Southasian Stories

"When flame bends to tide, Arveth is born." In the beginning, the Twelve Lands were held in the grace of Maadhi, the Spirit of Dharma. But peace is a fragile anchor when weighed against a monster's hunger for power. When the Sovereign shattered the Spirit, four elemental shards-Aapo, Thejo, Vayo, and Patavi-were scattered across the sky, falling as stars and rising as children with no memory of the past. Since that day, the hunt has never ended. For sixteen years, the Sovereign has searched the horizon for the pieces of his lost anchor. Arvani is a princess of the coast who remembers only the terrifying sensation of falling. Raveth is the Prince of Embers, a walking volcano raised to be the Sovereign's deadliest weapon. One is the tide; the other is the flame. In a world built on a tyrant's lies, can the broken shards find their way back to the Source? When hearts are bound by secrets, will love be a burden too heavy to carry, or the only power strong enough to mend what was broken? Witness the clash of love, guilt, and the elements in this epic tale of the Twelve Lands.

[ENEMIES TO LOVERS X TEENAGE FORCED MARRIAGE X MAFIA] VIRAJ AGARWAL Topper. Heir. Perfectionist. Viraj Agarwal has spent his entire life being exactly what everyone expects him to be-brilliant, controlled, untouchable. Emotions are weaknesses. Love is a distraction. Power is security. Behind the sharp suits and sharper tongue is a boy trapped between ambition and obligation, fighting a future designed by others. He hates chaos. Unfortunately for him-Ananya Malhotra is chaos incarnate. Forced into a marriage he never chose, Viraj learns that the one person who infuriates him the most is also the only one who sees through his armor. And the line between hatred and something far more dangerous? It's thinner than he ever imagined. ANANYA MALHOTRA Bold. Brilliant. Unapologetic. Ananya Malhotra refuses to be quiet, small, or convenient. She wants stories, cameras, freedom-not a life scripted by tradition and sacrifice. She's sharp-tongued, stubborn, and allergic to authority-especially Viraj Agarwal. The boy who's always been one step ahead. The boy she once admired. The boy she now despises. Thrown into a marriage that strips her of choice, Ananya must decide whether survival means surrender... or rebellion. And when the man she hates becomes her husband, she discovers that anger can burn just as intensely as desire. She won't break quietly. And she definitely won't love easily.

17 yr old Haniya goes on with her usual daily life and struggles at home and college fighting through her teenage years. Untill she meets the guy behind a helmet. Is he her knight in shining armor shes always dreamed about? or is it possibly a dangerous trap she falling into.... are her friends/family really who they seem or do they secretly want to watch her drown in pain...? What to look forward to in this book: ◇Flashbacks included ◇Multiple POV's ◇Teenage drama ◇British slang and jokes ◇Happy ending once completed ◇Cute mushiness ;) ◇Character development ©️

Being Indian American feels like living in a pressure cooker wrapped in a smile. You're told to be perfect, productive, palatable - never loud, never intimidating. But travel to India, and you'll meet folks who are bold, stylish, confident, and unapologetically gangsta. DEAR DIASPORA, YOU'RE NOT THE MAIN CHARACTER is a sharp, personal callout - not to India, but to the suffocating performance of "representation," perfectionism and intraracial competition that dominates Desi life in the West. This isn't a sob story - it's a truth bomb. A cultural essay that demands real freedom, not filtered branding. If you're ready to sip some realness, break free from the cage of expectations, and find your max pro aura - this is for you. 🍋 Bold. Tart. Sweet. Unfiltered. 🍋 Just like a glass of limeade on a hot day.

Myelin Arzani never wanted to stand out, much less be a threat to the whole solar system. Surviving in the lunar slums was hard enough without discovering he's possessed by the Mind Demon-one of two alien kings who nearly destroyed humanity centuries ago. When his brother is kidnapped and Myelin is forced to flee to Mars, he has three problems: an ancient evil sharing his body, a bastion academy that might expel him before he learns to fight, and exactly zero idea how to save anyone. Alongside Noor, a girl chasing her family's deadly legacy, and Dambe, a refugee running from secrets of his own, Myelin has one year to master his powers without losing himself to the monster in his head. But the Mind Demon isn't the only threat. Something is hunting him across the solar system, and the people he trusts most might be the ones who want him dead. A sci-fi action series about found family, fighting your demons (literally), and learning that sometimes the hardest person to save is yourself.

A wedding. A seven-day, multi-event, destination wedding of Alayna's friend. Sounds fun, right? Not for Alayna. She's twenty-three, freshly graduated, and convinced marriage is a sword dangling over her head. She has social anxiety, a tendency to overthink everything, and the kind of luck that makes the universe giggle. But when her friend Zara invites her to be a bridesmaid for a week-long wedding in the mountains, Alayna finds herself saying yes. Enter Mustafa. The stranger from the wrong car. The one with the scrunched brows and the luck of showing up everywhere she goes.

Sandhya Sandhya, the youngest of her family, is a vibrant spirit, full of life and unspoken dreams. Despite her outward cheerfulness, she has learned to stay quiet in the face of familial expectations, choosing silence to maintain peace in a home that never fully understands her. Her accomplishments, though significant, go unnoticed, and her older sister's achievements often overshadow her. Sandhya, however, harbors a secret: a part of her soul that flourishes in ways no one knows. To escape the suffocating grip of her family, she agrees to a marriage of convenience, not seeking love, but the freedom to live as she chooses. Arjun Arjun, the eldest son in a family with expectations as high as the mountains, has always been the dutiful one. Pressured to follow a path that never felt his own, he's a doctor not by choice, but by duty. In his heart, he longs for a partner, someone with whom he can share the quiet moments and the wild dreams, someone who will choose him just as he chooses them. When he marries Sandhya, he hopes for more: an emotional connection, a bond that goes beyond the surface. Yet, despite their physical closeness, something feels missing, a distance he can't bridge. The Love That Took Its Time Two souls, each running from something they can't face alone. Sandhya's world is a quiet one, built on layers of unspoken truths and dreams left hidden. Arjun's world is one of unrelenting expectations and a life he never chose. When they marry, neither expects the other to change everything. But in the stillness of their shared space, they discover that sometimes, the quietest moments are the loudest. Their journey won't be easy, but in the places they never thought to look, they find something unexpected, something that was always there, waiting to be uncovered. In a marriage built on silence, can they find the voice to truly understand each other? Or will they remain strangers, even in love?

Some people are not just lucky- they make opportunities. Use every straw- even if it means being selfish. Azaan Areez, the opportunist who came to Pakistan from London after years, realised he's obsessed with a university girl Mirha Rehmaan, struggling to manage her father's business. She gets admission in an elite university not knowing this was the twist of her life.

In a world where Nepali traditions remain untouched by outside influence, 'Mero Priye' explores a society built on merit, equality, and ancient rituals. No patriarchy. No assigned roles. Sanskriti Vidya campus where the love story of Neel and Veena deepens . A romantic comedy about what happens when life is dealt with side-by-side, and love is the simplest truth of all." A tale of sweet romance and legacy which tells us that our bravery gives us what we desire. The Aarati Aadhya | All Rights Reserved. This story is the Intellectual Property of the author. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted without permission."

[a desi rivals to lovers college story ] Pallavi wouldn't have cared for the Best Outgoing Student Award if not for her plan to escape from what she considers an awful fate. Winning the award is her ticket out of this country. She needs it. Turns out, Atharva Krishnan, her annoyingly attractive classmate, is aiming for the same award for reasons unknown. Sometimes, she wonders if he is only after it so he could piss her off. Atharva and Pallavi instantly become sworn rivals, grappling for a win over the other so it can fetch them the coveted prize at the end of their course. Who will win this battle of wits? By the end of three years, will they remain rivals or cross the line to become something more?

Mahir is at the peak of his career - a global musical sensation, his voice adored by millions. When his grandfather's final wish sends him to a sprawling farmhouse in Punjab, he expects a quiet retreat. Instead, he crashes into Bela-the fierce, hot-tempered caretaker who has spent her life nurturing the land. Bela secretly breathes his music, but she'd sooner jump into the farmhouse well than let him know. To her, he's just a spoiled city star with a guitar who doesn't belong in her world. Their meeting is a clash of fire and ice, a battle of wills that ignites into a love Mahir never saw coming. In the stillness of the countryside, he finds his Jaan-the soul and rhythm he didn't know he was missing. But when a devastating misunderstanding shatters Bela's trust, she vanishes, leaving Mahir's world in silence. As his music dies and his hope spirals, Mahir sets out on a desperate mission: to find his Jaan, even if he has to become the villain of her story just to keep her heart beating.

She was the quiet one. The soft one. The girl who asked for nothing. But inside her silence lived a storm. This is Zainab's story. A story of girlhood, grief, and gentle defiance. 💫 Updates every MONDAY and THURSDAY 💌 Follow to be notified when new chapters drop! 📎 Based on real emotions. Handle with care.

𝑽𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒓 - (𝒏.) 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒔𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒖𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒔, 𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒖𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆. Two reluctant hearts. One contract. And a love story in the making. When Vedika and Laksh married, they sealed their fate in a soulless contract. Fate and life brought them closer than they ever wanted to. As they navigate a life built on the foundations of business, but growing beyond the confines of their familiar corporate world, will Vedika and Laksh understand their heart's longing? Start: 05/01/26 End: TBA

When twelve-year-old Tarin Neel arrives in his ancestral village in Sri Lanka, he expects nothing more than heat, humidity, and old stories. But the legends turn out to be terrifyingly real. A demon king long thought sealed beyond the skies is stirring, and the cracks between worlds are widening. Thrown into a universe of floating kingdoms, shifting forests, and magical rifts, Tarin discovers he is part of a bloodline destined to protect the fragile balance between Earth and Dharmara. Armed with only his wits, a mysterious khadga-inspired sword, and a fierce heart, he must navigate impossible tests, deadly creatures, and secrets that could unravel everything he loves. With loyal friends at his side-a disciplined warrior princess, a mischievous shapeshifter, and a sage-in-training-Tarin learns that courage isn't about skill, it's about choices. And sometimes, the greatest battles are fought not with magic, but with trust, heart, and the bravery to face what you've always feared. A whirlwind of adventure, mystery, and heart, Tarin Neel and the Demon of Dharmara is perfect for readers who love epic journeys, magical worlds, and heroes who are ordinary kids thrust into extraordinary destinies.

ONC2026 Entry. Sidharth is Parvathy's safe place. He's her best friend, her winter comfort, and the one person who makes Canada feel like home. But he's also off-limits, dating someone else and firmly placed in the "friend zone" to protect her heart. When her mother introduces her to Jithin, a stable, kind potential groom, Parvathy agrees to give him a chance. It's what her family wants. And maybe, just maybe, it will finally help her move on. But dating Jithin doesn't erase her feelings for Sidharth. And when Sidharth's relationship starts to fall apart, the careful boundaries of their friendship begin to blur. Caught between keeping everyone happy and following her heart, Parvathy has to decide: Will she stay safe in the life others chose for her? Or risk everything for the love she's been hiding all along? Tropes: Friends to Lovers | Slow Burn | Unrequited Love

"I thought I'd be studying in peace, maybe exploring a few Yakut cafes, not getting tossed into rugby scrums and tackled by beefy boys from Saint Peter's." In the fresh, completely unexpected sequel to Spice and Solace, Rajamanickam "Raj" Kumar is reluctantly whisked away from his comfortable life in Texas to Yakutsk-the coldest city in the world-for half his senior year, thanks to a foreign exchange program his parents forced him into. Leaving behind his beloved nail salon job, his amazing boss Miss Nong, his best friends Shruti, Nisha, and Asifa, and his caring boyfriend Riyaj, Raj braces himself for a lonely half-year of studying computer science at the Yakutsk School of STEM. But life takes an unexpected turn when he meets and is forced to room with his host family's son, Maxim "Max" Zakharov-a strikingly handsome biker with messy hair, tattoos, and eyes that are impossible to ignore. Now, Raj faces a chilling struggle not just with the icy Yakut climate, but also with his own heart. Torn between his loyalty to Riyaj and his growing feelings for Max, he's caught in a whirlwind of emotions and dilemmas that could change everything. Raj's sheltered world is about to unravel in ways he absolutely never saw coming. (THIS BOOK CAN BE READ AS A STANDALONE NOVEL, YOU DON'T HAVE TO READ BOOK 1 TO UNDERSTAND THIS!)

After going through a bad break up, the last thing Nihara want is to date again. Unfortunately her conservative mother doesn't see it that way. So intending to 'help' her newly single daughter her mother sets her up with her friend's nephew. Last thing Alexander wants is a relationship. A girlfriend will only distract him from his work. But his aunt has finally put her foot down. She has arranged him a blind date and she expects him to at least give the girl a chance. What happens when two people who are not looking for love meet? Why they strike a bargain, of course. Fake date for six months then go there separate ways. Everything goes as planned, until it doesn't. Note: The story takes place in Sri Lanka. (It's an island in the Indian ocean.) There will be places and words that are native to Sri Lanka which I will address at the end of each chapter. But if I miss anything please let me know.

A grandmother time travels to the hardest time in her life, reflecting on one of history's most tragic - and forgotten event, The Bangladesh Liberation War.

just a book filled with my rants

⚖️ 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄 & 𝐅𝐀𝐈𝐓𝐇 🔥🕊️ He's all muscle, silence, and unresolved demons. A 6'6" billionaire with a tattooed arm, a tormented soul, and danger in his eyes. Daniel Qureshi doesn't need saving - But he might just need HER. She's all calm, faith, and fearlessness. Dilkash Shaikh, the bold, brilliant, undefeated lawyer in heels sharp enough to kill and a tongue even sharper. Wrapped in elegance and edge . Religious.Ruthless. Respected. Her trust is earned, not given. Her standards? Unreachable. And She is completely untouchable. They shouldn't collide. But fate never asks for permission. In snowy Switzerland, two untouchable storms crash - And between poetic scars, stolen glances, colder silences, and heat they pretend doesn't exist... They'll either destroy each other. Or heal wounds no one else could ever touch. But this isn't a love story. It's a war - fire and faith -- burning in silence. - ✨ A dangerous combination.