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CHECKMATE : Game Of Shadows

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[ Book #1 : 'Web of Shadows' series ]

Crime Branch investigators, Yuvika Mehra and Varun Oberoi are thrust into a high-stakes case when a notorious criminal known as Cipher begins leaving chess pieces at crime scenes. Each piece, tied to a different victim, hints at a deeper strategy and motive. As Yuvika and Varun work to decipher the clues and connect the dots, their professional relationship evolves into a deep bond which forges a spark between the two. Will the duo ever catch Cipher?All Rights Reserved

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The Cipher of Varanasi by Thenarrator_007

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Whispers of the Heart ✨ by itz_tani_123

In the heart of Kolkata, Meera's world is about to shatter. When she meets Arjun, a man whose charm is matched only by the darkness in his eyes, she finds herself drawn into a world where love and danger walk hand in hand. Arjun hides a secret that could destroy them both-a family legacy of crime and corruption. As their love deepens, Meera uncovers buried truths about herself, her past, and Arjun's haunting past. With every new revelation, the stakes get higher. But love is never simple, and neither is survival. In a city full of whispers and lies, will their hearts survive the storm of betrayal, revenge, and forbidden passion?

Sacrifice And Realisation (BOOK #1) ✔ by RinkaChetri

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The Serpent's Game by talesofnyxx

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Tangled Duties by Theblackboardwrites

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