21 Century

When a eighteen-year-old virgin decided to leave Louisiana, her home town for Texas, an alien town she was oblivious that the journey of her independence would become one of longing for a man's love and attention. With her love built on a misconception, she was unaware that Charles Jackson; the multi-billionaire, was an egocentric, cold-hearted, proud and unforgiving man who locked his heart to love, the aftermath of the brute conditions under which he grew up. But yet, Maureen Thompson was bent on earning her bosses attention at all cost. Though not pushy or... flirty, she developed partial-obsessive tendencies; one that kept her dwindling in the thoughts of having sex with him—even as a virgin! Forgoing his harsh countenance, overly exaggerated reactions, she envisions Charles in the portrait of cold-nineteenth century men that spew flavors of love to their lovers—indoor. But Charles Jackson, built in grace and glamor, could win a medal in egocentrism, rudeness malevolence, prudishness and of course, beauty! And yet, she judged his reactions to the plane crash wrongly, unaware that December had scared his heart. It appeared that the plane crash became memorable either through breaking hearts or eventually mending them. Be it the crash itself or the incidents after the crash, it changed people's lives and Maureen was not left out. In readiness to be true to her love, Maureen ignored warnings and hit the wrong target. Lurking in the shadows of her emotions and fated to be bewitched by perfect blue eyes that defies morality, she might discover that Charles Jackson, heir to Jackson Companies PLC and CEO of Westland Airlines was truly born of STONE and FROST. And worse, everything that she believed might just be a lie!

The novel is mainly about the forgotten British poet/writer named C. J Richards who lived in Burma/Myanmar in colonial times and he believed himself as a Burmophile. He served as I.C.S (Indian Civil Servant) and when he retired from I.C.S service, he was a D.C (District Commissioner) and he left for England a year before Burma gained its independence in 1948. He came to Burma in 1920 to work in civil service after passing the hardest I.C.S examination. He wrote several books on Burma and contributed many monthly articles to Guardian Magazine published in Burma from 1953 to 1974 or 1975. Though he wrote several books which had much literary merit to both communities, Britain and Burma (Myanmar), people failed to recognize him. The story has two parts: one part is set in the contemporary Yangon (then called Rangoon) in 2016 context and a young literary enthusiast named “Lin” found out unexpectedly the forgotten writer’s poetry book and there is surely a good deal of time gap that led him into a quest to know more about the author’s life. The setting is quite different comparing to colonial Burma and independence Myanmar (Burma), early twentieth century and 2016 which is a transitional period in Myanmar. The writer’s life is fictionalized in the novel and most of the facts are taken from his personal stories and other reference books. It is a kind of historical novel with a twist and it has comparatively constructed the two different periods in Myanmar history to convince readers, locally and abroad more about history, authorship, humanity, colonialism, and transitional development in Myanmar today.

As the princess of the merfolk, I can't go ashore by nature. Yet, I've fallen in love with the werewolf Alpha, Silas Walker, who lives on land. In order to be with Silas, I've struck a bargain with the witch of the deep seas. I've traded in my voice for a pair of legs. For the next century or so, Silas and I remain together as an affectionate couple. On my birthday, I find out that he's actually cheating on me with another Omega named Helena Payne. As he holds Helena in his arms, he whispers sweet nothings into her ear. "Haven't I just satisfied you last night? Oh, you little minx…" Meanwhile, Helena clutches the moonstone that's supposed to be mine. She nestles into Silas' arms as she says, "Will the Luna be angry at me when she finds out that you've given her moonstone to me? "I didn't mean to steal from her, to begin with. It's just that I've been feeling uneasy lately, and I need the moonstone to help calm my nerves…" Silas tightens his grip on her hips. "Hmph! I'm only lending the moonstone to you for a few days! You know how important Annelise is to me! If you dare tell her anything about us, I'll definitely screw you over!" This scene completely breaks my heart. After that, I text my mom right away. "Mom, I want to go home now."

"Andai aku bisa meminta. Aku lebih memilih untuk tidak dilahirkan saja ke dunia ini!" Sepenggal kalimat di atas cukup mewakili hati dan fikiran seoran gadis cantik bernama Kiranna Addifa sebagai bentuk protes dirinya terhadap kehidupan. Kiranna seorang gadis berusia 21 tahun yang memiliki trauma masa lalu akibat kerap mendapat siksaan fisik dan psikis terutama dari sang ayah. Bahkan sang ayah yang tengah mabuk tega hendak menjamah Kiranna meskipun gagal karena diselamatkan adiknya yang bernama Tiana. Beruntung Kiranna memiliki seorang kekasih yang penyabar dan selalu membantu Kiranna untuk bisa mengendalikan emosinya. Dia adalah Shirojuddin Al-Abas. Seorang pemuda jenius yang memiliki basic ilmu agama yang sangat baik. Kepribadian ganda yang diidap Kiranna akan muncul ketika dirinya tertekan, sedih atau terkejut. Namun mereka harus terpisah karena Shiroj mendapat beasiswa kuliah ke timur tengah. Bagaimana perjalanan Kiranna selama dia berpisah dari sang kekasih? Mampukah Kiranna mengendalikan ALTER EGO-nya? Akankah Kiranna bisa bersatu dengan Shiroj ketika Shiroj kembali ke tanah air? Ikuti kisahnya hanya di ALTER EGO (Multyple Personality Syndrome) by Alana_4444

Rina Satyawati adalah seorang ibu rumah tangga yang mengurus 2 anak-anak nya sendiri, dulu dia sebenarnya adalah seorang model terkenal, nama panggungnya adalah Rose. Suaminya bernama Hanif, dia seorang fotografer professional, rina dan Hanif dulu menikah diusia yang masih muda, rina menikah diusianya 21 tahun disaat karirnya sebagai model sedang ada di puncaknya, sedangkan Hanif saat itu berusia 25 tahun. Mereka menikah karena rina sering menjadi model di setiap project fahmi. selama 9 tahun mereka menikah, mereka dikaruniai 2 anak, , anak pertama mereka berumur 7 tahun dan anak kedua mereka masih berusia 6 tahun. Keseharian rina setelah menikah dengan hanif adalah fokus dengan keluarga, sehingga rina tak punya waktu untuk mengurus dirinya. Dulu dia sangat cantik dan punya tubuh ideal, namun setelah anak kedua nya lahir, semua itu berubah. Namun nyata nya, suami nya tak terima itu dan memilih meninggalkannya dan berhubungan dengan wanita lain. Bagaimana kah cerita ini? simak terus cerita nya.

Katarina, seorang gadis kecil berusia 7 tahun tidak pernah menyangka kalau hidupnya sebagai gelandangan akan berubah drastis hanya dalam semalam. Dari seorang gadis kecil yang menyusuri jalanan kota Malang dari waktu ke waktu menjadi cucu angkat kakek Rio yang kaya raya. Kehidupannya yang tenang kembali bergejolak ketika dia berusia 21 tahun. Kakek angkatnya mengidap penyakit serius! Di sisa waktunya, sang kakek ingin mewariskan semua harta kekayaannya kepada Katarina dengan satu syarat. Yaitu menikahi Rafka, cucunya. Kehidupan rumah tangga yang Katarina bayangkan dipenuhi dengan romansa. Namun sayangnya, tidak. Katarina justru menghadapi sikap dingin Rafka. Ditambah lagi hasutan ayah mertua yang ingin merebut semua harta warisan. “Rafka, lihatlah foto-foto bukti perselingkuhan Istrimu ini! Ayah tidak mau tahu, ceraikan dia sekarang juga!” Katarina terbelalak ketika melihat foto-fotonya dengan seorang pria melayang di udara dan jatuh begitu saja ke lantai. “Ayah, aku yakin ada kesalahpahaman di sini ….” Akankah Katerina bercerai dengan Rafka? Atau mereka justru bersatu melawan ketidakadilan yang dialami Katarina? ** Find me on IG @Yl_Wanodya **

"Gila,"ucap Dyandra singkat padat dan jelas. "Ayolah Dy. Kamu sekarang sudah jadi Nyonya Chandra Aklarta Maurya,"ucap Chandra. "Oh,"balas gadis itu. "Es berapa truk kamu makan Dek. Atau kamu lagi sariawan?,"tanya Chandra. "So?,"ucapnya santai. "Dek kamu ngomong singkat sekali lagi, ku cium di depan semua mahasiswa mu,"ucap Chandra tak membuatnya gentar dengan ancaman belaka. "Dek kalo kamu sengaja dingin untuk membuat ku menyesal. Kamu sudah berhasil Dek. Malam itu setelah putus dengan Divyan, setiap ada kesempatan, selalu ke bandara Adisutjipto berharap kedatangan mu di tahun saat aku juga sudah siap meminangmu. Sampai akhirnya pindah tugas ke Skuadron 21 masih saja tetap menunggu kedatangan mu. Ujungnya tanpa terduga malam itu kita bertemu lagi. That's more than a chance,"ucap Chandra tersenyum lebar. "Jadi maksudnya aku pelampiasan?,"tanyanya tersenyum miring. Dyandra, gadis cerdas tanpa sejengkal niat dipaksa menikah dengan pria yang menghancurkan masa muda bewarnanya saat rinai hujan turun. Membekukan semua senyum dan tawa riang menjadi gunung es abadi.

The Small town of Moon-Land has a tradition that is as old as the town itself, The Mating Run. At the end of the last day of school, all graduating students (18 years old) and any unmated wolf that are between 18 and 21 are forced to attend the event. The Mating Run is like a big debutant ball for most. But far less fancy, held in a forest and with wolves instead of people in fine attires. Rose James is stuck going one last time to the dreaded event, but she knows that she won't find her mate. Because she doesn't want Alpha mate at all. "I am just going to live my life and too bad if I don't find a mate because I really don't need one. Look how Mom and Dad turned out. They mated with someone who wasn't really their mate and now they are cheating and arguing all the time. If I have to choose between being single and that, I am going to stick to the single life." "You could at least keep an open mind to meeting someone. It doesn't have you be at the Mating Run". "First don't get me started on that stupid event and it's stupider rule and second I don't want anyone, no Alpha, beta or anyone and last no one can change my mind". Rose grumbled.

The Three Faces of Rose is a gripping tale of supernatural romance and self-discovery. Rose David has spent 21 years invisible—bullied at school, overlooked at work, and trapped in a life where no one seems to notice her at all. On her 21st birthday, everything changes. An ancient curse, cast by a bitter witch long ago, awakens three distinct personalities inside her: the wise and sharp elderly Mrs. Choice, the innocent and fragile childlike Susy, and the daring, seductive Blaire. Each face has a mind of its own and each threatens to take control. When CEO Kelvin Halt enters her life, he sees more than just the shy, timid secretary everyone else ignores. He sees the complexity, the pain, and the magic that binds Rose’s fractured soul. But falling in love with her is not simple. To truly save her, Kelvin must confront the dark curse at its source and help Rose face the secrets and betrayals of her past. As Rose struggles to balance her three faces, she learns that the curse is more than just magic—it’s a test of identity, courage, and trust. Only by embracing every part of herself can she hope to reclaim her life and her freedom. And in the end, she must decide if love can truly heal the wounds left by centuries of pain, fear, and magic.

Genovia lost her parents in a plane crash she was only 17. As the sole heir to Core Productions and its affiliates, she will receive everything if she fulfills the three conditions her father left in his will. First, she needs to marry Jose Luis Betances before turning twenty-five. Their fathers made a pact, and there is no way out of it. Second, she needs to bear his child within two years of being married, and the third condition will only be revealed if the first two are fulfilled. There is only one problem – she is not his type. Gia dresses horribly and wears big eyeglasses. In short, she's a total nerd. JL avoided her like the plague until his father was investigated for tax evasion. All their assets were frozen, and his father is about to go to prison. Gia took that opportunity to offer JL a deal. After all, Mr. Alfonso Betances was her guardian until she was 21 and very much like a father to her, but nothing is free in this world, and she needs to follow the last will. By hook or by crook, JL is her key to ensuring she doesn't lose everything her parents worked hard for. All she has to do is not fall in love with him and stick to the plan. How hard could it be?