When the Heart Remembers

She doesn't believe in destiny.
He is destiny itself, reborn.

Akshara believes in facts, not fate. Her world is built on grading tests, coffee-fueled nights, and the unfinished manuscript waiting on her desk. But the strange dreams that keep her awake, the ones filled with battles, faceless warriors, and a love that burns through time, are harder to explain.

Then she meets Dhawal. A man with steady eyes and a quiet intensity that unsettles her from the very first moment. There's something about him that feels achingly familiar, like a story she should already know.

He is the reincarnation of Arjun.
She is certain she's known him before.

But destiny doesn't only bind them in love...it may also bind them to betrayal and heartbreak.

And as the past begins to blur into the present, Akshara must face the question she's never dared to ask: are some souls meant to find each other, only to be torn apart again?

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A note for readers: Before you dive into this story, I just want to say that it's purely a work of fiction. While it's inspired by the Mahabharat, it doesn't aim to be historically or mythologically accurate. I've taken creative liberties to reimagine characters and situations in a modern setting. This story is written for love of storytelling and with deep respect for the epic. I absolutely do not intend to hurt or disrespect anyone's beliefs or sentiments.