Shanay Bansal, a young and successful entrepreneur, is looking forward to his engagement with Afsana Agarwal. But a few weeks before the engagement, he receives a mysterious voice message from someone from Afsana’s past. Curious, Shanay plays the voice message and through those many other such messages, a different world from the past opens up about a beautiful relationship that got broken due to a terrible lie. Half Torn Hearts is a coming-of-age tale of three layered individuals coming to terms with their first loss, which bares the devil that we all possess but are scared of encountering and which eventually becomes the cause of our own ruin.

The best thing happened to her . . . but in the worst way possible . . . Prisha Srivastav turned eighteen two months back. Hailing from Faridabad, she studies mass communication in Bengaluru. She meets a mysterious man, double her age, who goes by the name 'the mean monster' in the Bengaluru party circuit. Intrigued, she pursues him and falls for him. However, there's a problem. Prisha doesn't know he kills the one who loves him. Literally. From the master of twists, Novoneel Chakraborty, comes another beguiling tale of dark romance and thrill that won't let you put the book down till the last page.

'I'll gift you a love story that every girl desires, but few get to live.' He'd told me once. And boy, did he stick to his words! Vanav Thakur is the perfect boyfriend that any girl can have. He ticks every box you can ever have for your Mr Right. Trust me on this. He cares for me, respects me, never objectifies me, never says no to me for anything, understands me, is progressive and has no shadow of any male chauvinism in him. Sometimes, I wonder if I really deserve him. My parents, like me, had no option but to accept him as my boyfriend. Everything was hunky dory and I thought I would be that one girl who would never have any relationship hiccup until I stumbled upon the reason behind his perfection. I'm Aarisha Shergill and my life is about to get ripped apart because I should have known some things should be left alone. Is love capable of healing the deep wounds which love itself creates within you? Mysteriously thrilling in its essence, Roses Are Blood Red is the haunting story of a passion and eternal love

“साही '&' सुधीर” दोस्ती, प्रेम और आकर्षण पर आधारित उपन्यास है। यह उपन्यास सभी पीढ़ियों को अपने समय, जीवन और कहानीसे वाकिफ कराता है, यह एक प्यारी सी कहानी है जिसमें साही और सुधीर बचपन के दोस्त हैं। सुधीर पेंटिंग बनाता है और साहीलेखिका है, जब साही सुधीर के जीवन में आयी तब उसने अपने जीवन में कई बदलाव महसूस किए। दोनों अच्छे दोस्त हैं लेकिन कुछसमय बाद सुधीर और साही दोनों को एहसास होता है कि वे एक दूसरे से प्यार करते हैं लेकिन तब तक बहुत देर हो जाती है, फिर क्याहोता है? क्या वे फिर कभी मिलेंगे? क्या वे अपने प्यार का इजहार करेंगे? क्या पेंटिंग और लेखन दोनों का आपस में जुड़ पाते हैं? ऐसेबहुत से सवाल हैं, और जवाब के लिए आपको "साही '&' सुधीर” उपन्यास पढ़ना होगा। यह उपन्यास आपके दैनिक जीवन के साथआसानी से जुड़ सकता है। इस उपन्यास में स्कूली जीवन, दोस्ती और अलगाव के कई उतार-चढ़ाव शामिल हैं जो हर किसी को यहसोचने पर मजबूर करते हैं कि अब आगे क्या होगा, हिंदी साहित्य में लेखिका की यह सर्वश्रेष्ठ पहली रचना है एक परिपक्व कलमआपकी समीक्षाओं के साथ-साथ आलोचना की भी प्रतीक्षा कर रही है, ताकि अगले उपन्यास में आपके सामने और बेहतर काम किया जा सके।

The emotional yet spine-chilling tale of an abandoned daughter and her quest for truth. “I want to have nothing to do with my mother. Memories of her are so very obscure that I cannot even tell if she existed after all.but then.20 years have passed and she still comes to me every night in my nightmare as though only to tell me there’s blood on my heart.” 8-year-old Nihar lost both her parents to a crime that after all these years remains elusive to her still. She remembers nothing about her dead mother and sentenced father. Upon receiving an email that leaves her gasping with disbelief at a strange revelation about the crime, Nihar comes back to India. To unravel the past that threatens the very foundation of her existence. With series of deaths taking place around her, one after another, and a hundred different versions of the crime floating about in every nook and cranny of her past, would Nihar finally get to the truth? Would she know why her mother had to die, who killed her, and why all these years, like a red phantomic silhouette, she kept following her everywhere? Why - what was it that she wished her only daughter to know?

In the shadow-infested alleys of Kolkata, retired officer Mr Mathur is haunted by the memory of a call he had once ignored-the desperate plea of a lifelong friend. But when he is pulled into the heart of the enigmatic world of 'Double Black,' a cryptic code shrouded in danger and deception, Mathur's life takes an unexpected turn. As he delves deeper, Mathur unravels a sinister web of espionage and conspiracy that threatens the very fabric of the nation. Driven by guilt and a need for redemption, he must wield his sharp intellect and decades of experience to outwit his enemies. Double Black is a pulse-pounding tale of courage, loyalty, and the relentless pursuit of justice. Join Mr Mathur on an edge-of-your-seat adventure.

At the onset of her getaway to the hills of Himachal Pradesh in a secluded tourist spot, Writer’s Hill, Nisha knew something terrible was going to happen. Less than seventy-two hours later, she goes missing under mysterious circumstances. When the police arrive and question the co-inhabitants, they’re surprised at their statements. All of them describe an eerie, almost supernatural, occurrence on the night of Nisha’s disappearance. To add to the strangeness is a unique coterie of travellers-Nisha’s ignorant boyfriend, a reclusive but nosy writer and a young couple who are not what they seem. There is also the caretaker’s visually impaired daughter who claims she can ‘see things’. With barely any leads, the police know they have to work doubly hard if they want to find Nisha, but with each passing day, the mystery around her disappearance gets murkier. Where is Nisha?

Detective Pranav is a story about a young boy filled with imagination who often finds himself in trouble. Join him as he navigates through his investigation to prove his innocence and get to the bottom of mischief he is not guilty of!

What happens when an innocent prank goes horribly wrong? Natasha, Riya, Anjali and Katherine were best friends in college – each different from the other yet inseparable – until that night. It was the night that began with a bottle of whisky and a game of Ouija but ended with the death of Sania, their unlikeable hostel mate. The friends vowed never to discuss that fateful night, a pact that had kept their friendship and guilt dormant for the last twenty years. But now, someone has begun to mess with them, threatening to reveal the truth that only Sania knew. Is it a hacker playing on their guilt or has Sania’s ghost really returned to avenge her death? As the faceless enemy closes in on them, the friends come together once again to recount what really happened that night. But when the story is retold by each of them, the pieces don’t fit. Because none of them is telling the whole truth . . . That Night is a dark, twisted tale of friendship and betrayal that draws you in and confounds you at every turn.

Four murders. A strange couple. Flabbergasting twists. Meera is killed at a deserted metro construction site in Pune. Dwiti, a blind woman, wakes up far off in a hospital, tense and scared and claiming that she can see her. While everybody including her husband disregards it, she is certain that the dead woman is trying to communicate with her. But why - rather what? Sarthik, the husband, remains mum about his past with Meera - a dark chapter of his life that he’d rather keep buried forever. Meanwhile, the investigating officer, Jugal Apte, realizes that something is off about Dwiti and Sarthik’s marriage. Both the husband and wife have skeletons safely shut away inside their apparently perfect life. More murders follow; three more women die one after another; and all hell breaks loose, eventually leading the tale to a disconcerting climax that will leave you gasping for breath. Expect the unexpected in this one-of-a-kind thriller!

पटना वाला प्यार (कहानी संग्रह) में पटना की जीवन शैली, वहां की संस्कृति का प्रभाव कहानियों की पृष्ठभूमि है। पटना के संस्कार कहानी के पात्रों में स्पष्ट दिखाई दे रहे हैं। पटना को जैसा एक आम आदमी अख़बारों और ख़बरों के माध्यम से जानता होगा बिलकुल वैसा ही इस कहानी संग्रह में सहज ही परिलक्षित होता है। कहानी ‘एक मुलाकात’ में दिल्ली और पटना के बीच की यात्रा, कैसे एक प्रेम में फंसी लड़की को वेश्या बना देती है। वहीं ‘पटना वाला प्यार’ कहानी के दोनों भागों के प्यार, एक छोटे शहर की युवा हो रही पीढ़ी की अल्हड़ मति का शानदार चित्रण प्रस्तुत करती है। ‘रीयूनियन’ कहानी पढ़कर व्यक्ति को अपने जीवन के कटु सत्य का सहज ही साक्षात्कार हो जाता है। कहानी से पता चलता है कि जीवन में आने वाला हर शख़्स अपना एक वजूद रखता है। ‘लाल चच्चा’ कहानी हो या ‘फैसला’, ‘अज्ञात आतंकवादी’ हो या ‘सुसाइड जिम्मेदार कौन’ या फिर ‘परछाई’ समाज को सीधे-सीधे आईना दिखाने वाली कहानियाँ कही जा सकती है।

Can true love bring someone back from the dead?Akshara is left devastated by her mother’s death and spends most of her time in solitude at the local park. One day, as she is sobbing uncontrollably, a young man named Harry approaches her. They become friends and Harry recounts to her a story about the miraculous reunion of a young woman and her dead boyfriend to help ease some of her pain. The story makes Akshara hopeful that she can perhaps see her dead mother again. But she soon realizes that Harry isn’t what he seems to be. Even the characters in his story seem dubious, almost unreal. So what is he hiding? And why? Is there any truth to his story at all?In this darkly suspenseful romance mystery, Akshara is left facing a truth that will make her doubt not just Harry but herself as well . . .

Are doors to the past ever really shut? Are some crimes more understandable than others? Disgraced after failing the seminary exams, Thankachan has returned to his old life. On Fathima Island in the Ashtamudi archipelago, his days are clouded over by the fear of never making anything of himself, but soon, strange events begin to happen on the island. A dead body surfaces one day, then another. Soon, a murder case considered solved years ago is suddenly once again wide open. Is his evasive brother involved in something sinister? Is the fate of a fisherman’s son really sealed at birth? Packed with intrigue, compelling characters draw the reader into their lives and the heart of the dark secrets that have long lay dormant. Once revealed, they threaten to shake the foundations of community life and wreck Thankachan’s hopes for the future. A small island community, a murder mystery and whispers of a new romance—The Dead Know Nothing is ripe with the energy of everyday life and deeply perceptive of its social tensions. A riveting story of deceit, perseverance and the wild realms of possibility, it will engross readers with its simple charm and beguiling turns.

The year is 1971 Tension is brewing between India and Pakistan One secret could change the course of history . . . It’s now up to her When a young college-going Kashmiri girl, Sehmat, gets to know her dying father’s last wish, she can do little but surrender to his passion and patriotism and follow the path he has so painstakingly laid out. It is the beginning of her transformation from an ordinary girl into a deadly spy. She’s then married off to the son of a well-connected Pakistani general, and her mission is to regularly pass information to the Indian intelligence. Something she does with extreme courage and bravado, till she stumbles on information that could destroy the naval might of her beloved country. Inspired from real events, Calling Sehmat . . . is an espionage thriller that brings to life the story of this unsung heroine of war.

This book is a collection of personal anecdotes that offer a deeper look into the life and experiences of the author. Following the success of his memoir, Crime, Grime and Gumption (2024), many readers encouraged him to share more-the candid, insightful and sometimes unexpected moments that shaped his journey. This book is a response to that encouragement. Spanning from childhood to his years in the police service, these stories bring to life encounters with political figures, memorable incidents from his career and reflections on human nature. The narratives are not just about events but about the emotions, lessons and perspectives gained along the way. Told with honesty and simplicity, this book captures the essence of a life filled with purpose, resilience and learning. Whether lighthearted or profound, each story offers a glimpse into the past while inviting readers to find connections to their own experiences. This book is a tribute to the power of moments and the richness they bring to our lives

सच्ची है या है यह कच्ची, कैसी अपनी प्रीत लिखो,                     उसने आज कहा है मुझसे, मुझ पर कोई गीत लिखो। ‘नीला फूल’ गीतों का ऐसा संग्रह है जिसमें पारिवारिक सम्बन्धों से लेकर देश, ईश्वर-भक्त‌ि, तीज-त्योहार और मनुष्य की भिन्न-भिन्न मनस्थ‌ित‌ियों को लेकर लिखे गए भावप्रवण गीत संकलित हैं। गीतों को कव‌िता का वह रूप समझा जाता है जो मन की सबसे कोमल भावनाओं को ऐसी शैली में व्यक्त करता है जिससे हमारी अभ‌िव्यक्त‌ि एक तरल और याद रह जानेवाले रूप में हमेशा के लिए हमारे पास रह जाती है। वे हमें याद रहते हैं और ऐसे अवसरों पर हमारा साथ देते हैं जब हम किसी निर्वचनीय भावना को व्यक्त करना चाहते हैं। इस पुस्तक में शामिल गीतों में सरल और प्रवहमान शब्दावली में अत्यन्त अर्थपूर्ण ढंग से ऐसे विषयों को भी गीत में ढाल दिया गया है जो सामान्यतः गीतों में स्थान नहीं पाते, ‘अदरक वाली चाय’ शीर्षक गीत की ये पंक्त‌ियाँ दृष्टव्य हैं—                     धीमी-धीमी लौ में हमने, मन की बात उबाली                     जनम-मरण की सौगन्धों की, ताजी तुलसी डाली                     दोनों मिलकर लिख दें आओ, एक नया अध्याय                     देखो तुमको बुला रही है, अदरक वाली चाय कव‌ि के अनुसार, ‘राम मेरे गीतों की प्रेरणा भी हैं, विषय भी और मेरे गीतों के अर्थ भी।’ इसलिए राम, उर्मिला, तुलसी, कृष्ण आदि को सम्बोधित-समर्पित गीत यहाँ हैं तो होली, दीवाली और ईद का उत्सव मनाने वाले गीत भी हैं।                     जब तक आँसू हिचकी सिसकी, दुख नैराश्य निराशा है                     जब तक मुस्कानें रूठी हैं, जब तक जग दुर्वासा है                     मैं घावों पर गीत लगाने, की सौगन्ध उठाता हूँ!                     गीत प्रेम के गाता हूँ मैं, गीत प्रेम के गाता हूँ!!

In the heart of Hyderabad, where tradition and technology collide, Inspector Sarita Reddy hunts criminals lurking in the city's shadows. From high-profile murders to cyber warfare, each case she solves brings her closer to a chilling truth-some crimes aren't just about money or power, but about control. A missing heiress. A gruesome murder that shakes the elite. A faceless bomber terrorizing the city. And a digital spectre haunting the minds of Al researchers. As Sarita unravels each mystery, she finds herself drawn into a web of deception, betrayal, and secrets buried beneath the city's glittering skyline. When the hunter becomes the hunted, Sarita must confront not just criminals, but forces far beyond her control. Can she expose the truth before she too becomes another unsolved case? A gripping mix of police procedural, cybercrime thriller, and psychological suspense, this book is an electrifying journey into the city's darkest corners-where danger is always a step ahead.

Set in 2026, this adrenaline-pumping spy fiction thriller revolves around a spy known as Alec Mercer and a world-renowned particle physicist, Dr. Elenore Basset, as they take on a world dominated by international corporations, corrupt governments, and loyal but ignorant soldiers. They find themselves placed on top of the international terror watch-lists and hunted by every covert actions and intelligence agencies, hot on their trail, either to kill them or to capture them, they escape from the jaws of death, surviving off-the-grid. They soon realize that the recent turn of events, which threw them into a lashing torrent, did not happen simply because of bad luck, but was the result of individual dreadful events in their past, which had entwined their fates into that twirling vortex that made them run the gauntlet for their lives! The year is 2026. It is both grim and dark. The world is on the verge of destabilization. Our world is no more sustainable. The energy crisis. Immediate profits are destroying any hope for the future. International tensions arise as the balance of power shifts. And the masterminds of these elaborate schemes are so powerful and influential that none can stop them.

Are you a fan of suspense and mystery stories? If so, then you won't want to miss out on "Classic: Suspense Stories". This book is a must-read for anyone who loves a good thriller, and it's sure to keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. The book is a collection of classic suspense stories from some of the greatest authors of all time. Frank R. Stockton, Guy de Maupassant, Charles Chestnutt, Arthur Conan Doyle, John Collier, Shirley Jackson, Robert Sheckley , these stories have stood the test of time and continue to captivate readers today. One of the best things about this book is the variety of stories it contains. Whether you prefer psychological thrillers, whodunits, or supernatural mysteries, you'll find something to suit your tastes in "Classic: Suspense Stories". The book includes stories that are both familiar and lesser-known, so you're sure to discover some new favorites as well. In addition to the thrilling plots, these stories are also masterfully crafted. The authors use clever twists, subtle clues, and suspenseful pacing to keep readers guessing until the very end. You'll find yourself completely absorbed in each story, trying to solve the mystery before the big reveal. Another great feature of "Classic: Suspense Stories" is that it's perfect for both casual readers and literature buffs. The stories are accessible and easy to follow, but they also showcase the writing talents of some of the greatest authors in history. You'll enjoy the thrill of the suspenseful plots while also appreciating the artistry of the prose. Classic suspense stories written by some masters of this genre.

Peter, just like any other kid of that age, starts dreaming about how entertaining and blissful his college life will be. The freedom from the regulated life by his parents is what attracts him the most to that life. Until one night, when he stays back at the college library for long. Unaware of the reasons behind the unusual events, he starts finding solutions of his own. Caroline, his only friend, becomes an integral part of all the eccentric episodes. A test of friendship, affection, and ambition is what the future brings for him. Every second of his life unfolds a new dramatic battle between deception and reality. To trust his mind or not- that emerges as the ultimate question for Peter. Stimulating, incisive and riveting, the mystery of questions is pratyush dubey’s first mystery-thriller novel.