When The Fire Chooses Herself

A Note from the Author

This story is a heartfelt tribute born out of reverence, imagination, and deep love for the timeless epic, the Mahabharata. It is not intended to harm or disrespect any tradition, belief, or cultural sentiment. I hold every character of this sacred epic in the highest regard, especially Draupadi, whom I deeply admire and spiritually revere.

What you are about to read is not a retelling, but a "What if"-a reimagination woven from a place of devotion and curiosity. A world where roles shift, choices change, and destinies take new forms, but the soul of the story remains centered in Dharma, honor, and love. This universe is an extension of my admiration for Draupadi, placing her not in the shadows of fate but at the center of it-where her voice is heard, her choices are honored, and her journey reclaims power.

This is not history, nor scripture-but a work of fiction inspired by mythology, shaped by emotion, and offered in respect. Enter this world with an open heart and see not just the characters you know, but what they could have been, in another life, another time, another turn of destiny.

With love and respect,
Mione