Stop following me." She replies, "Then stop being so interesting." What follows? Awkward attempts at stalking. Flying samosas. Doodles slipped into his pocket. A fabricated tale for her parents. And him, slowly forgetting how to stay angry. Because sometimes, love doesn't knock politely. It barges in with mismatched slippers and an unbothered grin. A romantic comedy where she falls first, hard and hilariously, and he falls next, quietly and without escape. This story is currently under editing and has now been continued. It is ongoing Start reading now.
REPLACEMENT WIFE (Short Story) [THE MARTYR WIVES BOOK 1] by Rachayetria
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Was it her fate? To marry someone 13 years older than her? Sarisha Rawal was the girl who stomped in her town of Vardhgarh on her bare feet, exploring the beauty of living with her open eyes. Until those feet were halted by a tragedy. When eternal sunshine is not so bright eternally and the darkness looms over her life in a form of a husband. There she stands, under a big question to find someone, who is responsible for her miserable state. And that someone she believes is none other than her life partner. Vidyut Daiwar was the right-hand man of the current ruler of Rajasthan's patriarchal modern world of politicians and unrecalled for rulers. When his fate is tied in the game of lands and politics only to conquer something trivial. He is condoned to take the fatal step of marriage. But his unnerving felicity had other plans for him. One he was not ready to accept, at least not in the form of a 19-year-old girl.
Fallen Petals by writerbyhobby7
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BOOK TWO : TWO SOULS 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐡. 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥. 𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥. Krishiv Shourya Singh. The one who was completely anti-feminist until she came into his life. He is pulled into Priyanjali's broken world by the one thing he never expected would come from him - genuine care. He finds himself drawn to her resilience, her courage, her smile and her presence. 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥. 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠. 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭. Priyanjali has always been confined within the walls of her home. Struggling with a severe kidney condition, she has never known freedom- her world limited to hospital visits and her family. But when Krishiv - with a reputation for flings enters her world, everything she thought she knew about life starts to shift, but in a very positive way. 𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐒 : • Kharoos Singh × Sunflower • Opposites attract • Sister's brother-in-law • Healing love • Enemies to friends to lovers • Secret Past
Jahanvi - Dev's commoner queen [Completed✓] by writerbyhobby7
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BOOK ONE : TWO SOULS "In a world where crown forbids, their hearts dare to defy." In the opulent city of Jodhpur, where ancient traditions meet modern aspirations, two hearts beat with a forbidden love. Jahanvi Kumari, a spirited young woman living in the shadow of the majestic palace, harbors a secret affection for Devansh Shourya Singh, the enigmatic king of Jodhpur. For thirteen years, she has hidden her feelings, unaware of Devansh's own conflicted emotions. Devansh, torn between duty and desire, returns to Jodhpur after pursuing his studies abroad, only to find his heart still entwined with Jahanvi's. Yet, the weight of royal protocol threatens to keep them forever apart, as the rigid traditions of the palace dictate that royals cannot marry commoners. Will they find the courage to confess their love, defying centuries-old customs? Or will their affection remain forever entangled in the complex tapestry of royal obligations? Will Jahanvi and Devansh defy the constraints of their society to claim their happily ever after? **Book contains mature scenes in multiple number of chapters.**
Fighter Peacock by ammu7781___
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love, lust and drama for all the dry hearts out there !
1960s- a woman's story beyond tradition  by light_of_lamp_
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Set in a traditional Indian village of the 1960s, Meera's World follows the life of a young housewife trapped between duty and longing. Married off at a young age to Arvind, a respected doctor, Meera struggles to find her place in a household that never truly welcomes her. Her mother-in-law resents her, her husband remains distant, and her own dreams have long been buried under daily chores. As she raises her four sons, Meera watches the world around her shift-love, favoritism, and quiet betrayals shaping the relationships in the house. But in a life dictated by tradition, can a woman's silent endurance ever be enough? A poignant tale of sacrifice, resilience, and unspoken emotions, Meera's World captures the delicate balance between duty and the quiet hope for something more.