Toxic Relationship

"Sudah kupertimbangkan. Pak Noel, tolong bantu aku siapkan surat cerai." Pada hari peringatan lima tahun pernikahannya dengan Rio Ansari, Anna Wesley malah menghabiskan waktunya di firma hukum. Karena Rio sedang sibuk melayani sekretarisnya di rumah. Sebagai istrinya, Anna malah diusir untuk menghindari kesalahpahaman. Selama lima tahun ini, Rio tidak pernah mengungkapkan hubungan pernikahan mereka di kantor. Awalnya, Anna ingin membicarakan hal ini dengan Rio. Namun, Rio berkata, "Sella sendirian di rumah dan tiba-tiba mati lampu. Dia nggak tahu harus pergi ke mana, jadi aku menyuruhnya datang untuk makan bersama. Anna, seharusnya kamu nggak keberatan, 'kan?" Anna merasa hal ini tidak perlu dibicarakan lagi. Bercerai adalah jalan terbaik untuk mengakhiri hubungan yang sudah berlangsung selama lima tahun ini.

"Bu Adele, maksud Anda proses pernikahannya tetap berjalan seperti rencana semula, tapi pengantinnya akan diganti dengan orang lain? Begitu, ya?" Menghadapi tatapan bingung dari staf, Adele sama sekali tidak ragu. Dia langsung mengangguk. "Benar. Pernikahan tetap digelar setengah bulan lagi seperti rencana awal. Semua materi pernikahan yang perlu diubah akan saya serahkan dalam beberapa hari ke depan." "Baik. Lalu ... apakah saya perlu menghubungi Pak Darren untuk memberitahukan hal ini ...." "Nggak perlu!" Belum sempat lawan bicaranya menyelesaikan kalimat, Adele langsung memotong dengan nada tegas dan sedikit emosional. Saat melihat ekspresi kaget dari staf itu, dia berusaha menenangkan diri dan menjelaskan dengan lebih lembut. "Dia cukup sibuk. Untuk urusan pernikahan selanjutnya, cukup langsung dengan saya saja." Pernikahan ini adalah hadiah terakhir yang ingin diberikan Adele untuk Darren. Berhubung karena ini hadiah, tentu saja baru terasa mengejutkan kalau diberikan di saat terakhir.

Dunia yang kukenal runtuh satu per satu. Bisnis keluargaku bangkrut... Tunanganku, Bastian Wicaksono, tanpa ragu membatalkan pertunangan kami dan memilih Sarah Laksmana sebagai penggantiku. Saat aku jatuh ke jurang kehancuran, Rangga Mahardika datang seperti malaikat penolong. Dia melunasi semua utang keluargaku, mengurus pemakaman ayahku, menarikku keluar dari abu kehidupan yang nyaris membakarku habis. Tiga tahun penuh, dia selalu mendampingiku. Selalu ada. Aku sempat percaya… mungkin inilah bentuk penyelamatan yang selama ini kutunggu. Namun, tepat di malam sebelum pernikahan, tanpa sengaja aku mendengar percakapan Rangga dengan sahabatnya... “Kamu serius mau nikah sama Vanya? Nggak takut, suatu hari dia tahu… kalau kematian ayahnya dan bangkrutnya bisnis Keluarga Devara itu ulahmu?” “Sarah sudah nikah sama Bastian, aku sudah nikah sama Vanya. Nggak masalah kalau dia tahu, toh semua utangnya sudah kubayar. Pemakaman ayahnya juga sudah aku urus. Intinya… aku sudah menebus semuanya.” Saat itu juga aku sadar… Ternyata, Rangga pun menipuku. Dari awal hingga akhir, semua hanyalah permainan. Dan satu-satunya orang yang benar-benar hanyut di dalamnya… hanyalah aku sendiri.

(Book is paused for now) Sienna Blaze, a Hollywood reigning disaster queen hires a live-in maid for stability. Expecting a sweet, elderly woman she is met with a tall, absurdly handsome man whose name is Joe Hilton. Unknowingly to her, Joe Hilton “ Jay Kingston” is actually a billionaire CEO in hiding after surviving a hostile takeover attempt. Seeking to keep a low profile, Joe jumps at Sienna's job offer. Things take a different turn when a paparazzi captures them in a compromising position. Overnight, tabloids crown them “Hollywood's latest couple”. Sienna's PR team insists that they fake-date to salvage her career. Their relationship becomes an unpredictable mix of chaos and charm. But what happens when the truth comes out? When Sienna finds out that her live-in maid is actually in a relationship with her nemesis Claire Jackson? That he was actually a billionaire CEO who helped her enemy behind her back? Would love endure ? Or would the concurrent pain of betrayal be brutal enough to separate them?

How toxic can a relationship get? Finally on the run from her maniac husband whose cheating spree she has endured for years, Helen finds herself in the arms of a young mafia lord – Lucio – who is not so different from her ex-husband, but she doesn't mind settling with as long as she takes out revenge on her ex-husband and get her life back while getting the protection that comes with being a mafia lord's plaything. Vengeance breeds a brewing chemistry between the two enemies – Helen and Lucio – who are so focused on fighting with their pasts and repaying everyone who dared to hurt them, that they forget themselves. In a twist of fate and while cupid plays it's wild game on these two hearts, will they return to their first loves or will they accept each others faults and go past their hatred for each other to find the best thing life offers them – Love?

Isa si Jamaica sa mga naniniwala sa HAPPY ENDING nang maikasal siya sa asawang si Dimitri Vegas. But after four years of marriage, she didn’t expect her life to suddenly become hell. Her once-romantic husband turns cold-hearted, and their relationship becomes toxic, leading to their separation. But the worst part is when she discovers her husband is plotting to kill her. Durog na durog ang puso niya at tila hindi makapaniwala na magagawa iyon ng lalaking pinakamamahal niya. When she’s in danger, a man helps her, and she discovers that he is actually her brother. With his help, Jamaica prepares for her comeback to get revenge on her ex-husband. Siguraduhin niya na pahihirapan niya ang dating asawa hanggang sa gumapang ito sa lupa at lumuhod sa harapan niya.

Katalina’s writing career has stagnated since she moved to another city. Her editor gave her an unusual project, she hopes this is her big break. What is the task? An exposé on a bachelor billionaire tycoon who is the buzz of the town. The idea is to expose something shady about his past and harm his reputation. She feels awful about it, but if this is the cost of success, she decides to accept it. After all, the public deserves to know the truth, right? Katalina Robbins pretended to be a high-end real estate agent and have some time with Hunter Collins, she discovered that he was brilliant, engaging, and considerate. He's not what she expected. The more time she spends with him, the stronger her feelings become until Katalina realizes she can't finish her project. Their fledgling relationship would be destroyed if he ever found out about her dark origins.

Kaya mo bang tiisin ang araw-araw na kasama ang lalaking pinaka-kinaiinisan mo? Yung tipong pagpasok mo pa lang sa opisina, madilim na mukha niya agad ang bubungad sa’yo? Yannie Sanchez, isang dedicated na secretary, ay labis na naiinis sa boss niyang si Xanthy Torres—ang seryoso, istrikto, at laging galit na CEO ng isang malaking kumpanya sa Asia. Para sa kanya, ito ang epitome ng "toxic boss" na palaging sumisira sa araw niya. Pero paano kung may dahilan pala sa likod ng kanyang ugali? Isang lihim ang matutuklasan ni Yannie—isang sikreto na magpapabago sa tingin niya kay Xanthy. Mula sa inis, unti-unti siyang nakaramdam ng awa at kagustuhang protektahan ito. Ngunit sa isang hindi inaasahang pangyayari, kinailangan niyang lumayo—hindi alam ni Xanthy na nagdadala siya ng kanilang anak. Pagkalipas ng limang taon, muling nagkrus ang kanilang mga landas. Sa pagkakataong ito, pipiliin pa rin ba niyang protektahan ito? O oras na para harapin ang nakaraan at isama siya sa hinaharap na para sa kanilang dalawa?

Content Warning: This story contains explicit sexual content. The relationships depicted in this narrative primarily revolve around the BDSM lifestyle. It's essential to note that the central relationship between Sean and Lisa is not characterized as domestic abuse but rather as a profoundly trusting and consensual BDSM connection. Lisa has endured a turbulent past, marked by a toxic ex-partner and lingering emotional scars that have led her to withdraw from society. In an attempt to live a life away from the judgmental eyes of others, she keeps her distance from most people, confiding in only her two close friends. However, everything changes when Lisa crosses paths with Sean. He ignites a desire within her to explore her sexual side once more. Sean becomes Lisa's guide, introducing her to the authentic dynamics of a BDSM relationship, characterized by a genuine Dom. Throughout the narrative, we delve into a myriad of highs and lows, exploring various facets of BDSM, such as the roles of a submissive (Slave or Brat) and a dominant (Dom). The story also delves into the intricacies of polyamorous relationships, showcasing the complexities and dynamics that come with them. As Lisa embarks on this transformative journey, she navigates the complexities of her newfound desires and the unique connection she shares with Sean. Their exploration of the BDSM lifestyle unfolds as they learn, grow, and face the intricacies of trust, submission, and dominance within their relationship.

Stuck in a failed relationship and with a nice pair of horns adorning her head, Carina Fernandes finds herself in yet another mess. Her best friend's plan was simple and practical: they were going to go out for fun in a luxurious bar, where her salary as a recently graduated architect wouldn't even pay for sparkling water. However, everything falls apart, and she ends up waking the next day in the bed of an unknown Italian woman. Veronica Vacchiano was a great, irresistible little devil. And the Brazilian, bluntly and with a few screws loose, would end up tasting the poison of her “sweet and beloved” ex-sister-in-law.