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BASED ON A HAUSA LIFESTYLE Follow Manal through her journey as she moves to a new city to begin a new phase of her life, only to innocently Involve herself in a little family of three, along with that she finds herself entangled between two brothers. How will Manal find her way out of this? Through love or through betrayal...or both? Find out in 'Made for You'.

She likes cappuccinos. He likes chai in steel tumblers. She knows hospital corridors. He knows mountain trails. Adrija Pandey has spent her whole life in Dehradun - surrounded by city chaos and the comfort of knowing every street by heart. She's a doctor, certain her love story will be nothing like the small-town romances her mother keeps hinting at. Agastya Joshi is an Indian Army officer from the quiet hills of Almora - the kind of man who can fix a roof in the rain, find the sweetest kaafal on the slopes, and loves to sleep under a sky full of stars. He's as theth pahadi as they come... and the last person Adrija expects to be paired with for an arranged marriage. But when two worlds - lattes and laaltains , collide and sparks fly in the most unexpected ways. Between misunderstandings, stolen glances, family drama, and the unmistakable charm of the mountains, Adrija begins to wonder... Maybe love isn't about where you're from. Maybe it's about where you're meant to belong. Now, between lattes and laaltains, Adrija must figure out if opposites just clash... or if they fall in love. "You belong in the city, Adrija." "Then why do the mountains feel like home... when you're there?" *********************************************** "So... where do we fit? In your city cafes or my mountain nights?" "Somewhere in between, Agastya...𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙖𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙨."

Completed Hamma... I don't feel like eating." "Noor, eat that food now!" I said, my voice firm and commanding, cutting through the silence. She looked down at her plate, her eyes filled with reluctance. "Hamma, please... I'm not hungry. And... the food is too much for me to finish." "Noor, don't argue with me. I'm not your mate," I replied sharply. "You better eat that food, or I will force it down your throat. Trust me, I can do it." My words hung heavily in the air, a clear and unmistakable threat..... This is a story about two young people who were married without their consent, a union carried out with their parents' approval. ...So technically, it was an arranged marriage from their parents' perspective, but a forced marriage from theirs. He was far too arrogant for her liking, and she was far too stubborn and clumsy for his. Could this journey ever truly work...? We all have those cousins who can hardly be called family-more like cats and dogs. Sharing the same roof is nearly impossible, even when the rain pours endlessly. ⚠🚫⚠ WARNING: READ AT YOUR OWN PACE!!! This is a fictional story; all characters and events are imaginary, and any resemblance to real life is purely coincidental. It also explores forced marriage, is highlighting both its advantages and disadvantages-something parents should carefully consider before practicing it. Yours faithfully, The Writer

සංසාරගත ආදරය පසු පස හබා ආ වියරූ හෝරාව🌑

Life is like a rollercoaster. It has its ups and downs, but it's your choice whether to scream or enjoy the ride. What happens when life throws you off track completely? Do you scream... or do you hold on tighter? For Ira and Rudraksh, the journey is far from smooth. One is suffocating under the weight of failure, the other carrying the fragments of a shattered heart. Two strangers, caught in life's ugliest turns, where every step forward is a fight against invisible battles. This is not a story of being saved by each other, but of learning to live despite the wreckage, of finding the courage to stand when the ground never stops shaking. However, if their paths ever converge, will they find solace in each other... or will their differences pull them apart? ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️ This is a character-driven literary fiction set in a contemporary world, where every character breathes fully and every emotion unfolds in its own time. It is the kind of story that feels less like something you read and more like something you live beside, watching the characters grow, falter, heal, and discover themselves at their own pace. If you have a moment, and a heart willing to feel deeply and quietly, I invite you into this universe of mine. And if you wish to know more, simply explore the tags. They hold the essence of what awaits you here... with a little something extra, like a cherry on top. Copyright © 2026 Jambudweep. This content is protected under applicable international copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction, adaptation, translation, or redistribution on any platform without the author's explicit written permission is prohibited. Original publication: Wattpad.

She was theirs she never knew, and they would again have a gem after their daughter they never thought. She was a made of pure innocence, Soft and careful They were strong, Powerful enough to erase everything, They found their happiness again But she found....A home...A family To know about more continue reading, Vamika: Their Calm and Storm...

A story of a young boy called Zulfikar, a son of soldier, who choose to live a conscript life, instead of freedom and safe home front life. A choice that changes everything in his life as well as his view toward the world and humanity.

"मैं परिंदा हूँ तू है सितारा मैं अपना आसमान चुनु तू अपना आसमानमैं" ｡‧˚ʚ🍓ɞ˚‧｡⋆ ───────── ⋆｡‧˚ʚ🍓ɞ˚‧｡ 𝐀𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐪 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐚 ~ 𝐊𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐢𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐮 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐚𝐤𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢 He is from Kashmir. Chaos is his mother tongue. He feels like warm Kashmiri chai on a freezing morning. Slow. Comforting. Deceptively strong. She is from Kanyakumari. Loud, expressive, dramatic in the best way possible. She smells like fresh mallipoo and chaos. Fire wrapped in bangles and sarcasm. When they meet, sparks do not fly. Storms do. ꒰ა ☆ ໒꒱ ───────────── ꒰ა ☆ ໒ They argue about everything. Language. Food. Weather. Music. Who makes better chai. Who has better beaches. He calls her "too much." She calls him "too boring." He rolls his eyes. She rolls up her sleeves. Hair pulling. Endless roasting. Cold wars in the corridor. Unspoken concern hidden behind sarcastic comments. But somewhere between college corridors and cultural festivals, between snowfall stories and sunset confessions, something shifts. Because sometimes chaos needs calm. And sometimes calm needs a little chaos to feel alive. But destiny is stubborn. And love, even more so.

A story of a innocent girl Erha, She is beautiful with her unique blue eyes. Her father married her to Rehan at the age of 21. her father is orthodox minded person. Erha is from a wealthy family her father owns the business. Rehan A man who works as a manager at Erha's father office her father chose him as his third son-in-law for his third and last born daughter. He is 28 years old. Rehan is not rich but he is handsome. When he first time see Erha he become obsessed with her. What will happen ahead, How will Erha manage her new and simple life? Can she managed the house as a married woman? Will Rehan treat her rightfully or He will destroy the innocent soul with his obsession and Doubt...? He thinks she is not loyal with him. But she is truly loyal with him. He doubt on her without any real reason. She is just innocent trying to live with him. To know their journey, read the story. What will happened ahead in Erha's life? Ishq or Junoon...

"Cuz if it's easy, it won't be amazing, if it's amazing it won't be easy, if it's worth it, you won't give up, if you give up, you're not worthy..." *** For Zubaida the rules have always been simple. Playing it safe when it came to her fragile heart had always been the best and only option. Risking it all and going to heights for love had never been her known forte, not after facing the brutal reality of what the other side of love could be like at least. Fahad on the other hand, still has some demons of his to fight. Four years ago, he'd lost the one person that meant the world to him and it had been it for him since then. No one could get through the walls he'd built around him eversince. Life pulls these two towards each other and suddenly love comes crashing down the walls of these two fractured souls, and the thin line between love and friendship couldn't seem more blurry. Mix this up with the web of jealousy, lies, greed, envy, and hidden secrets that lie around them and it's one hell of a wild emotional rollercoaster full of obstacles, pain, crises and hardships, but amidst it all is a journey of friendship, love, growth, and life changing lessons. They say the best things in life happen when unexpected, but at the same time, the most beautiful roses are those that come with the sharpest thorns. How much would you let yourself go through for the sake of the one person that means everything to you, and how far could you go for the sake of love? *** "...cuz truth is, everyone's gonna hurt you, you just gotta find those who are worth suffering for." DISCLAIMER: THIS BOOK MIGHT BE A MUSLIM ROMANCE BUT IT DOES NOT PORTRAY THE RIGHT AND PROPER ISLAMIC TEACHINGS.

One is silently drowning beneath cultural expectations, hidden failure, and the fear of losing control over her future while trying to hold onto the values and faith that matter most to her. The other spent years lost before Islam gave him a second chance at peace. When their lives unexpectedly cross inside a hospital waiting room, neither realizes how deeply their presence will begin changing the other. Between culture, religion, family pressure, healing, and a slow-growing connection, both are forced to confront what truly matters before life chooses for them. _____________________ NOTE- Most of my photos are taken from Pinterest, so if the owners of the photos have any complaints or issues please let me know and I will remove them. ______________________ ***Author's Note*** Although parts of this story are fictional, the emotions behind it are real. The female main character is inspired by real experiences and emotions, while characters like Isa, Omer, and Yasmin were created through imagination and storytelling. Isa, however, came from a strange moment I still remember vividly - a quiet man working behind hospital doors during a late shift. We never spoke, yet something about the brief eye contact stayed with me long after. From that moment, a character slowly began forming in my mind. This story became more than romance. It became a reflection of longing, healing, faith, and the silent ways Allah places inspiration into our lives when we least expect it. I hope somewhere within these pages, you find comfort too. With love, Imani Vale

ئایا عەشق دەتوانێت ئەو گرێیە بکاتەوە کە کینە و ڕق دروستیان کردووە؟ یان مێژوو خۆی دووبارە دەکاتەوە؟

Riya had always thought that she'd be able to grow up and choose her path, but her mother Anjali wanted for her daughter to keep up with traditions. Shriya is a long time family friend, who has a son close to Riya's age, Arjun. She also has a daughter ishani, who's slightly older. Riya should be into this whole arrangement..but she's not. This marriage isn't what she wants as she's looking somewhere else. What path will she choose?

The mask is off, the secrets are shared, and the wolf has finally claimed his partner. In the wake of a harrowing raid and a soul-baring confession in a forgotten graveyard, Kev is no longer just the "mysterious human assistant." He is Fang's partner, a role that brings as much danger as it does devotion. Maffa and the Council are no longer just fighting over property lines, they've set their sights on the ghost in the system... Kev himself. Act One was about Kev finding his footing and falling in love. Act Two is where the world pushes back. We're moving from 'Fish out of Water' to 'The Phantom in the Machine.' Expect more politics, more action in the park, and a deep dive into the trauma that built the club. Expect more "real-time" day by day goodness, every breakfast, every shave, every drink in the VIP booth with the enigmatic wolf-man Fang.

"At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom" • A book on India, a country that is home to a billion dreams, this book contains its perfections and imperfections, its marvelous architecture, its fascinating culture and heritage, its great history, and some of its downsides that should be taken care of.

"Don't fucking talk to me like I'm some kindergarten kid-" "Then stop acting like one." One wedding broke. One girl disappeared. And she had to become someone she's not, just to find the truth.

"Her life was miserable until she met him" . . . . . . . . " I promise no more tears will come in this beautiful eyes ". He says . . . . . . " I have never been treated like the way he treat me ".

Claudine Von Brandt,a woman of class and elegance was trampled upon by her fiancé Matthias Von Herhardt for the woman he "loves" Layla Llewellyn whom she overlooked due to the difference in status. Although her engagement with him was merely political,it left her somewhat in distress as she lost the very reason why she became the "perfect lady," in order fit the title the Duchess. After the separation,she was then arranged once again to marry a man across the sea,Nicolas Zimmerman Harrington,a business tycoon who is infamous for his womanizing antics back in his country. Will this end well for her again or will the history repeat itself?

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