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All that Shines is not Gold
esmikasano
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  • Reads 113
  • Votes 6
  • Parts 16
  • Time 1h 59m
esmikasano
Ongoing, First published Sep 18
8 new parts
adventuremoralchoicemysterystrategysurvivalsuspenseteamworkthrillertrustunforeseenchallenges
When the world tests your strength, courage, and judgment, will you survive or crumble under the weight of choice?

Elara, Rowan, and Mara are no strangers to danger, but nothing could prepare them for the trials that await. Mechanical hazards, shadowed corridors, and unforeseen threats challenge their skill at every turn. But the true test isn't just survival it's trust, ethics, and foresight. Every decision carries weight, every choice ripples far beyond the immediate.

As they navigate platforms that tilt, ropes that swing, and puzzles that test both mind and heart, the team must learn to work together in ways they never imagined. One misstep could mean failure. One wrong choice could destroy everything. Yet, beyond every fear, danger, and moral dilemma lies the chance for growth, mastery, and triumph.

In a journey where trust is earned, courage is tested, and consequences are unavoidable, they must uncover the truth: nothing that shines is truly gold. And sometimes, the greatest victory comes not from defeating what's in front of you, but understanding what's within.

Will they survive the trials, or will the shadows of past mistakes and unforeseen challenges be their undoing? Step into a world of suspense, strategy, and moral choice where every move matters, and every heartbeat counts.
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Aradhya- The Warrior

54 parts Ongoing

📌 Disclaimer / Intro Note for Readers: When I first started this story, I was accused of copying from a book named Siara. At that time, I honestly didn't know about it, but now I do. This version is a completely rewritten plot, with fresh twists, new character arcs, and my own vision. Nothing here is taken from anywhere else-this is purely my creation. °•°•° Aradhya Rajvansh's life shattered the day her own family turned their backs on her, believing lies that landed her in prison. After four years, she walks free-not as the girl she once was, but as a woman forged in pain and silence. With only her younger brother Ansh by her side, she rebuilds her life far away from home, shutting her heart to the world. But destiny has other plans. Her path collides with Rishav Raghuvanshi-a man of quiet strength, protective warmth, and ruthless determination. Thrust into his family through marriage, Aradhya finds herself torn between old wounds and the possibility of a new beginning. While Rishav's unwavering presence starts breaking down her walls, shadows of betrayal and enemies from the past threaten to return. This is a story of heartbreak, resilience, and the slow, tender healing of a warrior's heart.

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