MAQAAM
- Reads 35,288
- Votes 1,834
- Parts 13
Complete Wed, Apr 24, 20244h 31m
A short story defining the stages of love.
Inara Khan was petulant: stubborn, short-tempered, blunt, and a middle child. She had her life planned until she stumbled on a betrayal by one she had never considered a possibility from.
Life threw a curve ball to her in name of Rahil Sohail, a smart man who wasn't all smart when it came to his emotions. He was famous for less words, more glares, and definitely a straightforwardness she appreciated.
He was considered to be less from others, disrespected for what he didn't have until he stood for her respect.
For, respect was all she wanted.
✷ ✷ ✷
Rahil Sohail had worked his entire life towards reaching his destiny, unknown to the said destiny being a mischief maker and the daughter of the man he had came to know at his weakest.
This marriage was supposed to be a promise, an arrangement to honor his father's best friend until his daughter became more.
She was a storm, brewing and ready to rearrange his entire life.
Not that he would want her to stop.
Start date: 21/03/2024
All Rights Reserved
#555
husband
Join the largest storytelling communityGet personalized story recommendations, save your favourites to your library, and comment and vote to grow your community.
You may also like
Mine or Not ?
Introduction For the world, she became the bride of her fiancé. But in the eyes of law and faith, she was bound to his brother. Two lives, entwined by an unexpected twist of fate. One clings desperately to the hope of making this fragile bond work, while the other dreams only of breaking free. Under the same roof, they navigate a maze of unspoken words, simmering emotions, and societal expectations. Would they dare to bite into this forbidden fruit?Complete
Where Scars Don't Show
'Two pieces of the same puzzle that always belonged together.' WSDS is a story of- A hopeful Romantic: "Forever is not something extraordinary; rather, it is made up of thousands of ordinary days and things two people do." ~ UMAIR MIRZA. And... A jaded Realist: "Life is too cruel to give us happy endings." ~ HUMAIRA MIR. Started on: 27th of Aug' 2025 Update: Sunday & Friday.
🌟🌟🌟TARA 🌟🌟🌟
So the story is revolved around 2 alone and broken individuals, both were all alone since their birth but one's loneliness was visible while other's was not. The Story is about the girl who was once all about obedience but only once she didn't obliged her elders and she had to leave everything and everyone. The story is about a man who had everything but no-one to share. He was successful but had no-one to celebrate his success. He had ocean of sorrows but no one to share no-one to listen. He has a heart of gold but no-one to reach there. The story is about the path they walked to become the STAR (TARA) of each-other's lonely and dark life. ....................................................TARA.................................................... From writer- There are 30 parts to this story and one part will be published in each day. This is my first attempt at writing the story, I hope you guys like it and please let me know about your opinions on the story.Complete
WHEN LOVE BECOMES A CURSE
BOOK 1 RAYYAN MALIK: In the glittering world of business empires, where power and wealth often define respect, stands Rayyan Malik-a man of silence, precision, and unshakable discipline. At just twenty-eight, he is counted among the top businessmen of India. Known for his serious demeanor and sharp intellect, Rayyan is a man who has never been distracted by charm, beauty, or fleeting desires. To the outside world, he appears cold and distant, but in the quiet corners of his heart lives a secret-one that has been there since childhood. Hidden in his every prayer and in the depths of his unspoken wishes lies a single name: Aayat Malik. AAYAT MALIK: At twenty-two, she is the embodiment of warmth and innocence-bubbly, carefree, and unburdened by the weight of the world. She grew up under Rayyan's watchful eyes, completely unaware that she was the center of his silent devotion. Unlike him, she is not ambitious or extraordinary in academics; she is simple, often struggling through studies, yet her charm lies in her purity. Her mornings begin with prayer, her recitation of the Qur'an, and then a return to her beloved world of dreams. Fate, in its mysterious way, answers Rayyan's lifelong prayers when Aayat becomes his bride. But what begins as the fulfillment of his silent longing soon turns into a test of trust and faith. Rayyan's love, once sacred and unwavering, becomes clouded with doubt. His mistrust pushes him into decisions that will shatter Aayat's world. Surrounded by accusations, abandoned even by her family, Aayat finds herself standing alone, her tears unheard and her innocence questioned. Yet, what no one expects is the storm that brews within her heart-the strength she discovers in her solitude. Aayat's journey, from being misunderstood to redefining her place in the world, will leave everyone astonished. And in this clash of love, betrayal, and resilience, both Rayyan and Aayat will face the true meaning of faith, loyalty, and destiny.Complete
The Unknown Truth
10 years ago "I would never forgive you for what you have done to me today. It's perfectly fine to be a loner than have someone like you by my side. I never imagined in my worse nightmares that you would do this to me." "Look Layla I can explain." Fatima tries to justify her actions. "No there is nothing that you can justify. Especially when my parents already kicked me out of the house without even listening to me. They believed you over me. Listen to me I will never forgive you ever." ___________________________________ Layla was an innocent girl who never thinks wrong for others. She is sweet and kind but something happens which changes her life and she never ever looks back again. She stops trusting people and has nobody to share her sorrows with until she meets Azaan Ahmed and starts trusting him again but she remains scared that one day he will also break her trust. ⚠️ I am not perfect and I will have grammar errors so please bare with me I'm sorry in advance. Start : July 2022 Ended: April 2023Complete
HUMDUM- Laiba & Fahad
"No, don't do this. Main tumse pyaar nahi karti Fahad. Meray dil mein tumhare liye koi feelings nahi hai" The words pierced through his heart like a thousand sharp arrows, leaving him feeling shattered. The pain of her words weighed heavily upon his soul. He took a deep breath trying to compose himself, his eyes welled with tears. He held her hands, looked into her eyes and said, "hum dono ke hissay ki mohabbat mein kar lunga" ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ Fahad, a 29 year old business man who has no interest in marriage agrees reluctantly after his mother insists him to get settled in life. Laiba, a vibrant 22 year-old girl, has just completed her college. Her life takes a turn due to a misunderstanding as her traditional father fixes her marriage alliance Fahad falls in love with her and agrees to the marriage While Fahad eagerly pursues Laiba's affection, she remains reluctant to accept him as her husband. Will love ever bloom for Fahad in Laiba's heart? •ARRANGE MARRIAGE •LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT •SLOW BURN •AGE GAP •MISUNDERSTANDINGS Note: the first few chapters are NOT edited. #1 in urdu (24th December)Complete
Izzat An-Nisa (Pakistani Short Stories)
Is it not love when the two made for one another find solace in each others' eyes? When they don't hurt but rather experience joy together? When they don't burn in the embers of their passion but rather enjoy its warmth? Is it still love if the two are so madly besotted with one another than they couldn't bear to hurt the other? Is it still love if it doesn't hurt? A different kind of love. A normal kind of love. For that which burdens the character of a woman, is not love at all. Following three couples as they not only navigate love, but honor, and pride as well.Complete
𝐊𝐎𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐎𝐎𝐑: 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐒𝐚
𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 #𝟏 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐈𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐊𝐀 𝐱 𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐊𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐇 "Main aapse pyaar nhi karta or nahi kabhi zindagi me kar sakta, ye shaadi mere liye kuch nhi hai" These were the first words from him after the marriage which broke her heart completely. She cried all night not because of the marriage-because of his hate towards her. ------ •×Troopsו Princess× King Soft romance with dark glimpses Forbidden love Arrange marriage Changed bride Replacement Touch her and die She fell first he fell harder Slow-burn Traditions וWarningsו Violence Abuses Murder/suicides Alcohol consumption Note: It based on pure imagination of @naynraex aka me #3 in top 10 in india : 30/03/2026 #5 : 31/03/2026
Introduction For the world, she became the bride of her fiancé. But in the eyes of law and faith, she was bound to his brother. Two lives, entwined by an unexpected twist of fate. One clings desperately to the hope of making this fragile bond work, while the other dreams only of breaking free. Under the same roof, they navigate a maze of unspoken words, simmering emotions, and societal expectations. Would they dare to bite into this forbidden fruit?
More detailsContent Guidelines