Love In The Shadows
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  • Reads 722
  • Votes 120
  • Parts 20
  • Time 1h 58m
Ongoing, First published Jul 01, 2024
Mature
Strangers - unknown relatives to being each other's human diaries to standing at a crossroads of love, family reputation, societal weight, and an upcoming marriage with the biggest question of their lives which would affect everything

Arun doesn't trust he is enough and is incapable of finding love due to his past experiences and passing his mid-20s
He was never accepted by someone he loved or had a relationship that lasted more than a few months.

Indu, loved by everyone in her family a pampered child, the one person who everyone comes to when they have a relationship problem to share. Helping others with their relationships her mind is built up with thoughts that relationships take time and the world is full of fake ones. 

Their first meeting: Both of them are strangers to each other till that one day they come to know they are relatives who never meet.
Next few meetings: They become human diaries for each other sharing all the important details of their lives each time they meet or have a conversation online.
It was clear that they trusted each other a lot with love hidden somewhere in the shadows. 

Faced with an uncertain future, both healing from their past wounds come to a crossroads where they have to decide to either accept that it's too late and move on or face it and fight with internal and external issues and be with each other.

Themes: Love, family, tradition, identity, and the complexities of arranged marriages.

Genre: Romance, Drama

Setting: Modern-day India, with its vibrant culture and traditional values.

This story explores the intricate web of emotions, family obligations, and personal desires that shape Arun's journey. Will he choose the path of duty or the calling of his heart? The outcome will leave you breathless and yearning for more.
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