Karthik&Meenakshi In the heart of South India, traditional customs still hold sway, including the practice of cousins getting married. But in some remote places, an old and nearly forgotten tradition persists - unions between maternal uncles and nieces. Our story follows a young woman who finds herself in an unusual marriage with her maternal uncle, a practice considered almost extinct. Tragically, her life is cut short by her stepsister and her best friend. But her story doesn't end there. Destiny gives her a second chance, a new life to right the wrongs of her past, seek revenge on those who hurt her, and rediscover the love she lost. As she embarks on her journey of vengeance and redemption, she begins to remember things from her previous life, hidden clues and mysteries that were buried with her. The truth she unravels will change not only her life but also impact those around her. In this captivating tale of love, revenge, and redemption, there are mysteries waiting to be solved. As she seeks answers to the questions that trouble her, she also longs for the love that was taken away. Get ready to dive into a world where tradition meets the modern, and where the quest for justice is intertwined with the exploration of buried secrets. Secrets will be revealed, and the past will come to light. It's a journey where she tests the boundaries of revenge and forgiveness, all while searching for the elusive truth. Started :- 22/02/2023 Completed :- 13/12/2023 ____________________ Reminder:- Whatever photos uploaded in the story are not mine Source:- Pinterest 📌

Just one slight mistake threw me into a world that knows nothing but crime, violence, betrayal, and death. Just one slight incident led me into the life of the most alluring man with nothing but the look of murder in his eyes. Just one slight incident was all that was needed to change the course of my entire life. My fragile heart isn't made for his tough world and his corrupt soul isn't made for my naive world. But he won't let me go. And suddenly, my life wasn't about living, it was about surviving. - Full Summary Inside -

Two years ago, Laiba Hayat Hussain was abandoned by her father over something she never did. The man responsible for this grave misunderstanding got away with it, but that night, Laiba's life changed forever. Homeless and helpless, she knocked on the door of the only person she knew in town - Sarah Ahmed, her best friend. Sarah Ahmed and her father, Haider Ahmed, took Laiba in. They not only gave her a place to stay but treated her as if she were one of their own. They took her to Dehradun, where she spent the most peaceful two years of her life. But when a proposal came her way, Haider Ahmed decided it was time for her to get married. However, it seemed that Allah had other plans for her. They say things get worse before they get better, but for Laiba, they only seemed to get worse. This is the story of a girl who is tested by Allah (SWT) over and over again. Read Damsel in Distress to find out how Laiba navigates the adversities of life through patience and prayer and how her patience and prayers lead her to her 'yusr' (ease after hardship). Trope: ✓ marriage of convenience ✓ hate-to-love ✓ slow-burn ✓ Muslim characters/love story ✓ Bad boy/good girl ✓ Second chance ✓ Billionaire romance Characters: Laiba Hayat Hussain(female protagonist) Sarah Haider Ahmed(best friend of Laiba) Zeeshan Obeid Othman(male protagonist) Aariz Obeid Othman(second male protagonist and cousin of Zeeshan) Areesha Obeid Othman(twin of Aariz) Burhaan Obeid Othman(Younger brother of Aariz) Habeeba Qadar(cousin of the Othmans) Maha Qadar (cousin of the Othmans) Essa Qadar(cousin of Othmans)