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You extended your hand.
          
          I stared at it, my chest tightening as the moment stretched. Slowly, I reached out, my hand finding yours.
          
          It felt different. Rougher. Calloused. Or maybe it was me who had changed.
          
          "Nice to finally meet you," you said, your tone polite and carefully controlled. "Eloise has told me a lot about you."
          
          ………
          
          A lil teaser from the upcoming chapter ;) Stay tuned!
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War doesn't determine who's right, it determines who's left. 
          
          And we had declared war.
          
          •••••
          
          For a fleeting moment, I imagined myself standing there instead—meeting your gaze, seeing your crooked smile that never failed to disarm me. But no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't summon the image of your face from here. That hurt more than I expected.
          
          "One avocado toast and a black coffee, please," I murmured, my voice steadier than I felt.
          
          The young man twirled with a bright grin. "Coming right up!"
          
          •••••
          
          "Did I really look that miserable standing by the window just now?" The question slipped out before I could stop it, though I regretted it immediately.
          
          Her hands twitched at her sides, her fingers moving in quick, frantic motions, as though trying to explain. Trying to reassure me that that wasn't how she saw me. I couldn't let her do that. Not this time.
          
          I reached out, catching her hands gently, stilling the erratic dance of her fingers. I could feel the tension in her, the way she always got so worked up over the smallest things. It made me smile, though I tried not to show it.
          
          "Relax, Lou," I chuckled, my voice softer than I intended. "I was just messing with you. You're an amazing artist. I'm honored to be drawn by you."
          
          …………
          
          Phase 3 is here! The first two chapters are out. They're released while I was away. Check them out if you haven’t already! 
          
          Life’s been a bit busy lately, but everything is still on track. New chapters will continue to drop every Wednesday at 6:30 IST. Stay tuned! ✨"
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Well, well, look who’s here. First off, apologies if I’ve been spamming with updates all day, but guess what? In Black And White, I’m Blue is now a full-on novel! I’ve added a new POV, dusted off the plot, and it’s almost done. Weekly updates are on the way—so stay tuned!
          
          Speaking of exciting news… In Black And White, I’m Blue made it to the TOP PICKS at AMBYS this year! (ALL CAPS because I’m still in shock and don’t know how else to express my joy).
          
          Not only thaaat—my poetry collection, Two Times For The Past, also made it through! Aaaah, I’m so, so happy right now! 
          
          A huge thank you to the Ambys team for all the effort you put into recognising aspiring authors like us. And of course, thank you to all of YOU for the endless love and support you’ve shown my work. I genuinely wouldn’t be here without you.
          
          Now, I’m off to celebrate with a big glass of water because I’ve been dehydrating all day cleaning up the beautiful mess that is In Black And White, I’m Blue.
          
          See you soon with updates. Happy reading! ❤️✨
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Happy new year, summer! 

          "A powerful, feel-good story about love and angst, In Black and White, I'm Blue will rip your heart into shreds and rebuild it with its beautiful characters, prose, and symbolism."
          
          Starting the year on a high note!
          
          Happy 2025, Wattpad Nation!
          
          Thrilled to share that In Black and White, I'm Blue has been chosen as Book of the Month by the amazing @CroodsGirl for her project highlighting undiscovered gems.
          
          I also got to do a special interview for Tintinnabulation, which was such a great experience—thank you, Victoria, for the opportunity!
          
          Big thanks to everyone supporting the story. Don’t forget to check out @CroodsGirl and show some love to In Black and White, I’m Blue! Here’s to an incredible year ahead!
          
          Happy Reading ❤️✨ 
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The Shorty’s Short List is out, and I’m thrilled to share that all three of my flash fiction entries made it! ❤️✨
          
          Check out BOUND, PANTS, and RIDE WITH ME in the C’est la Vie collection.
          
          PANTS -
          
          "I can't shower with my clothes on, genius," Hiro said, already fumbling with the button of his pants.
          
          Riku panicked. "Okay, NOPE!" He lunged toward Hiro, hands out, trying to stop him before he fully committed to stripping in the middle of the living room. "You don't need a shower right now!"
          
          RIDE WITH ME -
          
          Their eyes met, or at least she thought they did. His dark helmet obscured his face, hiding his expression, but she felt his gaze all the same. The lights turned green, officially granting him permission to his flight. But  he didn't.
          
          BOUND - 
          
          Now every time she opens the book, I fall a little deeper. I'm waiting for the day when she won't close it, when she'll let me stay with her, when she'll feel the same.
          
          Until then, I live for her.
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/308173017

"Leon, switch with me," I'd said earlier that night, lazily stretching my legs after dinner. "I'm too full to drive."
          
          He'd laughed, brushing my request aside. "You're always too full to drive. Relax, I've got this."
          
          I should've driven.
          
          That thought burrowed deep into my mind, gnawing at every shred of logic or reason. If I'd driven, if I'd just ignored the fullness in my stomach, maybe—maybe the car wouldn't have gone off the bridge. Maybe he'd still be here.
          
          °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°
          
          Happy Reading ❤️✨ 
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The Shortys' Longlist is up and all the 3 flash fic entries I submitted seems to have made it through. Mm....that sounds nice :)
          
          Check out,
          
          RIDE WITH ME - 
          "To that one girl watching me from the balcony every night... Wanna take a ride with me?"
          
          PANTS -  
          Hiro is drunk and Riku is devastated.
          
          BOUND - 
          It sucks to live and love while being stuck in a book.
          
          Happy Reading ❤️✨ 
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/308173017

There's a bittersweetness to it—a sense of loss I thought I'd left behind long ago. I've built a life out of forgetting things, of surviving instead of feeling. Yet here she is, proving me wrong just by breathing, by looking peaceful for once. For a second, I want to reach out, brush the hair from her face, but I know better than to touch what doesn't belong to me anymore.
          
          °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°
          I'm What You Want Not What You Need
          OUT NOW!
          Happy Reading ❤️✨ 
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Thank you @CroodsGirl for all the love and support on In Black And White I'm Blue. Guys go check out her work. My personal fav is Milo and Maisie! 
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