Her Absent Heart
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Last published Sun, Apr 19, 2026
She lost her heart years ago.
He locked his away after being betrayed.
Their marriage wasn't meant to be a love story-just a quiet compromise between two broken souls.
But somewhere between shared silences and unspoken glances, feelings begin to rise.
Will love find a way between a woman still haunted by the past... and a man brave enough to wait?
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Tied Unwillingly
> She never dreamed of a forced marriage. But fate had other plans. He didn't want a wife. She just wanted love. Now they're tied together... Unwillingly. A marriage neither of them wanted. Two hearts tied by fate. Will love grow between them... or will they walk away forever?
The Love That Hurts (#Billionaire's Obsession) | ✓
"𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝒑𝒂𝒈𝒆, 𝑵𝒐𝒕 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔" •••• "Don't lie, Amisha. I'm sick of these lies. And if you're so sure that you didn't cheat on me, then fine, let's move on to the next step,prove me you didn't cheated on me" he said, and she frowned in confusion. He realized she didn't understand his intention. "Get intimate with me, tell me that you love me, and I'll believe you. I'll believe that you're telling the truth," he said, or more precisely, made an offer. She couldn't process his words. Her heart broke as she listened to him. •••• His expression darkened, pain flickering in his eyes. "Kya kami reh gayi thi, Amisha? Sab kuch diya tha tumhe... apna dil tumharee kadmon mein rakha tha. Fir bhi tumne yeh kiya?" His words came out in a choked whisper, his composure slipping. (Was there anything I didn't give you, Amisha? I gave you everything... I placed my heart at your feet. And still, you did this) Tears gathered in his eyes, though he struggled to maintain his demeanor, reminding himself he couldn't afford to be soft. "You're hurting me," she whispered, her voice cracking slightly. His eyes flickered with guilt, but he didn't let go. "And what about the hurt you caused me?I loved you, Amisha. I gave you everything. My heart, my soul... everything. And still, you didn't choose me." Tears welled up in her eyes. "You should have looked into my eyes once, it was always you Vivaan. But your jealousy... your obsession... it's destroying us."Complete
"Bound by Vows"
She was just 20. He was a cold-hearted CEO with a past. Aariha never imagined her life would take such a turn-married to her best friend's brother, not out of love, but out of family duty. Zayaan had already lost faith in relationships after his ex-wife walked away, leaving behind a one-year-old son and a heart sealed shut. He didn't want love. She didn't expect it. But destiny had other plans... Between silent dinners, awkward glances, and baby Aahil's innocent giggles, something begins to shift. But can a marriage built on compromise turn into something more? Or will Aariha always remain just "his responsibility" and nothing more?Complete
Soft Silence
"𝐼𝑛 𝑎 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑙𝑑 𝑓𝑢𝑙𝑙 𝑜𝑓 𝑚𝑜𝑜𝑛𝑠, 𝑠ℎ𝑒'𝑠 𝑚𝑦 𝑠𝑢𝑛." 𝘿𝙞𝙮𝙖 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙖 is kind, too kind and strong in the way that makes people forget she bleeds too. Love was never expected, only endurance. So when her father asked her to marry she nodded... not out of hope, but habit. 𝙑𝙚𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙈𝙖𝙡𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙧𝙖, grew up in a home that taught him how to build empires but never taught him how to ask for a hug. Marriage was never part of the plan until a hospital room, a fading pulse, and the one man he could never disappoint whispered a final wish. Neither expected warmth. Neither expected understanding. And they definitely didn't expect comfort in each's other's silence. A tale of quiet yearning- an arranged marriage where silence becomes a language and love sneaks in when no one's looking. - M 💌
Saanjh: Bound by love and revenge
Nivyansh, a charming billionaire, hides his vulnerable heart. Ahvi's kindness awakens his deepest desires, but his dark past threatens to destroy their love. ( Note: That dark past is not about his girlfriend or ex lover so don't worry😭) Rudra, a ruthless CEO, marries Siya, an innocent girl, in a twisted game of revenge. He'll stop at nothing to break her, but will she survive his cruelty. Nehaal, a successful businessman, masks his pain with seduction. Maahi's innocence captivates him, but his secrets risk losing her forever. Note: it's a multi-couple book. tropes- Love after marriage Forced Proximity Arranged Marriage Revenge Romance Enemies to lovers He fell first and she fell harder. Slow Burn Torture-to-Love second chance romance Note- English is not my first language, in case I make any grammatical mistakes, please don't get offended.Complete
Dignity & Damage {Her Fiance's Brother}
He wasn't the man she was supposed to marry. But when her fiancé cheated on the day of their wedding, his elder brother stepped in - not out of love, but to protect her dignity. Sharvika never wanted Veeransh. She never forgave him for what she thought he'd stolen. So she wore the bridal red with rage in her heart and vengeance on her lips. Veeransh accepted her coldness, her silence, her subtle punishments - all without defense. He never asked for her love. He only offered quiet protection... and took every blame she threw like it was his to carry. But hatred is a fragile thing when laid beside kindness. And guilt? Guilt never stays buried forever. As truths unravel, so does her heart - piece by piece, in the arms of the man she swore to hate. A story of broken vows, silent sacrifice, and a love that was never meant to happen... but did anyway. ........... Tropes: Marriage of convenience Fiancé runs, brother replaces Cold wife × quiet, protective husband He takes the blame, she gives the pain Guilt. Resentment. Silent love. .......... Words count : 49,600 ......... Started on : July 17, 2025 Completed on : ......... ! This story is complete work of imagination and it's completely mine ! ......... Pictures:- Pinterest (credits to the rightful owners)Complete
Faded Dreams - His Unloved Bride
"Where shattered trust turns love into a battlefield of dreams." Tears streamed down Aishwarya's face, each drop a painful reminder of the hurt she couldn't escape. Her chest tightened, and her breath was shallow, the weight of her emotions nearly overwhelming her. She had always believed in love, in being cherished, but now that belief seemed distant, shattered by the cruel words Manveer had spoken. Her heart felt like it was burning, torn apart by the very person she had trusted the most. "No," she shouted, her voice very loud. "Leave me, Manveer. I can't live with you anymore after what you said " Her words broke, and she clutched her chest, as though the pain would consume her. Manveer's voice louder with desperation and anger . "Aishwarya, you can't leave me like this. You remember the consequences of breaking the marriage before the contract ends." But Aishwarya could barely hear him. "I remember I am your so-called wife," she said bitterly.I am worthless to you and to everyone around me." His face twisted in confusion, but she was too deep in her pain to care. She had always tried to accept him the way he was, She tried to be the loyal partner, but now, all that one sided efforts felt useless. "You never really thought of me," she screamed, her voice breaking. Manveer stood frozen, his heart breaking with every word. He knew he had hurt her deeply. " Aishwarya," he said. "Don't leave me." But she was already turning away, her eyes full of sorrow. "I'm going away from you and this world," she said, her voice trembling. Her soul was shattered So what will Aishwarya do ahead ? Will she leave Manveer and lead her life OR Accept his mistakes and the way he treated her for his betrayed past. Tropes #forced marriage #contact marriage #cold hearted #age gap #slow burn romance
Love: The Last Solace
Losing all of their hope in love is not an easy task. It takes blow after blow on your beliefs to lose it all. But what if someone hasn't even experienced love before? Would they still have even a tiny bit of hope in love? Well, at least Shreya Roy doesn't have any. But, even with no hope in love she still tries to live her life to the fullest and stay as happy as possible. But what will happen when life makes her cross paths with someone who will change everything in her life, and I mean everything? Viraaj Singh Shekhawat is a name enough to make the people around him shiver, a person who is cold, distant, and unlovable according to everyone. But he's not mean. His family is everything for him. Will these two equally fucked-up souls be able to find solace in each other? Will they be able to become each other's LAST SOLACE? To know about it, HAPPY READING ;) ;)Complete
The Arrangement
Married once before, Both carrying old wounds, But fate has a new plan Nishika, who once trusted too easily, and Kabir, whose past love ended in tragedy. Nishika Reddy, a kind-hearted cardiologist has endured a painful marriage and to that her husband passed away in first 3 months of the marriage that left her labled as a bad omen. Kabir Singh Oberoi, a stoic and emotionally guarded CFO of a cybersecurity company, is haunted by the loss of his wife and unborn child in a tragic accident.But there is something is unaware of Thrown into a union neither of them wanted, Nishika and Kabir must navigate their way through awkward beginnings. As they confront their shared and separate pasts, they slowly discover that whether what started as a forced arrangement might just be the beginning of something beautiful. Can two wounded hearts become one? tropes: arranged marriage second chance Love after marriage grumpy X sunshine forced proximity slow burn
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