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The Timebound Flame

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In the year 2025, 17-year-old Shreya-brilliant, strong-willed, and born with a mysterious pull toward the ancient-finds herself abruptly transported through time into the heart of the Mahabharat era. Drawn by forces beyond human comprehension, she awakens in the presence of none other than Krishna himself. 

Calm yet cosmic, he tells her the truth: she is not here by accident, but by destiny.

Now in the golden kingdom of Hastinapur, just as the Pandavas and Kauravas return from gurukul as young men, Shreya must walk a path between fate and free will. 

Gifted with knowledge of the future but burdened by the rules of dharma, she becomes a silent observer and secret catalyst in a world where every emotion could change the course of war.

Caught between divine politics, secret alliances, and a love that was written in stars before she was born-Shreya must uncover who she truly is.
Is she a girl from the future?
Or a soul from the past, finally coming home?

As kingdoms rise and dharma trembles, only one truth remains:
Time may move forward, but destiny always circles back.


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arjun bheem draupadi fanfic history krishna mahabharat nakul sahadev shreya timetravel

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Journey to the Old Era (Drisana's Mahabharat #1) by Raffesia

Drisana has always felt like she's in the wrong place, wrong time. Why? That has no answer. After her parents death, adventure lover Drisana has been travelling around the world to find peace in her heart which has always been missing. But things take a drastic change when she comes to visit the place that her parents belonged to, where she was born. One moment she was in the basement of her parental house and the next she somehow tumble through a energy portal to 5157 years back in time in the Dwapar yug, badly injured, right on the hands of the legendary heroes of Mahabharat, Pandavs. What is she doing there? How she reached from Kaliyug to Dwapar yug and why? Many more things are running through her mind and all she got from the mortal disguise of Lord Narayan, Krishna is, "Tum etihas ka hissa nahi balki etihas rachne aayi ho. Apni vaggya ka racaita tum khud ho. " (You're not part of the history. Rather you have come to create the history. You're the writer of your own destiny.) *********** Familiar with the Mahabharat? Don't worry if you're not. I've added a short description of the original Mahabharat plot in the book for those. This story will follow the original mahabharat storyline but in a vastly different way with a lot of twists and events in my style. 😉 I'm aware Mahabharat holds religious sentiments for some and I do not INTEND to offend anyone. This is for entertainment purpose only. So don't get serious or offended please. And I apologise in advance if you feel hurt by any content of the book.

Vāc by SohiniModak8

Words-once spoken-can only be forgiven. Their irreversible weight has always made the oldest caution the young, lest they carry regret as their ancestors did. Alas! No one heeds this lesson until it is too late. And amidst the marbled halls of Indraprastha, where love, duty, and ambition entwine, a new precedent quietly unfolds: Where promises are fulfilled at the cost of pain: "I cannot promise a world without bloodshed, Abhijishya. But I can promise you this-wherever I go, I will first seek peace. I will extend a hand before I draw my sword. And if war must happen, I will fight so that it ends quickly and with as little loss as possible." Where vigilance and mercy intertwine: "Order without respect descends into tyranny, and tyranny breeds the very rebellions we are bound to prevent." Where will is more stubborn than destiny: "I refuse it. I refuse to stand by while they tear her apart. And for that, if I have to lie, deceive, betray any other, I will. I require no divine protection." Where power fans greed, and greed kindles fury: "Let me see who dares come for you." Where a woman grasps the weight of royalty, and finds her might radiates most fiercely in the most vulnerable moments. Dhruvi Maa - Rajneeti Matrika - Māyin Turn the pages of Vac and witness a woman's ascent and undoing, her battles fought behind doors, as she challenges destiny itself and reclaims what it means to be a warrior within the halls of the palace. --- Book II of Smriti Samprajanya Series. Sequel of 'Dhi' Not a stand alone ╞═══════𖠁𐂃𖠁═══════╡ DISCLAIMER : This book is purely fictional and does not claim any mythological or historical accuracy in any way. Most of the characters are taken from the Epic Mahabharata and other folk tales. The author does not mean any disrespect or offence to any caste, creed, religion and person. Resemblance of any character to a living person is completely coincidental. Started - June 28, 202

Falling In Love - Dwaparyug (Coming Back In 2026) by writes_shree_

In a world where time bends and destiny weaves its own mysterious patterns, eight sisters from Kalyug - modern, spirited, curious - find themselves unexpectedly thrown back into the ancient and divine Era of Dwaparyug, the time of the Mahabharata. As they step into the grand courts of Hastinapur, the sacred lands of Kurukshetra, and the majestic halls of Indraprastha, they come face to face with legends they had only read about in scriptures: the valiant Pandavas, the wise Krishna, the mighty Bhishma, the fierce Karna, and the misunderstood Duryodhan. But this is not the Mahabharata you know. What if one of these sisters is none other than Mahalakshmi herself, incarnated without her own knowledge, drawn by cosmic design to restore the balance of fate? What if the infamous Dyut Sabha (the game of dice) still happened, but Duryodhan was not the mastermind behind it - what if he, too, was a noble-hearted prince, caught in the web of palace politics? What if Karna, instead of being torn between loyalty and dharma, stood firmly as a royalist, adopted by bhishma & the only way to tie pandav & kaurav In this twist of imagination, love blooms across time, as the sisters' modern hearts connect with the ancient souls of the epic's heroes. Bonds of love, respect, rivalry, and sacrifice are tested across centuries. This story is purely a work of fiction, a heartfelt tribute and imaginative reweaving of the epic Mahabharata. No disrespect is intended toward the original scripture, its divine characters, or the beliefs surrounding them. If you're sensitive to fictional reinterpretations, you may kindly choose to skip this. For those ready to dive into the depths of this reimagined tale, I invite you: step into the ocean of this book and discover a Mahabharata where fate itself gets a second chance. Shree, Radhe Radhe. #2 in radha on 5th June 25 #1 in mahabharat on 18 June 25

Destined (Mahabharat) by owliswise

The story takes readers on a gripping adventure as a young girl finds herself transported back in time to the age of the legendary Mahabharata. With only her wits and determination to rely on, she must navigate a dangerous and uncharted world filled with mystical creatures, fierce battles, and supernatural events. Along the way, she meets a host of colorful characters, each with their own secrets and motivations, and learns valuable lessons about courage, loyalty, and honor. Will she be able to survive and return to her own time, or will she become forever entwined in the fate of the destiny? Destined!! Enjoy! Hehe.... A.N: This story is completely fictional and not meant to represent any actual events or harm any religious or gender identities. It was created solely for entertainment and is not intended to cause any disrespect or offense.

When Worlds Collide...(UPDATE - Once A Week) by thelily_pen

The bridge between eras.. "the girl from kaliyug reborn in dwapara" --- Nakshatra, a cheerful girl from Kaliyug, is reborn as the Pandavas' sister-a daughter of the moon, loved and cherished, yet carrying secrets even she doesn't even know know. Known by many names-Chandralekha, Soma, Chandrapriya... Chandanandini to the world-she is Yudhishthir's wisdom, Bheem's strength, Arjun's eyes, Nakul's speed, Sahadev's knowledge. **AARADHYA** But what if she dares to rewrite destiny? To question Draupadi's marriage, unite rivals, or change the battles of Mahabharata itself? In a world of loyalty, love, and lies, one sister may or may not just change everything. And what if she found herself lost in someone eyes which waited for her for years ... Will she be able to focus on her plans or she will be lost in the webs of dwapar. Go read ahead .. #3 in balaram #2 in bheesma #5 in asianfanfics (august 9, 2025) #3 in asianfanfics (august 11, 2025) #1 in Asian (October 11, 2025) #1 in Duryodhan (jan 28, 2026)

Dhi by SohiniModak8

Featured by WATTPAD ASIAN FANTASY Thoughts are quite dangerous things; fleeting one moment and drowning us the other. A tangle of fine web that slowly entraps us; influencing our speech and actions. And when woven together, it presents a tale of unwavering love. "The setting sun, the moon and the stars were the witness to our love in Kamyaka Forest as they are now. If you truly love me as I love you, then fate will have to bend before our love. The Gods won't let any other woman be my wife before you become mine and I become yours." Of self discovery. "You carry the three gunas in harmony, a feat not even achieved by primodial deities." Of ambitions. "May you not fail as the suta king did." Of navigating through various relations. "Let this be a lesson on how to string beads together, Nakulamohini; a lesson from one palace woman to another." Of an ordinary girl's journey through time to become extraordinary. Abhijishya - Nakulamohini - Dhruvi Flip through the pages to unravel the essence of Dhi. ╞═══════𖠁𐂃𖠁═══════╡ DISCLAIMER : This book is purely fictional and does not claim any mythological or historical accuracy in any way. Most of the characters are taken from the Epic Mahabharata and other folk tales. The author does not mean any disrespect or offence to any caste, creed, religion and person. Resemblance of any character to a living person is completely coincidental. 🥇 Best Blurb ~ The Shelf Made Awards 🥈 Historical Fiction ~ Debonair Accord 🥈 Historical Fiction ~ Mini Awards 🥉 Historical Fiction ~ Hin-glish Awards 🥉 Best Charcater Bonding ~ SCA 🥉 Best Female Protagonist ~ SCA 🥉 Fanfiction ~ The Royal Nobles Award Cover and banners by @-decepted

The Unexpected Bride : Mahabharat by Spread_UrWings

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Gandiva : Before The Rise Of Kalki [Reincarnated As Dhananjaya Arjun 🦚] by Satarupa111

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Journey to the Old Era (Drisana's Mahabharat #1)

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