She chose her apartment because she liked the attached balcony and the peace and quiet it afforded her. That is soon about to change thanks to a new neighbour. Author's Note: This story is dedicated to my person, my Yang, my Lorelai. I write today because you asked why not. Cover Picture Courtesy: To the ever lovely @AasthaKatrela!

"In the heart of modern Delhi, where the vibrant tapestry of city life intertwines with the echoes of ancient traditions, a remarkable tale begins to unravel. Aaradhya Rathore, a kind-hearted and intelligent young woman, orphaned by a tragic accident as a child, embarks on a new chapter of her life. Her parents once belonged to a wealthy family in Rajasthan, but their lives were cut short in a mysterious accident, leaving Aaradhya the sole survivor. The circumstances of that fateful day remain shrouded in ambiguity, as her mother's body was never found, leaving unanswered questions. Aaradhya's only escape from the clutches of a family whose intentions she dared not trust was orchestrated by an old maid, who, out of fear for her life, spirited Aaradhya away to an orphanage claiming that she had gone missing during a playground outing. Now, a 23-year-old woman with a heart as pure as the golden sands of Rajasthan, Aaradhya stands at the gates of Delhi's prestigious business management college, ready to carve her path in a world that has been far from kind. Meanwhile, Rajveer Singh Chauhan, a wealthy scion of a royal family, is youngest ceo & businessman & same college is handles family. His early life was marred by the untimely death of his biological parents under mysterious circumstances when he was just a child. The rumor suggests it was suicide, but the truth remains elusive. Rajveer inhabits a world of wealth and privilege but he knows it comes at a cost. The veneer of family hides treacherous secrets and an unsettling enmity between him and those who should love him most. Two souls, each burdened with a traumatic past, find themselves on the precipice of fate, their destinies intertwined. Will they unlock the mysteries surrounding their parents' deaths? Will they find solace and love in each other's arms? This is the tale of love, intrigue, and resilience, set against the backdrop of a modern India where ancient traditions and modern dreams converge."

❝Tell me a story, love.❞ In which, a slave girl tells a bloodthirsty king a story in exchange for her life. [07.15.16] all rights reserved ©2016

Each day she wakes up in a different body, not knowing who she is, and each night that body dies. She is the Reaper Syndrome, and she's desperate to know why. ***** She doesn't know what's happening. Each day she wakes up in a new body, not knowing who she is. She has to pretend to be the person, and at the end of the day her new body dies. The media have a name for these deaths: the Reaper Syndrome. No one believes it's a person jumping from body to body, until Joe. He's a conspiracy theorist, but she can make him listen. He trusts her, and he can also see the mysterious man, Samael, that's following her. Why is this happening to her? Who can she trust? Every day it takes her to end the Reaper Syndrome, another person dies. She doesn't want the last victim to be her. *2021 Wattys Shortlisted*

"Have you tried turning it off and back on again?" •• Christian Ivonov, CEO of Ivonov enterprises, had always been the best at fucking things up. Whether it be relationships, or company connections, nothing was too far out of his reach to ruin. Alexander Hamilton had always been the best at fixing things. Computers, to be exact. He wasn't sure how Christian got the impression that Alex could fix him too. •• A story in which a what should be anger management patient meets a functioning alcoholic, and they somehow manage to save each other. Book One of The CEO's Trilogy *This book is unedited

**Only the bonus chapter is paid, the rest of the story is (and will stay) free!!** Libby Marks-Whelan is decidedly not a lady. Kicked out of nearly every finishing school in the country, she's shocked when her demure, straight-laced cousin Ella invites her to the royal court as attendant during her debutante season. What Ella fails to realize, however, is that Libby's brand of mischief is exactly the kind of distraction Prince Andrew is looking for during his inaugural season as an eligible bachelor. Cover designed by Adam Budny

"What is your favourite colour?" Esha asked, her fingers grazing her husband's jaw as she leaned back lazily against him on their couch. "Green," he said in a blink, thinking about her in green. It was sight to watch his wife in green, their first meet was still vivid in his memories. She'd worn a beautiful green anarkali, and a pair of cream jhumkas. The light around in the restaurant helped her to shine like a star along with her twinkling eyes and he'd instantly felt tempted by the woman. "Ey! That's mine." She urged turning her head to meet his eyes. Giving her coy and beautiful smile, that's only and only reserved for her, he cupped her soft cheeks in his palms and pecked her nose, right on the piercing-he so loved, and whispered. "And you are mine, sweetheart."

*** The Vision was shortlisted for the Watty India Awards 2019 under the horror/paranormal category.*** This is a supernatural adventure story of Abhay along with his childhood friend Vipul. Abhay has some visions which were earlier ignored as nightmares but it turned out to be something else. Join Abhay and his friend Vipul along with Officer Madhav as they solve the most twisted cases in the town. Cover Picture designed by- @InfamousPaint This is a work of Fiction. The story and the characters are an integral property of Biswajit Patnaik and all copyright reserved. Please do not copy or reproduce the story in any form. If you are reading this story on any platform other than Wattpad you are very likely to be at risk of a malware attack. If you wish to read this story in its original, safe, form, please go to https://www.wattpad.com/user/Patnaik87. Thank you.