Naina never imagined that a simple visit to the library would change her life forever. Hidden among the dusty shelves, she finds a mysterious book that seems to know everything about her-her past, her secrets, and her deepest desires. But as the pages begin to reveal her future, she realizes that this is no ordinary book.
With each turn of the page, Naina is drawn deeper into a world where love and danger intertwine. The book promises to solve all her problems, to grant her the life she's always wanted, but at a price. As Naina follows its strange and unsettling advice, she begins to uncover dark secrets that make her question her own sanity.
And then, there's the haunting presence of someone-or something-who wants more than just her heart.
Will Naina be able to escape the book's sinister hold, or will she lose herself to the whispers of a love that was never meant to be?
Enter a tale of romance and horror, where love can be the sweetest curse. Read "Ishq Ka Aks" to discover a story that will leave you breathless, with your heart racing until the very last page.
A criminal mastermind makes a bold move against a wealthy client to put himself in a position to retire in comfort. He has no idea what he's up against when a young widow, desperate to make ends meet, sets her eyes on earning the bounty set on his head.
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Newly widowed housewife Melody Scott needs to earn some major cash, fast. When her bright and busy children learn that a priceless ruby bracelet has been stolen and a six-figure reward is being offered, they convince her to try to do what the police, museum security, and the best private investigators have failed to do. Working against them is a notorious thief who has met people from around the world, but who has never once encountered a woman like Melody Scott. When the sweet innocence of the Scott family clashes against criminal forces more dangerous than they ever imagined, Melody is all too aware that a mom's got to do what a mom's got to do to protect her family.
The Widow, Melody Scott is a 2021 Watty Award Winner!
Content Warning: This story does contain depictions of stalking behavior.