After Taste Adalah

Pandemi COVID-19 menerjang, mengubah Desa Gayam yang tenteram menjadi "neraka" yang penuh ketakutan dan saling curiga. Gotong royong memudar, desas-desus dedemit bergentayangan, dan kejadian aneh menghantui desa. Mudra, pemuda desa yang menjunjung tinggi kebersamaan, menyaksikan "kerumunan" yang dulu hangat kini berubah menakutkan. Ia bertemu Vanua, sukarelawan medis yang datang dari kota yang lebih dulu merasakan "neraka" pandemi. Vanua percaya bahwa "kerumunan adalah neraka," terinspirasi dari Sartre dan Le Bon. Mudra dan Vanua, dengan pandangan berbeda tentang "kerumunan," bekerja sama mengungkap misteri desa. Mereka bertemu Sari, pewaris tradisi yang memahami kekuatan gaib. Bersama, mereka dipandu Ki Rajendra, guru spiritual yang menguasai ilmu tarot, untuk melawan kekuatan jahat dan menghadapi "neraka kerumunan" dalam berbagai bentuk. Perjalanan ini menguji persahabatan, cinta, dan keyakinan mereka. Siapakah dedemit Ni Grenjeng? Apa hubungannya dengan para Kepala Desa di Desa Gayam, Kampung Tujuh, dan kerumunan di berbagai wilayah?

Vanilla Prastika (24 tahun) terpaksa melarikan diri dari Aryan Aditama (26 tahun) saat hamil setelah mengetahui dirinya hanya dijadikan bahan taruhan. Ia memutuskan untuk membesarkan sang anak seorang diri karena sakit hati. Tidak dinyana 4 tahun kemudian bertemu lagi dengan Aryan secara tidak disengaja di sebuah hotel. Vanila merupakan produsen penyetor hiasan makrame di hotel yang baru saja dibeli oleh Aryan. Kali ini Aryan sempat berbicara dengan Zayn (3 tahun) putra yang disembunyikan Vanilla darinya. Karena rasa penasaran terhadap alasan Vanilla yang dulu pergi tiba-tiba dan anak yang bersamanya, Aryan pun melakukan penyelidikan. Lambat laun ia mengetahui jika Zayn adalah putranya, tetapi Vanilla sudah akan menikah dengan pria lain, Gavin. Semakin Vanilla menghindar, Aryan kian mendekat dan merasakan benih-benih cinta yang tersisa. Vanilla yang semula ragu dengan pernikahan dengan Gavin, semakin bimbang untuk melanjutkan pernikahan tersebut. Apalagi ibu Gavin tidak setuju, karena Vanilla adalah seorang ibu yang memiliki pernikahan sebelumnya. Karena itu, Vanilla membatalkan pernikahan dan membuat Gavin tidak terima. Suatu saat, Gavin menculik Vanilla. Aryan yang panik langsung menyelamatkannya. Melihat perjuangan Aryan, Vanilla luluh dan Gavin dipenjara karena upaya penculikan terhadap Vanilla. Akhirnya Vanilla dan Aryan menikah dan bahagia selamanya

She was backed up against the tree and I took a branch, breaking it in half to reveal a sharp end, and going straight for his neck. It might not do much, or at least that's what I thought, but it should be enough to get him away from her.To my surprise, he plummeted to the floor. I looked at Illyria and walked towards her like a predator. With my bloodied hands, not sure if it was mine or his blood, I put them on Illyria's collarbone while dragging it up to her neck and ending up in her face, painting it just like the red rose in her hand, while she looked at me with panic in her eyes.“Don't fear me, little rose. I won't hurt you, but next time you decide to run away, make sure you do it without anyone noticing. I have eyes everywhere” I said in a low growl, that sounded even more dangerous than what I usually sound. ~~~~~~Illyria Abbot was meant to choose a husband on her 21st birthday. When her mansion is attacked by rebellious vampires, she barely escapes with her life. Lost in the woods she’s found by Kieran Moore, a brute vampire who will make her life hard while falling in love with her. But there are secrets who will keep testing them and their love. Will they be able to overcome it, or will it be their doom? Author’s Note: This story contains Latin Language. I am using a program that might not be accurate on the translation, so I apologize in advance if the translation is wrong. Thank you for reading this story and enjoy.

"Ugh, jangan sentuh sana, nanti ada suaranya..." Setelah festival, perusahaan mengadakan perjalanan gathering ke pemandian air panas di pegunungan. Tak disangka, jalan pulang tiba-tiba ditutup, membuat semua orang harus tertahan di lokasi pemandian. Ini pertama kalinya aku menginap di luar, dan tanpa sengaja orang lain mengetahui kondisi fisikku yang spesial. Aku pun terpaksa meminta bantuan. Akhirnya, aku memilih pria yang tampak paling pendiam. Tak kusangka, justru aku malah terjebak dengannya.

Weakness turns into hatred; hatred turns into power. Surviving from a heartbroken truth and ruthless torture left Asher Kay broken inside out. He swear to pay back every ounce of pain to those who hurt and forced him to this point, with the help of a psychologist who saved him, Xenorr Synder. On his revenge path, Asher gradually learns the entire twist of the truth he thought he knew, including the identity of the person who has help him all along. Will the real truth heal Asher's broken soul or completely shatter his remaining pieces?

Jika mencintai adalah keihklasan, maka kuikhlaskan kau bahagia bersamanya. Namun jika tangan Tuhan mengizinkan aku ingin memintamu dalam doaku. Biarkan aku mencintaimu dalam diamku

“Eve,” he called, placing wet inhumane kisses on my neck as his strong but warm hands held my tiny waist. I closed my eyes. "Yes...sir?" I moaned helplessly, feeling the harsh tingles in between my legs. "Eve," he called again, trailing wet kisses towards my ear. "Ad....Adrian," I breathed. "What am I doing?" he asked, nibbling my ear lobe. "Touching....touching me?" "I shouldn't be touching you," he said, exploring my neck like a thirsty vampire. "I....i want you to," I stuttered shamelessly. He wrapped my neck with his hand, choking me slightly. Oh, heavens. "My son is crazy about you," he said, gripping me tightly. "I don't want him," I whispered, taking in his wicked kisses on my neck. "You should. And.......I have a wife." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ After a devastating night that left her wealthy parents dead, twenty-year-old college freshman Evelyn (Eve) Millers, a fairytale enthusiast, found herself fleeing for her life. Just when hope seemed lost, she was rescued by the charming Mario Morelli, a classmate she had previously turned down. He eliminated her pursuers and revealed his connections to a powerful mafia family. Mario whisked her away to his family’s mansion, where she met his intriguing relatives and quickly fell for his magnetic father, Don Adrian Morelli—the dangerous and handsome head of the Morelli mafia. Eve’s life was about to take a thrilling turn, mixing danger with undeniable attraction.

Lexi Thompson's life is turned upside down when she meets Julian Blackwood, a mysterious and charismatic billionaire with a dark past. As she becomes deeper embroiled in his world, she begins to uncover secrets and lies that threaten to destroy everything. But can she trust Julian, or is she just a pawn in his game? What will Lexi discover next, and will she be able to escape the darkness that surrounds Julian?

“You love my heart, but not me.” ---- Living in this world is hard, but living in someone’s heart is more difficult. Arranged Marriage is a thing in a business industry kaya naman hindi na kagulat-gulat na ipapakasal si Freigivel sa isang lalaki para sa business. But, she was going to marry the boyfriend of her heart donor, the daughter of the people who adopt her legally. Makakaya ba niyang pakasalan ang lalaking hindi naman talaga dapat sakaniya? Or she will fight for the freedom she wants even by the means of betraying the people around her. 

Cinta lama sang pria berkuasa kembali ke tanah air, sebagai gantinya, istrinya yang sedang mengandung memilih pergi diam-diam. Bulan pertama dia tidak peduli, sibuk menyanjung dan memanjakan cinta lamanya. Bulan kedua, teman-temannya mulai bertaruh kapan istrinya akan kembali dan memohon ampun. Bulan ketiga, dia akhirnya panik, mengirim orang mencari istrinya ke segala penjuru di Benua Edel, tetapi tetap tidak menemukan jejak istrinya. Sejak itu, nama Evina Rosari menjadi tabu di Kota Jarpa. Namun, tidak ada yang tahu, setiap malam dia merindukan istrinya sampai hampir gila.