"In the enchanting city of modern-day Jaipur, where tradition and contemporary life intertwine, Ananaya finds herself entangled in a web of forbidden desires and haunting mysteries. Struggling against the weight of societal expectations and a loveless marriage, Ananaya discovers a spectral connection to Meera, a long-lost woman from her husband's family with dreams of her own. As Ananaya grapples with her emerging bisexuality, the ethereal bond with Meera deepens, leading her on a journey of self-discovery, love, and liberation. Against the backdrop of the vibrant Pink City, this Indian Gothic Romance weaves a tale of passion, tradition, and the transformative power of embracing one's true self."
[Open Novella Contest 2024]
Werewolves and vampires don't mix, or that's what Kieran Callisto, a seventeen-year-old vampire, has believed all his life - until he falls for the Alpha's son.
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When Kieran meets his new classmate, Mason Kane, he bristles with an unexplainable disdain. Soon it becomes apparent why: Mason is a werewolf. But when a fight turns into a sudden kiss that neither expects, Kieran's feelings for Mason turn to attraction in an instant. None of it makes sense - vampires and werewolves are supposed to be mortal enemies, so why does Kieran find Mason so irresistible? He knows that each kiss is dangerous, each bite is unpredictable...