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In the small town of Chandaneshwar, a young woman by the name of Maya works as a flower seller. After the death of her father, she is offered a job to work in the temple of Raja Vijay Mukherjee. Although poor, she is a Brahmin woman, so she has knowledge about the divine. One night, while fleeing from the beastly hands of Tirtha Mukherjee, she witnesses something she shouldn't have. Next morning, the fifth murder of the year takes place. Maya might not have solid proof, but she is sure these are the doings of the Mukherjee. These are all human sacrifices- narabali.…

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Serialized Spotlight | Historical Fiction It is said that nothing escapes the blessed eyes of Medjay Ka Alexandros, so Inanna must work harder to hide her magical identity as well as their passionate bond. ****Alternate Universe Kemet.In a world where magic is forbidden for the commoners, a secret guild is run in Ta-Seti. Young mage Inanna strives to be a Dreamer, although she fails at it miserably. Their career as secret mages faces danger when a plague hits the capital of Luxor. The medjay suspect it to be the work of necromancers. A chance encounter with the Head of Medjay, Ka Alexandros, leads Inanna and her friends to Luxor where they must disguise themselves as assistants to the Medjay while being undercover mages. As more proof comes to light, fingers point at necromancers, and Inanna begins to question if her race is really siding with the dark force. Her pursuit of truth is further complicated with the sizzling collisions she has with Alexandros. As if that wasn't enough, Inanna finds that her calling isn't to be a Dreamer, but to worship the dead- a Necromancer.Features:Historical Fiction: Serialised Spotlight Adventure: DiverseLit Adventure | Historical…

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A werewolf king must give love a second chance in order to remove his curse. ****It is the marriage of Aryamna, the Senapati of Ishgar and a secret vampire, arranged by Rajan Rudra. The bride is a woman named Ishvara who suffers from severe amnesia and keeps it a secret. Indumala, the sixteen year old adopted daughter of Aryamna is happy that finally her father will get a companion. But when Aryamna sees Ishvara, the truth becomes clear to him- she isn't an ordinary woman but his long lost love, the forgotten princess of Ishgar. As he tries to make her remember the past and rebuild things, the badass Rajan Rudra must explore his own sweet and sour relationship with bodyguard Indumala. Both men have got a second chance at love, and both women have returned from the clutches of death. Will the Four be finally happy or the past come to haunt them?Features: Action: Romantic Suspense Fantasy: Diverselit Fantasy Vampire: Bloodlines and Royalty Justwriteit: 8CC Sept to Oct, March Milestones for 30DCAPIFantasy: AAPI Heritage Month reading list…

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A girl recalling her past life, together with her werewolf lover, must set off on a journey of liberation. [SEQUEL to Kama: Liberation (Vol-I). Cannot be read as a standalone] ****Indumala has finally remembered her past life identity of being Petra, the former wife of Alpha Rajan Rudra. Ishvara too is recovering from her amnesia and is happy to explore old memories with husband Aryamna. Everything appears satisfactory, and Rudra is grateful to be with his beloved again, although he knows he is still cursed. He has no hope of being freed. But Indumala isn't one to accept defeat. She will solve not only his curse but every other mystery around her, including that of a blond man ruined by history. The goddess has returned not only for her beloved Shiva, but also to redeem her children.…

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[ONC 2024 Longlist] A princess marries a conqueror she doesn't love. A favourite breathes in forbidden love for the same man. ****Roshanak wakes up to find her kingdom conquered and before she knows, she is married to the conquerer, Shah Sikander. She goes to his land Persia as his wife. Even though his immediate family tries to accept her, the army doesn't see her as the deserving queen. She finds a companion in her husband's so-called most favourite, Hazarahpatish Hridayank. Soon she realises the complicated emotions of the human mind, finding herself being caught between her past and her husband, and slowly realising Hridayank's true feelings for the Shah. Enemies lurk nearby, ready to destroy the three of them. Roshanak knows that tragedy is promised, but she can't help but hope that Sikander won't die.Features: Romance: Fake and Arranged Relations Historical Fiction- Ancient WorldAPIRomance- API Heritage Month reading list, Never Forgotten, Pride in API Romance FriendsnFamily- API Heritage Month reading listJustwriteit- Jan to Feb 8CCFreetheLGBT- ONC 2024 reading list…

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[FEATURED on OFFICIAL WATTPAD's Community Happenings] Cover by the magician @MoranaInDesign (she is literally a magician!)Maya, a journalist, finds herself in the middle of religious panic when a prostitute she had met is found to be murdered. ****Lucifer, as they have been named, faces the namesake of the Devi in Devipuram. Will they be able to sacrifice this rose too like the other ones, or will the thorns now make them bleed to death? ****Maya has been tasked with writing something about the folk of Devipuram for the upcoming Puja magazine. She decides to visit the slums where the prostitutes live. Here, she meets Radha- a beautiful prostitute with a daughter. The very next day, Radha is found dead in the temple premises. And what the villagers label as the next-in-line in a chain of paranormal murders is a magnetic mystery in the life of Maya which tempts her to get to the root of this cruelty. Will she succeed in finding out the culprit or succumb to death like the five victims?WORD COUNT: 60,000-65,000 words…

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Cover by @MoranaInDesignWhile investigating the case of Abhinoy Das' death, Maya is plunged into the hidden world of Bengal's dark creatures, one of which takes a secret interest in her. ****After her success in the case of Devipuram, Maya has gained fame as a detective with expertise in handling paranormal cases. Soon this name invites her to Khatra to investigate the mysterious death of the youngest son of the affluent Das family. But unknown to her, many more deaths are occurring in Khatra, and all of the attacked are virgin females. Despite being asked to not venture outside her case, she does what her heart wishes to. And this time, her heart will be caught.[Book is a standalone and can be read without knowing the events of Daughters of Kalika]Word count: 56k-57k…

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There's more to a woman's birth and existence than mere beauty and charm. She isn't a gift to be opened, neither a sinner in love. Ahalya must realise it and free herself from the shackles of patriarchy. | AAPI Heritage Month Contest WINNER |…

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A book for the readers, by the author. This is a guide, a spoilers arena, a gaming zone and whatever you wanna make it.…

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[Pride Awards 2023, hosted by official lgbtq , Romance Category Winner and 5th Place Grandwinner] The foster son of a former cupbearer marries the cursed king of Persia, becoming not only the first consort to survive after the wedding, but also a threat to many conspirators. ****Shahryar had lost his first wife to a man no equal to him just after the wedding. Following their execution, each wife he marries dies some way or the other- falling down the stairs, suicide or even poisoning. Shahryar and his ministers are lost as to why it's happening, and eventually the king is called cursed. People are dissatisfied with the king and a rebellion threatens to bloom secretly. Soon there is a dearth of suitable women to marry Shahryar. But the sun cannot be complete without the moon. So comes forward Shahrazad.…

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Pride is for all- whether you are a hero, a villain, a god or a human. LGBTQ-IN Pride Month 2024 entry.…

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Two men at war, once in love, forever in love. Aim to Engage 2023 prompt #28…

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The king is dying, and he writes a letter to his beloved on the other side. Prompt #30 of Aim to Engage 2023. Winner Aim to Engage…

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Ishvara is trying to be the best wife to Aryamna. He is loving towards her and everything sweet, but never compliments her cooking. Ishvara is upset on this matter and won't let it slide.Little does she know what is waiting for her...WATTPADSERIES HALLOWEEN SPIN-OFF CONTEST ENTRY…

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Damien's paintings are getting alive and blurring his realities. One of them is Maryam, a woman he knew long back...Aim to Engage prompt #5…

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Brahmacharini- the form of Parvati who performed severe austerities to marry Shiva. She resides on the second day of Navaratri. Poetry Entry for Navaratri contest by WattpadPoetryIN. Prompt used- White, Day 2.…

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Krishna must leave for Mathura, for now he has a life bigger than all the destinies of Braj combined. He must leave Gokul and journey forward, leaving behind his beloved Radha. They believe they are not going to meet ever again. For one last time, thus, they fall in a lover's embrace. And then, it's a goodbye. But is destiny really so cruel?✨ Rewind the Classics 2023 Second Place Winner ✨…

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verses dripping with what we cannot speak🔸entries for Versification 2023 🔸and poems dedicated to Sutekh/Set, since he is, after all, Chaos incarnate…

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A prince confronts the complicated politics of his family and understands the value of blood and love. ****After being accused of attempted murder by his brother and King of Luxor Ausar, Seti is forced to flee the land and dives into a river, thinking that it is his end. However, he is rescued by a duo of healers. Under their care he meets another patient by the name of Inanna. The meeting is not a mere coincidence. Soon secrets unravel and Seti must question if he was really on the right path all along. SPRING FIESTA 2023 Short Story WinnerCover by LadyLightSword…

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Aim to Engage 2022 Romance category Honourable Mention Andheera is missing for the last ten years and no one except Varman, his nephew, remembers his face. When the Sarkar dies, it is up to Hussain and the other men to protect Varman from Andheera. But the timer ticks and signals, and Hussain has to face his soulmate amidst bloody violence.…