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BANDHAN - More than vows

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Time 4h 55m

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In the hush of twilight, where vows are whispered and wounds still bleed, began the story of two strangers bound not by fairy tale love, but by marriage and silent storms. 
Dev, the man who carried others' burdens in his smile. 
Krithya, the woman who masked her ache behind grace. 

They didn't fall in love-they rose into it, layer by fragile layer. Through pain, periods of silence, protection, and unexpected tenderness, they discovered what no ritual could promise: belonging. This isn't a story of perfect love-it's the story of choosing each other, over and over, even in the quiet.All Rights Reserved

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From Strangers to Siblings by _adorablebonds_

They were three brothers-hearts full of love, now fractured by tragedy. Ever since the day they lost their mother, their hearts have carried a quiet storm-grief buried beneath unspoken rage, all directed at the one man they once trusted most: their father. And yet, the father remains close-waiting in silence, hoping for a moment, longing for the day his sons will finally let him speak... to reveal the truth that's been buried beneath years of pain. Far away, a girl mourns the loss of her mother-the only family she ever had. In a single moment, she becomes an orphan... even though she knows she has a father who doesn't even know she exists... and the half-brothers who have no idea she was ever born. Her mother never hid the truth, but told it gently, not to place blame, only to help her understand. There were villains in their story, yes... but her parents were not among them. They were both victims of a cruel plan that tore lives apart. And so, her mother raised her with love and with a warning: "He already has a family. Don't go searching for a place where you don't belong." But destiny doesn't listen to warnings. Now, she finds herself in the very house her mother once warned her never to enter. A place heavy with old wounds and buried truths. Among people who see her not for who she is, but for the past she represents. To them, she is nothing more than a living echo of a mistake... a shadow of a history they'd rather forget. In this home, acceptance is a distant dream and survival may be the only thing she can hope for. But sometimes, even a mistake can become the reason to heal something which is broken. Born from a cruel twist of fate... Raised in silence. Can she mend the family which is on the verge of destruction?

Innocent Promises by pyarxkahaniya

She was married before she understood what marriage meant. He forgot before he learned what love truly is. Pakhi, a sharp-witted girl from Jaisalmer, returns to her hometown after years of living like the past never happened. No one remembers the childhood wedding that tied her to a boy with royal blood Rudraansh Rathore, heir to Jaisalmer's throne, returns from abroad not just as royalty, but as the future king of an underground empire no one dares speak of. When fate brings them back into the same city, only one of them knows the truth... And the other is standing too close to danger or destiny... to see it coming. In a city where crowns gleam and secrets rot, what happens when a forgotten bride crosses paths with her king... again?

Claiming Emilia by D_06853

Emilia Morelli's world shatters when she's told her mother has died. Left with no family, well at least none that she knows of, she's pulled into a system that sees her as just another case. She's alone and unsure of herself. But far away, there are men who have been searching for her. Men who share her name. Men who are feared by the world. They've spent years looking for the little girl who was taken from them. Now that they've found her, they'll stop at nothing to bring her home. Emilia doesn't know them. She doesn't know the truth. And she has no idea that her life is about to change forever.

Barely Even Yours... by written_by_tara_

She wasn't saved. She was handed over quietly, cruelly, like a secret no one wanted to keep. Nitya was soft. Too soft for a world that carved love out of manipulation and called it care. Raised under a roof where tenderness was twisted and silence was survival, she learned that obedience was the only way to stay invisible. Especially when your own mother becomes the mask behind your undoing. So when Nitya is married off, not for love, not even for tradition, but for control she doesn't protest. She folds. Like she always has. Avayan didn't ask for her. He's all edges and ice unreadable, untouchable, and emotionally void. He only said yes because it was expected of him. But something changes in the stillness. Moments pass. And in between the ones where she's breaking quietly are the ones where someone stays. Not to rescue her. Not to hold her. Just to remain. And somehow, between the words left unsaid and the glances not meant to linger, a slow, aching tenderness begins to rise not loud, not sudden but real. This isn't a story of perfect love. This isn't a story of grand gestures or sudden passion. It's a slow, haunting unraveling - of a girl who was barely even hers, Yet, in a marriage built on duty, can desire turn into something more? Can Nitya find the courage to claim her place beside the man who teases and torments her with a tenderness she never knew she craved? And will Avayan, who never believed in love, realize that she was meant to be his all along? A slow-burning tension, stolen moments, and a love that was never supposed to happen-but refuses to be ignored. A quiet beginning. A burning middle. A love that doesn't save her- but teaches her how to choose herself, and him, at the same time. And the man who unknowingly teaches her how to belong to herself.

KATHA ANKAHEE KI by DreamscapeByDhanam

When a passion for design collides with the unpredictability of love... Zoya Khanna is a fiercely independent architect from London. Seven years away from Mumbai have taught her one thing her life belongs to blueprints, deadlines, and dreams she's built on her own terms. She's only here for a landmark project. Not for people. Not for entanglements. Avinav Sharma is a self-made CEO, 29 years old and emotionally guarded. His world is precise, controlled, and carefully structured until a single video call with a UK partner threatens to unravel everything. Because the brilliant woman on the other end of the line? She's the same girl his parents have chosen as his potential match. She's not ready for marriage. He wasn't even looking. Yet fate, family expectations, and a shared love for architecture pull them into a story neither of them planned. What happens when two ambitious souls are forced to choose between professional boundaries and personal longing? Between individual freedom and the weight of tradition? In this tale of unspoken glances, slow-burn tension, and a proposal that was never supposed to be more than formality,will their hearts align or walk away? ✨ Tropes Professional collaboration turned personal Slow-burn arranged marriage Strong family and sibling bonds Strangers to collaborators to... something more A woman in STEM fighting for her place Architecture backdrop rich with cultural roots

Family Ties - on hold by Nabbbbs

"Biryani.", Navya answered. "And Yash wants to talk to you.", Navya said to Vivaan, gesturing for Yash to start speaking. He sighed before turning to his older brother. "Look, bhai, I need you to talk to ma. I cannot get married. I just cannot.", Yash said firmly. "Why? You gay?", Vivaan asked taking a bite of biryani straight from the cooking pot. Navya gave him a look and snatched the spoon from him, but he ignored her, turning back to his brother who was glaring at him. "Just talk to ma, Vivaan", Yash rolls his eyes. "You think I can change her mind? Trust me, if i could, I wouldn't have married Navya.", Vivaan says bluntly, and Navya's jaw practically drops at her husband's brutal comment. Yash raised an eyebrow. It was true. Vivaan was the most stubborn of all three brothers and if even he had given in to their mother, it meant, she was invincible, and Yash was fucked. That is the moment Yash realized that he wasn't getting out of this one. Read fast to dive deep into this family of assholes😘

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She wasn't just a child, She was a miracle. Born after generations of prayers and silent yearning, Tejo arrived like the dawn after a long night in the mighty Suryavanshi dynasty. A family built on strength, pride, love and tradition found its heart softened by a pair of tiny hands and eyes that held galaxies. She was their light, their laughter, their moon wrapped in stardust. Even the sternest of men melted before her innocent smile, their proud heads bowed to the little girl who unknowingly ruled them all. But fate, ever watching, never plays fair. One night everything changed. One moment, giggles, blessings and love filled the air. The next, silence. A cruel twist no one saw coming, no one could stop. The light vanished. Just like that. Gone. No warning. No goodbye. Just a void so deep it swallowed the entire family. The Suryavanshis, once unshaken and mighty, crumbled under the weight of their grief. Her absence became a shadow that haunted every sunrise, her name a whisper too sacred to speak aloud. Years went by. Time moved forward, but hearts stayed frozen in the moment she left. And then... the winds shifted again. Tejo returned, no longer the pampered princess she once was. At a young age, she faced countless emotional hardships, far away from the warmth of her family one she didn't even know existed. Life tested her in ways she could never have imagined. But beneath the surface of her silent pain, she found strength. Hiding her emotional wounds behind a calm exterior, she grew resilient not just for herself, but for the unbreakable bond she formed along the way. That bond became her anchor, her reason to keep moving forward. This is the story of Tejo, a girl destined to shine, who found her light even in the darkest of times. Take a deeper look into her journey, one of pain, strength, family and love.......✍️🏻❤

Adored Scars-Healing Through Love by _author_butterfly_

"𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒇𝒆𝒅 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒐𝒏 𝒂 𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒐𝒏, 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒌 𝒊𝒕 𝒐𝒇𝒇 𝒌𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔!" It's the harsh truth of life. But when someone enters your world and offers you love on a silver spoon, how does it feel? --- 𝑵𝑨𝑲𝑺𝑯 𝑺𝑰𝑵𝑮𝑯𝑨𝑵𝑰𝑨-a 27-year-old man who was once a sunshine, now hardened and ruthless due to a past too dark to forget. The boy who once smiled freely has been replaced by a cold, icy, grumpy man, incapable of expressing the emotions he once had, the emotions he was never allowed to show. The king of the business world and the mafia underworld, but no one knows both sides of him. His name alone makes people tremble. That's the man he's become. ♡ 𝑨𝑵𝑨𝒀𝑨 𝑲𝑯𝑨𝑵𝑵𝑨-a 21-year-old girl, sweet and innocent, yet fragile like the petals of a flower. She's been deemed a burden by her paternal family, even her own father doesn't hesitate to see her as an inconvenience, a burden he's forced to carry. Her greatest dream was torn by their cruelty. She believes love can conquer all. So, she continues to give her heart to others, hoping to mend what's broken, only to have it shattered time and time again. Her faith in love is all but gone. ♡ When two shattered souls come together, their darkest secrets laid bare, what will become of them? Stay tuned to witness their journey, where love may be the only thing that can heal their broken hearts!♡

Side Effects Of Love💞 by Adorable_Apple

"Will you marry me? " He asked "I'm all yours Akash" She whispered in his ears with crimson tinted cheeks Seems dreamy just like a Fairy tale, isn't it? But is it really a Fairy tale or a Nightmare?????

Love of tomorrow by vaishnavi_writes

Continuation of "AWAITING" "They are literally crazy. They didn't even ask us and are planning now itself. By the way, after the marriage we will come to this room only for the first night right?" he uttered examining the room. "Shut up" she yelled at him. "I'm just asking" he said. "I don't know what you will do. Just go and reject the alliance now itself" she ordered. "Why me? You can do it yourself" he said. "Don't you have shame? Putting the gun on a woman's shoulder and getting the things done" she mocked. "Don't play the woman card now. If you have that much guts then go ahead and reject" he said folding his hands against his chest. "Look how I will reject them. Because I am not coward like you" she said. _________________________________________ After her divorce with Omkar, will Aadya be able to move on from him? Will she find the love of her life? Stay tuned to the story to know what happened further. ______________________________________ #2 in expect the unexpected. #10 in success out of 7.66k stories

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From Strangers to Siblings

They were three brothers-hearts full of love, now fractured by tragedy. Ever since the day they lost their mother, their hearts have carried a quiet storm-grief buried beneath unspoken rage, all directed at the one man they once trusted most: their father. And yet, the father remains close-waiting in silence, hoping for a moment, longing for the day his sons will finally let him speak... to reveal the truth that's been buried beneath years of pain. Far away, a girl mourns the loss of her mother-the only family she ever had. In a single moment, she becomes an orphan... even though she knows she has a father who doesn't even know she exists... and the half-brothers who have no idea she was ever born. Her mother never hid the truth, but told it gently, not to place blame, only to help her understand. There were villains in their story, yes... but her parents were not among them. They were both victims of a cruel plan that tore lives apart. And so, her mother raised her with love and with a warning: "He already has a family. Don't go searching for a place where you don't belong." But destiny doesn't listen to warnings. Now, she finds herself in the very house her mother once warned her never to enter. A place heavy with old wounds and buried truths. Among people who see her not for who she is, but for the past she represents. To them, she is nothing more than a living echo of a mistake... a shadow of a history they'd rather forget. In this home, acceptance is a distant dream and survival may be the only thing she can hope for. But sometimes, even a mistake can become the reason to heal something which is broken. Born from a cruel twist of fate... Raised in silence. Can she mend the family which is on the verge of destruction?