A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words

“Why can’t I hit you?” Thomas yells, smacking the belt close to her feet. “Why,” he smacks it on the door above her head. “Why, why” to the right and left sides of her body. Melina trembles against the door with her eyes closed and head tucked between her knees. She jumps, sniffing Thomas’ cologne, and tries to hide more. He’s probably bending down. “I want to hurt you, Melina, but I can’t. Tell me why I can’t. Tell me why,” she bites her lips to muffle her sobs as she fears they will exacerbate her situation. “ look at me when I am talking to you,” Thomas says, grabbing her hair and pulling her head up. “I am- so-r-r-r-y,” she says as she turns to face him with her tear-stained face and bloodshot eyes. ******** Melina Davis was born with the face and body of a goddess. Her heart was as beautiful as her, but it never did her any good. Melina was the most unlucky woman in this world when it came to love. Her first love was an abusive con artist who made sure to exploit Melina's kindness. The second one who Melina felt was genuinely worthy of owing her heart was far more dangerous than her first. His name is Thomas Costanzo. He is the second in command of the Costanzo mafia. He was highly feared in the mafia world. Some even feared him more than the don of the Costanzo mafia. Melina didn't know she shouldn't cross him, and she did. She broke the heart of one of the most feared men on this earth, and now, he is out searching for her. Once he finds her, Melina will wish she never crossed paths with him.

He smirked, knowing he was on the winning side. "So it's a done deal for three months?" He raised his eyebrows, putting his hand forth for a handshake. I looked at the long fingers and perfectly aligned nails and then at his patient face. Sighing to myself I my own hand into his and ignored the tingles that flowed through every nerve as his fingers curled around my hand and shook it lightly. "Yeah three months." "Goodnight then." He winked, removing his hand from mine and turned to walk away. "Hey wait!" I called out, suddenly remembering something. "You don't have my number." "What makes you think that? I have my ways Smith." And with one last wink I saw him take a turn and disappear from my sight. I let out a long breath, leaning on the nearby wall. Looks like I just made a deal with the Devil. * A sarcastic girl, a cocky guy. Throw in some mystery, murder, filthy jokes, wonderful friends, tons of kisses, secrets, surprises, eye-rolls and a killer on run. And you have got yourself a story never read before. ***So grab a cup of hot chocolate, some chips and a warm blanket and get ready to laugh, cry and bite your lip in anticipation. Enjoy!!

Elgan Gaulia Lambert CEO muda berhati dingin terpaksa menikah dengan gadis manja dan agresif karena sebuah perjodohan. Gadis yang selalu mencari perhatiannya saat mereka sudah sah menjadi sepasang suami istri. Gadis yang selalu menggodanya dengan kata-kata manis yang lambat laun mampu memberikan getaran aneh dihatinya. Patricia Florence Berjuang seorang diri demi pernikahan adalah sesuatu yang sulit yang pernah Cia alami sepanjang hidupnya. Berulang kali jatuh dan sakit hati menjadi hal biasa yang ia rasakan sejak pernikah itu. Seharusnya, alasan itu cukup bagi Cia untuk membenci suaminya tersebut. Namun, seolah mengerti rencana tuhan, Cia tetap bertahan untuk mendapatkan cinta suaminya. Apakah perjuangannya berhasil? Apakah Elgan berhasil Cia taklukkan? Sebesar apa perjuangan cinta Cia? Tentunya, berjuang seorang diri bukanlah hal yang mudah. Bukan hal yang bisa dilakukan oleh sembarang wanita.

Suga tak menampik bahwasanya monster merupakan wujud lain dari dirinya, atas kekejaman yang ia lakukan sebagai seorang ketua mafia. Namun di khalayak umum, Suga dikenal sebagai seorang geeky CEO, tetapi begitu dingin. Oleh sebab itu, sosok Suga tak cukup digemari.Ketika Ratih tiba-tiba terlibat pertengkaran dengan Suga, wajah Suga yang tampan diketahui oleh wanita tersebut. Demi melindungi identitasnya, Suga terpaksa mengawasi gerak-gerik Ratih yang merupakan bawahannya, sekaligus pembenci dirinya. Ia merekrut wanita itu sebagai sekretaris pribadi.Tak mudah bagi Ratih menjalani kehidupan di di samping Suga dengan tenang. Ia merasa pasang mata selalu mengawasinya. Kebenciannya pada Suga pun semakin membuncah. Namun di sisi lain, Ratih justru tertarik dengan misteri di balik topeng culun milik Suga. Diam-diam ia melakukan pengamatan. Lambat laun Ratih mulai mengetahui keanehan atas diri Suga melalui insiden-insiden mengerikan. Belum lagi perasaannya terus dibuat berdesir oleh paras pria itu. Lantas, apakah Ratih bisa menguak identitas Suga yang sebenarnya? Dan respon apa yang akan Ratih terapkan setelahnya, ketika hati sudah mencintai Suga?

Nicole’s life changed drastically when she was reunited with the Riddle family. “Nothing is more important than my sister,” said her eldest brother, the domineering CEO.“You are still a student with no income. Take my credit card and spend however you like,” said her second brother, the financial expert.“I will allow no one to bully you at school,” her third brother, a top student, said.“Why did I compose this song? Because it would put a sweet smile on your face when you hear it,” her fourth brother, a talented musician, said.“You're so delicate. Let me do the dirty work for you if you want to beat someone up,” said her athletic fifth brother.Just when Nicole was barely accustomed to the pampering of her five brothers, she found herself having a fiancé, a nemesis from whom she had hacked a hundred million dollars.She needed to cancel the engagement, no matter what. But he pressed her against the door and said, “How can you run away just like that after stealing my money, you brat?”“Even if I don’t run, I don’t have the money to pay you back,” Nicole acted tough.“Oh, yeah? Then I will take you instead of money.” He then carried her on his back and took her away.

What do you think about karma? Do you believe it? Or is it just a myth? This story is one of the ways to find out. This is a story about two teenage best friends. It’s not your basic cliche love story, but it’s a romantic book that will have a bit of spice with a sweet flavor.

.... Lin Sha Na , seorang mafia yang juga memiliki identitas lain sebagai seorang aktris. Dia adalah seorang ratu film dengan bayaran paling mahal. Namun karena penghianatan Lio Wen membuat nya terbunuh bersamanya. Waktu demi waktu terasa berlalu bagi Lin Sha Na di tengah sedikit kesadaran nya dan saat dia membuka mata dia menyadari bahwa dia telah berpindah dimensi. Jiwa nya memasuki tubuh seorang gadis yang memiliki wajah yang sama dengan wajah nya di kehidupan sebelum nya bahkan nama mereka pun sama. Namun sangat di sayangkan gadis itu bodoh dan tidak memiliki keterampilan apapun sehingga menjadi bahan tertawaan di seluruh ibu kota. Siapa yang tahu bahwa suatu hari dia akan menjadi sosok terkenal di ibu kota dan mengguncang seluruh dunia.

Excerpt: "If possible, I'll make a deal with the devil and wipe you out of existence!" She yelled. "You will?" He asked, advancing on her, slowly and steady. She staggered backwards. "Y...yes, I would!" "Then I'll give you just that... Let's make a deal" "Uh?" "Who are you to make a deal with me?" She finally felt her back hit the cold wall, behind her. "I'm the devil you seek" ********** Anastasia Chadwick is a twenty years old, wayward and careless lady. All her life, she had been a slave to her own mother who turned her into something she never imagined herself to be, but she wished to find someone who loves her or someone she could love, before she dies, which is still a long journey. Ever since she was little, she had the fear of dieing and this had prompt her to live her life to the fullest, but when she came across Devi Notham, her life took a drastic turn and it got so hard to keep on with her wishes.

Scarlett Elsher lands a job as a receptionist at Jaxon Vander's prestigious hotel, but her employment ends when Jaxon terminates her after just three days. To make matters worse, Scarlett discovers that her father is heavily indebted to Jaxon, and she has only three days to repay the debt. Scarlett tries to flee with no means to cover the debt, but she is quickly apprehended and forced to become Jaxon's servant to pay off her father's debt. As Scarlett begins her new role, she is confronted with Jaxon's cold and domineering personality, making her life a living hell. She must navigate his every whim while battling her growing attraction to her employer. Scarlett realizes the uncovered truth behind Jaxon's icy demeanour and enigmatic persona as time passes. In doing so, she discovers a side of Jaxon that she never knew existed and must decide if she can trust him. Scarlett's journey is fraught with challenges, but as she struggles to pay off her father's debt and make a new life, she discovers a strength and resilience she never knew she had. Will she be able to overcome the obstacles in her path and find happiness with Jaxon, or will she be forever trapped by a billionaire's obsession?

Adrienne eve, A student from the highest, most famous, and most expensive university in the Philippines discovered her self being a lazy, alcoholic, hard headed girl. The word 'study' is not in her vocabulary but despite of her behavior there will always be someone who supports and love her. Nang mangyari ang hindi inaasahang trahedya ay hindi niya rin inaasahang makikala ang taong Akala niya ay isang ordinaryong tao lang. Isang simpleng tao na mahilig kumain ng suman. Ngunit ang kaniyang puso ay nanatili sa nakaraan, pero alam niya na binago siya ng isang lalake... isang lalake na pilit niyang sinasabi sa sarili na kailan man ay hindi niya magugustohan. She's not sure about the feelings towards the two person but she only know one thing.... She needs to choose.