Oldschool Stories

He found his home in her He fell first , Both fell harder It's a typical 90s arranged marriage between two strangers bound by family, tradition and expectations. He is calm and carrying scars from a past he never talks about. She is fierce in her silence, doubtful of marriage after seeing how society treats women. But somewhere between shared glances and unspoken care ,love found its way. She healed his wounds and he became her safe place. This is their journey of two souls learning that sometimes, love doesn't come by choice, it just happens.

This story happens in the 1980s to 1990s era. The story revolves around Naina and Vikram , the male and female lead of the novel. They both are getting married through an arrange marriage. Together they navigate through life.. Naina is a beautiful and shy girl . She is twenty years old and is now getting married to the guy her parents chose for her . She haven't met her to be husband yet but has seen his photo. Vikram is a handsome and well built man. He belong to the a different village than Naina . He too haven't met Naina yet . Vikram and Naina's father's were childhood friends and they decided they arranged their children's marriage.

She likes cappuccinos. He likes chai in steel tumblers. She knows hospital corridors. He knows mountain trails. Adrija Pandey has spent her whole life in Dehradun - surrounded by city chaos and the comfort of knowing every street by heart. She's a doctor, certain her love story will be nothing like the small-town romances her mother keeps hinting at. Agastya Joshi is an Indian Army officer from the quiet hills of Almora - the kind of man who can fix a roof in the rain, find the sweetest kaafal on the slopes, and loves to sleep under a sky full of stars. He's as theth pahadi as they come... and the last person Adrija expects to be paired with for an arranged marriage. But when two worlds - lattes and laaltains , collide and sparks fly in the most unexpected ways. Between misunderstandings, stolen glances, family drama, and the unmistakable charm of the mountains, Adrija begins to wonder... Maybe love isn't about where you're from. Maybe it's about where you're meant to belong. Now, between lattes and laaltains, Adrija must figure out if opposites just clash... or if they fall in love. "You belong in the city, Adrija." "Then why do the mountains feel like home... when you're there?" *********************************************** "So... where do we fit? In your city cafes or my mountain nights?" "Somewhere in between, Agastya...𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙖𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙨."

Hold your tears for the last chapter!! 𝐌𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐢 𝐘𝐞𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐡𝐢, 𝐖𝐨𝐡 𝐉𝐨 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐉𝐚𝐚𝐲𝐞, 𝐃𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢 𝐒𝐚𝐡𝐢 𝐇𝐮𝐦 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐇𝐚𝐢 𝐍𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞, 𝐉𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐲𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞 𝐇𝐢 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐡𝐢 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐓𝐚𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐅𝐢𝐫 𝐁𝐡𝐢 𝐀𝐚𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐭𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐨 𝐊𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐲𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐘𝐞𝐡 𝐓𝐨𝐡 𝐉𝐚𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐚𝐫𝐢 𝐃𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐲𝐚, 𝐉𝐚𝐚𝐠𝐢 𝐒𝐚𝐚𝐫𝐢 𝐒𝐚𝐚𝐫𝐢 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐲𝐚𝐚𝐧, 𝐓𝐚𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢 𝐊𝐚𝐚𝐫𝐢 𝐀𝐤𝐡𝐢𝐲𝐚𝐚𝐧⋆. 𐙚 ˚ ☪︎ ･ﾟ ･ﾟ·:｡･ﾟﾟ･⋆˖⁺‧₊☽◯☾₊‧⁺˖⋆･ﾟ ･ﾟ·:｡･ﾟﾟ･❂ Maybe in another life, our hearts will entwine, And we'll meet again, in a love that's truly divine. But for now, it's impossible, a love that's out of time. Here we are, a half-written story, Forever etched in my heart, a memory to adore. ⚝──⭒─⭑─⭒──⚝ 𝐈𝐧 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥~ Long distance sucks," she sighed, "Apan dono mil bhi nhi paarhe," she said. "Haina, I wish hum milte, Ghumte aur maze karte" he replied. ----------------------------------------------------------- She gazed at the moon, her heart's desire, "I wish hum utne he long distance mein hote, ....Jitne hote the," she whispered, tear fell down her cheeks.

She was the prayer I never dared to offer to Allah- Zayan Baig When love becomes a secret... it becomes everything- Mahnoor Niyazi Dive into the story of Zayan and Mahnoor . Two hearts secretly falling for each other but never dared to confess. Find out how their story unfolds.

✿ 𝐈𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐲𝐚 𝐌𝐞𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐫𝐚 ✿ Iravya Mehrotra belongs to a proud Army family. She is disciplined, intelligent, and the topper of her school. A girl who believes in truth and responsibility, Iravya has never been interested in unnecessary fun or distractions. Her only dream is to become an Army officer and make her family proud. When she steps into Class 11, her life takes a new turn as her father gets transferred to Pune Cantonment, forcing the entire Mehrotra family to shift to Pune and start a new chapter of their lives. ✿ 𝐈𝐬𝐡𝐯𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐣𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐡 ✿ On the other hand, Ishvaan Rajvansh comes from a well-known doctor family. His family wants him to become a doctor and continue their legacy, but Ishvaan has a different dream in his heart - he wants to serve the nation as an Army officer. At first, his family refuses, but later they understand his passion and allow him to follow his own path. The Rajvansh family has recently opened their own hospital in Pune and is shifting there for a fresh start. Ishvaan, now in Class 11, is a disciplined and intelligent boy who quietly observes everything around him and stays focused on his goals. Two different families. Two strong dreams. One city - Pune. When Iravya and Ishvaan's paths cross, their journey of dreams, duty, friendship, and unexpected emotions begins. Junoon-E-Ishq is a high school story of love, passion, and the courage to choose both heart and nation. This is a multi-couple book filled with love, emotions, friendship, dreams, and strong bonds between characters.

At My Daddy's House follows Kamari, a quiet, observant Black girl who moves to Atlanta to live with her dad and unexpectedly finds herself surrounded by family, culture, and a sense of belonging she didn't know she was missing. Through everyday moments-cookouts, cousins, new friendships, and first love-she slowly steps out of the background and into her own life. Kamari's journey is about self-acceptance just as much as it is about family, culture, and relationships-romantic, platonic, and with herself. Set in the 2020s but carrying the soul of the '90s and early 2000s, the story doesn't shy away from heavier truths either-touching on grief, identity, generational struggles, queerness in the Black South, and the consequences of certain choices.

"Love begins where the train tracks meet destiny. Two strangers cross paths at a crowded railway station. Fights, emotions, and silence test their fragile bond. And on these tracks, love becomes a journey of forever"

This book isn't just a story. It's my manifestation. A reflection of the kind of love I dream of-raw, respectful, unshakable. The love that grows quietly, yet fiercely. One that protects in silence and worships without needing to be loud. This is for every soul craving a timeless connection. The one where eyes speak louder than words, where arms are the safest home, and where two people become a universe no storm can break. If you've ever imagined your person walking in just when you were about to give up- This story is your gentle reminder: the universe never forgets what you whispered to it. This book is not perfect, but it's personal. It's not a fairy tale, but it's full of faith. Thank you for reading a piece of my heart. With all my warmth, - C "To the love I haven't met yet... I already wrote us down." Disclaimer:- This story was born from my thoughts, my emotions, and the little worlds I carry within me. Every character and every feeling is deeply mine. Along the way, I took a little indirect assistance from AI to refine certain scenes and shape the narrative-but the soul of this story has always been, and will always be, mine.

Hafsa Fatima, A girl who got rapped by some monsters in men's disguise. Her own family and tribe despised her. When she was on the verge of dying, a man rescues her. But destiny takes a sharp turn when the man whom she considered a protector turned out to be a predator.

𝑯𝒐𝒕𝒂 𝒂𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝒚𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒖𝒌𝒆 𝒑𝒆, 𝒓𝒐𝒌𝒂 𝒋𝒂𝒂𝒚𝒆 𝒏𝒂 𝒓𝒐𝒌𝒆 𝒔𝒆, 𝑨𝒄𝒉𝒉𝒂 𝒉𝒐𝒕𝒂 𝒉𝒂𝒊, 𝒉𝒐𝒕𝒂 𝒉𝒂𝒊 𝒚𝒆 𝒃𝒖𝒓𝒂.... ִ𐙚 𝕂𝔸𝕀𝕊𝔸 𝕐𝔼ℍ 𝕀𝕊ℍℚ ℍ𝔸𝕀 𐙚 In the whirlwind of high school chaos, hearts collide in unexpected ways. Between secret crushes, playful teasing, sarcastic banter that hides true feelings, and a quiet connection that defies the odds, one classroom becomes the backdrop for a symphony of laughter, longing, and first love. ____ "Aap ghoorna band karenge?" She asked, exasperated. "Tum sundar dikhna band karogi?" He countered, leaning even closer. *********************************** "Pasand karte ho mujhe?" She asked, a mischievous smile on her lips. He forgot what he'd been about to say. "P-pasand? Nahi..matlab,,haan, par jaanbujh ke nahi kiya!" *********************************** "Aaj kal bhot besharam hone lagi ho," he said, incredulous. "Parso aur jyada hongi," she replied cheekily. ********************************** Jump inside the story to know more! <3

Book 1 of Meant To Be series. In the rain washed city of Eldoria, Ethan seeks refuge from her past hidden beneath the respectable walls of a so-called orphanage. Scarred, silent, and on the run, she stumbles upon Advay, a reserved yet kind-hearted man whose home becomes her only sanctuary. But Ethan isn't the only one with buried wounds. As she begins to rebuild her shattered world, learning to laugh, to feel, and maybe... to love, a new storm brews quietly in the shadows. A mysterious informant begins leaving clues-about the very orphanage she escaped, about crimes long suppressed, and about girls still trapped inside. As Advay and his childhood friend Ahaan begin to uncover a dangerous web of secrets, Ethan battles her inner demons, unaware that her own truth might be the key to setting others free. But with love comes risk, and with truth comes sacrifice. How long can the past remain buried before it claws its way back?

It started with a song-a love story written in lyrics, where hearts synced before hands touched 🤍 Writing this book cuz this is the only platform where I can express myself 🙏🏻😭

ᴀ ᴍɪʟɪᴛᴀʀʏ ꜱᴛᴏʀʏ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴍᴏᴅᴇʀɴ ᴇᴄʜᴏ ᴏꜰ ᴀɴ ᴀɴᴄɪᴇɴᴛ ʟᴏᴠᴇ. 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙬𝙤 𝙨𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧, 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙗𝙚𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙗𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙢𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢. ♥︎𝓐𝓭𝓲𝓽𝓲 𝓜𝓪𝓵𝓱𝓸𝓽𝓻𝓪 × 𝓐𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓿 𝓡𝓪𝓽𝓱𝓸𝓻𝓮♥︎ Aditi met him first when she was in 11th. He was the disciplined, focused headboy in 12th. Her anklets shook the rhythm of his world, and nothing remained the same for him after that. They promise forever together at such young age, unaware what adult life has yet to bring for them, unaware what the destiny has written for them. He takes the path for army defense, while she chooses medical profession to fulfill her parents dream. Will they work out together and survive? Or will distance take away the promises they made with each other? ♡♡♡ ♡The new girl of 11th PCB and the headboy of class 12th PCM, together writes a story that even makes the destiny envious.♡ ~~~~~ ★𝔏𝔬𝔳𝔢 𝔡𝔬𝔢𝔰𝔫'𝔱 𝔪𝔞𝔨𝔢 𝔰𝔞𝔠𝔯𝔦𝔣𝔦𝔠𝔢 𝔩𝔦𝔤𝔥𝔱𝔢𝔯, 𝔦𝔱 𝔪𝔞𝔨𝔢𝔰 𝔦𝔱 𝔪𝔢𝔞𝔫𝔦𝔫𝔤𝔣𝔲𝔩.★

Maj. Haider Ali Hamdani: An honest and courageous military man. A gruff yet affectionate father. In his eyes, he's the one to blame for his daughter's trials. Hala Ali Hamdani: A makeshift mother. Grew up too fast, too soon. Hafsa Ali Hamdani: Hope. Hashim Ali Hamdani: Achiever. Book enthusiast. Hasham Ali Hamdani: All that's left of what's been stolen. Rooh Afza addict. This book is a hefty collection of events occurring in the Hamdanis' lives. The story is set back in the 1980s, in old Pakistan. (For foreign readers, the narration/description is written in English while the dialogues are in Roman Urdu. However, English subtitles are provided.) Ps The story and the characters present in this book belong solely to me, except for the photos used now and then. I've most likely taken most of them from Pinterest unless I say otherwise. Do not copy or translate my work.

1860, India Gauri was expected to be quiet, obedient, and invisible. But beneath her composed exterior burned a fire that no tradition could contain. Married into an orthodox household, she learns to hide every thought behind a lowered gaze-until Ashutosh, the man shaped by the same customs, begins to notice the silence in her eyes. When their hands brush across a lamp's glow, something unspoken passes between them-too brief to name, too dangerous to repeat. Yet in that single heartbeat, the walls of the house seem to breathe. As shadows of duty tighten, and every glance carries the weight of consequence, Gauri's courage begins to awaken the man who once believed obedience was virtue. What begins as a flicker of understanding becomes a quiet storm neither can contain. Step into 1860, where honour and desire walk the same narrow path, and where one woman dares to let the light beneath her veil burn bright enough to be seen. ...... "Kya kaha tumne?" ("What did you just say?") His tone carried anger - but his eyes searched hers for something more. Gauri didn't flinch. There was something in her gaze tonight... courage, perhaps, or a trace of mischief that refused to bow. She drew a slow breath, the corner of her lips trembling. "Maine kaha, Ashut-" The name broke midway, swallowed by the silence between them. ---

In a time when radios played Lata's songs and letters carried feelings deeper than words ever could, she met him-on the first day of college, twenty years after India gained independence. He wasn't a freedom fighter, but he freed something in her. A smile. A feeling. A love she never dared to name. He loved sitars when the world had moved on to guitars. He loved books, children, music... and she? She loved him. Quietly. Completely. From behind the veil of silence every sanskaari girl was taught to wear back then. He was the boy every girl admired. She was that quiet girl-who changed herself, little by little, just to be noticed. While he chased dreams and disappeared into the world, she stayed behind-with ink-stained fingers and a heart that beat only for him. She doesn't know where he is now. But she remembers the way he once looked at her, like she mattered. And now, decades later, all she has are her memories... and a diary that was never really about her. It was always about Him.

Saint Xavier's Coed School is one of the most renowned institutions in the city, celebrated not only for its talented and creative students but also for its extraordinary academic record. For most, life here revolved strictly around textbook until Raghav stepped onto the debate stage. what might have been just another competition for others marked the beginning of something so pure, even Raghav himself didn't fully understand it yet. THAT SINGLE DEBATE WAS THE SPARK THAT GAVE LIFE TO RAGHAVYA (RAGHAV AND NAVYA).🦋 "RAGHAVYA" is more than just a ship name; it is an emotion for Raghav and everyone who knows his journey. This story, though one sided in reality, captures the essence of what true love feels like. This book is a tribute to the real life Raghav and his heart. "BHALE HI AAPKO WOH NA MILI JISE AAPNE ITNI SHIDDAT SE CHAHA, BUT YOUR EMOTIONS ARE AN INSPIRATION TO ME AND MANY OTHERS. KEHTE HAIN KI FICTION MEIN SAB MUMKIN HAI ISLIYE REAL LIFE MEIN NA SAHI, PAR IS IMAGINARY DUNIYA MEIN AAPKI KAHANI KO PURA KRNE KA KAAM AB MERA !!! DISCLAIMER: This story is inspired by real life events. The initial phase is based on reality with some fictional touches, while the journey beyond school life is almost entirely fictional. For clarity, I will mention which parts are based on real events as the story progresses. 2nd I am launching this book for two reasons: I didn't want to stop writing while my previous project is on hiatus for research. I wanted to give my friend, whose life inspired this book, the happy ending he deserves. THE TROPES🌷 High School Love Story Rivals to Lovers Teenage Romance He Fell First, She Fell Harder Slow Burn AUTHOR'S NOTE: This book is driven by deep emotions, so expect fewer romantic scenes in the initial chapters. While the romance will definitely blossom by the end, the start focuses on the raw, minimal moments of a real connection. - The Unknown Author✨

Vibha Kapoor Vibha is the school's Head Girl, and she's known for one thing: being ice-cold. She doesn't care what anyone thinks, she has no friends, and she doesn't really understand how to connect with people. Because her father is wealthy and she is the perfect topper, everyone is a little bit afraid of her. Her life at home is difficult, so she keeps her walls up high. She seems like she doesn't care about anything, but she hides a secret-a crush she has never told a soul. Prashant Rajvansh Prashant is the exact opposite. As the Head Boy, he is a bubbly, sunshine-filled guy who everyone loves. He's incredibly handsome, and it seems like half the school has a crush on him. He's a genius who tops every exam, though nobody knows how he does it. He has never been in love before, but he has always been curious about Vibha. He doesn't know her story or her struggles-he only notices her silence, and he's the only one who actually stops to wonder what's going on behind her cold expression. Read how the story goes......mmm

𝘌𝘬 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘢𝘳, 𝘥𝘰 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘪𝘳. Naina is looking for a place to hide. Nikhil is looking for a place to begin. When a sharp-witted journalist escaping a killer meets a soft-hearted introvert grieving his past, their paths collide on a rhythmic journey across India. From crowded sleeper coaches to dusty buses, they are just two souls trying to stay invisible. But in a world where Naina's past is hunting her down, silence might be their only weapon-and their greatest bond.