The Amethyst Crown

Shanaya Banerjee believes music is the only thing that never lies. A college student by routine and a content creator by passion, she pours her truth into melodies the world hears—but never fully understands. Her life runs on timing: deadlines, uploads, and carefully measured dreams. Until timing breaks. One encounter changes the rhythm of her days. Then another follows. Two strangers enter her life from opposite directions, each carrying silences heavier than words. Neither reveals who they truly are. Neither feels accidental. The past refuses to stay buried. Riyansh, the boy she once loved, resurfaces with unresolved truths and lingering questions, forcing Shanaya to confront choices she thought she’d already made. Meanwhile, a new connection forms through music itself—lyrics, glances, and moments that feel almost… prewritten. As time begins to behave strangely—pulling her forward, dragging her back—Shanaya realizes that every decision costs something. Trust. Love. Safety. Even herself. Some paths promise comfort. Some promise chaos. And some feel like destiny knocking—once. In a story where nothing is what it seems, Shanaya must choose without knowing the consequences. Because the most dangerous secrets aren’t hidden in shadows… They’re hidden in the people who feel like home.