Bias

My five years of marriage to Elliot Kline turned out to be a cruel joke. "For tomorrow's monthly report meeting, I'd like Yvette to present your branding plan," Elliot said, not looking up from his desk. I put down the files I was organizing, certain I had misheard. "What?" "Yvette just joined the company. She needs a chance to prove herself. Your plan is perfect for that." He lifted his head, his tone brooking no argument. "But that's my entry for the Veriania Creative Competition," I protested. "You win awards every year. What's the harm in letting her have it this time?" He shrugged, adding, "We need to nurture new talent." I stared at the man with whom I had shared a bed for five years. His face suddenly felt so unfamiliar to me. "Do you know how many sleepless nights I poured into that plan? And you're giving it to a new intern?" "Don't be so petty. It's just a plan. My decision is made." My fists clenched, anger surging through me.

The night before the design competition, my husband took my design draft, promising to secure a patent to protect my work. In the intense competition, my work stood out and won first place. During the award ceremony, I walked on stage wearing the necklace that my daughter and I had made together. Suddenly, my seven-year-old daughter rushed up to the stage, screaming, "Mom, how could you steal Veronica's necklace? That's horrible and embarrassing. Just come down and go home with me."

When I was eight months pregnant, my husband's foster sister invited me to hike a snow-covered mountain. Midway up, an avalanche hit. We were both buried. My husband rushed to the scene, but before I could utter a word, his sister accused me: "She planned this! She tricked me into coming today!" I tried desperately to explain. He didn't listen. Instead, he lashed out at me. "Sandra doesn't know any better, but you should! So what if she's blunt? Is this your petty revenge? Your pathetic life couldn't even begin to repay hers if she'd been hurt!" Then he left. Took her hand. Walked away. I screamed after him, begging him to save our baby. He didn't even glance back. Worse, he unhooked my safety harness and shoved me out of the rescue group. "Since you're so clever, find your own way down." Not long after, another avalanche hit. This time, I couldn't get back up. Three hours later, Sandra was in a car accident. She needed a blood transfusion. That's when he finally thought of me. But by then, he didn't know—I was already gone. Me, and the child I'd never hold, were still buried under the snow.

My father died of a serious illness. One day before his funeral, my fiancée returned home to get married to her crush. When I confronted her about her actions, she got annoyed with me. "His father has cancer. His last wish is to see me marry him.” "I just want to do a good deed. Can you stop being so selfish?" When I called her that night, it was her crush who picked up the call. "Helen's showering right now. I'll pass your message to her." I said nothing. All I did was hang up calmly. Later that night, my fiancée finally called me. She sounded exhausted. "I'll be having my wedding reception soon. Don't bother me with your dad's funeral." This time, I continued staying silent. However, I got rid of my engagement ring and canceled all of our engagement plans.

Renggin Ang, seorang anak laki-laki bodoh yang memiliki bakat terpendam. Orang-orang menyebutnya si sampah Keluarga Ang. Itu karena Seta Hun (ayah Renggin Ang) menyembunyikan identitasnya sebagai seorang sampah. Namun, ternyata dia adalah keturunan dari sang legenda terkuat di dunia yang bernama (Duata Hun). Pada suatu hari, terjadi suatu tragedi. Identitas Seta Hun terungkap dan menarik perhatian para master dari Benua Yu. Para master itu memburu Seta Hun dengan membawa sebuah buku misterius yang pada sampulnya bertuliskan N-O-V-E-L. Saat itu, Renggin Ang dan adiknya (Ampy Ang) menyaksikan pertarungan hebat antara kedua orangtua mereka dan para master itu. Kedua orangtua mereka terjebak dalam suatu formasi penyegelan jiwa. Dengan memanfaatkan situasi dan kondisi, Meriy Ang (ibu Renggin Ang) berhasil mendorong Seta Hun keluar dari formasi. Buku misterius itu terbuka, melayang dan menghisap jiwa Meriy Ang ke dalamnya. Kemudian buku itu terjatuh tepat di hadapan Renggin Ang. Para Master menatap tajam anak itu dengan hawa membunuh yang sangat kuat. Seta Hun menyuruh Renggin Ang dan adiknya pergi membawa buku itu. Demi memyelamatkan sang buah hati, dia mengorbankan diri menggunakan teknik terlarang yaitu jurus penghancur raga. Dengan teknik itu, dia berhasil membunuh enam orang Master yang melawannya dan seorang Master terluka parah. Tubuh Seta Hun hancur, seorang Master yang tersisa pergi membawa tubuh Meriy Ang. Bagaimana nasib Renggin Ang dan adiknya setelah kejadian itu? Dapatkah Renggin Ang menemukan raga sang ibu tercinta dan membebaskan jiwanya yang tersegel di dalam sebuah buku kuno agar kembali ke raganya? #Fantasi #Comedy #Romance

Adik Dinar tiba-tiba mengaku hamil dengan calon suaminya tepat tiga hari sebelum pernikahan mereka di gelar. Atas persetujuan anggota keluarga, mereka memutuskan membatalkan pernikahan Dinar dan menggantinya menjadi pernikahan adiknya. Bahkan memaksa Dinar menikah dengan kakak dari calon suaminya. Seorang tukang parkir yang di pandang sebelah mata oleh anggota keluarga mereka. Tapi bagaimana kalau tukang parkir yang mereka sebut-sebut hina itu tiba-tiba menampakkan kekuasaan yang tidak pernah di bayangkan sebelumnya?

Jika biasanya menantu jarang dekat dengan mertua, maka, Zafirah jelas berbeda. Zafirah tak pernah menyangka, bahwa dirinya akan jatuh cinta dengan pria dari desa. Ketika Zafirah pikir hidup di desa akan lebih nyaman, Zafira justru disambut dengan orang-orang yang memperlakukannya dan mertuanya bagaikan sampah! Tak ingin harga dirinya diinjak-injak, Zafirah pun bertekad, bahwa dia akan membungkam semua yang menghinanya dan juga mertuanya!

Arga bertunangan diam-diam dengan gadis lain tanpa memberitahu Senja, kekasihnya. Padahal hari itu juga hari yang telah direncanakan untuk melamar Senja. Peristiwa menyakitkan yang membuat Senja harus menghadapi pertunangan dan pernikahan kilatnya dengan Sabda, sepupunya Arga. Pria baik-baik yang telah menyelamatkan harga diri dan kehormatan keluarganya. Namun pernikahan yang tak biasa itu akankah menimbulkan benih cinta di hati keduanya? Apakah semua itu dilakukan hanya karena Sabda sekedar iba pada Senja? Atau karena telah menyimpan rasa sejak lama? Sebenarnya bukan kemauan Arga sendiri saat memutuskan bertunangan diam-diam dengan gadis lain di hari pertunangannya dengan Senja. Semua itu dilakukan karena terpaksa dan dia telah terikat oleh kesepakatan. Bagaimana jika akhirnya ia tahu kalau gadis yang dicintainya telah menjadi istri sepupunya sendiri?

Right before our Mating Ceremony, my mate, Alpha Damien, told me he had to temporarily mark an Omega from our pack, Seraphina. He claimed she had the Moon Sickness and would die if he didn't mark her. I fought him on it, but the next day, he moved Seraphina right into the penthouse of the Pack House. The suite meant for the future Luna. My suite. To calm me, he even got on his knees, his eyes red as he promised, "Once she's safe, I'll remove the mark. You'll still be my only Luna." But then, Seraphina found me, a medical report in her hand. Six weeks pregnant. They'd already held their marking ceremony long before Damien ever came to me. My heart shattered into ash. My pen dug into the calendar, carving a vicious X over the date that was supposed to be our Mating Ceremony. Then, I opened my laptop and replied to the email from the European Laurel Healers' Guild. "I accept your invitation. I leave on the day of the Mating Ceremony."

Every bonding anniversary, Shawn would bring home a new human girl from the outside—always under the lovely pretense of letting me mentor her on how to serve an Alpha. On our seventh anniversary, he brought back a nightclub girl dressed in a Princess Snow White outfit—cheap satin trembling under the chandelier's light. “She doesn’t have anything appropriate for an occasion like this,” he said casually. “Let her borrow your bonding dress. And the jewelry I gave you last time. As for shoes—what you're wearing now will do.” Then he added, with a trace of irony, “She’s just a young human girl, clueless. Teach her a few things about our world, will you? Especially the part about the bed.” Everyone was waiting for the spectacle—for me to break again, as I always had. And I didn’t disappoint them. I looked at Shawn, my voice steady, and said I wanted a bond-severance. He laughed—short and sharp—and leaned back like he was watching a comedy. “Clara, when are you going to stop with this bond-severance nonsense? I’ve heard it so many times. They’re just human girls, while you are my Luna. How could they ever compare to you?” Then, grinning as if doing me a favor, he added, “Fine. If you really want a bond-severance, I’ll gift you a territory in the south. Consider it a reward for doing your job as my Luna.” The room erupted in laughter. To them, I was ridiculous—greedy, jealous, hysterical. But what they didn’t know was that this was the 365th time I’d asked for a bond-severance. And the first time, I truly meant it. When he found out I wasn’t joking this time, he lost his composure. He searched for me across the world—only after he realized I was no longer where he thought I’d always be.