Tickingclock Stories

Mihu hates bridal lehengas. Bodhi worships them. Together, they'll criss-cross India, battle deadlines and each other, and discover a country full of secrets-some beautiful, some bloody. Nine days. One diva bride. And a fashion contest with no rules. Let the lehenga games begin.

420 million dollars. 5 lives. 1 goal. The system broke them. Now they're going to break the bank. This is not your average Heist story.

Felicity Vale is just another high school girl-except she can see something no one else can: glowing timers floating above everyone's heads, counting down to moments she can't predict. Some end in accidents. Some end in death. When a mysterious new boy arrives at school, his timer flickering in ways she's never seen before, Felicity is drawn into a dangerous web of secrets she's kept hidden all her life. With her loyal Bull Arab, Fitbit, by her side, she must navigate the perils of a world where every second matters. But the closer she gets to him, the more she realizes her own timer might not be as hidden as she thought. And in a life where every moment could be her last, can Felicity protect herself-and those she loves-before time runs out?

In 2026, privacy isn't just dead; it's been replaced. Maya Vance is a high-level data analyst who knows better than anyone that "The Eye"-the world's most advanced behavioral AI-never gets it wrong. It knows what you'll eat for breakfast, when you'll quit your job, and exactly who you'll fall in love with. But when Maya receives a notification for a life she hasn't lived-a "glitch" that predicts she will commit a high-profile crime by the end of the month-she realizes the system isn't just predicting the future; it's inventing it. On the run from a life that's been perfectly calculated, Maya must team up with Kael, a cynical "off-gridder" who deleted his digital footprint years ago. Together, they have thirty days to find the source of the glitch before the algorithm's prediction becomes an inescapable reality. In a world where every move is tracked, how do you disappear?

When FBI cyber-crime analyst Elena Royce unlocks her late father's encrypted files, she never imagined the deadly secrets they'd unleash. Thrust into a shadowy world of political conspiracies and high-stakes assassinations, she must team up with Rafe Thorne-an impulsive ex-journalist with a reputation for exposing the untouchable. As their search for truth draws them closer, sparks ignite even as bullets fly, each code they crack bringing them into deeper peril. Guided by the cryptic interventions of the mysterious Wanderer Yashu-whose whispered riddles both aid and haunt them-Elena and Rafe race against a ruthless puppet-master hidden within the halls of power. Betrayal lies around every corner, and every stolen moment of intimacy risks exposing their hearts to unimaginable danger. With a ticking clock, a blood-tinted rose, and a fractured trust waiting to shatter, The Cipher Between Us is a heart-pounding tale of love encrypted by lies-and the courage it takes to decrypt both. Will Elena and Rafe survive the final revelation, or will the last secret be their undoing?

SAURE Agent Ally Gripes is on the chase, hunting down the rogue Doctor Woram, whose illegal genetic experiments could cause disaster if they fell into the wrong hands. Is the wolf moreau that keeps interfering trying to help or is he yet another one of Woram's evil minions? In which Ally crashes through a glass ceiling and blows through a few partners. (Mature, for action violence and potentially touchy subjects.)

Six people, bound by a strange force, spend their lives looking for eachother in a world full of hate and corruption.. The clock ticks, and a common enemy waits patiently for the countdown to end.

In the expansive continent of Draconis, where deserts meet mountains and ancient mysteries intertwine, a prophecy whispers of a time when darkness will challenge the world's balance. The Story of the SandStar takes readers on a breathtaking journey through this land of dragons and legends. The narrative follows Viper, a unique dragon tasked with a critical mission, Viper must find a new sanctuary for his endangered species, the Sandlings, as human encroachment threatens their existence. His quest leads him across treacherous deserts and rugged mountains, driven by a desperate hope for survival. However, Viper's journey is shadowed by the relentless pursuit of Splinter and Thorn, two Skylights who have been sent by a mysterious IceScale with their own hidden agenda. Their mission is to thwart Viper's efforts, believing his success could have far-reaching consequences they are determined to prevent. Meanwhile, the ancient StarReader Dreamcatcher, keeper of secrets and ancient prophecies, observes the unfolding events with great concern. As the guardian of knowledge that spans centuries, Dreamcatcher knows the weight of the impending darkness but remains a silent, guiding presence, subtly influencing the course of events. As Viper navigates challenges, allies, and adversaries, he remains unaware of the deeper significance of his quest. The true nature of his mission and the destiny entwined with it slowly come to light, revealing a tale of bravery, sacrifice, and the quest to restore balance to a world on the brink of chaos. The Story of the SandStar is an epic adventure that explores themes of fate, resilience, and the search for hope amidst uncertainty. As Viper's journey unfolds, readers are drawn into a richly detailed world where every choice has far-reaching implications and every action can shape the future of Draconis.

The crown was never meant for her. Neither was the grave. ​When the bells of the Great Cathedral remain silent after the birth of the royal child, the entire empire knows the truth: the Queen has failed. In the cold, blue light of the pre-dawn hours, Queen Octavia holds her "sin"-a healthy baby girl. There will be no feast, no prayers, and no mercy. A Crown of Broken Glass is a haunting tale of a mother's desperation in a world where a daughter is a curse and the sunrise is a weapon.