Author's note

Hey everyone!

I know I initially planned to introduce the side characters in CRIMSON VEINS as the story unfolded-whenever the plot needed them. But I realized that might get a bit confusing, especially with the layered dynamics in this dark romance thriller. So, I've decided to formally introduce the side characters today, before we dive into the heart of the story.

These characters aren't just fillers-they each play a unique role in shaping the journey of Sia Roy and Aaryan Verma. From friends to foils, allies to unexpected players, they add fire, depth, and chaos to the storyline.

Side characters you'll meet:

Roy family:

Mother- Anjali Roy
(School teacher,warm but worried)

Father- Dr. Rajesh Roy
(Retired Surgeon, Strict and distant)

Younger brother- Vivaan Roy
(In final year of school, sweet and protective)

Sia's besties:

Rhea Kapoor
(Criminal lawyer, bold and funny n also Sia's ride or die)

Aarohi Mehta
(Private investigator, graceful and have mysterious past)

VERMA FAMILY

FATHER- RAJVEER VERMA
( Father (deceased), former mafia king)

MOTHER- DEVIKA VERMA
(NGO leader with dark motives, manipulative)

YOUNGER COUSIN- AYAAN VERMA
(studying abroad, innocent)

AARYAN'S BESTIES:

VEER MALHOTRA
(Mafia enforcer, loyal and deadly)

REYAN SINGHANIA
(Hacker,funny, sarcastic, flirty and possibly hiding something)

OTHER SIDE CHARACTER:

Dr. Meera Sharma
(Sia's mentor, wise with secrets)

Kabir Sen
(Cop investigating Aaryan's empire, conflicted)

Maya Kapoor
(Aaryan's ex-fiancée, manipulative and power-hungry)

Zayn Malik
(Rogue mafia leader, Aaryan's enemy, possibly linked to Aarohi's past)

Also... get ready, because Chapter 1 of CRIMSON VEINS is coming soon.
This story is built on intensity, secrets, slow burns, and scars.

Trust me-Sia and Aaryan's first meeting?
It's more cinematic than anything you've seen.
He doesn't know her. She doesn't expect him.
But when they collide, the world shifts.

Stay tuned. Things are about to begin.
- With love and chaos, [RITIKA]

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