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  • The Cub Among Lions by aksheetha08
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    8 years old Aarya was raised in silence, in fear, and in chains. She never knew a life beyond bruises and rules - where food was a privilege, smiles were sins, and love was just a myth. For eight years, she lived under the iron hand of her mother and her cruel boyfriend, taught to be invisible and obedient or be punished. She didn't know family, joy, or even her own worth. Until one day, everything changed. When her abusers were arrested in a drug bust, Aarya thought she was finally free. But freedom was a lie. Because this time she is captured by a monster even more dangerous, a ghost from the underworld, long thought dead. Where she learns a truth more unbelievable than fiction: she is not alone. She is the daughter of Satyaveer Malhotra - one of the most feared mafia dons in the country - and sister to three ruthless crime lords. Thrown from hell into a den of lions, Aarya finds herself in a world she cannot understand - a world of power, guns, secrets, and brothers who speak in bullets and silence. Cold, broken, and dangerous - they don't know how to love. And neither does she. But blood remembers. And somewhere beneath the scars, loyalty, and violence... a family begins to rise..........
  • Seduce The Tower Master  by Chick_ennugget
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    "Make me your wife." I asked desperately He looked at me like I was some sort of insect, "And Why would I do that?" He folded his arms "Please," I begged, "keep me with you! If not wife, make me your slave!"
  • MEERA - The Ranawat's DIL by DangerousButterfly
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    Rudra Pratap Ranawat: ​He is a study in controlled power. Rudra Pratap Ranawat is the undisputed King of Rajasthan, a regal figure whose presence silences murmurs and straightens spines. His lineage is visible in his sharp features and the unyielding set of his jaw. Yet, the crown is only half his story. Under the cloak of night, he is "THE KING OF MAFIA," a powerful, feared, and utterly mysterious figure in the underworld. Rudra struggles profoundly with expressing emotion; his face is a granite mask, making him seem perpetually cold and distant. Only one person can consistently breach his defenses: his Dadu. His bond with his grandfather is the single, crucial thread that links him to humanity, the one thing he will go to any length to protect. He carries the weight of two worlds, and the tension of that double life makes him magnetic and dangerous. ​Meera Singh: ​Meera Singh is more than just kind; she is a study in quiet, almost luminous resilience. Her most striking feature is her eyes-large, warm pools that hold both the innocence of a sheltered soul and the pain of constant slight. She moves with a soft grace, a silent presence around the house, perpetually trying to make herself small and unobtrusive. Yet, when injustice flares, her spine straightens, and a small, internal flame ignites. This isn't anger; it's a fierce, unyielding need for truth and fairness. Her kindness is her shield, and her fierce loyalty is her weapon, making her willing to face any storm for those she cherishes. Highest ranking- 1 in #angerissue 1 in #millionaire 6 in #mafialove 2 in #rajasthani 7 in #fear 3 in #caring 2 in #strongfl 5 in #CEO 1 in #trauma 5 in grumpy×sunshine 3 in #enemiestolover 6 in #obsessed 1 in #darkpast The photographs included in this story are used for illustrative purposes only and were found on Pinterest. I do not claim any ownership of these images, and all credit is respectfully given to the original artists and owners."
  • Dust & Ink by KaiMaximoff1888
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    (Story for ages 18 and up) Kai Maximov and Angel Dust have been neighbors-literally across the hall from each other-for two years. And to say they don't get along? That's putting it mildly. Kai, Hell's top hitwoman, is quiet, reserved, and deadly serious-unless someone pisses her off, in which case she can get dangerously unhinged. Angel, on the other hand, is loud, shameless, and perpetually surrounded by men, constantly harassing Kai for his own amusement. So what happens when Angel is dragged back to the Hazbin Hotel-and Kai, unwillingly, has to follow him-forcing them to spend time together? Can Kai survive the chaos of Angel's world while hiding the dark, violent past that landed her in Hell? And can Angel handle the secrets, the scars, and the hidden strength of the one neighbor he never thought he'd care about... until he starts feeling something he's never felt before? A story about enemies, unexpected connections, and a romance that's as chaotic as it is darkly funny. (There's a bit of a Bendy and the Ink Machine crossover here, for Kai's backstory. I own none of the characters aside from Kai Maximov.)
  • 𝑴𝒚 𝑷𝑹𝑬𝑫𝑨𝑻𝑶𝑹'𝑺 𝑴𝒊𝒅𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝑪𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒔 by softmochitales
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    ──────────°˖✧✧˖°────────── 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓. 𝑯𝒊𝒔 𝑼𝒏𝒖𝒔𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒚. 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑆𝑙𝑜𝑤𝑏𝑢𝑟𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑘𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑎𝑐𝑘. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫'𝐬 𝐆𝐚𝐳𝐞 • 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐬 & 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬? • 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ 𝑨𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒚𝒂 𝑹𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒆 was chaos wrapped in silk, a storm disguised in elegance, a smile that could tip destinies over the edge. 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒗𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 who dared the world to keep up with her, and laughed when it couldn't. Well, she was not the kind of woman who would break easily. And also not so innocent. 𝑹𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒗𝒂𝒚 𝑺𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒂 never chased her, 𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒕𝒐. He married her, not to tame, but to stand at the center of her wildfire and look her right in the eye. And she accepted, not out of surrender, but because even the fiercest storms choose where they want to break. The hunt is far from over. New scents rise. Old sins shift. The game isn't closing, it's changing it's face. New players arrive, each carrying a trust that can ruin, or restraint, or resurrect, the world they built. ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ ~𝑅𝑜𝑜𝑡 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑔 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒. 𝐼𝑡'𝑠 𝑤𝑎𝑦 𝑡𝑜𝑜 𝑓𝑢𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟e. ─────────────────────── ~ 𝑠𝑜𝑓𝑡𝑚𝑜𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑒𝑠
  • Ascension by renjithegoat
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    In a world where power is measured not just by strength, but by heart, three unlikely students are thrown together under the watchful eye of a legendary, unpredictable Warden. Renji-the loud, chaotic, and hilariously overconfident troublemaker. Zenith-the stoic prodigy haunted by memories he can't forget. Ayumi-the sharp, composed observer who sees everything... and everyone. Their first lessons aren't about fighting-they're about trust, teamwork, and surviving Ryozan's unorthodox tests. But the world outside their training grounds is far darker: villages plagued by strange creatures, past secrets clawing back, and the looming consequences of power unchecked. As bonds are forged, lives are tested, and the line between friend and foe blurs, the three must rise-or fall-under the weight of destiny. Ascension isn't just about strength. It's about becoming more than you ever thought possible.
  • Serpent's Deceit (Previously Known As Intoxicated With You) by samihaahmad20
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    Love is the warmth that keeps away the cold from the inside. Love is the devotion that ties you to your fate Love is the yearning that burns the heart as a fuel. Love is the anchor that keeps you rooted even when everything falls apart. Love is the voice that calls you back when you're lost. Love is the risk that you undoubtedly take even when your instinct tells you not to because you know everything will be alright. Until love isn't... Until the warmth burns and bruises the skin like fire. Until the devotion cuts on your wrists like shackles and chains. Until the yearning twists into an insane obsession. Until the anchor pulls you down instead of steading. Until the voice makes you silent. Until the risk takes your life. And suddenly you realize that love isn't always as beautiful as a fairytale. It has its own dark sides that no one warns you about. ✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽ Tulip Garcia, is a typical high school student with loving parents and a nice circle of friends who loves and supports her. The only problem in her life might be her boyfriend, Dax Miller, who is a drug addict. But to her, he isn't exactly a problem. He has no one else close to him than her. He loves her more than anyone or anything in life. Despite the drugs and despite the fact that he is often not in his right mind, he can't even think of hurting her. Their love and devotion for each other fails even the legendary love stories. But addiction is bound to bring bad things. Tulip realizes it too late until she stands face to face with the deal from which her beloved boyfriend takes drugs and doesn't pay. Now they want her as a payment. Will she be able to get out of the tangle or will she get more involved in it? Read "Serpent's Deceit" to find out.
  • Fairytale  by enara_writes
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    "I never thought I would crawl out of my shell only to fall in love with someone who was never meant to love me." . . A Fairytale Some love stories are meant to hurt. "I fell in love with her just by hearing her voice. Ya Allah, write her into my destiny. Let me be the one who carries her pain if it means she never has to." . . **"I married you because I had no choice. My heart belongs to someone else. You can never replace her- not today, not ever. If you want, I can give you a divorce anytime. But don't expect love, don't expect warmth, and don't expect a place in my heart."** He left the room without looking back- leaving her behind with a marriage full of vows and a heart completely empty.
  • MEERA-The Ranawat's DIL  by Dangerous_Butterfly
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    Rudra Pratap Ranawat: He is a study in controlled power. Rudra Pratap Ranawat is the undisputed King of Rajasthan, a regal figure whose presence silences murmurs and straightens spines. His lineage is visible in his sharp features and the unyielding set of his jaw. Yet, the crown is only half his story. Under the cloak of night, he is "THE KING OF MAFIA," a powerful, feared, and utterly mysterious figure in the underworld. Rudra struggles profoundly with expressing emotion; his face is a granite mask, making him seem perpetually cold and distant. Only one person can consistently breach his defenses: his Dadu. His bond with his grandfather is the single, crucial thread that links him to humanity, the one thing he will go to any length to protect. He carries the weight of two worlds, and the tension of that double life makes him magnetic and dangerous. MEERA SINGH ​Meera Singh is more than just kind; she is a study in quiet, almost luminous resilience. Her most striking feature is her eyes-large, warm pools that hold both the innocence of a sheltered soul and the pain of constant slight. She moves with a soft grace, a silent presence around the house, perpetually trying to make herself small and unobtrusive. Yet, when injustice flares, her spine straightens, and a small, internal flame ignites. This isn't anger; it's a fierce, unyielding need for truth and fairness. Her kindness is her shield, and her fierce loyalty is her weapon, making her willing to face any storm for those she cherishes. ​Highest ranking- ​1 in #angerissue 1 in #millionaire 6 in #mafialove 2 in #rajasthani 7 in #fear 3 in #caring
  • SAATHI : The Desired One by Arie_b
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    "​𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙚 𝙠𝙖𝙝𝙖 𝙝𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙘𝙝𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙤 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙪𝙧𝙮𝙖," "𝘾𝙝𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙣𝙚 𝙠 𝙡𝙞𝙮𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙙𝙞 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙖 𝙝𝙚; 𝙎𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙡 𝙝𝙖𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙠𝙖 𝙣𝙖𝙝𝙞, 𝙨𝙖𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙠𝙖 𝙝𝙖𝙞." Love is a sweet thing. We all fall in love once with someone; we experience it, but it is not in our control to have that someone. So, the story is all about that: college romance and the afterlife. Um, this is something new for me. I hope you guys will like it. Now, he has everything...except her.
  • Strings of Salvation by kartikswifey
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    Kartik Aaryan, a tormented and self-destructive rockstar burdened by a dark past, had lost all hope and lived in emotional darkness. Just when life felt empty, he found a ray of sunshine through an unexpected love that began to heal him. Read the full story to witness his transformation.
  • Rituals For The Wronged  by Dr_Dutta
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    In a city that never notices the broken, a man with an unforgettable face walks unnoticed through the crowd. At twenty-four, he is beauty carved into human form; charming, quiet, impossible to ignore. But beneath his calm smile lives something older than grief and colder than rage. Years ago, he was wronged. Betrayed. Destroyed. Now, one by one, the people responsible are beginning to feel it; the sleepless nights, the strange marks on their skin, the sense of being watched by something that does not breathe. Because revenge, when mixed with forbidden rituals, does not simply end lives. It collects debts. And he has learned exactly how to make the wronged pay. Some wounds heal. Others are answered. Content: Ch 1-6 Seeds of horror, childhood past, mirror anomaly, entity attachment Ch 7-10 Arjun's involvement, moral failure reveal, café incident, entity starts moving Ch 11-15 Deaths, psychological breakdowns, Ayan & Divya reconnect, past abuse truth surfaces Ch 16-20 Entity becomes independent of host, Naina POV horror, reality distortions Ch 21-24 Investigation phase - they realize the entity feeds on suppressed guilt + unacknowledged trauma Ch 25-27 Attempts to stop it fail. Someone makes a devastating choice. Ch 28 Major irreversible loss Ch 29 Confrontation with truth: the entity was never just a spirit - it's a manifestation of collective silence Chapter 30 (Final Chapter) Not a clean victory. Not total defeat. Something sealed. Something remains.
  • Shards Of Remains  by WallflowerV
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    Where screams, yells and cries still echo through their mind as a haunting melody. The memories still embrace them as the very first time, tearing their souls apart. Will they be able to bury their past and reach for light through the darkness drowning them? Or will they end up as the fragments of the ruins that shattered them?
  • THE WOLF WITHIN: A HUMAN IN A FANTASY WORLD    by CalvinMysteryDungeon
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    Title: The Wolf Within: A Human Eclipse Author: Calvin Mystery Dungeon Genre: Fantasy, Magic Academy, Mystery, Dark Adventure Tags: #Fantasy #MagicAcademy #WandMagic #WolfShifter #HiddenLegacy #Mystery #EclipseMagic #SchoolLife #PlotTwist #DarkFantasy #WattpadTopStory Story Description: In the world of Elyndros, where students are trained in ancient magic at the prestigious Lunareth Sky Academy, sixteen-year-old orphan Kael Draven thought he was just another lost soul trying to survive. But when a mysterious black wolf begins haunting his dreams-and a forbidden power awakens within him-Kael is thrust into a centuries-old war between the Orders of Light and Shadow. Marked by the Eclipse, a mythical affinity long erased from history, Kael must master a magic the world fears... or be consumed by it. But dark forces are stirring. The enigmatic Lucien Draylock, top student of the Nocturnis Order, seeks to awaken a legendary weapon that could reshape reality itself. And Kael may be the key. Will Kael become a savior... or the next harbinger of ruin? A story of secrets, destiny, betrayal, and a power that howls beneath the skin-The Wolf Within is a magic-fueled, heart-racing journey that will leave you breathless until the very last page.
  • THE ROSE by inkandthrons
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    This story is about a girl and her family. The girl's name is Aarya. She is sweet, loving, caring, and kind-but deadly. She carries a dark past that made her ROSE. At just the age of 15, people started calling ROSE . The underworld is scared of her. Nobody know who she really is, but they knew one thing: if you see her, it is your last day on this planet. She is just like a ROSE-beautiful and attractive from the petals, but from the stem, the thorns are sharp enough to draw blood. Because of one incident, she lost everything-her mother, who is dead, and her family. Her family consists of her father and brothers and one sister, who are alive yet blame her for her mother's death. Let's dive into Aarya's story to know the reason how she became ROSE.....
  • Professor in lust by Theblushwriter
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    > "In the classroom, he teaches literature. Outside, he owns the empire that destroyed my family." -A Aaravi Verma wasn't supposed to fall for him. He was her professor - cold, unreadable, and dangerously powerful. But Professor Raghav Malhotra isn't just an academic genius. He's also the billionaire CEO of Malhotra Group - a man who hides his ruthlessness behind silk ties and Shakespeare quotes. When she defies him in class, he warns her. When she uncovers his secret, he claims her. And when the world finds out? "You're mine now, Miss Verma. In every way that matters. And I don't share." Between whispered threats, stolen touches, and a past that could destroy them both, Aaravi must decide: Is she just another chapter in his story - Or the plot twist he never saw coming? Tropes🔥 #Professor × student #CEO×ordinary girl #Age gap romance #Dark romance #Secret relationship #Scarred past
  • The destiny of love by _author_daisy
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    RISHI RAJVANSH was a cold rude mafia ceo always a devil for outside people but had a soft side for his family and friends and never believed in love NAINA MALHOTRA a cute sunshine girly who belived in love only because of her fictional mens She is sweet kind and possessive for her loved ones Let's see what fate had decided for them Will they fall in love ? TROPS love at first sight He fell first and harder Office romance Ceo×secretary Mafia romance Obsessed MMC possessive FMC Grumpy x sunshine SECOND LEAD Devishi Malhotra a hot sassy mommy giving vibes law student kabir rajvansh a sexy campus god law student devishi x kabir enemies to lover academic rivals other tropes will be revealed after wards lets dive into the story of rishi and naina the power couple & kabir and devishi the lawyer duo
  • The Lost Star by Mirin_Ai
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    Kim Sunwon was a top idol from a famous K-pop boy group after five years of debut. However, all that success was ruined due to a scandal that involved Kim Sunwon himself. He decided to end his life after being abandoned by his own group members, his own family, his company, and the fans. After the two weeks, all his effort had done nothing to change the situation. He looked upon the spring night view for the last time from the top of his company's old building. Stars illuminated the sky, and cherry blossoms and petals fluttered in the gentle breeze. The scene was truly stunning. But his eyes were full of emptiness and exhaustion; there was no will to continue living. The moon was absent, but the stars were still bright in the sky. He hoped he could be one of those stars. With a relieved smile and gaze, he tried to let his body fall forward from the edge of the building top before a girl's voice startled him. "Do you believe in second chances?" "???" A mysterious girl appeared with the moon as her background, offering Sunwon a second chance to start over. To return to the past, but in another world, debuting with different group members and a different company. Sunwon didn't want to be an idol anymore, he didn't want to be a star anymore, but due to intense curiosity and the desire to see if his new group members would also abandon him like his previous group, he agreed. "Hehe! My name is Luna! Happy to be dealing with you, Kim Sunwon!" 'Wait-! We're going to jump!?' When he thought he had died, he realized he was back in the past before debuting as an idol. Sunwon met the future members of the group he would debut with in a few months and all the people in this unknown company. Can Sunwon ever trust people again? Will the same thing happen? Will he not be abandoned, and... Who is Luna, really? Why did she suddenly appear and give Sunwon a second chance? By author: MirinAi All characters and this book are the copyright of MirinAi.
  • 𝓛𝓸𝓿𝓮 𝓑𝓮𝔂𝓸𝓷𝓭 𝓕𝓪𝓽𝓮 by mini_writzs
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    *True love never dies... even when fate buries it.* He was told to move on. To forget her name, her face, her very existence. But the heart doesn't listen to reason - especially when fate has its own cruel plans. He's the country's most feared businessman - disciplined, ruthless, and dangerously cold. But beneath that steel exterior lies a past soaked in silence... and a love that refuses to fade. She lives a life crafted with care, yet nothing about it feels truly hers. A girl with no past. A stranger to her own reflection. Until a pair of stormy eyes awaken emotions she never knew existed. As memories resurface and secrets unravel, love is not the only thing put to the test. Because in a world of rivalries, betrayals, and hidden truths - some hearts are fated to find their way back, while others are just beginning their journey. LOVE. BETRAYAL. RIVALRIES. FATE. REBIRTH. A story fate tried to end... But what if it was only the beginning? --- Tropes: Enemies to Lovers Family Rivalries Slow Burn Multi-Couple Romance Reincarnation Mystery & Twists
  • THE LOVE IN BETWEEN  by SairahhSZ
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    They weren't dramatic about love. They were deliberate. In the way he always stayed. In the way she never had to ask. There were no grand confessions-only steady presence, quiet understanding, and a bond that felt too safe to question. He carried her storms without flinching. She softened his silences without asking why. They didn't fall loudly. They settled-slowly, deeply, inevitably. Years of knowing. Of choosing. Of finding home in each other long before love was named. This is the story of two people who didn't chase love- they recognized it, and never let it go.