Scars and Secrets

"Let me get this straight," Danish's voice is sharp, his disbelief barely masked. "You want me to pretend to be in love with you?" Kiara tilts her head, the ghost of a smirk playing on her lips. "No, Malhotra. I want you to pretend you never stopped." For as long as Kiara Oberoi could remember, life had been a race she was never allowed to lose. And standing in her way at every turn? Danish Malhotra. Her biggest rival. Her greatest weakness. The boy who knew exactly how to ruin her. They spent their years locked in battle-academic rankings, debate championships, internships, and scholarships-neither willing to give the other an inch. They fought in front of the whole world. They fought when no one was watching. And somewhere in between all those fights, between the sharp words and long stares- they fell. It started with a project that forced them together. Forced them to see past the rivalry, past the competition, past the carefully built walls. Forced them to face the fact that they understood each other in ways no one else ever had. They fought for years-until one night, she gave him everything. And the next day? She destroyed him. "I could never love someone who doesn't even know his own origins." And then, she left. No warnings. No explanations. Just silence. Now, she's back. Same fire. Same hunger. Same boy she left behind-only now, he's colder, crueler, untouchable. And this time, they aren't just academic rivals. They're business enemies. And she needs him to fake date her. She isn't leaving without him this time. She says it's to win a war. He knows it's to win him back. But some fires never die- And this time, they might burn for real.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗳𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗴𝗶𝗿𝗹 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗲. 𝗧𝗼𝗼 𝗯𝗮𝗱 𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗲. Royale Crown Academy and Institutions isn't a school or college. It's a kingdom of wealth, secrets, and danger dressed in Gucci. Ishaani Verma, a soft-spoken scholarship student with a shark plush and a spine of unexpected silly steel, enters a world that smells like expensive perfume, bloodlines, and threats wrapped in luxury and where students wear Rolexes to PE and insults are served with Dom Pérignon. She's quiet. Middle-class. Smart. A scholarship girl with a painfully soft and innocent heart. Dev Oberoi is the inked, unhinged heir to a billion-dollar empire. Rich, rude, ruthless. With a self-declared girlfriend, two bodyguards who double as best friends, and a habit of breaking rules, he's known for destroying people with a smirk. But the moment he sees Ishaani feeding crumbs to a shark in the sunlight... something breaks. In him. He doesn't understand her. He doesn't want to. But he wants her. Desperately. Obsessively. Brutally. Softly. "You think I'm a bully?" "You are a bully." "Good. Because for you, I might become worse." From forced proximity and cafeteria wars, to secret lounges, stolen glances, and heated threats whispered against lockers-Dev becomes the devil she can't escape. And Ishaani becomes the softness he never wanted to need. But there's a reason girls like her don't belong in castles. And the prince? He bites. A high-end school where the golden stairs lead straight to hell, and love might mean ruin. Or worse, obsession. Vote.Comment.Follow.♥️

SCHEDULE: After every two or three days 🩷 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- [MY FIRST BOOK!!!] Shadows Of Sin & Sindoor - BOOK 1: Crimson & Chaos CRIMSON & CHAOS:- a tale of fire, fury and the love that bloomed in between. • Enimies-to-lovers • CEO x Medical student • Unsolved tension + dark secrets • She claimed to hate him. And so did he 𝐒𝐀𝐀𝐍𝐕𝐈 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐇𝐌𝐔𝐊𝐇 was the girl he couldn't stand. Too proud. Too opinionated. Too... unforgettable. 𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐀𝐍 𝐑𝐀𝐉𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐇𝐈 was the man she loved to hate. Too arrogant. Too dangerous. Too... damn magnetic Their families were close. Their fights were legendary. But hate? Hate never looked like stolen glances, clenched jaws and burning silences. It didn't feel like racing heartbeats when he brushed past her. Or sleepless nights after one glance... The man who claimed to hate her started watching too closely. And the girl who swore she'd never fall for him, already did. But Ishaan had secrets. The kind dipped in blood and wrapped in lies. And Saanvi? She was about to become his favourite sin. Slow burn. Sharp banter. Mafia danger. Soft vulnerable. If you're into 𝐑𝐚𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧 style obsession, chaotic families and jealousy that burns, then this one is for you!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Enjoyyy 💟🎀 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

"See a future with him, pretend to move on... but when it's time to become a bride, it'll be for me. You can hate me all you want, but my name will be in your fate." The monitor backstage buzzed with Swaraj Malhotra's voice, slick with self-satisfaction. "Dhananjay Singhania ke paas na toh bahu hai, na hi bahumat." I almost pitied them. Almost. "Sir?" my aide whispered. "We're live in two." I smiled, not the charming kind they use for posters, the other one . the kind that didn't reach my eyes. The kind that meant someone was about to regret underestimating me. The one that makes my team nervous. Because they know when I smile like that, it means I'm about to ruin someone's perfectly planned day. I walked up to the stage, every step measured. The anthem played. Composure is a crown, and I wear mine well. The Chief Justice handed me the Constitution, his expression solemn. "Repeat after me." as he gestured me forward, the Constitution opened before him. I raised my right hand. "Main Dhananjay Singhania..." My voice echoed back through the hall, too calm, too rehearsed. I could already imagine Swaraj watching this on his fancy LED, smug and proud of his own line. "Main Dhananjay Singhania, shapat leta hoon ki main apne pad ke kartavya..." The words droned on, heavy and holy. Every syllable was a performance loyalty, integrity, service. Funny. Everyone in this room had sold those words long ago. And then I saw her. Front row. White saree. Minimal makeup. Hair tied loose. Sitting right in front , her father's daughter, my rival's pride. I forgot the cameras. The promises. The Politics. "Bahumat toh mil gayi..." I said into the microphone, pausing deliberately. The Chief Justice froze. The crowd murmured. My security chief mouthed something that looked suspiciously like "sir please don't-" Too late. "Ab bas bahu ki kami thi." In one sentence, I did two things - proposed to my rival's daughter and declared a war.

Kanchi Rajmanar-a name that commands fear and respect in every corner of the business world. At 26, she is a self-made billionaire, ruling over casinos, bars, restaurants, and dominating the construction and fashion industries. Yet, despite her empire and power, Kanchi's true strength lies in her unwavering love for her family. The daughter of the most powerful politician, she would beg, fight, or destroy anyone to protect her father, elder brother, and bhabhi-her pillars of support. Once, Kanchi dreamed of a fairy-tale love, believing in the magic of forever. But after a devastating breakup, she locked her heart away, refusing to trust anyone again. However, the true turning point came when she was just 18-when her beloved mother was brutally murdered. That loss turned her heart to stone, leaving behind a woman who fears nothing and no one... except the memory of her mother. Now, she is cold, ruthless, and untouchable-yet beneath her hardened exterior lies a heart that once longed for love. But in a world where power dictates survival, will she ever let herself feel again? Devarath Suryawanshi- The name that commands both fear and respect. At 28, he is the ruthless Chief Minister of Jaipur, ruling Indian politics with an iron fist. Expressionless and untouchable, he despises physical contact and keeps his distance from his family, especially his mother. Though the world sees a dignified politician, beneath the surface lies a darker truth. In the underworld, he is Lucifer, the unseen ruler of Spain's mafia. No one has ever seen his face, yet his name alone sends shivers down spines. Haunted by a past he never speaks of, Devarath suppresses every emotion, believing love to be the greatest weakness. Trust is a luxury he refuses to afford-because in his world, betrayal is always inevitable.

#TOP 2 in India(1,7,8/8/25) #TOP 3 in india(1,6,14,15,16,17,18/8/25) #TOP 4 in India(10/8/25) DEVYANI A 18-year-old innocent girl, She loves her father more than herself and is willing to sacrifice anything for him But how will she survive the trauma when her own father sells her to the most ruthless man just to clear his debt, without even thinking twice? "A father who sees her as a curse, locking her inside the house for 18 years and telling the world she was dead. But how will she feel when she steps out for the first time-and fate takes a 360-degree turn?" RIVAN THAKUR He lives alone with his SON(Kaizan), hating everything about marriage and the family he left behind. But when he wakes up one morning to find himself HUSBAND to a frightened young girl in his family's haveli(thakur's haveli)-his world tilts. ______________________ He stepped closer, his towering frame caging me in. My breath hitched. His eyes-sharp, cold, merciless-scanned me like I was a puzzle that didn't fit. "You don't even know how to wear a bra?" he asked, his voice low, incredulous, and almost cruel. I didn't know what to say. I slowly nodded my head-no-because... I really didn't. No one ever taught me. No one cared to. I was standing there, shivering slightly, my fingers trembling, curling into the soft shawl I used to hide myself. His gaze was burning, stripping me down to my bare soul, and I couldn't meet his eyes. But his next words... or we can say actions... shocked me to the core. ----------------- Will he accept her as his wife? Will he destroy her for a decision she never made? Or will fate tie them together in ways neither imagined? 𐙚⋆°｡⋆♡ A dark, intense love story of two broken souls bound by force, fear... and destiny.

Major trope- • Extremely shy submissive fl X Cunning Dominant ml • Innocent princess X Mafia king • She fell first X He fell harder Darkness looms over two fractured worlds-one bound by royalty, the other by ruthless power. Their fates collide in an unholy alliance born of vengeance, hatred, and secrets. She is Vaishnavi Singh Rathore, the silent princess. Branded a curse since childhood, she has chosen silence as her shield, her green eyes speaking the words her lips never could. He is Devendra Pratap Rao, the mafia king. Cold, calculating, and unyielding, his grey eyes hold storms, his touch a dangerous promise. A man who detests human connection-yet, with her, the rules shatter. Bound by a marriage neither wanted, they stand on opposite ends of a legacy soaked in blood. She runs, her anklets jingling with every step. He walks, his pace calm, unhurried-a predator stalking his prey. "You can run all you want," his deep voice echoes, laced with dark amusement. "But you'll always end up here. With me." She gasps as he corners her, his hand brushing against her waist, fiddling with her chain. His grey eyes burn like molten fire as they lock onto her, pinning her in place. She clutches his collar, trembling, caught in a game of dominance and defiance. "You're mine, princess," he whispers, their noses brushing as the tension between them crackles like a storm. "Every heartbeat, every breath-mine." Her silence speaks louder than words. And in that silence, a dangerous obsession blooms, one that threatens to consume them both. "His: Captive Empress"- where silence speaks, and the fire within burns brighter than destiny itself.

"Ek lootere se vivaah?" she scoffed, fire in her eyes. "Kabhi nahi! Hum aapki patni nahi... aapki mrityu ka kaaran banenge. Aur yeh humara pran hai." - she spat, her rage hotter than the steel sheathed at her waist. He just smiled. Dark. Dangerous. Unfazed. "Aaj humara vivah hai... aur dulhan toh aap zaroor banegi. Chahe prem se ya.... zabardasti se." - his breath a sinful whisper, grazing her lips like a promise carved in fire. ╰⊱⋅ ──────── ⋅⊰╯ Aparajita - the Princess of Sangamgarh, raised to rule, not to surrender. Veerath - the infamous Bandit King, feared across kingdoms, untamed and unstoppable. They weren't meant to cross paths. But fate doesn't ask for permission. She vowed to destroy him. He vowed to own her. Love was never the plan. But desire? It's the most dangerous rebellion of all. ╰⊱⋅ ──────── ⋅⊰╯ TROPES • Historical Romance • Enemies to Lovers • Age Gap • Princess × Bandit • Grumpy × Grumpy • Forced Proximity • Forced Marriage • Forbidden Love ╰⊱⋅ ──────── ⋅⊰╯ Aparajita: The Bandit's Desire 𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝟭 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙍𝙏 𝙏𝙧𝙞𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮 Let the rebellion begin...

❝What happens when two complete strangers are forced into a marriage neither saw coming?❞ 𝐀𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐲𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐡𝐠𝐚𝐥 never had anything work in her favor. All she ever wanted was a family of her own-someone to belong to, someone to cherish her. Just when she thought peace was within reach, life threw her into yet another storm. This time, it came wrapped in wedding vows. When her cousin ran away on the day of the wedding, Amulya was pushed forward as the replacement bride-a desperate cover-up for the family's honor. No one asked if she wanted this. No one cared. 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐡 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝 had everything-money, power, a name people respected... or feared. But he still felt hollow, like something essential was missing. A void he couldn't name. Until he saw her. Standing alone in a bridal lehenga, being accused of betrayal, while her relatives played the victims with practiced lies. And then came that voice-manipulative, dripping with guilt: "Aise mat kijiye... kya hoga is bachi ka? Ab kaun karega isse shaadi?" He knew the tears were fake. But her silence was real. Her fear? Even more so. And before logic could catch up with impulse, his voice rang out across the chaotic venue: "Main karunga." A marriage neither of them wanted. A connection neither of them expected. A truth that could shatter everything. ❝He fell first. He fell harder. But will she ever fall at all?❞ Tropes Marriage of Convenience Forced Marriage Car Racer x Secretary Green Forest Family Drama Strangers to Friends Twists, Secrets, and Suspense He fell first & harder .......... Read The Book to Know the whole Story 🎀

♡︎𝐓𝐨 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝, 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮♡︎ She was the girl he couldn't stand. He was the boy who ruined her pride. Teenage rivals. Academic enemies. And maybe... something more. Then one night changed everything. She disappeared ..without a goodbye, without a trace. Years later, she returns. Not as the girl he once knew. But as the mafia queen the world now fears. And standing in her way? Veer Malhotra, the boy who once beat her in class... and now matches her in power, rage, and pain. _____________________________________ Samaira Oberoi ,once a silent topper, now a feared mafia leader. Veer Malhotra .. once her biggest competition, now her most dangerous ally. When they're forced to work together, sparks fly ..but not the kind that heal. The kind that burn. _____________________________________ Enemies by past. Partners by fate. Two broken souls, chained to a mission. Will they finally destroy each other or fall in love all over again? Because sometimes, the most unforgettable love... is the one that's Unforgivably Yours.