Comtemporary Stories

For two years now, Zaira has lived under their roof. Not as a burden, not out of obligation. But as family. Her parents trust them, they adore her. She comes from another city to Mumbai for her education, welcomed with warmth, care, and affection into a wealthy household that treats her like their own. All except him. Aarvik Singhania barely speaks to her, barely acknowledges her presence. And when his eyes do find her, they are cold with something that looks dangerously close to anger. She is afraid of him, he rarely speak except it's important and that is what scare most people...his silence, the way he watches without looking and the way the room feels heavier when he's near. What Zaira doesn't know is that his detest is a lie.

In an arranged marriage built on trust and family ties, Nadra steps into a life she believes will be filled with love and security. He promised to take care of her. She believed him. But in this world of elite families and hidden truths. And not everyone who smiles... is safe. But the real question is when the truth finally comes out... will love survive it? Or will it destroy everything in its path?

Peyton is entering her senior year of college hoping for one last fun year before real life starts. What she doesn't take into account is meeting Tate, the sexy sweet boy next door. Everything is lighthearted and easy with him, Peyton barely has to think, so she does what any girl would do, she friend zones him. As they slowly get to know each other over time, Peyton gradually grows to trust Tate. But after an encounter with his family, Peyton takes a step back, haunted by her past. If Peyton wants a chance at love, she'll have to brave her past to look forward or possibly lose the one man who could mean everything.

How does one impress Grace? This is a question Folabi Dawson asked for several months. He could afford diamonds. He could buy her the latest wherever in the world. He could do just anything, because with money, there was never going to be an issue. Meet Grace Akinsola, but popularly known as Grace Akins. All her life, she made her money, obsessed with her passion and nothing else. But a few years back, she learned the hard way that the few men she had met were only attracted to her body and intimidated by her success. Folabi Dawnson, who had everything at the tip of his fingers, couldn't have Grace. That was the first time his money couldn't solve his problem. Grace Akins, was his problem.

Hizya and Noah were highschool sweethearts but before moving abroad for college Noah broke up with her which made her go through a lot of suffer. Now, after two years, she is starting a new chapter in her life. After graduating fom highschool, she attends college at paris. She is fulfilling her dream by attending medical school. She decides to leave her past in her home country and burry all the suffer. But, fate seems to have other plans for her. Their paths cross again. Unexpectedly, Noah is back into her life. He is determined to be her friend again. Little by little, he starts to break the boundaries she set up between the two of them eager to protect herself. Will she be able to forget about what she went through ? Maybe they will find love again , in the city of love.

Enemies at first sight, Michelle and Nick can't stand each other... yet every argument sparks a dangerous, undeniable tension neither can ignore.

Amelia Reed and Eli Hunter once believed they were meant for each other. Their love was passionate, intense, and full of dreams. But life, as it often does, had different plans for them. Years apart, filled with ambition, regret, and heartache, it forced them to grow into new versions of themselves. When their paths cross again, they find that love isn't always enough to mend the distance that time has carved between them.

A Feather: soft, colorful, and fringed. A dwindling relationship that may benefit both of them. Or destroy them.

At exactly 5:00 PM every day, Amon stops being dependable. By day, he is the model employee at a mid-sized food distribution company-efficient, quiet, impossible to corner with last-minute requests. His coworkers rely on him. His boss trusts him. He has never once stayed past five. And he never will. Because at 5:00 PM sharp, something far more important begins. Armed with green tea, calculated seating angles, and a deeply unnecessary level of social analysis, Amon ventures across the city to rooftop after-work lounges where ambition softens into vulnerability and conversations drift just slightly off-balance. There, beneath glass railings and skyline lights, he conducts what he privately considers a hobby: Emotional positioning. He doesn't break hearts. He doesn't cause chaos. He simply... observes. Adjusts. Inserts himself gently into conversations. Becomes harmless. Becomes safe. Becomes indispensable. This time, his focus settles on Mira-a thoughtful architect caught between certainty and hesitation-and Daniel, the calm, unshakable rival who refuses to react the way rivals are supposed to. Amon's strategy is simple: Be softer. Be easier. Be the one she leans toward when the night grows complicated. But as he maneuvers through polite dialogue, subtle triangulation, and the delicate art of emotional contrast, something unexpected happens. He succeeds. Just not in the way he intended. Told in a smooth, close third-person style with sharp, playful internal commentary, Altitude Adjustment is a story about control, miscalculation, and the quiet comedy of taking something completely unnecessary very, very seriously. Because sometimes the most dangerous word in the room isn't love. It's safe.

Stories I've read. Uploads will be one book a day.

Having a dark skin, is a misfortune. Having a dark skin, you are ugly and unwanted. Having a dark skin, is a crime. Which begs the question: says who. *********** This book brings forth the story of a young dark skinned Muslim girl, Shahida Ali Hussain who left home for the painful betrayal from her own family, swearing to never set foot into the house ever again until 5 years later destiny brought her back to the same house. But not as the same old lack-of-confidence, chubby and shy girl they all knew. What it takes to make a comeback. Indulge in the world of the Shahida Ali Hussain who has to pay the price of being born with a dark skin. __________________ Author's warnings: Not Edited. Ps, Once you hang on to the story you'll like it, I guess.

Chasing Fate more like chasing dresses Cassiopeia is a 25 year old princess living the life of any little girl's dream. She wears a different dress every single day. But her father plans to take away all her dress if she doesn't find a husband in time. Will she marry a prince from a far away land or someone within the castle walls?

A couple that is described as "perfect" by peers around them faces hurdles in their relationship that obstructs them from loving eachother like they used to. Forgotten promises, overlooked preferences and unmet expectations drive Eric and Penelope away from eachother. But they love eachother so deeply that every unreturned glance, every out stretched hand that wasn't taken, hurts them deeply. But will they were find their way back to eachother? Or will the storm of circumstances sweep them away forever?

Three years after Haikal's death, Maryam still clings to the past, refusing to let go of the love she once had. Despite her best friend Aina's encouragement, she avoids Haikal's grave, keeps his letters, and isolates herself emotionally. She believes moving on means forgetting-and she's not ready for that. Then comes Ammar, a travel photographer who was once close to Haikal. His return to Malaysia stirs something unfamiliar in Maryam-a mix of frustration, guilt, and a strange sense of comfort. Ammar, seeing her pain, tries to help, but she resists. She doesn't need saving. Or so she thinks. One day, mysterious letters begin appearing at her café-words urging her to heal, to embrace life again. At first, she suspects Ammar, but the truth is far more heartbreaking: Haikal had written them before his death, knowing she would struggle to move on. As Maryam reads Haikal's final words and spends more time with Ammar, she faces an impossible choice-hold on to the past or embrace the possibility of love again. But letting go feels like a betrayal... and falling for Ammar feels like a mistake. Will Maryam take the risk and let her heart beat again, or will she remain trapped in the shadows of yesterday?

Trust is a black and white concept; there's no such thing as trusting someone a little.

Xue Lin, a normal student on the outside, swindles of the rich behind the scenes. Not only out of necessity, partially because she wants to. All her past events hardened her. She is rude, selfish and calculating to others. Even to her colleagues she doesn't open up. Will a blooming love dispatch this façade she had built up for years? And awake her true nature buried deep down in her heart? Or will this backfire and make her hate blossom further and erase the little compassion she had left? --------

Sad story the purpose of which is to make you think about how fucked up life is.

Addison Hayes is content with her life. She runs her own company and has a long term boyfriend. Until she meets someone new who makes her question everything she thought she wanted. Follow Addison's complicated fairytale. © Copyright 2020

Life was perfect for Bluebell. He had a wonderful owner who had an amazing kid. Then, the cat came. Bluebell and the cat were a mix that landed Bluebell into the pound. He swears to get revenge on all cats, especially the one that hurt him most. In his new home, however, the kitten there is determined to change his mind. Prompt 106: cat-dog rivalry AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is NOT the same Bluebell as the one in Between Barks and Bites. I just ended up using the same name on accident.

"When Zyair and Sophia met through Zyair's best friend and Sophia's brother, they knew their connection was special. But they kept their relationship a secret, knowing that their families' complicated pasts and dangerous lifestyles would only put them in harm's way. But when Justin, Zyair's former friend and Sophia's brother, turned out to be a ruthless enemy, their whole world turned upside down. As they fought to clear their names and protect their loved ones, they were forced to turn to the only ones who could help them - a powerful gang. With their secrets and lies piling up, Zyair and Sophia must navigate the treacherous underworld of violence and betrayal, all while keeping their love strong and their family safe. Will they be able to overcome the danger that surrounds them, or will their deadly legacy tear them apart? Dive into this gripping, action-packed romance that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end."