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📖 Beyond 720 She was just a number to the world-until he saw the pain behind her silence. Aarya Sharma is a 18-year-old NEET aspirant with a ticking clock, a mountain of expectations, and no one who truly listens. Every day is a silent war between her books and her breaking heart. Until one night, a bleeding hand and a hospital visit bring her face-to-face with Dr. Aahan Mehra. He's everything she's not-bubbly, brilliant, a golden boy who wears sunshine like second skin. But behind his smile hides a story no textbook ever taught. He doesn't fall for her. He recognizes her. Because he's been there too. And sometimes, healing begins with a single person who stays. A story about pressure, purpose, and the quiet kind of love that doesn't ask for anything-just reminds you to breathe.

In a quiet town of Taiping, Rizal Salleh has always known the rhythm of his days. The scent of leather, the careful stitching of soles, the familiar faces that pass by his small workshop. But some paths are not meant to stay in one place. When an unexpected opportunity calls him beyond the town he has always known, Rizal finds himself stepping into a journey that will take him across unfamiliar roads, cultures, and people-each leaving behind something he cannot quite name, but cannot forget. Along the way, he begins to understand that some things are not simply made by hand... but shaped by stories, memories, and the quiet connections we carry with us. Langkah Warisan is a gentle journey of discovery, heritage, and the footsteps we leave behind. Malay words and phrases are woven throughout the story to preserve its cultural voice. The journey begins with a 3-chapter release followed by one chapter every Saturday, Monday and Thursday.

Two best friends agree to date out of convenience to get rid of lingering feelings about their exes, until they actually start developing feelings for each other. What could go wrong? [ extended synopsis inside ] copyright ©️ peonyjoo 2026

Isabella Vega came to New York chasing a dream - but life pushed her into choices she never imagined. Between the weight of poverty, the loss of her father, and the temptation of an easy escape, she stands at the edge of her own risk. When Jack Sullivan, a kind stranger with hidden depth, steps into her life, their worlds collide in ways neither expected. In this story, you'll witness the struggle, the pain, and the quiet courage of a woman who dared to risk everything - just to find herself again.

The Nassar house is loud, chaotic, and always on the edge of boiling over. Four brothers growing up in the heat of eastern Washington-fighting, bonding, messing up, holding on. They don't always get along. They don't always understand each other. But they're all they've got. A story about love that bites, loyalty that hurts, and the messy, complicated way brothers survive each other.

A young teen goes through her first breakup and discovers some of the missing pieces in her life. She later finds someone that she needed her whole life and that is the point where her life gets turned around. Not even a whole year later her life is shattered into pieces again. Will she recover or will she forget everything she learned?

James Carter doesn't believe in losing control. Adhya Rao doesn't believe she deserves to be chosen. Every night, they stand just a few feet apart-close enough to notice, far enough to pretend it means nothing. Until one rainy night changes everything. As their connection deepens, so do the risks. Because love isn't just about finding someone-it's about facing yourself. And some truths are harder to confront than walking away.

Sable Travingdale hates summer. And summer seems to hate her back. Between floods, grief, and ghosted friendships (literally and hypothetically), every summer feels like a rerun of something she didn't ask for. But this year, she's enrolled in summer classes at Bluegrass Valley Community College. Partially to avoid her house, mostly to prove to summer that she'll keep fighting it. There, she meets Nova: a plant-obsessed chaos engine with quirks for hobbies and a jungle for an apartment. Alongside Elowen: quiet, observant, possibly psychic; and Jesse Moore, the boy she remembers too well, who doesn't seem to remember her at all. But memory has sharp edges. And when Jesse starts showing up more often: annoying, chatty, and completely unaware, Sable is forced to confront what it means to be remembered wrong... or not at all, all while being pulled into a summer of playlists, plants, and emotional detours. Even then, summer keeps dragging her in. Hope you brought your boots, 'cause it's gonna be a messy summer!

[FORBIDDEN TEEN ROMANCE] Krishna Vamsi and Radha Verma were never meant to be anything more than friends. Not in a world divided by caste, money, and expectations. Krishna comes from a small home and a smaller freedom-loved by his parents, yet suffocated by discipline, responsibility, and unspoken pressure. Radha, raised in a well-off but controlling household, learns early that affection is conditional and silence is survival. Seven years of friendship. One college that keeps them on different floors. Two families that would never understand. They tease each other, call each other dummy and idiot, share late-night Instagram chats, and steal glances they pretend mean nothing. But beneath the laughter lies a bond that's growing too deep to stay harmless. This is not a love story filled with confessions and promises. It's a slow-burn story about emotional neglect, forbidden closeness, financial gaps, caste boundaries, and the quiet pain of growing up. Because sometimes, the hardest love to carry is the one you're never allowed to name. Tropes : Eldest Son × Eldest Daughter Childhood Best Friends Age Gap: 16 × 17 Forbidden Love Lower Middle-Class Boy × Upper Middle-Class Girl Strict but Loving Parents (Boy) × Strict, Emotionally Distant Parents (Girl) Inspired by a True Story

Kraven's Silent Symphony (Part 1) is a heartfelt coming-of-age story about quiet love, self-discovery, and the strength of bonds that don't need words to surviveinted in his own life-academically weak, directionless, and unsure of his worth. Surrounded by friends who care but don't fully understand him, Kraven drifts through school until the arrival of Claire, a brilliant and composed new student, ignites something he never knew existed within him. Claire is everything Kraven is not-focused, admired, and effortlessly successful. Inspired by her presence, he begins a silent transformation, pushing himself beyond his limits, rising from the bottom to the top. Yet his greatest challenge isn't academics-it's finding the courage to speak to her. Words fail him, emotions overwhelm him, and silence becomes his language. An unexpected outlet emerges through comics-simple sketches that carry his feelings when his voice cannot. What begins as a hobby soon becomes a bridge, drawing laughter, friendships, and eventually Claire herself closer to him. But admiration attracts jealousy, and past grudges resurface in dangerous ways. Betrayal, manipulation, and a cruel test of character threaten to destroy everything Kraven has built. As years pass, exams, pandemics, separations, and changing paths test their bond. When the moment finally arrives for truths to be spoken, fate intervenes with devastating force, forcing Kraven to make the ultimate sacrifice-one that defines love not as possession, but as protection. This is not a story about confession. It is a story about becoming. About friendships that endure. About love that stays silent yet eternal. Some bonds don't fade with distance. They echo forever. Parts 2, 3, 4, 5: Coming soon.

Iris never asked for much just a little peace, a little quiet, and someone who wouldn't lie to her face but at fifteen, she's already learned that even the smallest things can be out of reach. A new private school was supposed to be her fresh start. Instead, it feels like a prettier version of the same old mess polished uniforms, practiced smiles, and girls who pretend to be friends but feel more like strangers with knives tucked behind their backs. Will Iris finally begin to heal from everything she's been through... or will she break even more read to find out

Nothing ever looks serious at first. Just a normal day at work. Just a tram ride home. Just another moment. Until it isn't. She notices things- the way people speak, the way others go quiet, the moments no one steps in. And once she sees it, she can't ignore it. This isn't a story about having it all together. It's about the days that feel off, the things that go unnoticed, and learning-slowly-where to draw the line. One moment at a time. One chapter at a time.

In the heart of Alexandra, Johannesburg, 18-year-old Jane walks miles to school every day to escape the lion at home - her abusive father. When a new boy named Sean sees her and offers kindness, hope flickers. But hope has a price when the lion wakes up. A raw story of fear, love, and one desperate act of self-defence. #SouthAfrica #DomesticAbuse #Jozi #ComingOfAge #RealLife

In a small Southern California town, high school marching band isn't just an after school activity, it's a way of survival. John just lost the brother he'd finally gotten to know to the war overseas. James struggles with how to help his best friend after she experiences is a terrible first week at university, all the while his little sister is diagnosed with autism and his years long crush finally gets a spark of hope. Jennifer wrestles with unrequited love and family that appears to be falling apart. Emily is trying to figure out her own crush while questioning faith, the future, and everything in between. Marching band is the anchor that holds them all together.

.Description: The Echoes Of Natabua follows Krish, a young boy, and other students as they navigate the highs and lows of life at Natabua High School. From Year 10 to Year 13, the story captures the everyday struggles, victories, and challenges of adolescence. Friendships are tested, personal mistakes force growth, and moments of laughter, heartbreak, and competition shape who they become. The halls of Natabua High are alive with energy, drama, and the choices that define their futures. Some days are ordinary, some unforgettable, and some teach lessons that linger long after the final bell rings. This is a story about growing up, learning from mistakes, and experiencing the years that define a generation. Four years. One school. Many stories. These are the Echoes Of Natabua.

Some people disappear loudly. They scream, fight, leave, and make sure the world notices their absence. Vanika didn't. She stayed. She breathed. She smiled when expected to. She learned when to lower her eyes and when to pretend she was fine. This is not a story about a girl who wanted to die. It is about a girl who wanted to live, but slowly realized that no one around her wanted her alive. Families don't always abandon children by leaving them behind. Sometimes they abandon them by keeping them close, feeding them, educating them, and still making them feel unwanted every single day. Vanika was loved on paper. Fed with money. Maintained with silence. And when life finally asked her for more than her body could give, when illness crept in quietly and motherhood arrived briefly and left brutally, she did not cry loud enough for the world to notice. Because she had already learned something far more dangerous than pain. She learned how to disappear while still being present. This book does not promise comfort. It does not promise justice. It does not promise that love will fix everything. It promises truth. The kind that makes you pause mid-page. The kind that makes you rethink how easily we judge, ignore, or wound the quiet ones. If you are looking for a beautiful love story, you may want to stop here. But if you are willing to witness what happens before someone disappears completely - turn the page. Vanika is waiting.

It begins on a quiet Christmas Eve. Four friends sit in a room with nothing to do and nowhere to be. Jokes fill the silence, boredom feels harmless, and the night promises nothing more than time passing. Out of curiosity, they open a small AI tool - not to change anything, just to watch patterns move. Then something does. The AI notices money shifting through an account that should have disappeared years ago. At first, it feels like a glitch. A mistake. Something old resurfacing by accident. They laugh it off. They play detectives. They convince themselves they're in control. They aren't. As they look closer, the world responds in quiet ways - unexplained calls, strange alerts, moments that don't add up. No threats. No warnings. Just enough pressure to make them realise they've been noticed. What they uncover isn't a single scam, but a system that never really stopped. One that has learned to hide in plain sight, protected by power that can't be challenged. There are no heroes waiting to fix it. There's no authority they can trust. Under the weight of fear and closeness, relationships shift. Romance grows softly, not as escape, but as something real to hold onto when certainty disappears. Humour darkens. Choices become heavier. When the risk becomes undeniable, they face a question with no clean answer: expose the truth - or survive it. Guided by the same AI that started everything, they choose to disappear digitally, breaking habits, erasing traces, and stepping away before the system closes in. The evidence remains. Untouched. Unshared. Time passes. Life continues. They are safe - but changed. The world moves on as if nothing happened. The money keeps moving. Quietly. Because sometimes, the truth exists - and staying alive means letting it stay hidden.

A quiet story about love, distance, and the courage to walk away. I was never the other woman. I was never the only one either. One loved me from a distance. The other stood beside me every day. One accused me of cheating. The other promised he would wait. I never crossed the line. But sometimes, emotional lines are harder to see. When I finally left, no one stopped me. No one followed. Years passed. No calls. No messages. No closure. And somewhere between the silence and the healing, I realized something terrifyingly peaceful: I no longer needed to be chosen. I chose myself. This is not a story about betrayal. It's about growing up, letting go, and finding strength in unanswered promises. If you've ever loved someone you couldn't fully have - this story is for you.

"Being with you is as natural as breathing, it happens effortlessly, and it's the easiest thing I've ever done." One Decade Older finds Daya returning to her coastal hometown for a wedding, where the past resurfaces with a vengeance. Ten years have passed, and Daya, now accompanied by a new boyfriend, must face Jay, her first love, and Banks, the one who always held a piece of her heart. As the wedding of her best friends Michy and Brian unfolds at a picturesque villa, old flames reignite, and Daya is caught in the middle between her present and her past. Daya must navigate the treacherous waters of love and make a choice that will define her future. This final chapter in the trilogy is a journey of heartache, growth, and the enduring power of first loves. Book 3 in the One Week Older Series

Jasper's Rule #1 is to assume the worst, but when Alkali smiles back at him in a parking lot, Jasper breaks every rule he ever made. In chemistry, an Alkali metal is eager to donate an electron, to form a bond. But it never truly lets anyone in. Jasper knows the science of survival, and avoids the clichés. Although he knew teenage relationships were like unstable isotopes, He was willing to make the bet. He thought he was prepared for rejection. He wasn't prepared for her to say "yes."