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Where Shadows Learn To Dream

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Parts 27
Time 2h 24m

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Have you heard of Aanya the A-List actress and motivational speaker? Of course you have, but do know about her journey from rags to riches? Well its nothing short of an extreme emotional rollercoaster. 

Aanya always dreamed of breaking free from the confines of her small village, where a girl's fate was decided by others. An aspiring actress with a fire in her heart, she seizes her chance when offered a role in a film-at the cost of her long, cherished hair. What begins as a bold move to defy the norms spirals into a nightmare when she is kidnapped and forced into a life of misery, stripped of her dignity, her dreams, and even her hair.

Sold into a cruel marriage with a shady old person, Aanya's life is shaped by abuse and loss. Yet, she refuses to be broken. She falls in love with the man's son, leading to the ultimate betrayal.

With nowhere to hide, she has to fend for herself. Working as a hooker in a casino she is reunited with an old classmate. 

With his support, Aanya begins a journey of reclamation-from finding unlikely love to surviving the shame her past brings upon her. Together, they are thrust into a society that punishes them for daring to be different, but they refuse to give in.

Fleeing to a new city, Aanya carves out a new identity-a model who captures the world's attention and a motivational speaker who inspires others to rise above their scars. In a story of unyielding spirit and unexpected courage, Aanya discovers that sometimes, it's not about what's taken from you, but what you choose to create from what's left.




**This story does have themes of abuse and harrassment.**All Rights Reserved

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From Vows to Forever ✓ by _navyblueee_

A Tale of Desi Romance and Arranged Marriage ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* Blurb: She doesn't want to be swept off her feet, She doesn't want to fall in love with him, She is heartbroken, She tries her best to ignore him. But he says, "If she doesn't want to get swept, that doesn't mean I won't make her, right? I won't give up on her; she's been through something that has made her that way. And she has a lot of insecurities, which I am going to make go away by showering her with more love than anyone ever has. Isn't that what you taught me, mom and dad, to never give up? So that's why I won't give up until I have all her love to myself." ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* Meet Nyesa and Ayaan, an Indian couple whose paths intertwine in an arranged marriage. While Nyesa is compelled into this union by her parents, Ayaan is granted the freedom to choose. When Ayaan first lays eyes on Nyesa, an enchanting beauty unlike any other, he finds himself instantly captivated. However, Nyesa has vowed never to fall in love with him. Haunted by her past, burdened by self-doubt, and struggling with daddy issues, she is convinced she can never truly love herself, let alone someone else. But Ayaan is determined to change her perception and heal her wounded heart. As they embark on their honeymoon, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and exotic cultures, he makes it his mission to shower her with affection and show her the depths of her worth. As they share intimate moments and explore the depths of their souls, an unexpected love blossoms between them. Nyesa begins to let go of her reservations, and Ayaan's devotion gradually melts away the walls she has erected. Together, they embark on a transformative journey of love, self-acceptance, and empowerment. ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* Rankings mentioned in the book.

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Aayat: his Ambivalence by RounakKumarSingh

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Protect my heart (On Hold) by authorscj

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His Forced Wife ~ [ COMPLETED] by SheHatesMee

Pushing him away from her, she screamed at him ; " This wedding was an option for you.. But not for me.! You really think that if given the opportunity I would choose a beast like you as my husband.!? " Enraged by her words, he grabbed her by her shoulders and pinned her to the wall behind her and roared back at her ; " Beast.... Right.! Now this beast will show how cruel he can get..!! And what hell actually is like..!! And remember this is the first and last time, you are using that tone with me.! ( he takes out a gun from the back of his pants, he put it across her and continued ) Because next time you won't be alive to regret..!! " ~°~°~°~°~°~°~°~°~°~°~°~°~°~°~°~°~°~ Simple, Sweet, Calm, Beautiful, Caring YET Sad, Broken, Alone, Helpless That what Maya Stones was. Handsome, Successful, Rich, Quiet YET Ruthless, Dangerous, Impulsive, Rude, Cruel, Monster That's Nicholas Valentino for you. She married him to save her little brother's life. While he married her on his father's say to expand his business. With soo many differences, problems and hatred between them, will these two opposite poles attract???? Will they fall in love and learn to trust and stay with each other. Join this journey full of scars, emotions, breakdowns, love, pain and trust. THIS IS A DARK ROMANCE STORY. IT HAS SCENES OF VIOLENCE AND TORTURE.

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From Vows to Forever ✓ cover

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Strange Marriage ✅ cover

𝐈 𝐃𝐎𝐍'𝐓 𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐕𝐄 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 ! (#1) cover

From Vows to Forever ✓

A Tale of Desi Romance and Arranged Marriage ✧･ﾟ: ✧･ﾟ: Blurb: She doesn't want to be swept off her feet, She doesn't want to fall in love with him, She is heartbroken, She tries her best to ignore him. But he says, "If she doesn't want to get swept, that doesn't mean I won't make her, right? I won't give up on her; she's been through something that has made her that way. And she has a lot of insecurities, which I am going to make go away by showering her with more love than anyone ever has. Isn't that what you taught me, mom and dad, to never give up? So that's why I won't give up until I have all her love to myself." ✧･ﾟ: ✧･ﾟ: Meet Nyesa and Ayaan, an Indian couple whose paths intertwine in an arranged marriage. While Nyesa is compelled into this union by her parents, Ayaan is granted the freedom to choose. When Ayaan first lays eyes on Nyesa, an enchanting beauty unlike any other, he finds himself instantly captivated. However, Nyesa has vowed never to fall in love with him. Haunted by her past, burdened by self-doubt, and struggling with daddy issues, she is convinced she can never truly love herself, let alone someone else. But Ayaan is determined to change her perception and heal her wounded heart. As they embark on their honeymoon, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and exotic cultures, he makes it his mission to shower her with affection and show her the depths of her worth. As they share intimate moments and explore the depths of their souls, an unexpected love blossoms between them. Nyesa begins to let go of her reservations, and Ayaan's devotion gradually melts away the walls she has erected. Together, they embark on a transformative journey of love, self-acceptance, and empowerment. ✧･ﾟ: ✧･ﾟ: Rankings mentioned in the book.