Shikha

Starting from zero feels very different.
          I don’t know if it’s just me, but rebuilding something you once had, comes with a strange kind of sadness. My old instagram account had 541 followers, and when I had to start again, I honestly thought at least most of them would find their way back.
          But seeing only a few people return made me question a lot of things. Were they really my readers? Did my work actually matter to them? Seeing those numbers drop so much feels a little demotivating, I won’t lie:(
          
          Maybe I’m overthinking. Maybe this is just part of starting again. But if you’re one of the people who stayed or found me again, thank you. Your support means more than you probably realize:)
          
          And to anyone new here  welcome to my little world of stories. Maybe this time we’ll build something even better, from zero♡
          
          

Heyyy my pearls....
          
          Do follow me on Instagram, your support truly means more than you know
          
          My new ID is: @authorshikha5
          
          I won’t lie… losing my old account once really scared me. It wasn’t just an ID, it was all of us the memories, the comments, the love we built together. Even though I got it back, the constant glitches and issues made me afraid of losing you all again.
          So I created this new space… a safer one, hopefully. But it won’t feel like home unless you’re there.
          If my stories ever made you feel something… if my words ever stayed with you even for a minute… then please stand by me here too. I’m rebuilding from zero, and this time, I need my readers closer than ever.
          Come find me. Don’t let me lose you again
          

I had never imagined that one of my worst fears would come true like this… Yesterday, I lost my Instagram account, it got deleted by Instagram.
          It didn’t happen suddenly. For the past two days, my reels were getting deleted one by one, and somewhere inside I was scared. I was even planning to deactivate my account to protect it… but before I could do that, my worst fear became real. I lost it.
          But don’t worry, I m not someone who gives up easily. Yes, I take time to process things. Yes, it hurts. But I always come back stronger. Just like during the Love Journey phase… I restarted then, and I will restart now too.
          Maybe the ID is gone, but my books, my ideas, my creativity they are still with me. And that’s enough for me to begin again from zero.
          So here I am… starting fresh.
          I need your support more than ever♡
          
          Please follow me on my new Instagram account:
          @authorshikha5
          
          Let’s rebuild together♡
          
          ~ Shikha
          

✨ Exactly one year ago (13th Feb 2025) I started writing DIHIR✨ 
          I know I should’ve posted a proper edit, but lately I’ve been so busy trying to focus on my studies...(and honestly, I’m still struggling in doing it.)
          So i posted a little moment instead on my Instagram...do check it out Pearls...
          Please like, share & comment on that reel readers...I need you to show ur love in the comment section...because every single comment means more than you know to me sweethearts♡✨
          
          Instagram id:- @_authorshikha_

Happy New Year, My Precious Pearls
          This new year, I wish you peace, happiness, and dreams that slowly and beautifully come true. May 2026 be kinder to all of us. Thank you for being my safe place, my motivation, and my reminder that even after loss, something meaningful can still begin.
          
          2025 wasn’t the easiest year for me. 
          I lost my book. I broke down more times than I can count. I lost people I once thought would stay. There were moments when I felt empty, unsure, and tired of holding myself together.
          But somewhere in all that loss, I found you all.
          Readers who truly saw me, valued my words, loved my stories, and stood by me with patience and warmth. You became my strength when I felt weak, my reason to keep writing when I wanted to stop.
          This year taught me that even when things fall apart, something beautiful can still grow. And you are that beauty for me. Thank you for believing in me when I struggled to believe in myself.
          As we step into a new year together, I promise to keep writing from my heart, for yours
          
          And before I end this…I have a little surprise waiting for you tomorrow morning!!!
          Do check my Instagram, okay? 
          
          With all my love,
          Shikha

I am honestly so done with life right now. It feels like I am unlucky in everything like whatever I love, I am destined to lose. And today just proved that belief all over again.
          
          Today morning I opened Wattpad and my hands literally started shaking.
          My book LOVE JOURNEY: From Strangers to Life was gone. 
          
          I got an email saying it was deleted because of numerous reports… and I honestly have no idea how or why. I’ve been on a break for so long, and from day one I’ve stayed away from controversies, fights, or anything that could lead to this. Still… this happened.
          It feels like my worst fear coming true. 
          
          This was my first book. My first dream. My first everything.
          Even while typing this, I’m crying and I don’t even know how to process it. 
          
          What hurts more is that this isn’t the first time. Earlier, a few chapters were deleted automatically and I somehow gathered myself and rewrote them. But now… rewriting the entire book when half the story was already completed feels impossible. I’m exhausted, broken, and honestly numb. 
          
          I’ve texted Wattpad support and I’m desperately hoping they restore it.
          If they don’t… then this is where this book ends. 
          
          I hate this feeling so much. Losing my first book feels like losing a part of me.
          I don’t know what to say or do anymore
          
          ~Shikha

Is it the first one or second part of ur sequel 

Update when???
          

Hey! Would like to know how many chapters are left of love journey 
          

@authorshikhaa At least I know that scoring 600 is going to be tough