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Released on the first day of every month, this anthology is a collection of short stories featuring multiple genres ranging from fantasy to sci-fi with a dash of adventure and darkness. Check in to Tapas, Wattpad, Webnovel, or read on my website to catch the latest dose of fiction. Read on my website: annamittower.com If you like this novel, please consider supporting me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/join/annamittower? If you would like to discuss this novel with other fans of my work, join my discord! https://discord.gg/mK3GENd

Humanity finds themselves trapped in an MMO RPG. As they navigate the 100 floors of the World Tree, players face challenges, unlock skills, and wield magic. Lives are lost, alliances form, and destinies are shaped. Who will rise, and who will fall?

READ ON OFFICIAL WEBSITE: betweentwodeaths.netlify.app The Two Worlds The First World & The Veil The Weave & Magic How power works in the Veil Vessels & Strangers The mark, the bond, the mission The Anchor of Return The spell that started everything The Ashen Court The enemy — and what they want Crossing Points How to fall between worlds They walked with both hands in their hoodie pocket, boots dragging a rhythm against the pavement that wasn't quite a beat. No destination — that was the point. Greyvale was small enough that every walk eventually became a loop, and Riven had memorized every loop. They knew which porch light always stayed on. Which dog would bark from behind which fence. Which patch of sidewalk had buckled from a tree root three years ago and never been fixed. They knew this town the way you know something you've never been able to leave. * * * The sound came from behind Henderson's Hardware. It wasn't loud. That was the thing about it. It was more like a pressure change — the way the air shifts before a storm decides what it wants to do. Riven stopped walking. Tipped their head. Listened. There. Again. A sound like paper tearing slowly. Like something coming apart at the seams. Most people would have kept walking. Riven turned into the alley.

on. For five years, she rebuilt her life slowly—away from the person who once broke her without explanation. Danish. The man who disappeared without goodbye. The man she hated herself for never truly forgetting. Then one night— he returned with only two words: “I’m back.” And suddenly, everything Arissa buried deep inside her heart began to resurface again. But Arissa is no longer alone. Beside her stands Rayyan— the quiet man who stayed when everyone else left. Gentle. Patient. Safe. If Danish was the chaos that once made her feel alive… Rayyan became the peace that taught her how to breathe again. Caught between a love she never healed from and a man who slowly became her home, Arissa finds herself trapped between two hearts— one that still hurts her, and one that could heal her completely. But love is never simple. Because sometimes… the person who destroys you still feels impossible to let go. And sometimes… the safest love is the one you’re most afraid to choose. Rayyan was the air Arissa needed to breathe. Danish was the heartbeat that made her feel alive. And somewhere between breathing and living— Arissa was slowly losing herself. Some love stories save you. This one slowly breaks you instead.

Cerita berpusat pada seorang petualang muda yang bernama Ash Vioni. Dikarenakan penampilannya itu, orang-orang sering mengiranya sebagai seorang perempuan. Itu mungkin disebabkan ia memiliki seorang saudara kembar, yakni seorang adik kembar yang bernama Ashe. Mereka berdua memutuskan untuk pergi dari desa tempat mereka tinggal dengan tujuan mendapat pengalaman hidup yang baru. Dengan itu, mungkin mereka dapat mendapatkan teman-teman baru dan juga mungkin... Dan pertemuan Ash dengan seorang gadis mengawali petualangannya di dunia yang menakjubkan ini.

It is a love story on two characters who are from two different states and cultures that is Punjab and Kerala Ranbir is from Punjab and Prachi is from Kerala Will love blossom between them? Will their families approve their love? To know more on this please stay tuned and please give this book a try Peep into this book to know more

Karen and Kimberly, princesses of Valor, but two opposites. When their father King Henry was poisoned on Kim's wedding, things take an unexpected twist as the people began to demand for a ruler. Betrayal, backstabbing, conniving, scheming and manipulation takes root in this story. Who will be crowned Queen of Valor?

Shravan and Suman , two individuals poles apart meet in IIT Delhi and become good friends. Their friendship blossoms in to love gradually. Dreaming about their future ..they talk with their families but face rejection. Can they be together ?

Lena Carter thought love was supposed to feel safe. For four years, she stayed beside Ethan Blake — the man she believed she would someday marry. Even when their relationship became routine. Even when dates turned into canceled plans and conversations became nothing more than tired phone calls. She told herself it was only a phase. After all, Ethan was carrying the weight of his father’s expectations and fighting to prove himself worthy of inheriting his family’s company. Then Adrian Cole arrived. Transferred from the executive branch as the new team leader, Adrian was calm, unreadable, and impossible to ignore. Unlike Ethan, he noticed the little things. The silence behind her smiles. The loneliness she tried so hard to excuse. What began as harmless tension slowly became something far more dangerous. Because the more Lena tried to distance herself from Adrian… the harder it became to deny the way her heart responded to him. Caught between loyalty and longing, Lena finds herself torn between the man she built her life around… and the man who makes her feel alive again. But some choices don’t just break hearts. They change everything. ✨ Two men. Two worlds. One heart. One choice

Between Two Heartbeats – Synopsis “Between Two Heartbeats” is a deeply emotional romantic drama that explores love, timing, loss, and the fragile moments that define a lifetime. The story follows Aarav Mehta, a quiet, introspective young man who believes life is best lived cautiously—planned, predictable, and safe. After losing his mother at a young age, Aarav grows up fearing emotional attachments, convinced that love only leads to pain. He pours himself into his studies and later into a stable career in software engineering, building walls so high that no one can truly reach him. On the other side of life’s spectrum is Mira Kapoor, a vibrant, free-spirited girl who believes every moment is a gift. She lives impulsively, laughs loudly, and loves deeply. But beneath her radiant smile lies a secret—Mira is living with a serious heart condition. Doctors have given her limited time, and she has chosen to spend it chasing experiences rather than fearing the inevitable. Their worlds collide in the most unexpected way—at a hospital waiting room. Aarav is there for a routine check-up for his father, while Mira is there for her regular cardiac evaluation. A minor incident—a dropped file, scattered papers, and an awkward apology—sparks their first interaction. Aarav is immediately struck by Mira’s warmth, while Mira notices something unusual about Aarav: a silence that feels heavier than words. Their connection grows slowly. What begins as chance meetings turns into meaningful conversations—first about trivial things like favorite movies and food, then deeper topics like dreams, fears, and regrets. Mira’s perspective on life challenges Aarav’s rigid mindset. She teaches him how to live in the present, to laugh without reason, and to embrace unpredictability. For the first time, Aarav begins to feel something real—something he had spent years avoiding. But Mira keeps her condition a secret. As their bond deepens, Aarav finds himself changing. He starts taking risks, reconnects with his estranged friends, and even begins to heal from his past trauma. Mira becomes the heartbeat he never knew he was missing. Meanwhile, Mira finds in Aarav a sense of calm she has never experienced before. Despite knowing her time is limited, she allows herself to fall in love—something she had promised herself she wouldn’t do. Their love story unfolds through small, intimate moments: Late-night conversations on rooftops Spontaneous road trips Silent walks during sunset Sharing fears they’ve never told anyone else Every moment feels infinite—yet painfully temporary. The turning point comes when Aarav accidentally discovers Mira’s medical reports. The truth shatters him. He feels betrayed—not because she is ill, but because she chose not to tell him. His fear of loss resurfaces, stronger than ever. Unable to cope, Aarav distances himself, convinced that loving Mira will only lead to heartbreak. Mira, though hurt, understands his reaction. She has always known this moment might come. Days turn into weeks without contact. Aarav struggles internally, torn between his love for Mira and his fear of losing her. Meanwhile, Mira’s condition begins to worsen. Eventually, Aarav realizes a painful truth: avoiding love does not prevent loss—it only prevents living. He returns to Mira, not with promises of forever, but with acceptance of the present. Their reunion is quiet yet powerful. No dramatic confessions—just an understanding that love, even if brief, is worth everything. In the final phase of the story, Aarav becomes Mira’s strength. He stays by her side through hospital visits, weak days, and sleepless nights. Instead of fearing the ticking clock, he chooses to make every heartbeat meaningful. Mira, in her final days, gives Aarav something priceless—the courage to live fully, even after she is gone. In a deeply emotional climaxMira, in her final days, gives Aarav something priceless—the courage to live fully, even after she is gone. In a deeply emotional climax.