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❤SHORTLISTED WATTPAD INDIA AWARDS 2020❤ Book #1 (AND series) [COMPLETED ✔] ABOUT THE STORY: Sanchi (or Vanya Patel) works as a crime journalist in the city of Ujjain. She has many flaws in her even though she possesses a heart of gold, a chubby personality and a lovable face to fall for. But her biggest flaw is her tongue, the one which stutters every time she speaks something and a flawed past which she is scared of disclosing before the world. Vihaan Singh Bundela, the very famous, stout-figured and arrogant Deputy Commissioner of Police under the CBI, is well known as one of the toughest, roughest and fiercest officers that Indore Police have ever witnessed. Two things he despises the most in life: (i) every woman he comes across and, (ii) every other thing which stutters. Also, he has a dead and buried past which many are unaware of. What will happen when the woman he gets tied to coincidentally, stutters in the tongue every minute fuelling the situation for him? What will happen when the two opposite poles are compelled by destiny to meet and forced by fate to agree for a contractual marriage? What will happen when their dead and buried secrets start unravelling gradually before each other? Will their horrendous pasts rip them apart without overcoming their differences? Or will they be able to accept each other's flaws and promise to live together till eternity? ***Peep inside to know more*** Copyright © 2019. All rights reserved. Cover credit: Canva Total Word Count: 255,870 Start date: 05/07/2019 End date: 01/02/2020

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐬, 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞. __________________________________ "Aaliya" I whispered. She smiled at me and asked, "What?" "I'm sorry" I said before pulling out the handkerchief from my pocket and forcefully pressing it on Aaliya's face. She tried to fight for some seconds but then, she fainted. __________________________________ Akshara Mehrotra, A kind,savage and sunshine girl who can't keep silent for more than 10 seconds. She completed her MBBS and was going to NYC for her MS ( master of surgery) course. In easy words, her life was a happy and simple rich life, until he entered. Arhaan Singhaniya, A grumpy,cold man with a dark past. He is a businessman who's company comes is in the top lists of the world and indeed a billionaire. His life was colourless,dark and plain, until she entered. On the wedding day of Arhaan and Akshara's bestfriend, Aaliya, something happened that the person who ended up marrying Arhaan was Akshara, not Aaliya. What happened? Why she did it? Will Arhaan accept her? What made Arhaan like this? And the most important, will they be able to solve the tangled threads of Hearts and Truths ? ✨READ THE BOOK TO FIND ANSWERS✨ __________________________________ "I-i re-reall-yy like y-you" I lied looking down at my hands, not daring to look in his burning eyes. My breath hitched when he held me by my hair and forced me to look up at him. "Say that again?" I opened my mouth to say but nothing came out, except the burning tears from my eyes. "Fine,Then Show me" he hissed before pinning me to the wall.

In the bustling streets of Mumbai, Detective Vikram finds himself trapped in a cycle of mundane cheating cases, yearning for something more challenging. His boredom dissipates when he's summoned by the affluent Kapoor family to investigate the mysterious disappearance of their daughter, Ayushi. As Vikram delves deeper into the case, he discovers layers of deceit and hidden truths, each leading to dead ends. With every step, the list of suspects grows, and Vikram's suspicions shift from one person to another, including those closest to the Kapoor family. Caught in the web of intrigue, Vikram finds himself unexpectedly drawn to Mrs. Kapoor who intimate him. However, his growing feelings for her only serve to complicate matters further, clouding his judgment and blurring the lines between his personal and professional life. With danger lurking at every corner and trust becoming a rare commodity, Vikram must navigate through the shadows of Mumbai's elite society to unmask the kidnapper before it's too late. In a city where everyone seems to have something to hide, Vikram must rely on his instincts, wit, and newfound love or lust, even he doesn't know, solve the case and bring Ayushi home safely. But in a world where appearances can be deceiving, will Vikram be able to distinguish friend from foe and catch the kidnapper before they slip away? Welcome to the world of Vikram.

Two Rivals. One Serial killer. Zero patience. Dr. Meher Bansal didn't sign up for this. All she wanted was to help her patients, not end up in the middle of a murder investigation. But when her patient's death puts her on a collision course with ACP Aryan Mathur-her childhood rival and a certified pain in the neck-things get messy. He's stubborn, she's sarcastic, and they both think they're the smartest person in the room. Unfortunately, there's a killer out there who's actually smarter. As bodies pile up and the case grows darker, Meher and Aryan must team up to untangle a chilling pattern- resisting the urge to throttle each other. Throw in a six-year-old determined to play cupid, a clumsy intern, a best friend who is always hungry and a killer who is one step ahead. You've got the perfect recipe for disaster. With every clue bringing them closer to the killer-and to death, will they outsmart a monster who's been perfecting his craft for years? Or will they end up as the next pieces in his deadly game? Murder. Mayhem. Matchmaking- What could possibly go wrong?

'Two kids were crying as they gazed at a dead cat lying near the road, its body bearing the signs of multiple impacts.' "I loved her so much," one of them sobbed. "I know you did, but she's gone. Be strong," the other kid replied, trying to comfort him. "How can I be strong? She was so small... how can someone be so cruel?" Just then, a girl around their age, who had been quietly observing the scene from a short distance, spoke up. "It's just a street cat, guys. Why are you making such a fuss? She always roamed around here. Some bike or car must have accidentally hit her, unable to see her in time. Just stop the drama already." 'The two kids were left speechless, their eyes fixed blankly on the third girl's face, shocked by her harsh words. She was only six years old, yet she spoke without any sympathy or emotion, her words cutting deep into their grief.' "In a town where secrets lurked, a discovery led to a fiery confrontation. An escape left one in flames, but that was just the beginning. A letter, a confession, a mental asylum - a twisted tale of torment and manipulation. The story unfolds, shrouded in mystery, gripping readers in a web of suspense and deceit. The characters' fates hang in the balance, their destinies intertwined in a chilling narrative of love, betrayal, and madness."

"I don't have any expectations from this marriage, nor am I looking for love," he said. "I am entering into this marriage merely to honor my promise to Sahil, for the sake of his parents and your daughter." ♡ "She will never love you the way she loved him", the harsh truth was reminded to him again. He replied, "She may never love me, and that doesn't matter to me. My love for her is boundless, enough to fill both our hearts and keep me content. Also, I don't ever want her to love me the way she loved him. Even if she gives me ten percent of that love, I'll be the happiest man alive." ♡ Anisha Mehta finds herself at a crossroads after the tragic loss of her husband. Left to raise their young daughter alone, her world turns grey, and hope seems distant. Destiny plays its tune and ties her into a marriage of convenience with Atharva Raichand, an intimidating and enigmatic billionaire with a significant secret hidden behind his ruthless and chilling exterior. As Anisha navigates the uncharted waters of a marriage born out of obligation, she begins to unravel the layers of Atharva's heart and confront her feelings. ♡ The story follows their journey as they navigate the nuances of their evolving relationship, amidst societal expectations, unexpressed emotions, and the haunting echoes of Sahil's memory. Set against a backdrop of family dynamics, emotional turmoil, and unexpected alliances, the story explores the depths of love, sacrifice, and the courage it takes to embrace a new beginning. Will Anisha and Atharva find the strength to heal each other's wounds and embark on a path of love and companionship? Or will the shadows of the past forever cloud their chance of happiness?

| 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 | Akanksha, a forensic expert and her husband Vihaan, a CBI officer must work together through the gulf in their marriage to catch a serial killer threatening to expose their secrets. ════ ⋆★⋆ ════ When Akanksha returns to Jaipur for her best friend's wedding, she anticipates nothing out of the ordinary. The pre-wedding rituals remind her bitterly of her dream to marry for love and she dreads returning home to the brewing argument with her husband of seven years, Vihaan. But when a series of murders come knocking at Akanksha's door, she realises she cannot solve it alone. After avoiding each other like plague for years, she and Vihaan must put aside their differences and learn to work together to capture this serial killer. However, the nightmares of Akanksha's past are difficult to deny. Will the hunt for the murderer bring her and Vihaan closer together or are the secrets in their relationship too deep to ever find peace? ----------------------------------------------------------------- Trigger/Content Warning: Elements of PTSD, anxiety, violence, abuse, death, mental health issues, mention of sexual abuse and rape, and other triggering issues. Please read only if you're comfortable reading these themes and the story is marked to be MATURE. ----------------------------------------------------------------- | Featured By @Romance, @dangerouslove, @��������RomanceIN, @ContemporaryLit, @generalfiction, @��������ChicklitIN and @MysteryThrillerIN | This amazing cover is made by @NattKuznetsov © akiimarvelous 2020 Exclusively On ��������

[Writing and Editing, simultaneously] Shivani, poised to embark on a fairytale romance with Aavyansh, finds her world shattered when a sinister plot unravels. As the bride-to-be, she becomes the unsuspecting target of a deadly game orchestrated by unseen forces. With every step closer to unraveling the truth, she is drawn deeper into a labyrinth of deceit, where trust is a luxury she can no longer afford. Aavyansh, Kanav, and Avyaan, the Rawat brothers, find themselves caught in the crossfire. Loyalties are tested as they navigate a treacherous landscape filled with betrayal and murder. Can their bond withstand the storm that threatens to consume them? Meanwhile, Shivani's friends, Ahana and Kainat, are drawn into the escalating danger. As their lives intertwine with the Rawat brothers, a shared secret becomes a double-edged sword. A tattoo, a symbol of a past they thought buried, resurfaces as a haunting reminder of a threat that looms large. With each passing moment, the lines between love, hate, and survival blur. As the body count rises, the survivors must uncover the mastermind behind the chaos before they become the next victims. A deadly game of cat and mouse has begun, and the stakes have never been higher. Join me in this journey!

when a 18th year old vaani is forced to marry, her world comes crashing down especially when her heart is already captivated in Arya's love. Shaurya Singhania who has been released of all the charges against him, still faced allegations from everyone, especially from his first wife who would leave no dice unturned to prove him guilty. It was not a wedding Shaurya desired but what Vaani did in mandap left him enraged and she broke when she discovered who Arya really was? A Compromise they both made, A wedding of compromise and a web of conspiracies which prison the heart. English Name: The Compromise

❤️WINNER OF WATTPAD INDIA AWARDS 2020 (BOTH JUDGES CHOICE AND POPULAR CHOICE IN MYSTERY/THRILLER GENRE)❤️ A SNEAK PEEK INTO THE STORYLINE: The Mhatre's of Mumbai are one of India's most powerful and rich families. In the eyes of the public, it's all glittery, shiny, and picture-perfect but what happens when the eldest daughter-in-law of the family Anna dies under mysterious circumstances and the case is quickly closed as a suicide? With the media speculating her husband Shreekant Mhatre as the reason for her suicide, the story slowly begins to unfold many secrets the family has been hiding for years. In these circumstances enters Dr. Amna Biswas, a Second-year Resident Doctor of Emergency Medicine at Savitri Devi Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore who gets unintentionally trapped in the power struggle, lies, and facade the Mhatre Family has put up for years. Will Amna be able to save herself from the unknown danger lurking around her and for how long? Her fate and choices make her cross paths with the Mhatre Family who unknown to her are not what they seem to the world. Someone is after her life... Someone wants her dead but destiny intervenes and she meets Shreekant. Together these two begin a tumultuous journey to find the truth, and in return get entangled in more and more conspiracies. Slowly they start to get hold of the bottled truth that can change their lives forever but decide to put an end to the game which is responsible for all their miseries. What will happen when secrets of past and present mingle and bring out the long-buried truth that has been hidden? The truth is unimaginable and beyond comprehension, which will link the lives of many in an unparalleled fashion. Will fate help them? Will their venture be successful? Will Shreekant go against his own family? Why was Amna chosen by destiny? Why did Anna have to die? Was it suicide? Accident? Intentional Murder? Copyright © 2020. All rights reserved Ananya Mohapatra