Seventh Volume! Finally! Yay! :D

A collection of short love stories written by me for friends (Velvet Chains), for contests (Summer Mist), and for contests that friends wanted me to participate in (Unspoken) :) A short note about Velvet Chains - This particular (extremely silly) short story unfolds in an obscure little kingdom that I like to think existed in ancient India, but actually exists only in my overactive imagination. I'm not going to give any references about the time period or the region or the traditions. All of that is my own creation. And hence, yeah...read at your own risk :| And so, once upon a time...

This is the continuation of the story that began with Prithvi.. (volume 1) - http://www.wattpad.com/story/5433945-prithvi-vol-1 Note posted on 5 October 2022 'Prithvi' is an ongoing story. It was in 2008 that the story began to flow through me. I continue to be as passionate about it as I was back then. However, I do not know how long it would take to be completed. I do not know how many more volumes or chapters will be required. I update chapters only once a month, and even that doesn't happen at times. But if you would still like to experience this story, please go ahead and give it a try. I hope you enjoy reading 'Prithvi' as much as I enjoy writing it.

"Time stands still best in moments that look suspiciously like ordinary life." - Brian Andreas There are no heroes. There are no background characters. Only normal people making difficult choices in desperate situations. Sometimes, a snapshot in time is all it takes to see the beauty within the mundane. This is a collection of one shots that capture ordinary moments of significance that often go unnoticed. ( Will update whenever a random burst of inspiration hits.)

This is the continuation of the story that began with Prithvi.. (volume 1) - http://www.wattpad.com/story/5433945-prithvi-vol-1 Note posted on 5 October 2022 'Prithvi' is an ongoing story. It was in 2008 that the story began to flow through me. I continue to be as passionate about it as I was back then. However, I do not know how long it would take to be completed. I do not know how many more volumes or chapters will be required. I update chapters only once a month, and even that doesn't happen at times. But if you would still like to experience this story, please go ahead and give it a try. I hope you enjoy it reading 'Prithvi' as much as I enjoy writing it.

Sagas have no beginning or conclusion! They begin long before we know and continue even after they have ended. Mahishmati, a kingdom in ancient India, has witnessed the ugly face of ambition, power lust, manipulation, jealousy, crimes against humanity, a vicious cycle of deaths and vendetta for the sake of its throne. The whole kingdom has seethed and raged in this smoldering cauldron for twenty-five years. The rightful heir of the kingdom, Mahendra Baahubali returns after twenty-five years and avenges his parents and saves his motherland from the evil clutches of the tyrant, Bhallaladeva. Under the watchful eyes of Kattappa, the royal retainer of Mahishmati, the wise and enlightening counsel of the Queen Mother, Devasena, and his Royal Consort, Avanthika's constant and unwavering support, Mahendra learns the ropes of kingship and begins ruling Mahishmati. A short grace period of peace and prosperity ensue. Mahendra has become the proud father of a bright and vivacious daughter, Bhagiradhi and is eagerly awaiting the birth of his next progeny. At this point, things start going terribly wrong for this royal family and kingdom. In a world continually in flux, a world where what appears in not what is true, where the strongest of relationships are forged out of grand lies, can the siblings stay true to themselves and their inner spirit? Can the younger generation step into the shoes of their illustrious forefathers and reinstate the former glory of this once proud kingdom? Follow their journey in life as they leave their imprints on the sands of time and annals of Mahishmati's history. Note: This is the first draft of this fanfiction. A lot of things can be fine-tuned, polished and improved during the editing process. But since this is a fanfiction, I am going to leave the story in its first draft. Imperfect as it is, I am hoping the mistakes are not too distracting. Wishing all of you a happy reading!

The crash of a Dallas-bound jet wasn't just a tragedy to TV reporter Avery Daniels; it was an act of fate that handed her a golden opportunity to further her career. Mistaken for a glamorous, selfish woman named Carole Rutledge, the badly injured Avery would find that plastic surgery had given her Carole's face, the famous senatorial candidate Tate Rutledge for a husband, and a powerful Texas dynasty for in-laws. And as she lay helpless in the hospital, she would make a shattering discovery: Someone close to Tate planned to assassinate him. Now, to save Tate's life, Avery must live another woman's life -- and risk her own...

It was a punishment, thought Husna's parents when they caught her kissing a girl but Husna had different opinions. The moment her eyes caught sight of Aalia, she knew the stay at her uncle's place would be a lot more interesting than she had imagined.

Lucy McLean and TV chef Quinn Allen are closer than ever, but after a fire at the restaurant and possible insurance fraud, Quinn's manager wants Lucy gone. ***** Things are heating up for marketing maven, Lucy McLean and hot-as-hell TV chef, Quinn Allen. After a messy start during the filming of the Quinn's reality show, the couple find themselves closer than ever at the end of the summer, until a fire breaks out in Lucy's restaurant. She barely escapes with her life and all signs point to insurance fraud, but when she wakes up asking for Quinn, he is nowhere to be found. Frantic with worry, Quinn was arrested trying to get to her. News of his arrest spreads, and when his exes pile on in the media, his reputation is quickly turning to ash. Quinn's manager tells Lucy there's only one way to save his career: stay away from him. Can Lucy and Quinn's love survive a trial by fire, or will it go up in flames? (Book two of the Local Flavour series) [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Cover designed by Ren T

Series of One-Shots - Of all Genres Starting from FanFictions and Hoping to Explore More! Thank you to my readers and followers for encouraging me to write. I will accept requested One-Shots based on an imagination, dream, or FanFictions; just leave a DM!