"Barefoot, she fled to a world severed from me. I let her vanish. I let her hide. I let her chase the illusions of freedom, for I know that when her feet tire, when she collapses to her knees, I will always be there to cradle the bruises on her ankles . . . and bind them the same." • • • • • He once held her like a sacred secret, until she learned the curse was him all along. And when his demons drenched her in red, there was nothing left to do but let the consequences storm. In a fractured world reeking of sin and blood, there are no winners- only ruin. A prophecy waits to wake in the hands of the girl who shapes an Arcane's obsession. But little does he know: she has memorized the spine and gravity of what makes his marrow breathe. And if he dares to cage her now, she will twist the chains of their fate until they cut into his own flesh. The only problem? The bastard will endure it with a smile. If not, then carve himself a little deeper just to be closer to her heart.

"Take her away from me and see if the world survives what comes after" • • • • • Power breeds monsters. And Ivan Arcane has become one. Eighteen years old amateur spy Winter Seven should have run when she had the chance. But the deeper she strayed into Ivan Arcane's world of ruthless empires and forbidden desire, the more she realized, there is no escape from him. Not from the man who sees her as both salvation and sin. He's brilliant, merciless, and utterly obsessed. Every glance, every breath she takes feeds his hunger. He'll burn his sanity to the ground just to keep her safe... or ruin her if she tries to leave. And in Ivan Arcane's world, she's the only sin he'll never repent for. • 4-Year Age Gap • Dual POV • Morally Grey Billionaire x sunshine Spy Reviews: Book so good made me question my past life and past choices of books -thesaphireeyez I am blown away. WTF just happend? -meladeeee I think i seriously need to go for a check up. Why does my heart race so fast reading every fucking chapter? -amara_sullivan IVAN FUCKING ARCANE I love you so much baby -googleydodley So hot for what? -kookieshopes

"Every step you take away from me only drives you closer to the brink of my madness. You belong to me, Winter. Any alternative reality or illusion you hope for- I will destroy them until your very existence is entwined with mine." -𝐈𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐞 Eighteen-year-old Winter has always been a quiet shadow, a shy spy avoiding the perils of the spotlight. But when she's tasked with stalking five powerful Heirs, her carefully crafted invisibility shatters. Her mission is clear: erase their scandals, track their every move, and never draw attention. Yet, when she crosses paths with Ivan Arcane-the ruthless heir to one of the world's most powerful empires-everything changes. At first, Ivan saw her as dull and dependent, an insignificant watcher in the crowd. A beautiful doll to be kept locked and safe somewhere- an innocence belonging nowhere near him or his world. But when she makes one fatal mistake, he uncovers the sharp, wild mind she's concealed beneath fragile masks of pink and purples. Now, Ivan is obsessed, determined to dismantle her defenses and claim her as his own. And In a world where power rules, Winter is no longer the Hunter in the game -she's Ivan's fixation, a prey to a predator and he'll stop at nothing to change the very narrative of the fairy tale so the villain gets the girl in the end. REVIEWS This book is so consuming. My heart is unsteady since i read this chapter. I read it trice and i am stil recovering -neilavni_love I am blown away. WTF just happend? -meladeeee I think i seriously need to go for a check up. Why does my heart race so fast reading every fucking chapter? -amara_sullivan IVAN FUCKING ARCANE I love you so much baby -googleydodley So hot for what? -kookieshopes •CHECK LIST OF TRIGGER WARNINGS INSIDE• •4 YEAR AGE GAP• •DUAL POV•

Eight friends. One cursed game. No way out. After their final college exams, a group of friends travel to Kolkata to unwind in an old, abandoned mansion belonging to Lavanya's late grandfather. Hidden behind locked doors and layers of dust, they stumble upon a mysterious game-ancient, cryptic, and bound by chilling rules. What begins as a thrill quickly turns into a nightmare. Each round plays with their minds. Each move reveals a secret meant to stay buried. And the game? It's alive... watching, waiting, punishing. Now, the only way to survive is to keep playing. But in a game where the stakes are life and death-who will make it to the end?

HE IS COMING. BE READY. Six years have passed since the Malakar sisters left for Darjeeling. They have now made a home away in the hills, living in peace. But that peace is about to be disrupted. Shomak Moitra, a host by birth, has taken over his father's production house and is back behind the camera making award-winning documentaries. But no matter how well he manages to remain away from all things paranormal, some connections never leave. He starts to experience frequent blackouts and soon learns about Ela's deteriorating health, which again makes their paths cross. The barrier that kept the army of Kaanthalis trapped in Prathi for ages has been broken. With the new Tokkho Raj ascending the throne, Shomak, his friends and the Malakar sisters are again under threat. He is coming for them! WHAT WILL HAPPEN WHEN THEY FINALLY COME FACE TO FACE WITH THE KAANTHALI PRABHU TOKKHO RAJ? Warning: The story contains mature and explicit scenes that may trigger some readers. Please be cautious. ** © J Josho Chatterjee 2023

"beautifully dark, thought provoking, and heartfelt. moonlight is one of those rare eye-opening short stories that display just how cruel the reality really is." -archertypes ( aka officialfuryevans), author of #1 short stories cinderelliot, hate line, and miss delivery girl. he was just a boy who knew too much, who saw too much, who hurt too much. WINNER OF THE 2017 FICTION AWARDS ||cover made by @archertypes|| {highest rank: #34 s.s.}

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