{"title":"Fiction","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"824\"\u003eDive into our extensive fiction collection at Kitab Markaz. From gripping contemporary tales to timeless classics, our fiction books transport readers into worlds of imagination, emotion, and adventure. Perfect for anyone who loves stories that inspire, entertain, and move the heart.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"diary-of-a-social-butterfly-moni-mohsin","title":"The Diary Of A Social Butterfly","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTired of heavy headlines? 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