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𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐬
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Ongoing, First published Jun 27, 2024
BOOK 2 IN THE ECHOES SERIES

Two years ago, Annika Mathur became the object of Ranvijay Kapoor-Rana's twisted obsession. A vision that invaded his every thought, her face etched into his mind like a brand. He searched for her, relentlessly, maddeningly, consumed by the darkness she sparked in him. When he finally finds her, it's at her wedding-her hands bound to another man-but her soul, he knows, is his.

Annika's life is a nightmare she can't escape. Trapped in a marriage to a billionaire, her every breath, every step, controlled by the man who owns her. She's a prisoner in a life that suffocates her, her spirit broken, her dreams shattered. But Ranvijay's obsession is a fire she can't escape.

In the shadows, they're drawn together in a world of darkness and desire, where pleasure and pain blur. Each encounter, each stolen moment, is a dangerous dance, a risk they're willing to take. They are bound by secrets, lies, and obsessions that threaten to tear them apart-and yet neither can stop the pull.

In a world where no one is what they seem, they're a storm of obsession, control, and destruction. The deeper they sink, the more they lose. What will they sacrifice for a tale this dark, this twisted? Nothing is safe, and no one will walk away unscathed. In the end, it's not love that binds them, but the shadows that haunt them both.
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Estranged lovers

55 parts Complete Mature

Stoic, handsome and ruthless businessman, Siddharth Chauhan has been cursed with a past he cannot escape. "Sell the lake house and marry within 2 years" A single clause threatens everything he has worked hard to achieve. What will he do when he is forced to face a past that is likely to destroy him? to what lengths is he ready to go to fulfil the conditions in the will left by his late grandmother and earn his inheritance. . . . Smart , ambitious and bound by duty, Annika Sharma has never had it easy in her life. After loosing her parents at a young age Annika has always tried her best to never be a burden to anyone. As the owner of a small and aspiring architecture company, she is yet to face the biggest challenge in her life. "Who gave you the permission to enter this room?"... his voice boomed startling me. "I was just--" I tried to explain "GET OUT NOW" he shouted . . . . Their marriage is born out of necessity, not love. But as they face challenges neither could have anticipated, the line between duty and desire begins to blur. In a world where trust is a luxury, can they keep their emotions in check, or will they risk everything for a love neither of them believes in? . . . . "I didn't want this," Siddharth said one night, his voice hoarse as he looked at Annika. "I never wanted to feel anything for you. But I can't seem to stop." Annika met his gaze, her own voice trembling as she whispered, "Neither can I." Can both of them leave unscathed or will they be scarred by love? Can two people who do not believe in marriage be able to honor the vows made to each other ? What happens when the past of both these individuals threaten to poison their future and happiness. Will their budding love survive all odds and thrive? or will it succumb to their vengeful past? TRIGGER WARNING This story delves into themes of sexual assault, trauma, and emotional healing. Reader discretion is advised. Guys do for the instagram page for new follow ups @storyysculptorr