CAGED HEART
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Last published Mon, Aug 12, 2024
Aiden, haunted by a traumatic past, is in a perpetual race against time, fleeing from the shadows that cling to him like a relentless nightmare.
Just when he begins to believe he's outpaced his demons, an unexpected reunion with an old friend offers a glimmer of hope.
But as Aiden lets his guard down and starts to trust again, a shocking revelation shatters his newfound peace, plunging him back into the darkness he fought so hard to escape.
Will he ever find the key to unlock the cage that confines him, or will he remain forever trapped in the shadows of his own history?
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TOGETHER: The Unbreakable Bonds
"Love. Blood. Loyalty. In the war of shadows and light, only the strongest bonds survive." Ayaan Khandelwal, the charismatic CEO of Kayaan Enterprises wears charm as an armour, hiding the storm withing him. Behind those dark brown eyes lies a past drenched with blood and betrayals. The only light which ever reached him - Kanika Sharma, his sunshine. She believes in second chances but is not someone who can be manipulated easily. She is kind yet fierce soul. What will happen when their bond will be tested with challenges, threats and inner conflicts ? Will it survive? Arjun Khandelwal is feared, respected and utterly cold. A man who doesn't believe in love and trusts only logic. But fate ties to him with Drishti Rawat, a doctor who has her own fire. She is fierce, bold and justice-driven. What will happen when they have to engaged in a union of marriage to execute revenge against a common enemy? Will love find its way? Four people. Two couples. And a game of power, struggles, revenge and deception.
Yours, Since Childhood
🕊️ Bound by Memories, Claimed by Fate Can be read as a standalone. ✦•···············•✦ '•°• Once Her Brother's Best Friend, Now Her Greatest Temptation •°•' [✨ "He was her childhood chaos, her teenage comfort... and her adult heartbreak." ✨] Arjun Malhotra At 22, he's everything he once dreamed of - a rising neurosurgeon, calm, composed, and untouchable. But beneath that practiced calm lies the same storm that once surrounded a certain girl - Jayasri Vanapalli. The girl who grew up chasing him around the playground, the one who laughed too easily, cared too deeply... and unknowingly became the center of his world. He promised himself he'd let her go. But when fate brings him back, and she's no longer the little girl who hid behind her brother - the feelings he buried start to surface again, darker and deeper than before. "I thought distance would cure it. But every time someone looks at you, I burn all over again." Jayasri Vanapalli Nineteen, soft-hearted, quiet, and impossibly observant. Life without Arjun and Aditya was dull - until it wasn't. She's stronger now, more independent... but her heart still flutters at the memory of a smile that once meant safety. And when Arjun returns - distant, possessive, and confusingly gentle - her world begins to twist between what's right and what her heart refuses to forget. "He looks at me like I'm still the little girl he used to protect... But his eyes tell a different story now." A story of childhood bonds turned forbidden, of unspoken promises, jealousy, and fate's cruel timing. Because some connections don't fade with time - they only grow harder to hide. 💔 Will Arjun protect her from the world... or from himself? 💫 And when love crosses the line of reason, who really wins - the heart, or fate? ✦•···············•✦ All Rights Reserved © Written by @midnightpetals
THE FOUR COMPANIONS: Secrets of the Night
A casual reunion among four friends spirals into a night of terror, secrets, and consequences. Priya's sudden appearance pulls Arjun, Maya, and Karan into a chain of events they never saw coming. One accident on a deserted road forces them to make impossible choices, testing their loyalty, courage, and the limits of trust. As fear, guilt, and suspicion tighten around them, they realize one thing... This night will haunt them forever, and nothing will ever be the same again. Feel free to correct my grammar. ✨This is my first story. It's completely fictional, written with love and effort. I'm not sure if you will like it. But I will do my best. Thank you for reading✨.
The Sparks Reigniting✨
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Frozen Flame
The night was thick with the scent of rain and danger. Somewhere in the chaos of the city, a woman burned-not in flames, but in spirit. Indhu had spent the last five years chasing a shadow. A nameless, faceless savior who had pulled her from the jaws of death, only to vanish before she could even say his name. She had searched endlessly, turning over every stone, seeking a ghost in a world that had long forgotten that night. But fate had other plans. Instead of finding her savior, she found him. Vikram was the storm she never saw coming-cold as steel, sharp as a blade. A man who moved with precision, spoke with purpose, and carried an air of danger so effortless, it was almost intoxicating. Their worlds should never have collided, but fate had a twisted sense of humor. Their first encounter was anything but smooth. Sparks flew, tempers flared, and in the midst of their clashing wills, something unspoken ignited. And then, before she could make sense of it, her fate was sealed. A wedding. A promise. A name that would forever bind her to the man who stood at the opposite end of the spectrum from her. Fire and ice. Chaos and control. A burning flame and the frozen storm meant to contain it. But beneath the surface of their growing tension, there were secrets. His secrets. Her past. Their fate. And in the shadows, someone was watching. Waiting. She thought she was searching for a man from her past. She didn't realize she was already caught in someone else's game. The question wasn't whether she would win. It was whether she would survive.
Wild Hearts
Anxious. Alone. Afraid. Aiden Griffin never asked to be any of these things, but they define his existence, shaping every moment, ruining any chance for connections, and carving deeper into him with every passing day. His life is a quiet battle, one fought in solitude-lost in the woods, wandering through forgotten cemeteries, and navigating the decaying corners of an uncaring city. He's far from the world that's hurt him, but the words still haunt, sharp and unforgiving. Isolated by the cruelty of those around him, Aiden often feels like an outsider, his mind swirling with thoughts that others can't understand. His autism makes it harder to connect, leaving him drifting in the shadows, struggling to navigate a world that feels overwhelming and unkind. His parents are distant, and no one at school seems to notice that the golden boy everyone admires is the one person Aiden fears most. Then comes Ryder McCallum-charismatic, wild, and fearless. With a smile that could charm anyone and a penchant for adventure and bold risks, Ryder steps into Aiden's life like a whirlwind, challenging everything he's ever known. Ryder dares Aiden to step beyond the cage of his own fears, to be something more than the walls he's built around himself. But Aiden is wary, his heart too tethered to its darkness to trust the light Ryder brings. With every reckless adventure they embark on, Aiden starts to wonder if maybe, just maybe, he's meant for something more. As their friendship evolves into something more profound than either of them anticipated, Aiden finds himself drawn to Ryder, a boy as unpredictable as he is magnetic-a boy who slips away just as quickly as he arrives, leaving Aiden to question if he's chasing a dream. But no matter how elusive Ryder becomes, one thing remains undeniable: for the first time, Aiden feels alive with a love that makes him believe in something greater than himself, and he'll do whatever it takes to hold on.Complete
The Gravity of You
He was the boy who left. She was the girl who couldn't forget. One year. 365 days of silence. That's what Aiden gave Emma when he walked out of her life without a trace. Now he's back, with a darkness in his eyes she doesn't recognize and a pull she doesn't remembers being this strong. What do you do when the boy who shattered your world walks back into it a year later, with the same crooked smile and a million secrets in his eyes? When the old, electric pull between them is stronger than ever. Between jealous friends, a toxic ex, and the suffocating weight of the secrets he's still keeping, Emma finds herself pulled towards him all over again. He's determined to win her back, one stolen moment, one possessive touch, and one heartbreaking confession at a time. But rebuilding a love on the ashes of the past is a dangerous game. And this time, the fire might just burn them both to the ground.Complete
When Love Finds You Again
Aiden Cross has always fought - not just in the MMA ring, but against the demons of his past. Betrayal, heartbreak, and a childhood marked by pain have made him shut off from the world... and from love. MMA was never just a sport for him; it was an outlet for his anger, a place where he could feel alive. Every match he wins fuels him, yet deep down, the fury inside only grows. Then, one day, a new neighbor moves in next door. Anvi. Something about her feels different - quiet, strong, and undeniably intriguing. Little does Aiden know, she is about to challenge everything he's ever believed about love. Anvi comes from a strict Indian family and has fought her own battles. Leaving home wasn't easy, and moving to New York was supposed to be her fresh start. But the city she dreamed of also holds heartbreak, tough decisions, and a man who seems impossible to resist. Two hearts, two broken pasts, and one slow-burning connection that neither of them expected. Can Aiden and Anvi find love again when life has already scarred them so deeply? Or will their walls be too high to break?Complete
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Endless Road (Wattys 2015)
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"Love. Blood. Loyalty. In the war of shadows and light, only the strongest bonds survive." Ayaan Khandelwal, the charismatic CEO of Kayaan Enterprises wears charm as an armour, hiding the storm withing him. Behind those dark brown eyes lies a past drenched with blood and betrayals. The only light which ever reached him - Kanika Sharma, his sunshine. She believes in second chances but is not someone who can be manipulated easily. She is kind yet fierce soul. What will happen when their bond will be tested with challenges, threats and inner conflicts ? Will it survive? Arjun Khandelwal is feared, respected and utterly cold. A man who doesn't believe in love and trusts only logic. But fate ties to him with Drishti Rawat, a doctor who has her own fire. She is fierce, bold and justice-driven. What will happen when they have to engaged in a union of marriage to execute revenge against a common enemy? Will love find its way? Four people. Two couples. And a game of power, struggles, revenge and deception.
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