First Birthday Cake
Maya Morenang Mangangatha
10 Pangarap ni Mavie na makatanggap ng birthday cake, buong-buo at walang bawas ang icing. Mahirap ang kanilang pamilya ngunit nagagawa ng kanilang magulang, kapwa magsasaka, ang patapusin sila sa pag-aaral.
Matalik na magkaibigan mula pagkabata sina Hugo at Mavie sa kabila ng magkaiba ang estado ng kanilang buhay. Nag-aaral ng political science si Hugo sa bayan at nangangarap magtrabaho sa gobyerno. Samantala, nag-aaral naman ng engineering si Mavie sa kanilang baryo na nangangarap na maipa-renovate ang kanilang kubo.
Isang kalihim ng samahang ARC (Arts with Responsibilities Creatives) si Mavie. Sa tulong ng kanyang kaibigang si Salome, namulat siya sa paglilingkod sa kolehiyo. Ang mga dokumento ng samahan na maingat niyang hinahawakan ang magiging susi ng pagmulat ng kanyang mga mata sa totoong takbo ng kolehiyo, maging ang iba pang organisasyong humaharap sa mala-butas ng karayom sa pagre-request ng budget ng mga gaganaping programa para sa mga kapwa estudyante.
Samantala, ang pangarap na birthday cake ni Mavie para sa kanyang sarili ang magiging pinto ng kanyang tadhana upang hanapin ng kanyang puso ang lubos na sinisinta. Ito ay sa kabila ng mga kinakaharap ng mga pagsubok sa gitna ng tagumpay.
On going
Her Eighteenth Birthday
Gillian Nkwambeng
This is a story of two close friends (Courtney and Judy) and the odds that meet them as soon as Courtney turns 18. They hope for a bright future together but have no clue on things that are yet to unfold in their lives.
My Birthday Mission
Unsweetened Cream
After twenty-five years of trying to win over Gus Harding, I failed and died by his hand.
But he didn't know that. He kept threatening, demanding I show myself immediately.
The real heiress slapped him hard. "Genevieve is dead, and you didn't even care enough to see her one last time."
Gus scoffed, claiming it was just another one of my tricks.
Only when he saw my cold, lifeless body did he finally understand. I was gone for good.
And this time, it drove him mad.
It's My Day, Happy Birthday!
Celebrating your birthday means you acknowledge your existence as a human here on earth. But what if your special day in life turns into nightmare that haunts you forever?
What would you do?
Kimberly Jade Quesada loves to celebrate her birthday every year eversince she was a child.
Lahat halos ng gusto niyang regalo ay nakukuha niya magmula sa mga damit, gadgets at kahit na ang presensya ng kanyang mga magulang na abala sa trabaho ay nagagawa siyang paglaanan ng oras sa kanyang kaarawan.
Ito ang petsa na palagi niyang inaabangan kada taon kung saan nakukuha niya ang lahat at nararamdaman niya ang pagmamahal ng mga taong nakapalibot sa kanya.
Pero paano kung ang mismong petsa na minamahal-mahal niya ay unti-unting maglaho at mapalitan ng pagkamuhi at pagkasuklam?
Anong gagawin niya?
"No matter how many times we argue, I still think that you are the best and will always be the greatest mom here on earth," saad ko kasabay ng pagdausdos ng luha sa gilid ng mga mata ko. "Open your eyes for me, Hyacinth. Mama, hayaan mo naman akong makabawi sayo," pakiusap ko pa habang nakayapos sa malamig at nababahiran ng dugo niyang katawan.
She loves to celebrate birthdays not until binawi ng langit ang dalawang regalong ibinigay sa kanya.
Tamat
Bed Friend
Seperti linglung seolah berjalan tanpa arah. Orang-orang datang lalu pergi dengan mudahnya seperti permisi ke jamban saja. Menciptakan rasa cemas sekaligus takjub. Hidup dalam segala pengharapan benar-benar bagaikan menggali lubang kubur sendiri. Tak ada yang sungguh setia selain kesedihan. Meski dia menyakitkan namun tidak seperti kesenangan yang kerap kali datang lalu tiba-tiba hilang tanpa pamit. Begitulah Lisa, hadir dengan segala kelinglungannya mencari jati diri, mengejar impian, persahabatan hingga berakhir dalam kisah cinta yang tidak pernah terencana sebelumnya. Bagaimanakah hidup akan membawa Lisa mengejar impiannya, dan bagaimanakah kelanjutan hubungannya dengan kekasih sekaligus sahabatnya ? Selamat datang di Lalisa...
My Friend
Arabella Daisy Abraham yang sejak kecil berteman dengan Alexander Ambrosius Caesar hingga sampai dewasa pun mereka tetap bersama-sama sampai kuliah ditempat yang sama. Apakah akan ada benih-benih cinta yang akan tumbuh dihati mereka nantinya?
The Birthday That Buried Us
Fleur Petit
On my birthday, the dining table was loaded with all my favorites. My mom had been cooking and baking the entire afternoon, insisting everything be perfect for when Mike got home from work so we could celebrate together.
But then, he called and said his first love had been drugged at a bar, and he had to go help her.
I stopped him and begged him not to go.
Mike snapped at me. "Jesus, Em, don’t pull this jealous wife crap. She’s alone, defenseless, and unconscious—I can't let some random dude take advantage of her!"
My mother heard those words and was so enraged that she had a heart attack. She died on the spot.
Just like that, my mom died on my birthday.
I called Mike, asking him to attend my mom's funeral. But before he could reply, I saw Cathy Miller's latest Instagram post, captioned: [Mikey… after all these years, it was always you.]
Mike had liked it.
My thumb moved before my brain caught up, typing out the only words that mattered: [A homewrecker and a lying bastard. Hope you rot together.]
Bad Friend
Alyada Kirania Putri—biasa dipanggil Kiran. Kiran adalah siswi kaya raya dan juga pintar. Hal itulah yang membuat dirinya menjadi pribadi angkuh dan tidak dapat disentuh. Ia selalu menjaga reputasi dan juga kehormatannya.
Sementara itu, Kevin Clavinova adalah saingan terberatnya. Pintar, tampan dan juga kaya raya. Selain itu, Kevin juga merupakan preman di sekolahnya.
Kevin dan Kiran selalu bersaing dalam segala hal, sehingga sering terjadi gesekkan di antara mereka.
Kebencian Kevin terhadap Kiran semakin memuncak ketika Kiran memperlakukan kekasih Kevin dengan buruk.
Kevin yang tidak terima akhirnya melakukan segala cara untuk menjatuhkan Kiran. Cara bersih dan cara kotor Kevin lakukan pada Kiran.
On going
Fallen for Daddy's Friend
I groan, leaning my body over his, resting my forehead against his shoulder.
“Ride me, Angel.” He commands, panting, guiding my hips.
“Put it in me, please…” I beg, biting his shoulder, trying to control the pleasurable sensation that's taking over my body more intensely than any orgasm I have felt alone. He's just rubbing his dick on me, and the sensation is better than any I've been able to provide on my own.
“Shut up.” He says hoarsely, digging his finger even harder into my hips, guiding the way I ride on his lap quickly, sliding my wet entrance and causing my clit to rub against his hard-on.
“Hah, Julian…” His name escapes with a loud moan, and he lifts my hips with extreme ease and pulls me down again, making a hollow sound that makes me bite my lips. I could feel how the tip of his dick dangerously met my entrance…
Angelee decides to free herself and do whatever she wants, including losing her virginity after catching her boyfriend of four years sleeping with her best friend in his apartment. But who could be the best choice, if not her father's best friend, a successful man and a convicted bachelor?
Julian is used to having flings and one-night stands. More than that, he has never been committed to anyone, or had his heart won over. And that would make him the best candidate… if he were willing to accept Angelee's request. However, she's determined to convince him, even if it means seducing him and messing with his head completely. … “Angelee?” He looks at me confused, maybe my expression is confused. But I just open my lips, saying slowly, “Julian, I want you to fuck me.”
Rating: 18+
Asking for a Friend
Ali Parker
I always get what I want. Every time.
But not with her.
The beautiful woman my father forced on me through our billion-dollar firm has curves that make me ache.
Never in my short life did I imagine falling for her.
Office romances are forbidden in my company. But she’s a rule breaker.
I guess I am too, but no one knows that side of me.
This single mother with brilliant business sense has a side hustle and still kicks ass at my firm daily.
There’s no way in hell she’s giving in. No matter what I try.
Not even when Valentine’s rolls around. And I pull out all the stops.
Her denial has me needing her like I’ve never needed anyone else.
Where this girl is concerned, I’m not asking for a friend.
I’m asking for me. For today. Tomorrow. Forever.
A Birthday and a Burial
Frosted Cabbage
As my murderer's claws tear into my abdomen inch by inch, my father and brother are seated in our family's banquet hall. They're celebrating Carly's 18th birthday and coming-of-age.
"You'll always be my little girl."
"Happy birthday, Carly."
They light 18 pink candles for her. On top of the exquisite red velvet cake is a wolf figurine that they carved for her, and there are well wishes and laughter all around.
Meanwhile, I'm curled up in a sewer filled with liquid silver as I bleed to death. My phone has been crushed, and I can't get out. I can only cry for help.
A few days later, my father and brother show up together at the autopsy room.
My brother stands by the operating table with a scalpel. He slices open the body and sews it back up like it's nothing. My father just covers his nose as he shoots a disgusted glance at my body. He urges my brother to hurry up with the autopsy report.
"The victim is a young female wolf presumed to be of pure lineage. Before her death, she was subjected to prolonged captivity and torture. Her throat is nearly severed, her cervical spine is dislocated, and her chest cavity has collapsed. She was also injected with liquid silver before death."
Hearing the report, my father looks so calm that it's just like a case study of no consequence.
Neither of them can recognize that the body belongs to me—their daughter and sister!
Be My Friend
Pria yang duduk dikursi paling pojok itu menarik perhatian Anne. Pria yang tidak pernah berinteraksi dengan Anne sejak awal pertama masuk sekolah, padahal Anne dan pria itu sudah 2 tahun berada dikelas yang sama.
Karena Anne merasa kasihan padanya, ia mencoba mendekati pria itu, agar pria dingin itu bisa menjadi temannya.
Apakah Anne akan berhasil? Apakah pria itu bisa menjadi teman Anne?
Friend With Benefit
Mecca akan dinikahkan oleh seorang rentenir karena perjanjian hutang yang dilakukan oleh ibu dan ayah sambungnya. Kerja kerasnya untuk menghidupi keluarganya sama sekali tidak dihargai. Ditambah lagi, ia harus menelan pil pahit bahwa dirinya selama ini hanya dijadikan bahan taruhan oleh sang kekasih yang hanya menginginkan tubuhnya. Tak ingin dijadikan tumbal hutang, Mecca nekat mencari pekerjaan tambahan di sebuah club malam. Ia lebih baik melakukan hal 'kotor' demi uang daripada demi cinta bersama kekasihnya. Namun, rencananya digagalkan oleh Gyan, teman kerjanya. Gyan berjanji akan membayar berapapun tarif yang akan Mecca berikan asalkan ia mau bekerja untuknya. Lalu, pekerjaan apa yang akan berikan kepada Mecca? Akankah Mecca mampu membayar hutang-hutang keluarganya tersebut?
LOVE A FRIEND
Rinkania
Livia Anggel adalah anak dari seorang pengusaha, mempunyai latar belakang yang selalu orang lain dambakan. Begitulah pikir masyarakat. Andai saja seperti itu benar! Namun, semuanya salah. Livia sama sekali tidak bahagia, akibat kejadian bertahun-tahun lalu Livia harus menjadi anak yang kesepian dan
Just Friend ( INDONESIA )
Noni.Ar
Lucas Andreas Barnave pemuda tampan yang memiliki darah campuran Indonesia-Italia. Kaya dan tampan tidak membuat hidup Lucas bahagia, kata keluarga bahagia selalu jauh dari hidup Lucas, sepi dan hampa yang selalu menemani hidup lucas selama 18 tahun.
Clari Wijayanto melati seorang gadis imut dan baik. Tersenyum dan bercanda adalah hidup clari
Pertemuannya dengan clari membuat lucas belajar banyak warna baru, cinta, sakit dan bahkan bahagia, tapi ketika lucas mulai mencintai clari dia harus putus asa karena clari sudah memiliki seseorang yang spesial dalam hidupnya
Apakah lucas hanya akan menjadi teman bagi clari?
Best Friend With Benefits
Meet the Heroine
Akshara Blanca Tanarya tidak pernah menyangka jika hubungannya dengan Dionisius Patradika yang sudah dijalin lebih dari satu dasawarsa harus berakhir begitu saja karena alasan perbedaan keyakinan. Di tengah rasa sedih dan kekecewaannya, hanya sang sahabat Adam Raharja yang selalu ada menemani Akshara dan selalu siap meminjamkan bahunya untuk tempat bersandar.
Meet the Hero
Adam Raharja tidak pernah menyangka jika ia harus menjalani blind date dengan beberapa anak teman Mamanya hanya karena sang Mama takut dirinya akan membujang seumur hidupnya. Untuk membuat sang Mama jera menjodohkannya dengan beberapa wanita, Adam selalu meminta Akshara membantunya. Hingga akhirnya tercetuslah sebuah ide gila yang bisa menguntungkan mereka berdua.
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Bagaimana Adam dan Akshara akan menjalani kehidupan mereka, apakah mereka akan menyadari perasaan satu sama lain ketika momment mereka sering bersama banyak tercipta. Karena bagi Adam, Akshara bukanlah tipe wanita idamannya untuk di jadikan pendamping hidup, sedangkan bagi Akshara, Adam adalah seorang wanita yang terjebak dalam tubuh seorang pria.
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Falling for My Billionaire Best Friend
The golden boy and the heir to the billion-dollar empire, Bash Hughes has been the love of Trinity’s life even if he’s a bully. He has everything the world can offer, but she’s only his best friend—nothing more, and it eventually ended badly. They went separate ways then.
Years later, their worlds collide, but they’re two different people—Trinity transforms into a gorgeous redhead. Well, Bash always has the looks, money, and now power.
What happened when their first glance reignites something hard to shake off? Is there still a friendship to catch up, or they want something more?
Sleeping with my Friend
Jessica Summer dan Steven Morgan merupakan teman dekat sejak mereka masih bayi hingga tumbuh dewasa. Keduanya memiliki sisi yang berbeda. Steve seorang playboy cap kakap yang hobby meniduri kebanyakan wanita muda di New York, tapi dia betah dengan kesendiriannya. Sedangkan Jessie, dia tak pernah sekalipun berhubungan ranjang bahkan dengan tunangannya sendiri. Kedekatan mereka berubah ketika keduanya memutuskan untuk berhubungan ranjang.
Bagaimana kelanjutan hubungan mereka?
FALLING FOR MY DAD'S BEST FRIEND
Ava Monroe is struggling to pay for her college fees. After a terrible loss in business when her family went bankrupt overnight, Ava saw all her dreams shatter right in front of her eyes. It doesn't help that her family is obsessed with becoming wealthy again. The shock of being poor had turned them into something Ava could no longer recognize. However, eager for some quick money, Ava works as an escort over the summer before college begins. The money is good, and she hasn't had any strange experiences yet. That has to be worth something, right?
Brian Reinhold is rich, successful and soon turning forty. But his home is anything but happy. After losing his sixteen-year-old daughter in a car crash, Brian doesn’t know how to go on with life anymore. Nothing makes sense. Nothing makes him lively. His friends believe Brian needs a break. A long pause in his hectic life so he could grieve and make amends for the sadness that is dousing him from inside. But instead of packing his bags and moving to his hometown, Brian thrusts himself more into work and pretends that moving on is a choice, not binding.
But life takes a toll when the next client on Ava’s list turns out to be Brian Reinhold. The dear daddy of Valerie. Ava’s best friend. Now, Ava doesn’t know why the idea of sleeping with a man double her age is electrifying. Brian Reinhold might be forty soon, but he looks anything but old. His arms are a thing of beauty and his charming grey eyes can suck you in so deep that reality gladly withers away. But this arrangement has cons of its own. And truth has the power to destroy the lives they both care for.
AMELIA: Falling For My Best Friend.
Amelia was always the outcast, mocked for her size and ignored by everyone but Dylan Thane, the only light in her dark school life. She fell for him, of course. Who wouldn’t?
But her heart shattered when Dylan, her best friend, seemed to fall for the very bully who made her life miserable.
Desperate to be seen, Amelia struck a deal with a mysterious old woman for the perfect body. The new Amelia turned heads but not Dylan’s.
Because he had always loved her as she was… and had never betrayed her.
Now, the true cost of beauty is coming due and it’s more than she bargained for.