21 Century

In a world ruled by power and betrayal, Atticus Escoban, the younger daughter of the influential Escoban family, has always lived away from the dangerous chaos of their criminal empire. For 21 years, she was sheltered, hidden, and protected. But her life changes forever when Alijax Costaloña, the cold and calculating heir of the Costaloña dynasty, violently confronts her father, leaving him gravely wounded. Atticus never expected to be caught in the crossfire of her family’s schemes. Worse, Alijax discovers her existence and shocks everyone by choosing her—over her older sister Anneth—to be his fiancée. The engagement is a sham, a dangerous ploy to secure alliances, but Alijax has plans no one can predict. Determined to protect her family at any cost, Atticus agrees to the engagement, kahit na lumalaban ang puso niya sa ideya. Behind her composed exterior, she plots her way out, refusing to let the Costaloñas dictate her future. But the closer she gets to Alijax, the harder it becomes to distinguish between the man who ruined her family and the one who seems capable of understanding her like no one else. “Do you think you can escape this, Atticus?” he said, his voice dangerously low as he cornered her in the dimly lit study. “You’re mine now. Whether you like it or not.” Her fists clenched, and she met his cold, unreadable gaze with defiance. “You can own the world, Alijax Costaloña, pero ako? Hindi mo ako makukuha.” In a game of power, deception, and forbidden emotions, Atticus must make the ultimate choice. Will she sacrifice her freedom to protect her family, or will she risk it all to claim the life she truly deserves? Love and survival collide in a story where nothing is what it seems, and every decision could be deadly.

Caitlin Paine wakes to discover herself back in time. There, she learns of her destiny and her mission: to find her father and the ancient vampire Shield needed to save mankind.

But Caitlin’s heart still pines for her lost love: Caleb. She desperately needs to know if he has survived their trip back in time. She learns that her mission requires her to go to Florence, but if she wants to pursue matters of the heart, she must go to Venice. She chooses Venice.

Caitlin is overwhelmed at what she finds. Venice of the eighteenth century is a surreal place, men and women dressed in elaborate costumes and masks, celebrating an endless, lavish party. She is thrilled to discover and reunite with some of her close friends, and to be welcomed back into their coven. And she is excited to join them in Venice’s Grand Ball, the most important costume dance of the year, where she hopes, once again, to find Caleb.

But Caitlin is not the only one who can travel back in time: Kyle soon arrives, too, and is determined to hunt her down and kill her once and for all. Sam, too, arrives, determined to save his sister before it is too late.

At the Ball, Caitlin searches everywhere, and finds no sign of Caleb. That is, until the very last dance. She dances with a masked man who takes her heart away, and she feels certain that it is him. But as the partners change, she loses him again. Or does she?

Caitlin soon finds herself torn between the two loves of her life, and discovers that she has to be careful what she wishes for. Her joy at finding what she wants might just come mixed with tragedy and heartbreak.

In a climactic, action-packed ending, Caitlin finds herself up against true evil, Rome’s ancient vampire coven, and the most powerful vampire coven that ever existed. Surviving will demand all her skills, as she finds herself battling for her very life. She will have to sacrifice more than ever, if she is to save the one she loves….

Violet eyes with piercing sight. Mane of gold in pale moonlight. Skin so hard and lily white. Voice so soft, yet filled with might. He comes to me in the dark of night. Flash of teeth, smile so slight. There is no fear, no need to fight. In his embrace, I crave his bite. -S.R. Michele, or Shelly to those closest to her, is a typical 21 yr old, trying to find her way in life. She has good family, a close circle of friends. She's outgoing and friendly, and a bit reckless and impulsive sometimes. And she has certain gifts...when she touches things, she can see into the past, she can feel what was felt by others, and she can sense things before they happen. Ok, so maybe she's not so typical. An impromptu trip to New Orleans, a party on Bourbon Street, and an attempted assault in a dark alley lead her into a world she didn't know existed...but one she's not afraid of. She doesn't know if the violet-eyed stranger that comes to her rescue, and follows her home, is a friend or a foe - and honestly, she doesn't care. Once you've had a taste of the darkness, it's hard to pull away... **** This book was written in the late 1990's - early 2000's, and originally published in 2004, under the title: Diary of a Vampire by S.M. Royston. It was my first book, and it wasn't long until I came to hate it! (Please, don't look it up - I promise you, it's terrible) So here we are, years later, and I've decided to throw out my original work, and re-write it. Because I'm the author, and I can do that. The story, characters, and settings are the same - but the writing style is different, and in my opinion, much, much better. I hope you enjoy it. ****

Reyna's life has been far from sunshine and roses. As the Alpha's daughter, at the age of 21, should have received her wolf by now. She was the only member of her pack without a wolf and had to endure constant bullying and heartache, which was made worse by her intended mate's rejection in favor of her step-sister. This life made her determined to leave, and so she hatched a daring plan to escape during the highly anticipated Hallowed Bond Ball, which was a night of celebration that marked one year after the end of the War of the Three Alpha Kings. She had no idea that destiny was about to throw her a curveball. Just as she was attempting to escape under the cover of darkness, a surprising twist of events suddenly takes place. The word 'mate' reverberates through the castle walls, spoken in not one, but three distinct voices. To her astonishment, Reyna finds herself bound to three mates. A wolfless mate to all three powerful Alpha Kings fresh from being at war with one another. With the fragile truce between the three Alphas threatened, Reyna's life is in danger from powerful families who would do anything to keep the peace after decades of war. Reyna stands at the center of a prophetic revelation, holding the key to something far greater than she could have ever imagined. But as soon as she learns why she was chosen, evil slowly starts closing in. *** “You're intoxicating, darling… I think we may have found something we're all addicted to..." My face reddens as I look at them, and for the first time in ages, I feel like I belong. The way they're looking at me with reverence and the desire I know is meant only for me… I feel like a Queen.

21 +. Sesuaikan umur kalian untuk membaca tulisan ini agar mudah mengerti apa yang ingin penulis sampaikan! Philophobia yang di derita Intan terlahir dari trauma masa kecil. Kenangan pedih yang terbentuk sejak usia keemasan hingga memasuki remaja menjadi hal yang tertanam di alam bawah sadar manusia hal itu lah membuat sulit untuk dilupakan. Intan hidup dalam bayang-bayang trauma masa kecil bersama ayahnya. Ayahnya menghianati mamanya di depan mata Intan, sejak saat itu hubungan Intan dan Ayah semakin jauh. Dan hal itu juga yang membuat Intan sulit membuka diri untuk sebuah hubungan yang serius, pacaran atau menikah sekalipun. Bertekad untuk tidak memberi tahu mamanya, Intan mengubur sakit hatinya dengan kesibukan yang cukup padat, hingga tidak ada sisa tenaga untuk memikirkan ayahnya. Bertemu dengan Bara, untuk pertama kalinya Intan jatuh cinta. Tapi hal buruk terjadi ketika Bara ternyata sudah berkeluraga. Melisa,istri Bara terus melakukan teror hingga Intan benar-benar frustasi. Melisa melakukan pelecehan terhadap Intan, membuat Intan marah, tidak sengaja membunuh Melisa. Sejak saat itu Intan semakin trauma dengan sebuah hubungan serius, termasuk rasa cinta. Hingga memasuki usia hampir kepala tiga Intan tidak berniat sedikit pun untuk menikah, kesibukannya berkerja dan hobi traveling membuatnya bahagia meskipun tanpa seorang suami. Ketenangan yang ia rasakan berubah ketika Jimmy mengutarakan cintanya pada Intan. Sejak saat itu Intan menjadi tidak terkendali, mudah marah dan cemas berlebihan. Yuk ikuti ceritanya perjuangan Intan untuk sembuh dari fobia yang ia derita. Selamat membaca!

侯爵家のティー（テイワズ）は、五人の兄に囲まれ大切に育てられてきた。 しかし、婚約者から突然の婚約破棄。 その日父親から家族の真実が告白される。 「この家には血の繋がらない兄がいる」 その日から始まる兄たちからの熱烈なアプローチ！ 家族の絆を信じたい気持ちと、芽生えてしまった新たな感情の間で心が揺れる。 長男＊ヘルフィ 銀髪赤目　22歳 「俺様が誰より甘い想いをさせてやる」 二男＊ロタ 黒髪青目眼鏡　21歳 「自分があなたを守ります」 三男＊エイル 金髪緑目　19歳　画家 「あはは。俺の本気を見せてあげよう」 四男＊ルフトクス 茶髪金目　18歳 「おれと一緒に逃げようか？」 五男＊フォルティ 紫髪赤目　17歳 「僕があなたをエスコートします」

連れ添ってきた相手に裏切られ、人生に疲れて自暴自棄になり、私はいろんなことから逃げていた。 そんな私に、ひょんなことから同居生活を始めた個性的なイケメン男子達が、それぞれに甘く優しく、大人の女の恋心をくすぐるような言葉をかけてくる…… ピアノが得意で大企業の御曹司 山崎祥太君、24歳。 有名大学に通い医師を目指してる 神田文都君、23歳。 美大生で画家志望の 望月颯君、21歳。 真っ直ぐで素直なみんなとの関わりの中で、ひどく冷め切った心がゆっくり溶けていくのがわかった。 家族、同居の女子達とのやり取りにも大きく気持ちが揺れ動き…… 慌ただしく動き出す私の未来には、いったい何が待ち受けているのだろうか？

Lumipat ang kaniyang kaluluwa sa asawa ng Mafia Boss na kung saan ay matagal nang nakakaranas ng paghihirap habang kasama ang asawa nito. Clyde Cleomonte, a 21 years old na kung saan ay pinakasalan ng sapilitan ni Silvia Kill na Mafia boss. "Hon, are you okay?", tanong ng babae saakin. Hon? Bakit niya ako tinatawag na Hon at bakit nandito ako sa hospital? Ang huli kong naaalala ay itinulak ako ni Blue, may tumulong ba saakin? "Nasaan sina Blue? Nakulong naba sila?", tanong ko sa mga lalaking nakaitim. I think mga pulis sila pero bakit hindi sila nakauniporme? "Whose blue? Hon, what happened back then?", tanong ulit ng babae. Bakit ba Hon ang palaging tawag niya sakin? Hindi ko naman siya kilala. Napatingin ako sa salamin na kung saan ay nasa side wall, I saw that this is not my face. Nanlaki ang mata ko sa gulat, anong nangyari sa mukha ko at sino sila. Lalapit na sana ang babae ng itinago ko ang katawan ko hanggang sa leeg ng kumot. "Stay right there!! Wah mokong lapitan", sigaw ko kaya napahinto naman siya at nag aalalang nakatingin saakin. "Do you- do you forget about me?", nauutal na sagot niya. Biglang may lumitaw na batang babae around 3 ata galing sa kaniyang likod. Nakatingin na siya saakin ngayon. "Mama?", tanong nito. Wait, naguguluhan na ako. Sino ba sila at bakit tinatawag akong Mama ng bata. "Hindi ko alam ang sinasabi niyo at wag mokong tinatawag na Mama!!" ,sigaw ko sa kanila. Biglang umiyak ang bata at nagpabuhat sa babae. Kinarga niya ito at nagdilim ang tingin nito saakin. Sino ba sila? I don't understand what's happening. Mama, i need you.

Pernikahan ini seperti mimpi disiang bolong untuk Piona seorang wanita berusia 21 th yang masih berkuliah di jurusan sastra untuk semester akhir, pasalnya pernikahan ini dilakukan untuk kepentingan ekonomi keluarga selain itu ada alasan lain yang masih menjadi rahasia. Parahnya lagi pasangan Piona adalah seorang kakak kelas yang ketika SMA tidak memiliki hubungan baik dengan Piona walaupun tampan pada masa itu tapi tingkah lakunya selalu berhasil membuat orang membencinya. Setiap bertemu Piona pasti akan menyulut pertengkaran hebat dan menyebabkan perang dingin yang tidak kunjung usai, entah angin apa yang membuat mereka kembali bertemu dan melihat kenyataan bahwa mereka harus menikah, kisah cinta ini sangat berwarna dan mereka terlibat kecanggungan saat malam pertama, saat menjalani hubungan setelah menikah bahkan merasakan bagaimana mereka akhirnya saling cemburu. Kisah romantis bahkan mereka akhirnya bisa berhubungan intim tanpa rasa malu lagi, tersaji dalam kisah cinta ini. Ketegangan mulai terjadi ketika banyak kebencian dari masa lalu dan orang ketiga yang hadir untuk menghancurkan hubungan Edwin dan Piona, Kekuatan cinta mereka diuji disini. Ketika orang yang membenci mereka berdua ingin membalaskan dendam, mereka dihadapkan dengan banyak ancaman dan ketakutan, yang akhirnya membuat Piona berhadapan dengan orang ketiga yang menjadi awal mula tragedi kecelakaan terjadi, yang membuat Piona dinyatakan Tewas dan Edwin mengalami syok berat akibat kehilangan Piona dan bayi yang di kandung Piona, Tante Marta atau mama Edwin juga akhirnya baru ketahuan jika mengidap kanker yang akhirnya meninggal. Duka Edwin semakin parah, tapi berjalannya waktu Edwin meyakini ada yang tidak beres dengan kematian istrinya, dia menyelidiki ulang, apa yang sebenarnya terjadi. Menurut hasil otopsi ternyata itu jenasah yang di temukan bukan Piona, membuat Edwin bersyukur dan bisa menemukan Piona, namun ternyata kebahagiaan ini hanya sesaat, rahasia besar di sembunyikan Edwin selama ini, Piona menelan kenyataan pahit ada kebohongan dan kehilangan di depan matanya, bagaimana kisahnya?

Naileen Bimantara. Gadis berusia 21 tahun yang baru saja lulus dari perguruan tinggi itu susah sejak lama memperhatikan Mas Dewa— duda anak kembar yang tinggal di sebelah rumahnya. Sejak dia masih SMA, Nai selalu bermimpi akan menikahi hot duda itu kelak! Bukan hanya tampang dan tubuh atletis yang sempurna, bahkan kantong pria itu juga luarbiasa sempurna. Sangat cocok dengan tipe Nai yang boros. Namun, tentu saja usia mereka akan ditentang sang ibu. Meskipun bertetangga sudah lama, Nai tidak pernah berinteraksi dengan Dewa. Hanya dengan Mauren sesekali bila wanita itu datang arisan di rumahnya. Sampai akhirnya Mauren mengandung anak kembar, semua orang bahagia dengar berita itu. Bahkan Nai ikut senang. Seketika dia melupakan Dewa sesaat karena memikirkan betapa tampan atau cantiknya anak pasangan itu kelak dari gen ayah dan ibunya. Namun, mereka juga bersedih karena berita Mauren meninggal setelah melahirkan. Sejak saat itu, Dewa semakin jauh dalam pandangan Nai. Bisa dibilang, masa remaja Nai habis karena memperhatikan Dewa dan kedua anaknya. Bahkan ketika pusing membuat skripsi, dia akan menatap ke luar jendela kamarnya dan melihat bagaimana cerianya Raja dan Ratu bermain sepeda yang ditemani oleh suster mereka. Hal yang tak terlupakan bagi Naileen adalah ketika mereka akhirnya berbicara. Hatinya menghangat kala melihat senyuman manis Dewa dan suara pria itu yang membuat isi kepalanya memikirkan nama anak kelak mereka nanti. Ya, sejauh itu harapan Nai pada duda dua anak itu. Baginya, sembilan tahun bukanlah hal yang penting. Naileen juga bertemu dengan seorang pria lainnya yang sangat perhatian dengannya. Kisah cinta yang semula hanya berpusat pada Naileen yang sibuk mencari perhatian dari seorang Sadewa berubah menjadi cinta segi sekian yang cukup rumit. Sikap gengsi dan malu merekalah yang berhasil membuat masalah yang mudah dihadapi malah berubah menjadi sangat memusingkan. Mereka harus menerima konsekuensi dari apa yang sudah mereka pilih; pujaan hati, keluarga, atau sahabat?