#1 in short-story out of 325K stories!! on 28 September 2023 Give it a try!! ---‐-------- "So I was not worthy of you?" It was more of a statement for Anvi. Her voice was broken. Rudra prayed her finger from the necklace and held her hand. "Sweet.....It was never about what I thought. It was always about what you thought." Rudra pulled up her chin gently to look into her eyes. "If you thought you were good enough for me, you would have never proposed the deal. You would have never put your health at risk to achieve it. And yet I had always seen you as a kind little girl who took care of me like a mother. Who would make samosas for me when I came home. Who would wait outside my room for hours together. Who would make sure that my socks were restocked every summer. And many other things.....Baby it never occurred to me to measure your worth. I was not in love with you back then, but you were a part of my life, sweet." He finished with a sweet tender kiss. "You..you..knew?" A very red Anvi asked in astonishment. "What? That I was your first crush?" He smirked, turning her redder by the second. "Now let me kiss you before you put on that lipstick." He pulled her into a soul-satisfying kiss. ______________ It is a beautiful journey of Anvi and Rudra. A short heart warming love story.

SEQUEL BOOK (Short Story) Aamira (RAJSHRI) Raajnandan is a girl who was given as a gift, as a replacement for a ruthless man. How do you think her life will take turns? And when that man is allergic to love. How will he engulf the emotions he have started to feel for her? The pain and the happiness, the delicate and the ruthless! How will this story take turns? See what's ahead of us...

A Man ruling the political world with his evil presence. A man with a face to fool the ones with eyes. A man with an army of his own. A Women raised in mud. Destined to be the wasp. But she holds bigger dreams and bigger intentions. That can end all. They say don't scare the one who don't fears, something same was Muqda, never scared. Never going to give up; Aamira is not going to fight a war that she knows she will never win. She choses to live in now. And when these lives were collide with the Agnivanshi brothers, how is anything which has never been in place itself will turn worser? Unimaginably.

" Do not be mistaken little flower, you are mine and mine alone. Any man who looks at you longer than three seconds will be dealt in a manner I find fitting. This is my kingdom and I run it the way I see it competent." Rana Arjun Singh Rajvanshi, the king of Rajasthan announced as he occupied his big, intimidating throne and I stood as far away from his as I possibly could and I shivered under his mocking gaze. " The last time I checked, I was a living human being and not a thing to be possessed Ranaji. You may be the king and own this kingdom and the will of people here but you most certainly don't own me. I will not submit and neither will I do what you want me to. This is my life and I should be the one who makes decisions for myself." I don't know where this undiscovered confidence was coming within me in front of him but I was giving my best to not let it slip away. All I heard was a laughter which oscillated in the otherwise empty throne room as he stood up on his feet and started to walk to where I was standing. His gaze, which was mocking me earlier had now turned stoic which rooted me to the spot I was standing at. I couldn't as much as attempt to run away. " You are only helping me, little one. I am not the one to back out from a challenge and when the incentive is as ravishing as you, how can I lose?" He asked as he stopped merely inches away from me and with the back of his hand, traced the single strand of hair which was framing my face right till my chin, his fingers still lingering. There was a solid 0.001% chance that I could have avoided this trouble named Rana Arjun Singh Rajvanshi but who was I kidding? I was a walking trouble magnet and what was 0.001% if not an over-expecting hope of something not happening? Rana Arjun Singh Rajvanshi takes Siya Dhar's world by storm when she steals his heart without even have the knowledge of doing so!

And they lived happily ever after!!! But was it really happily ever after for Swara and Sanskar? Swara and Sanskar, the strongest team to fight and win over with any adversities of their life holding their hands together. Two hearts which were filled with abundant love for each other, which used to beat on the same rhythm fell apart due to their own mistakes, judgements and expectations. After long separation of 6 months filled with misunderstandings, bleeding hearts, tarnished souls, nurtured hatred will it be easy for both of them to walk on the journey towards their togetherness? Will just forgiving each other and acceptance of their relation is enough for them? For soulmates will it be sufficient to stay under one roof with their own insecurities, trust issues, guilt, fear? Will they be able to overcome ever? Will they be able to regain the charm of their marriage? Will they be able to repair their marriage? This will be story of Swara and Sanskar where they both will understand true meaning of marriage. Marriage should never turn into 'Complete' status but it should remain in 'Work-in-Progress.' Everyday is different, every moment brings something new then how Marriages can end up being perfect? There is no perfect marriage but every marriage has its own imperfections which makes it special.

❝Where a brutal and fierce king falls for a vain and beguiling queen.❞

Ved Awasthi had a recent breakup with his girlfriend. He was heartbroken and began finding solace in a cup of coffee from his favorite coffee joint. There he meets a gorgeous waitress, Natasha and falls head over heels in love with her. But he is in for a surprise. Highest Ranking in Short story #5 - 3rd December #12- 2nd December #16 - 1st December #17- 27th November #22- 25th November #25 - 24th November #26 - 23rd November #31 - 19th November #37 - 23rd November

NALINI - I believe in Love but I don't believe in sacrificing myself for it's sake. My marriage is a promise, a duty I have to fulfil as my Father's last wish. If he wants more, he must voice it out. But I love one thing, that is getting on his nerves. It's entertaining to watch when he wants me but never admits. KABIR - I have experienced Love, got my heart broken but I have seen my parent's Marriage work and I am sure mine would too. Well it would someday but only if my wife, hands me over the Divorce papers. I hate her guts and I hate to be in this Marriage's mess. I hate that she gets on my nerves from day one. I hate that she makes me want to pin her against the wall and strangle her as I... Nevermind, it's useless, this Royal arrangement.

Romance Ranking : #4 on 5/05/18 "I want her! " I told looking at my life who was busy playing with the kids. "But.. But you can't drag her into your life Arjun... She is innocent and can't handle our life style. " I glared at Surya and my eyes went back to my life like a moth attracted to fire. "She will learn to live eventually. " I told releasing the breath I was holding. "She don't love you Arjun...!" He tried to reason. "Then I will make her love me. I don't care about what she feels Surya, all I care is I want her. I want her in my life. I want her completely. " my finger slide the glass door tracing her features. She is driving me crazy! ___________________ Arjun Khaleja , know for his cruelty was an arrogant Mafia boss. He kills people without remorse and finds pleasure in taking lives. He's born to win, he never takes no as an answer. Siya Ramakrishna, journalist. A clumsy, cute beautiful girl. She finds pleasure in making others happy. Loves nature and accepts life wholeheartedly. She never gives no as an answer and tries her best not to hurt any life. What happens when these two poles meet? what happens when love blooms between them? Will Siya fall for Arjun or Arjun will end up ruining her life. ______________ *Contains strong language*

************* "Why the hell you came back?" He asked banging me to the nearby wall, he has changed a lot, bags under his eyes, tired frame and his beard speaks volumes which only I could understand. Yet, he was the most handsome man in the world. "I'm here to work on the pro...project not for you Mr.Adith." his grip loosened on my arms, this was probably the first time I spoke back to him. "Let's see how long you sustain here Ms or Mrs. Krisha. You are gonna face the worse because you know, working under Adith is no easy." He told with bloodshot eyes and left the cabin forcing the door shut. I wiped my tears and told myself to be strong, I had to be strong. I need this job, I need money. And I know this is not going to be easy because Adith is no human when someone hurts his Ego. **************** A husband should respect his wife and her feelings apart from loving her. That makes him a true Man. Adith Srinivas, a very talented young scientist was working on his new satellite PRATUSH ULV-1. Scientists around the world believes that this satellite will prove to be a boon for the highly developing country like India. His world stops when the love of his life, his unwanted Ex, stands infront of him to join his project. Meeting Krisha Anand was Adith's last wish for life. He was frustrated, annoyed and his anger has no bounds. Would he be able to face Krisha after what happened in their life? Krisha Anand, one of the best Astrobiologists was all set to work on a project PRATUSH ULV-1. This project wasn't usual for two reasons, it was the biggest satellite project and pride of India and the next reason, she was going to work under her Ex. Krisha wanted to utilize this opportunity to prove her ability as a astrobiologist also she was going to prove her innocence. No running this time.