A Deal with the Devil
Mumbai, the city of dreams, sparkled under the moonlight. But in its darkest corners, nightmares thrived.
Isha Mathur never believed in fate—until that night.
It started as an evening of success. The grand art exhibition at Mumbai’s prestigious Oberoi Art Gallery had been her dream come true. She was surrounded by critics, collectors, and admirers, celebrating her talent.
She should have been happy.
But happiness was a fleeting illusion.
Because in a single moment, her life shattered.
A gunshot.
A lifeless body collapsing in an alley.
And piercing dark eyes locking onto hers.
She should have screamed. She should have run. But fear caged her.
Then, the predator moved.
Rudra Singh.
A name whispered in fear across the city. A man known for his power, ruthlessness, and complete lack of mercy.
And now, his attention was on her.
"Going somewhere, sweetheart?" His deep voice was a slow, dangerous drawl.
Isha felt her body turn cold. The world blurred around her. There were people inside the gallery, but none of them could save her. Because the man before her didn’t leave loose ends.
She knew what came next.
She was a witness. A liability.
And Rudra Singh didn’t let liabilities walk free.
But instead of pulling the trigger, he did something worse.
He made a choice.
"You saw something you shouldn’t have, Isha." His voice was almost calm. "And now, there are only two ways this ends."
Her breath hitched. "W-what do you mean?"
His lips curled into something that wasn’t quite a smile. More like a warning. "One option—you disappear. Forever."
She swallowed, terror clawing up her throat.
"And the other?" she whispered, already knowing she wouldn’t like the answer.
Rudra stepped closer, his presence suffocating. "You become mine."
Her heart stopped.
"What?" she choked out.
His eyes held no mercy. No warmth. Only cold, hard certainty.
"A forced marriage, sweetheart. A deal to keep you alive. Either you become my wife, or you don’t leave this city at all."
Isha’s world tilted.
This wasn’t a choice. This was a death sentence disguised as marriage.
She had walked into this night expecting to celebrate her success.
Instead, she had become the bride of the devil.
And there was no way out.
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End of Prologue
Hope you all like it, and please tell me how it was. I really don't want to bore you all with a long chapter, so I have written a little short of chapters and prologue. Bye see you at my chapter, and I hope you have a good day , and there is a song for you all.
"What a Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong:
"I see trees of green, red roses too
I see them bloom for me and you
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world."
"I see skies of blue and clouds of white
The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world."
This novel is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents are either the product of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or real-life events is purely coincidental.
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Here is song for you all guys . I hope you guys will like it.
"Rise and Shine"
Golden rays kiss the sky, a brand-new day is here,
Breathe it in, feel the spark, let go of doubt and fear.
Winds are dancing, waves are calling, birds are singing high,
Every step, a beat of joy—let your spirit fly!
Rise and shine, feel the light,
Let the world glow warm and bright.
Heart so free, soul so wide,
Dancing with the morning tide!
Laughing winds rush through the trees, whispers soft and sweet,
Every dream within your reach, moving to the beat.
Colors swirl, the world’s alive, a melody so true,
Close your eyes and hear the song—it’s shining just for you!
Rise and shine, feel the light,
Let the world glow warm and bright.
Heart so free, soul so wide,
Dancing with the morning tide!
No more worries, no more pain,
Just the rhythm of the rain.
Every moment, pure and new,
The universe is singing too!
Rise and shine, don't look back,
Feel the joy in what you have.
Step by step, heart so light,
You were made to chase the sky…....
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Rudra Singh ( 30 yrs ) Male Lead
• Profession: CEO of Singh Industries & a feared Mafia leader
• Personality: Cold, ruthless, and dominant. He is a man of control-over his business, his enemies, and his emotions. He believes love is a weakness.
• Appearance: Tall, broad-shouldered, with piercing dark eyes that can strip a person down to their soul. A strong jawline, always dressed in tailored suits, exuding power and authority
Grandmother : Priyanshi Singh
Siblings :
Aryan Singh ( younger brother)
Right - Hand Man
Kabir Malhotra
Isha Mathur ( 21 yrs ) Female lead
• Profession: Famous artist and painter
• Personality: Strong-willed, independent, but deeply emotional.
She is passionate about art and believes in the beauty of life.
• Appearance: Long, dark hair that cascades like silk, deep brown expressive eyes, and a soft yet determined face. She has a natural elegance but never relies on it-her talent speaks louder than her looks
Farther - Aarav Mathur
Mother - Neeta Mathur
Best Friend - Meera Kapoor
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