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As 2019 comes to an end and we get ready to embrace 2020, I would like to take a moment to appreciate the wonderful ladies who made this year extra special by their stupendous writing and super amazing talent!

Many of the stories below are on Wordpress or other platforms, so I haven’t provided a link. Not sure if IF allows posting bloglinks. But if anyone’s interested, feel free to drop me a PM.

Blue dust by Sohni

Kehne ko toh it’s a sequel to her first story One day at a time (ODAAT), but it has a life of its own. Sohni’s stories aren’t mere tales, they are experiences to belived. Her writing has the ability to make me forget AD and take me to the la-la land of SKD. Anyone who has read ODAAT know what I am talking about (btw, she has started reposting ODAAT as well!) Witty writing and mesmerizing narration. What can I say about a story that leaves me craving for more after every update?! Afeemi writing, as I love to call it. Her Arnav Chauhan & Neel Mathur are going to be the death of me some day!! A must must must read!!!! Love you loads Sohniye 😘😘😘

Withered by Fe-en-dios

An intriguing tale about Arnav, an upcoming politician who is truly, madly, deeply and hopelessly in love with Khushi. But when has love ever been easy? Add to it a mix of conniving politicians and distressing circumstances. With complex pasts and turbulent present, this tale offers a promising future.

Here is the IF thread for this story - https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/iss-pyaar-ko-kya-naam-doon/5090337/new-arhi-ss-withered-t-1-complete-story-on-wattpad

After first few chapters, the story is moved to a blog.

Untold stories by Sabi or Saucechips

…or AnExIPKWriter 😁 I can’t begin to express how happy I was after knowing the author of Unexpectedly Expected has made a comeback! UE & cement pile has brightened a lot of gloomy days. But Untold Stories is nothing like UE. Well, it does have its moments and hint of madness that we love so much. But the story essentially addresses some of the social issues and the effect it has on people dealing with them. Very well written story 👌🏼

IF Thread - https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/iss-pyaar-ko-kya-naam-doon/5117291/ff-untold-stories-chapter-26-updated-dec-29

Prescribed Insanity by Sabi/Saucechips

Hilarity at it’s best! Period. From dental woes to a beautiful, sanki dentist and from a stir-crazy “Gupt” family to a detective Nani, this story has it all. Oh, and not to forget Tommyji and his MJ. Basically,this story has everything that a doctor would prescribe for a laughter therapy!

IF Thread - https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/iss-pyaar-ko-kya-naam-doon/5118261/upd-21-2-ff-prescribed-insanity-chapter-14-pg-89

Sea Mist by Charlotte/Kavitha

Speaking of making a comeback, after giving us wonderful stories like “Desert Rose”, “Valley of flowers”, “Monsoon rain” and “Harvest moon” we had Charlotte/Kavitha come back with another gem - “SeaMist”

The story is full of twists and turns and undeniable chemistry between the protagonists. I remember going crazy trying to unravel the mystery with my fellow readers and coming up with all sorts of theories, putting Holmes to shame 😆

IF Thread - https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/topic/5071767#149727336

Entangled by Jigs

A modern-day fairytale, complete with Rajkumar and a Rajkumari. The blog is private now, but if it ever opens again, then it's not to be missed!

Listed by Jigs

Arnav, Khushi, New York, roll,camera….action!! Enough said 😉

The Me Within by Sandya

Sometimes, all we need is a jhatka to realize what and how much you have taken someone for granted. The “D” word may have thrown their lives into a frenzy but looks like it’s also the one that will finally manage to break the walls that Arnav & Khushi have built around themselves. Sandya has done a fabulous job of penning a story that is so relatable to “Arnav”s and “Khushi”s in real life.

IF Thread - https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/iss-pyaar-ko-kya-naam-doon/4987911/arshi-ff-the-me-within-complete

Birds of a feather by Archi

The story starts off with an “arranged” marriage between two people who seemingly want nothing to do with each other.But as the story progresses and facts are revealed, one realizes they and their circumstances are not as different from each other as they thought they were.

I recently finished reading Archi’s earlier work – “Silent Whispers”. She is extremely good at writing about complex emotions and characters. Can’t wait to read what she has planned for BOAF!

IF Thread - https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/fan-fictions/5127206/new-arshi-ff-birds-of-a-feather-link-to-thread-2-on-pg-1-20-04-20

Second Chances by Mirabell

This lady brings out emotions like no other. The pain feels real. My heart goes out to little Mira every single time she talks about her Appa. A second chance for Arnav & Khushi and also for readers like me, who have missed reading it for the first time it was posted.

Colour me in love by Ezther

Tight plot and brilliant narration. Khushi is total kick-ass.One of those rare stories where I love Khushi as much as Arnav, if not more. I am surprised this story doesn’t have as many comments/followers as it deserves.

IF Thread - https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/fan-fictions/4823725/arshi-ff-colour-me-in-love-part-50-11-10-19-pg-82

Tangled by ErisedWitch45

Destiny brought them together, but will conspiracy drive them away? Another story with a strong Khushi who is not afraid to take the bull by its horns, personally or professionally.

IF Thread - https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/iss-pyaar-ko-kya-naam-doon/5032677/tangled-arshi-ff-thread-1-link-for-thread-2-in-index-pg-1

Charade by phati-sari

A wonderful take on what should have happened after the terrace scene.

A big, big, big THANK YOU to the writers for giving us such beautiful stories. I pray the ink in your pen never dries so that you keep creating the magic and spreading the joy!! 🤗👏

Also, a big jaadu ki jhappi to P (kizh72) and Raji (Saver84) for introducing me to some of the best works this fandom has to offer!! 🤗

Thank you so much. Thats a wonderful post and it was informative about good stories of this year. Few of this are unknown till now. Will happy to read them

Gauri!!❤️

This is just the sweetest thing I could have begun the year with. Thank you for being kind enough to put my name up there with who I am sure are all amazing writers. Coming back to writing has definitely been one of the highlights of 2019 for me. I didn't realize how much I had missed it till I took the plunge again, and trust this place to be ever so warm and welcoming.

I'm glad you made this post, since it allows me to thank you in particular for all the thoughtful and amazing comments you post on each chapter. They make me laugh, they make me grin stupidly, and they make me want to write more. What more could a writer (loosely throwing the word around to call myself that), ask for?

Thank you once again for this incredibly sweet new year's gift, and thank you for making my 2019 brighter with your comments.

(Oh and this list is super useful btw. I have a lot of good stories to catch up with given my long absence from this SKD. Already reading a few on this list, and can't wait to get on the rest.)

Great collection. Already reading many of them.

Happy new year.

Originally posted by: AlwaysHisGirl

Thank you so much. Thats a wonderful post and it was informative about good stories of this year. Few of this are unknown till now. Will happy to read them

Glad you found the post useful. The talent we have in the IPK fandom is unbelievable, and 2019 was fantastic with veteran writers coming back and some new ones joining the party. I am sure I must have missed a couple stories from the list.

Originally posted by: saucechips

Gauri!!❤️

This is just the sweetest thing I could have begun the year with. Thank you for being kind enough to put my name up there with who I am sure are all amazing writers. Coming back to writing has definitely been one of the highlights of 2019 for me. I didn't realize how much I had missed it till I took the plunge again, and trust this place to be ever so warm and welcoming.

I'm glad you made this post, since it allows me to thank you in particular for all the thoughtful and amazing comments you post on each chapter. They make me laugh, they make me grin stupidly, and they make me want to write more. What more could a writer (loosely throwing the word around to call myself that), ask for?

Thank you once again for this incredibly sweet new year's gift, and thank you for making my 2019 brighter with your comments.

(Oh and this list is super useful btw. I have a lot of good stories to catch up with given my long absence from this SKD. Already reading a few on this list, and can't wait to get on the rest.)

The list would have been incomplete, if your name was missing from it, Sabi 🤗

BTW I forgot to add "But you know, whatever" Dang!!

Like Raji once said, you bring out the craziness in all of us with your writing. We just let our sankiness show up in our comments 😆

Yes, do read the FFs whenever you get a chance. Let me know need help with the blog links.

Originally posted by: coderlady

Great collection. Already reading many of them.

Happy new year.

Happy New Year to you too 🥳

Happy New Year !!

It's a lovely post. Thank you for sharing links of stories.

I missed a couple of these.

I was recommended ODAAT so I was going to start reading that.

Also the one by Archi. I'll catch up on that too.

Originally posted by: renee.bee

Happy New Year !!

It's a lovely post. Thank you for sharing links of stories.

I missed a couple of these.

I was recommended ODAAT so I was going to start reading that.

Also the one by Archi. I'll catch up on that too.

Happy New Year to you as well!! 🤗

Yes!! Do read them, you won't be disappointed 😊

Wow! Simply Wow!👍🏼

You started your own thread Gauri. Now time to spin one of your own tales on Arshi.

The list was simply great.

I am glad I am reading all the tales you mentioned in the list.

Mujhe rula diya re, by mentioning my name. Khushi ke aansoo by the way.🤗

The favors are mutual. I am glad to have met you, interacting with you and reading some of the stories you introduced me to.

I am also glad to be able to interact with these wonderful writers and meeting some wonderful people along the way.

What else can I say? Wonderful and useful thread.👏

Keep it up!

Cheers.......