Mumbai Stories

Dev Pradhan ~ Ira Rao TWO Hearts. ONE collision. ENDLESS secrets. This isn't just a romance story... It's a disastrous tale of secrets, love, mystery, passion...and Colliding Hearts ❤︎ - Dev Pradhan built his empire on power, control, and ruthless precision. - Ira Rao walks into his world as an ordinary assistant, carrying a secret powerful enough to destroy it. What begins as a quiet game of hidden truths slowly turns into something far more dangerous - a battle of LOVE ‪‪❤︎‬ But when the past resurfaces and long-buried secrets begin to unravel... the lines between right and wrong will blur. ⋆˙⟡ And in the end, only destiny will decide, If Love wins... or ruin them completely! Tropes: ˚˖𓍢ִ໋🌷͙֒✧🩷 Enemies to Lovers • CEO Romance • He Falls Harder • Slow Burn • Strangers to Lovers • Office Romance • Forbidden Love • Desi Romance • Powerful Hero • Strong Female Lead • Emotional Tension • Opposites Attract

"I didn't choose to love you. I just... can't exist without you." "I'll give you lots of money. Spend a night with me." "Never. I will never let you go." "I want you to marry me." She said no. He threatened her brother. He kissed her without permission. He made her bleed-and then cut his own arm to feel her pain. "I'm a monster. But you're mine." She wears his sindoor. His mangalsutra. His name. She never wanted any of it. "I hate you," she whispers. "I know," he says, weeping at her feet. "But I'll spend my whole life making you love me." "Don't you feel shame?" "I only feel you." A village girl with dreams of becoming a teacher. A ruthless heir who has never been told no. A marriage built on obsession, fear, and a love so dark it destroys everything it touches. He calls her his queen. She calls him her cage. "You can force me to marry you. You can force me to wear your sindoor. But you can never force me to love you." "Watch me, sweetheart. I have forever." VEER RATHORE doesn't love. He possesses. ANANYA doesn't surrender. One temple. One glance. One obsession that will burn the world. "If you take off that bangle,ready to see your brother loses his hands." "If you try to leave, I will find you." "If I can't have you... I will die. And my family will make sure yours dies with me." 💀 Dark Romance | Obsessive Hero | Forced Marriage | Possessive Love ⚠️ He's not the prince. He's the beast who burned the fairy tale. "You are my heart. And a man can't live without his heart." "I will never love you." "Then I will spend forever being worthy of you." "You're a monster." "I'm YOUR monster, sweetheart." "If one drop of his blood falls, I will paint your village with your family's blood." "He grabbed her so hard her bangles broke. She bled. So he cut his own arm to feel her pain." " Sweetheart, You Are Mine" dark Indian romance where love isn't given. It's taken. And once he's seen her face, he will never look away.

The new cover is made by someone so talented @etherealpetal_echoes Thankyou you editor ❤️ _________________________________________ "Battle between faith & desires" "Battle between love & patience" This story is about a girl named Ayat, who faces many troubles in her life. It explores various conflicts, including cast and marital issues, and how these challenges affect her. For a fictional twist, there is a male lead who is in unconditional, eternal love with Ayat. The identity of this male lead is initially hidden, and you'll need to dive into the story to discover who he is. The narrative features many characters, each playing a distinct role. One of the most highlighted characters, after the main leads, is Sabeeha Farooque. She helps Ayat navigate her struggles, drawing from her own life experiences to guide and support her friend. Sabeeha's journey is filled with valuable lessons that greatly influence Ayat's quest for a better life. And yes this story is inspired by peer e kamil, read carefully it's inspired not copied,so don't hate It's a HEA 🥉3 rank in halalromance (31st October, 2024) (High need of editing so read it at your own risk🙏🏻) {HUMBLE REQUEST:- IF YOU ARE A PERSON WHO WANT TO JUDGE ISLAAM WITHOUT EVEN KNOWING THE WHOLE CONCEPT, THEN PLEASE LEAVE THIS STORY ITS NOT FOR YOU, SAVE YOURS AND MY TIME TOGETHER🙏}

For two years now, Zaira has lived under their roof. Not as a burden, not out of obligation. But as family. Her parents trust them, they adore her. She comes from another city to Mumbai for her education, welcomed with warmth, care, and affection into a wealthy household that treats her like their own. All except him. Aarvik Singhania barely speaks to her, barely acknowledges her presence. And when his eyes do find her, they are cold with something that looks dangerously close to anger. She is afraid of him, he rarely speak except it's important and that is what scare most people...his silence, the way he watches without looking and the way the room feels heavier when he's near. What Zaira doesn't know is that his detest is a lie.

Completed Flatmates to Friends. Friends to Lovers. A slowburn love story between a tech nerd Avni and an actor Rohit who is more than 5 years younger than her. Set in ten years of time span. Cute romance. No love triangles. Found family tropes. Nice and kind charecters. South Mumbai Vibes. Avni Pathak is a tech entrepreneur who rebuilt her life and her identity from the ashes. Fiercely private and deeply introverted, she clings to her peace and quiet like a lifeline. Her awkward, deadpan charm has a way of endearing and occasionally exasperating everyone around her. She's all heart and quiet resilience, wrapped in the unassuming shell of a soft-spoken coder who just wants to be left alone (unless you're her laptop or her one plant). Rohit Avasthi is an aspiring actor with big dreams and an even bigger heart. Loud, expressive, and full of mischief, he brings joy and spontaneity wherever he goes. He's chaos in motion, wrapped in a genetically-blessed face, and somehow manages to be both a walking distraction and the safest person in the room. Avni and Rohit are flatmates, figuring out life, love, ambition, and what it means to be truly happy. Avni is the quiet anchor, steady and grounded, holding him when he soars too high too fast. Rohit is the sunshine, bright and unrelenting, warming her gently when she begins to stumble. Together, they balance each other-soft chaos meeting quiet strength-as they become friends.

He lived in the spotlight. She told the stories behind it. To the world, they were just a cricketer and a presenter but the best parts of their story were never televised. They existed in post-match walks, delayed flights, unread drafts, stolen glances, and conversations that began only after the cameras stopped rolling. Some stories make headlines but theirs stayed off the record. 𝑻𝒐𝒍𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒔, 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔, 𝒎𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒔, 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒃𝒆𝒕𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒏.

SUHANA came for a cousin's wedding, expecting nothing more than loud music, endless relatives, and a few days she couldn't wait to get over with Then she met someone at a club What started as a random conversation slowly became the easiest part of her day The calls lasted longer the messages came more often and somewhere in between everything became more complicated than either of them had planned Some stories begin with perfect timing Others begin with the wrong person in the right city at the worst possible time This is a story about friendship distance choices and the kind of love that changes you forever even when it was never meant to be yours Main Characters👀 Suhana Eighteen. A Mumbai girl who is quiet around new people but impossible to stop once she feels comfortable. She loves movies, late-night playlists, and finding comfort in the smallest things. She remembers every little detail, overthinks almost everything, and hides her soft heart behind sarcasm. "She noticed the things people forgot they had ever said." Suvan Nineteen. A Delhi boy who doesn't like being the center of attention and rarely opens up to people. He speaks only when he has something to say, and flirting is something he does only when he genuinely wants to. Most people think he's difficult to read, and maybe they're right. "He was the kind of person who made silence feel heavier than words."

𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐈 ── 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 ❝ 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦, 𝘸𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘢 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺. 𝘞𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘢 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯.❞ "You chose your conscience." "I chose what was right." Nyra Meher was the only person Ayan Sehgal ever trusted. And she destroyed him with that trust. For years they were rivals-sharp-tongued, vicious, unstoppable. Until stolen glances turned into dangerous secrets and hatred became the sweetest addiction. Three days before his debut, Nyra Meher made one choice. And, Ayan Sehgal had lost everything. By sunrise, his career was in flames. By sunset, he was gone. She calls it the truth. He calls it betrayal. Five years later, Ayan Sehgal is back-colder, darker, and hungrier than ever. And this time, he's not here for revenge. He's here to claim the woman who once burned his world to the ground. Because some obsessions never die. They only wait for their second chance to destroy you.

"𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫... 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠. 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞... 𝐧𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬, 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦." Sometimes love doesn't end. Sometimes it hides itself in silence, waiting for the right moment to return. Seven years ago, 𝐀𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐲𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐫𝐚 shattered 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐚𝐢'𝐬 heart and walked away from her life. Since then, she built herself into a woman the world admires - cold, successful, untouchable. But when fate brings them together again, the feelings she buried begin to return... along with the questions she never got answers to. Because the man she spent seven years trying to hate still looks at her like she is his entire world. And the heartbreak she blamed him for... may never have been his fault at all. Between painful memories, unspoken truths, stolen moments and a love that refused to die - two souls are forced to decide: Can a broken love stroy remain broken ? Or were they always meant to remain each other's - 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬. 𓊈𝐇𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐢 × 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢 𝐠𝐢𝐫𝐥𓊉 English translations of Hindi dialogue's (where used) will be available. Mostly the entire story will be in English

A friendship. A few terrible decisions. Way too much emotional damage. And a group of people who somehow kept finding their way back to each other. This is a story about the moments that change everything-the ones that feel ordinary while they're happening and unforgettable once they're gone. About friendships that started as strangers sharing classrooms and somehow became family. About inside jokes, midnight conversations, chaotic trips, stolen glances, missed chances, and the people who slowly became impossible to imagine life without. It's about growing up and realizing that love isn't always easy, timing isn't always kind, and sometimes the hardest part isn't falling for someone-it's holding on when life starts pulling you in different directions. Some people leave. Some promises break. Some distances feel impossible. And yet, somehow, some hearts never really let go. The problem? Nobody realizes they're living their favorite memories until they're already over. And by the time they do, all that's left is the hope that the people who once felt like home can find their way back to each other again. After all, some stories end with a goodbye. The lucky ones begin there. ✨

everybody wanna steal my girl everybody wanna take her heart away

Kiyansh walked a little closer, but stopped with enough distance between them. His expression was calm, but there was something different in his eyes. More certain. "I've been thinking about you." Anaya waited. "I didn't understand it at first." She frowned slightly. "Understand what?" He gave a small smile. "You." Anaya blinked. "Me?" "Yes."He looked away for a second, gathering his thoughts. Kiyansh took a breath. "I know this may come as a surprise." He paused. "But I've thought about it carefully." "I kept wondering why I noticed you so much." Anaya's expression slowly changed. "Why I remembered little things you said. "Why I'd look for you whenever I walked into a room." He looked back at her. "Why hearing your voice would make me look up even when I was in the middle of something." He continued. "At first, I couldn't understand why I noticed you so much." A small smile appeared on his face. "Then I started noticing little things." Anaya looked at him silently. Kiyansh continued quietly. "I thought it was because we were working together." A faint smile appeared on his face. "Then I thought maybe I was just getting used to having you around." He paused. "But I was wrong." Anaya's heart gave a small, unexpected flutter. A slow-burn workplace romance where ambition comes before love and every journey tells a story. 🎬✨

Will drop short stories here from now!

Four years ago, Sahil handed Naina a pen drive and a warning: "RAQAM never lies." Then he vanished - and she never told a soul. Tonight, at 2:47 AM, a stranger takes her sister and wants it back. Naina has six hours to reach an old mill on Reay Road, alone, no police. What she doesn't know is that RAQAM was never just a secret worth killing for. It's a record. And by the end, her own name will be written in it too.

Rudransh Shekhawat once lived a perfect life. A loving soulmate, a caring family. Everything was perfect util it wasn't. A bad night and his life turned into a living nightmare, his girlfriend or soon to be wife was snatched from him in a cruel way- never to return. The colours from his life were gone with her. Shivantika Oberoi never had a perfect life. She grew up in a toxic and misogynistic family- fighting for every opportunity she had in her life. Her life was never about roses, but thorns that pierced her skin, leaving new scars every day. One of those scars is him. He wears his heart on his sleeves, while her heart shelters a secret meant to remain in the darks forever. She carries a sword to protect the scars meant to be hidden; he carries a smile to hide his pain of losing his soulmate. One longed to be reunited with his soulmate, the other had no trust in love. They cross paths, dismay to one and a hope for other. One has lost everything, the other is ready to lose everything and to never give up. What will happen when one chases the other with their everything, while the other refuses to accept it- forget reciprocating it. Destiny plays its cards but with one refusing, who will win, the one who is refusing or the destiny? Cover credits @moonflowerrizz on instagram

Meet Maya - a girl from Mumbai with one goal: to become one of the city's best journalists and give her family the life they deserve. As the backbone of her household, she knows there's no shortcut - just hard work, day after day. But luck doesn't always favor the deserving, and Maya is about to learn just how true that is. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with Inspector Aryaman Sehgal - and suddenly, long-buried truths begin to surface, truths that confuse even her, because some of them... are her own.

A divorced couple, two children and a family of four finding there home again.

In the dangerous streets of Mumbai, everyone feared the Roy name. After years abroad, Rudra Roy returns to take his father's place in the area he rules through fear. Cold, arrogant, and untouchable - until he meets Roshni. A girl from a poor family with big dreams and a fearless mouth, Roshni hates everything Rudra stands for. Their hatred begins with arguments, sharp words, and wounded pride, but somewhere between pain, secrets, and late-night silences, the line between enemies and lovers starts to blur. But loving the son of the man who destroyed her family may cost Roshni everything.

"I spent four years building a life without him. Now, I have to build his empire." Four years ago, Advait Vardhan chose his family's billion-dollar legacy over Aaisha Sharma, leaving her with nothing but a broken heart and a silver moon pendant. Now, Aaisha is a top Architect in Mumbai, and her new boss is the man she vowed to hate forever. Advait is the "Ice King" of the corporate world-ruthless, powerful, and trapped in a loveless engagement with Ishika. He broke her once to protect her. Now, he's willing to burn everything down to win her back. Years of Regret. 1 Boardroom. A love that never truly said goodbye.

In the vibrant streets of Mumbai. Where two worlds collided in an unexpected romance. Akshara Singhania, an MBA student who is sweet , innocent and quite good at studies . She is a center of attraction in the college. She was living her life freely and was enjoying every moment of her life until her path crossed with Adriano Valente, the CEO of valente & co . An Italian businessman . He is handsome , hot and the most eligible bachelor . He has a great respect in business world . What will happen when two people of different cultures cross path ? Join Akshara and Adriano on a journey that explores essence of love , acceptance and the beautiful fusion of two rich cultures .