She was trapped in a toxic relationship with the underworld's most feared mafia boss-yet she stayed willingly. For one condition. As long as he allowed her to remain close to him, she would endure anything-his orders, his rage, even his cruel punishments. Blinded by an obsession she mistook for love, Ishita lived in his shadow, bound to his world, and chained to his name. But what happens when Sidharth, the 27-year-old ruler of the underground, discovers the truth she has been hiding... the secret that could shatter everything? Will he keep the fragile 25-year-old woman he called his own? Or will he destroy her the same way he destroys every enemy who dares to deceive him? Step into a story where love turns into possession, loyalty blurs into obsession, and one woman's reality becomes the one thing that could either save her... or get her killed.

In the sprawling metropolis of New Delhi, where tradition and modernity collide, Jayasvi Rana's life is about to take a dramatic turn. As a shy yet determined political science student, Jayasvi has always dreamed of making a difference, despite the shadows cast by her father's struggles with alcoholism and failure. When her family arranges her marriage to Raghav Hooda, the enigmatic heir to a powerful political dynasty, Jayasvi steps into a world of wealth and influence she could never have imagined. Raghav, with his commanding presence and impenetrable facade, is known for his ruthlessness in business and politics. He agrees to the marriage for reasons Jayasvi can't fathom, and his cold exterior hides a passionate and possessive nature. Thrown into a life of opulence and scrutiny, Jayasvi is both fascinated and apprehensive. Raghav's mysterious allure draws her in, yet she senses that beneath his stoic demeanor lies a man bound by secrets and desires as dark as obsidian. As their marriage unfolds amidst the glittering social scene of Delhi's elite, Jayasvi finds herself caught between her own ambitions and the shadowy depths of Raghav's world. Can she unravel the mysteries of her husband's heart and navigate the treacherous waters of love and power, or will she be consumed by the obsidian desires that threaten to engulf them both? Obsidian Desire is a tale of forbidden passion and hidden truths, set against the vibrant tapestry of modern India. Dive into a story where every whisper and touch reveals the complexities of a love forged in shadows and the relentless pursuit of ambition.

The cold man fell in love with the kind girl because he knew that she deserved the world and that he wanted to be the one who gave it to her. ♡ Alette Faye was a sweet girl. She was exceptionally kind and had an air of simplicity. Between her part-time job at the bakery, her classes, her time spent tending to her flowers and walking in the fields, she didn't get the opportunity to experience much. Her past created fears in her that she seemingly couldn't overcome, and then she met him. For when she meets him, she should have run away in fear, but she stayed. She stayed and she opened her big heart for a man who found his heart, just for her. ♡ This story is a little cliché, a lot unedited, and super simple.

Diya - A sweet and innocent girl, an aspiring doctor. She is kind-hearted, lovable, and knows how to bring happiness to others. But deep inside, she is a broken soul-someone who craves only one thing in life: love from the one who respects her. She dreams of becoming a neurologist. She lives in the majestic palace of Meherangarh. The current king and successful businessman, Raja Advay Singh Chauhan is a close friend and business partner of her father, Sarthak Rana. Their bond is so deep that nothing in the world can break their friendship. Yash Singh Chauhan- Soon-to-be king and already a powerful businessman. He is the sole owner of an empire and moves like a shadow no one dares to chase. At just 27, he is the crown prince of Meherangarh Fort, where tradition bows before him, and the future awaits his command. But royalty isn't what defines him-power is. Owner of over 20 luxury hotels across continents, Yash is not just a hotelier-he's an empire in motion. Built on charm, ruthlessness, and secrets buried under velvet smiles. He speaks less and controls more. A master manipulator-every glance is calculated, every silence a warning. No one has dared to double-cross him. Not because they feared failing, but because they knew-they wouldn't survive trying. His presence demands attention, not by volume, but by the stillness before a storm. Sins follow him like loyal soldiers. But regret? Regret never finds a place in his kingdom. To the world, he's a prince. To those who truly know him-he's the king no one dared to create.

The National Defence Academy wasn't made for girls like her. It was built of granite and bloodlines, shaped by discipline, rank, and inherited pride. Its walls echoed with the footfalls of sons from powerful families, names passed down like medals-Ranas, Rathores, Malhotras. Not Verma. Not her. She earned her place. Through grit. Pain. And top scores. But no one cared about merit inside those gates. Not when he set his eyes on her. --- He noticed her on the third day. Pale skin flushed from the heat. Uniform a bit too loose. Marching a beat too slow. Weak by academy standards. Interesting by his. Major General Veer Pratap Singh did not entertain weakness. He hunted it. Broke it. Reshaped it. And when he looked at her-barely nineteen, lost among cadets bred for this world-he didn't see a mistake. He saw a challenge. > "Bring her to me." That was the first command. The beginning of a quiet, brutal undoing. --- She didn't understand, at first, why the air in the mess hall froze when he entered. Why the most feared, decorated officer in the country stared at her like she'd done something wrong just by existing. Why whispers followed her down every corridor: > *"She's the one he picked."* > *"The General's little cadet."* --- He never raised his voice. He didn't need to. His silence carried the weight of war. And before she could resist, before she could run-he was already under her skin. Controlling her sleep. Her schedule. Her meals. Her mind. And eventually-her heart. But that was the most dangerous part. Because love was never part of his war strategy. Only submission. --- > *This wasn't a story of romance.* > *It was a slow invasion. A quiet claiming.* > *And by the time she realized what he was doing... it was far too late to retreat.* ---

Prithviraj Chauhan : Crowned as the king of Ajmer at the early age of eleven, through his military prowess and good administration earned the respect of not only 12th century Rajputana but became popular in whole of Bharata Varsha. A worthy contestant to the the prestigious throne of Delhi,he is unbeatable. Only thorn on his ascend to rule the whole of BharatVarsha is his arch rival Raja Jaichand of Kannauj. What happens when the daughter of this very enemy comes to his life? Will she be the reason for his downfall or become the source of his very spirit? Princess Sanyogita : The only daughter of king of Kannauj, Raja Jayachandra aka Jaychand. Loved immensely by her father and the people of her kingdom. She is the biggest cheerleader for her father's achievements. But what happens when a man who is her father's enemy steals her heart. Will she be able to stay loyal to her father and sacrifice her love or sacrifice everything to be with the person she loves the most? This is the fictional story based on the life of the great Prithviraj Chauhan.

Owned by the Wrong Billionaire ​Ruthless billionaire Aiden Blackwell lost everything in a devastating fire. When circumstantial evidence points to innocent artist Elara Hayes, Aiden bypasses the law entirely. He abducts her, locking her in his fortress to endure his vengeance. ​She was his prisoner. He was determined to break her. ​But the captive's terrifying courage only fueled his monstrous, possessive desire. Hate turned into a destructive claim that bonded them forever. ​One desperate night, she escaped-only to be involved in a car accident leading to losing her memory of the fire, the captivity, and the man who ruined her. Her mother lied, burying the dark truth. ​SIX YEARS LATER: Elara returns, safe and oblivious, with a son who has Aiden's face. ​Obsession ignites, but the past is a shadow. When the true killer emerges and targets his family, Aiden must face the devastating reality: he destroyed an innocent woman. Now, he must choose-reclaim his captive with tenderness or sacrifice everything to save the only thing he has left worth burning for. ​TROPES: Dark Romance | Captivity & Forced Proximity | Secret Baby | Amnesia Arc | Redemption Copyright © 2026 V.K. Thorn ​ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the author. ​The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal. This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading of this work to "mirror" sites or its use in the training of generative artificial intelligence models without the author's explicit permission. Criminal copyright infringement is investigated by the FBI and is punishable by up to 5 years in federal prison and a fine of $250,000.

druv(33 years) x maha(18 years) maha is just 18 when her whole life turns upside down. her parents die in a sudden accident, and overnight she becomes the only heir to a huge business empire. but along with money comes greedy relatives, fake love, and people trying to control her future. in the middle of all this chaos stands only one person truly on her side - her mama, druv. he is 33, her mother's brother, and the only one who is not after her money. while others talk about marriage and property, he talks about her studies, her independence, and her becoming strong enough to run her father's business. but maha is heartbroken, scared, and tired of losing people. when she finds out the boy she trusted only cared about her wealth, she breaks down. in that emotional moment, she turns to the one man who has always protected her and asks him to marry her. druv is shocked. he never saw her that way and believes she is too young. he wants to protect her future, not tie her to a marriage out of fear. but maha thinks differently. she is afraid of being left alone again and believes marriage is the only way to keep someone from walking out of her life. now both of them are stuck between love, responsibility, family pressure, and their own confusing emotions. is this just a marriage for protection? or is fate slowly turning their bond into something neither of them expected?

Abhimanyu singh rathore , the king of the city jodhpur and the famous business tycoon of India, who has no interest in marriage and relationship. suddenly his family arranged his marriage with a girl named Siya, who is totally different from his world belongs to a middle-class family, he tried a lot to stop the marriage but the fate was not his side they both are tied in a relationship against their will let's see what destiny has planned for them in future, will they'll be able to make this marriage successful....

𝑳𝑬𝑮𝑨𝑪𝒀 𝑶𝑭 𝑳𝑶𝑽𝑬 : 𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝑶𝒏𝒆 In a world where shadows of the past loom large, I find myself entwined in a marriage I myself had said 'yes' for. Because I can never be a mother. Never. And he himself had agreed that he had no problem with it. I was so happy the day I thought - maybe, my life could come back on track. Like a fairy tale. But, I don't know what went wrong after our marriage. Karthik Yadav, the enigmatic heir to a powerful empire, who exudes an icy demeanor that hides a turbulent soul - turned TURBULENT towards his wife too. His coldness cuts me deeper than any wound ever could. Then one day my sister-in-law tells me - he used to love another girl before our marriage and maybe he is in love with her even now and that's my BREAKING POINT. My heart is shattered into pieces, in a way that no one will ever be able pick it up and mend it again. My life is RUINED. Atleast that's what I think. Little did I knew - beneath his harsh exterior lies a heart burdened by secrets-secrets that mirror my own. In this twisted tale of pain and longing, will we be able to break the chains of our past and find solace in each other, or are we destined to remain strangers in a marriage built on silence?