Ashes and Bloom
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Ongoing6h 22m
Last published Tue, Mar 24, 2026
After entering an abusive arranged marriage, Ishani endures years of torment from her husband Dev. When their daughter Ruhi begins to suffer as well, Ishani gathers the courage to leave and start a new life in a distant city. There, while healing and rebuilding her world, she meets Ekansh-a gentle single father with his own scars. As their children bond, Ishani slowly begins to rediscover love, safety, and the strength she never knew she had.
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