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Many times I have seen people struggling to talk with strangers or in public places. This was due to anxiety and nervousness that happens unintentionally in our body. We can’t control them but have to overcome them. I came across the word “Glossophobia” in 2014 when I was working on how to overcome stage fears. I have seen my friends and myself struggling to talk with strangers or to speak in public. There are cases where I have acted speechless. This is where the idea arrived and I have created a character “Abhirath Srivastav” who cannot talk with strangers or in public places due to a phobia called “Glossophobia”. The Character Abirath Srivastav does not represent any real life personality, it is solely of my imagination. The story “ The only hope” is a love story set in the style of 1994. The story is about an orphan boy who suffers from glossophobia; he can't talk to strangers or in public places. He finds it hard to stay in an orphanage and escapes to find a better place in his life. He meets a Christian girl in an unknown village and becomes her best friend. He speaks to her, but not to any other villagers. Things are not, however, what was expected. Half of the villagers migrate to another place for work, and they take the boy with them. The boy has to leave his favourite place and his only best friend. After 12 years, however, he meets her and here how the story takes its turn.

Before the engagement ceremony takes place, my fiance, Vincenzo Rizzi, makes a formal announcement on the deck of a cargo ship docked at the new harbor. Apparently, my younger stepsister, Sofia Russo, will become his legitimate wife. Vincenzo has an arm wrapped around Sofia's waist. As they stand beneath the spotlight, Vincenzo smiles tenderly at her. "According to the mafioso's rules, only those who have received the core elders' acknowledgment shall become the Madre of the family. Others are nothing but lovers and mistresses." Under the family elders' blessings, Vincenzo gives Sofia a black diamond necklace. Then, they exchange vows with each other and are now engaged. I just watch the ceremony take place quietly. Then, I make an appointment to have an abortion. I have loved Vincenzo since I was 16 years old. I'm 28 years old now, meaning I've been in love with him for 12 years. Yet, Sofia is the only one he has ever loved. In that case, I choose to let go of him once and for all. After that, I travel to a hidden safehouse located in Sombral. All I've left for Vincenzo is a letter stating the termination of our engagement and a farewell gift. But the man, who has never shown concern toward me this whole time, ends up breaking down to the point he doesn't even have the mood to deal with his family matters.

Samantha had been with her husband Alex for 12 long years, dutifully raising his child from a previous relationship. Yet as the years dragged on, the deep resentment she felt could no longer be ignored. Alex took her endless sacrifices for granted, never expressing an ounce of appreciation for all she did to keep their family afloat. His domineering mother only fanned the flames of drama, inserting herself into every aspect of their lives. And their once passionate marriage had become a sexless, loveless obligation. Samantha's only solace was her job at the local hardware store, a seeming world away from the suffocating doldrums of her home life. It was there that she met Jack, her new boss - a charismatic man whose radiant charm and flirtations slowly but surely began chipping away at Samantha's resolve. At first, she dismissed the growing attraction as a harmless crush. But as the weeks ticked by, the chemistry between them became undeniable, an all-consuming force that made her feel truly alive for the first time in years. One fateful night, passion overcame reason, and Samantha surrendered to her desires in Jack's arms. The guilt was searing, but it paled in comparison to the euphoria of being wanted, needed, desired again. Thus began a torrid affair, one built on lies and deception as they stole away for clandestine rendezvous. Samantha was playing with fire, but she couldn't bring herself to stop.

Prolog: Kisah tentang seorang gadis polos yang selalu dikhianati dan disakiti oleh pasangannya namun rasa cintanya tak pernah berkurang sedikitpun hingga suatu kebenaran terungkap dan merubah segalanya. *** Sarah adalah seorang gadis dari sebuah kota kecil di Jawa Timur. Dia merantau ke kota lain yang masih diprovinsi jawa timur untuk kuliah. Di kota itulah kisahnya bermula saat dia mengenal seorang pemuda bernama ivan. Ivan adalah seorang pemuda berusia 30 tahunan dengan perawakan badan kekar dan perut sedikit buncit. Kulitnya kuning langsat terlihat sangat terawat. Tinggi sekitar 160 cm dan rambut cepak model kekinian. Ivan merupakan seorang karyawan salah satu bank milik pemerintah. Awal perkenalan mereka adalah dari sebuah aplikasi chatting. Berawal dari saling berkirim pesan akhirnya terjalinlah sebuah hubungan asmara antara keduanya. Hubungan itu bukan membuat sarah bahagia namun malah sebaliknya dia merasakan hatinya terluka dan hidupnya tersiksa. Hubungan penuh air mata dan pengkhianatan. Sesuatu indah yang diharapkan tak didapatkannya namun malah sakit yang dirasakan. Kebohongan, pengkhianatan hingga ancaman dan bahkan kekerasan dirasakannya.

Synopsis: Tess, a 25-year old free spirited artist, lives in Willow Creek, where she owns a small art studio. She's always felt a connection to nature, and her art reflects that. One night, she meets Liam, the 30 year old alpha of the local werewolf pack, at a bar. He's brooding and intense, and Tess is drawn to him. They have a wild, passionate night together, but when she wakes up the next morning, he's gone. As Tess navigates her feelings for Liam, she's also dealing with the attention of Fred, a 28 year old human guy who's been in love with her for years. Meanwhile, Cath, a 27 Year old werewolf who's been interested in Liam for years, becomes increasingly obsessed with destroying Tess. As the story unfolds, Tess discovers she's pregnant, and she's not sure who the father is Liam or Fred. She decides to keep it a secret, unsure of how to navigate the situation. But when her life is threatened by Cath, her powers surface, and she transforms into a full white wolf. Liam, who has been searching for his fated mate, realizes that Tess is the one. He must navigate his feelings for her, all while protecting her and their child from those who would seek to harm

Setelah ketujuh kalinya dijanjikan akan menikah tapi kembali diingkari oleh Rafli, aku akhirnya memutus semua hubungan dengannya secara sepihak. Kalau dia hadir di acara perkumpulan teman, aku tidak akan datang. Kalau dia diundang tampil dalam acara reuni sekolah, aku akan pergi lebih awal. Kalau kantorku memilih kerja sama dengan perusahaannya, aku langsung mengundurkan diri. Bahkan saat malam tahun baru, dia datang ke rumah orang tuaku untuk bersilaturahmi, aku pun berdalih keluar mengunjungi teman. Nomornya aku blokir dan akun instagramnya kuhapus dari daftar pertemanan. Intinya, aku ingin memutus hubungan tuntas dengannya. Aku tidak menghubunginya dan dia pun tidak akan bisa melihatku. Selama 30 tahun pertama hidupku, sebagian besar waktu kuhabiskan untuk mencintainya dengan sepenuh hati, merawat dan memperhatikannya tanpa pamrih. Sampai akhirnya, setelah yang ketujuh kalinya dia ingkar janji untuk menikahiku, aku benar-benar sadar. Aku tidak mau hidup seperti ini lagi. Meski harus menjalani hidup sendirian, tetap saja lebih tenang daripada terus-menerus menunggu di rumah kosong yang tak pernah dia datangi!

Bon-Hwa Rohan Fernando was nicknamed 'Gravity' by his friends and 'Acada' by his family. His life was unpredictable and full of controversy. Handsome and super rich, he broke the hearts of many women and stepped on the toes of many men. On his wedding day, his wedding was interrupted by an aggrieved woman, prompting his bride to run away, Rohan was ashamed, embarrassed and too annoyed to leave the wedding hall without a bride. He threatened to kill the father of the bride if he fails to bring back his daughter within 30 minutes. When the bride's father; Chin Elvis could not find his daughter; Chin Sun, he forced his second daughter; Chin Cho to replace her step sister. Bon-Hwa Rohan cared less whom he was married to. Chin Cho refused at first, but latter agreed. after the wedding, the couple had an accident in the night of the wedding and was taken to the hospital. in the hospital, it was found out by the doctors that Chin Cho was 14 weeks pregnant. Rohan was mad and said to the doctors "take care of my wife and the baby in the womb, let nothing happen to them. when i come out of this hospital, am going to kill both the father of my wife and the father of the baby in her womb. At the end, he found out that he was the father of the child in the womb. will he kill himself?

I won $30 million in the lottery. I quietly told my mom, Helena Nightfall, and urged her to divorce my abusive, gambling-addicted dad, Victor Nightfall. From then on, I would take care of her and give her a life of luxury. She agreed without hesitation, then turned around and told him everything. Dad came to my door and demanded the money. When I refused, he beat me mercilessly. In the end, it was my lovesick mother who searched my room, found my debit card, and took every cent I had. Dad squandered my money on a life of excess. Not only did he kick Mom to the curb and find himself a new woman, but he even handed out my winnings generously to relatives back in our hometown. They lived it up on my money while I—the one who had won the lottery—didn’t receive a single cent. Unwilling to accept it, I went to confront Dad and demand my money back. By sheer coincidence, I ran into debt collectors who were after Dad. Dad shoved me out the door and left me to be stabbed to death by his creditors. When I opened my eyes again, I was back at the moment I first discovered I had won the lottery.

Di usianya yang baru 22 tahun, Juli harus menelan kenyataan pahit dalam hidupnya. Sang Ibu meninggal dunia, sedangkan Ayahnya divonis 30 tahun penjara dengan tuduhan penggelapan dana. Seluruh harta keluarganya lenyap dalam semalam. Disaat itulah Bi Inah, sang pengasuh Juli sejak kecil mengatakan kalau cucunya menderita penyakit jantung bawaan dan harus segera dilakukan tindakan. Pak Karmin sang supir juga mengalami kecelakaan dan harus segera di operasi. Putus asa, Juli menemui Okta. Satu nama yang disebut Ayah dapat membantu keuangannya tapi dengan syarat sebuah pernikahan. Okta yang arogan, playboy, posesif dan memiliki ambisi terpendam pada Juli pun langsung setuju. Namun karena satu kejadian, Okta mengusir Juli meski tahu bahwa perempuan itu sedang mengandung. Lalu bagaimana hidup Juli setelahnya? Bertahan dan mengobati luka hati agar dapat mengasuh anaknya dengan bahagia. Hingga pada suatu hari, putri kecilnya berkata bahwa ia bertemu dengan lelaki yang wajahnya sangat mirip dengannya.

Dony Sanjaya adalah sosok cowok sejuta pesona yang populer sejak kelas 10. Semua cewek menggilainya dan bermimpi menjadi pasangan Prom Night terakhirnya di SMA elit. Tetapi hingga duduk di bangku kelas 12, tak satu pun cewek yang berhasil menyandang status kekasih Sang Pangeran Tampan. "Kamu harus jadi pacarku!" tuntut Dony Sanjaya pada seorang cewek yang telah menghilangkan ponsel seharga tiga puluh juta miliknya. Ella Laila sengaja berdandan culun dan mengaku sebagai siswa beasiswa memiliki daftar nama cowok yang harus dihindari. Nama Dony Sanjaya berada di urutan teratas. "Oke. Dengan satu syarat, kamu enggak boleh menyentuh tubuhku seujung kuku pun!" Ella dengan terpaksa menyanggupi karena tak ingin penyamarannya setahun ini terbongkar. Awalnya Dony tidak mengetahui jati diri sang kekasih pura-pura itu. Tetapi dia menjadi benar-benar mencintai cewek itu hingga rela melawan sang kakak yang selama ini ditakutinya. Demikian juga Ella tak menyadari kebohongan demi kebohongan untuk menjaga keselamatan diri malah mengarahkan pada perangkap sang monster brengsek sesungguhnya. Seseorang harus segera membangunkan Ella! Cewek itu berjalan ke arah yang keliru! Dia masuk ke mulut buaya kelaparan yang mengincarnya dengan sabar beberapa tahun ini!