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I was perfect at everything. I have perfect beauty, perfect at school, etc. I can do a lot of things. Everyone envies me. And everyone adores me. But, there’s no such thing as perfect in this ugly world. Everyone has their own darkest secrets that are kept hidden from everyone else. I had mine and none of these people who envied and adored me knew how hard it is to keep them hiding in my closet. I had to be tough to survive. But, when I started getting along with the long-haired 33-year-old man, I realized how flawful I am in my perfect world. He made me realize my imperfections, that I can do sinful things, that I can also be a rebellious daughter, that I can also be an ordinary girl, that I can show off my true identity in front of him without being judged. He understands me because just like me, he’s also a broken soul. He embraced my imperfections. Little by little, my heart recognized him as a lover. I let him get into me, not just through my body, but through my heart, too. Princes do come in unexpected ways, isn't it?! But, behind actions are devious intentions. How did I fall into such a trap of destroying me and my whole clan? How did I not see the red lights? Oh wait, maybe because he's a master of deception. I thought he was the prince, the prince who's going to save me from the poisoned apple. He was the poison I should've run away from the first time he showed me the apple and said that it will grant all my wishes. I was the princess and he was the monster in disguise.

The remnants of the pack gathering had barely faded when my whole world changed. My best friend, Hallie Richmond, vanished, snatched away by rogues. Only for her to reappear the next day, found bruised and bitten near the pack borders. My heart ached for her, so I went to her with her favourite apple pie. But the solace I intended to offer shattered into a million pieces the moment I heard the words of my boyfriend, Camilo White, our pack's beta. "...Hallie's family will destroy her if they learn of this. I have no choice but to mark her first.” "What about me, Camilo? I'm your girlfriend!" The words tumbled out. "You can be my secondary mate, Violet. It's just a small favor. Surely, if you truly loved me, you wouldn't hesitate to help?" Camilo's words ripped my heart out, breaking up with me and replacing me with Hallie for the marking ceremony we had both anticipated with such joy. From that moment forward, I became a shadow. The pack whispered words of how I was deflowered before my true mate could claim me. My family now regarded me with disappointment. My father's anger was a physical force, driving me to my knees beneath the icy waterfall. Then, the following day, a figure emerged from the mist. Alex Skye, the Alpha's son, pulled me from the water. He leaned close, his sky-blue eyes holding mine, and whispered the words that offered home: "I'm your true mate, Violet. Break up with that vile, idiotic boyfriend of yours. I believe you will be the perfect future Luna."

Mumbai. The city of dreams. Shining bright with impressive skyscrapers, glamorous filmstars, and glittering malls. Standing tall on the shimmering coast of the Arabian Sea. Everywhere Sun hits here, this city dazzles. But beneath this warm dazzle, there is another Mumbai. The cold Mumbai. The dark Mumbai. The stronghold of the mafia. Where narrow alleys are splattered with gun-powder and blood. Where lives are discarded like tissue papers. Where an obscene amount of money circulates unaudited. And since years now, this formidable underworld is under Lala Amarnath Vaghela's thumb. The powerful mafia kingpin who started his ascent from the slums of Dharavi years back, today he controls most of the Indian subcontinent's illegal dealings and organized crime with an iron fist. But not without help. Kunal Ranjan Vaghela. Lalaji's grandson and his heir apparent. Apple of his grandfather's eyes, he is calculative, sly, and cold-blooded. Samar Jagtap. Lalaji's ruthless and cunning protege. Indispensable, he is as unapologetic as they come in this business. Everything is working smoothly in Lalaji's world. Like a well-oiled machine. Or is it? Because apart from sharing Lalaji's trust, apparently these two capable young men also share an undisguised hatred for each other. Not above playing dirty in this high-stakes arena, both are merely bidding their time to tear one another down. But no matter who emerges the winner out of the two, there is someone who will only lose. A torn heart that refuses to take sides. A girl who dared to love them both. Stubborn and loyal-to-a-fault Maahi. Full name Maahi Ranjan Vaghela. Kunal Vaghela's beloved baby sister. And the beautiful confusion of Samar Jagtap's life.

She opened the door, and when she stepped inside, someone else closed it behind her. She jolted. Her head spun in shock to see him standing there. Her nerves felt jittery. He couldn’t possibly kill her now, could he? “W-what do you want?” Anna stuttered. The usual smirk wasn’t on his lips as he glared at her. “One thing I hate is when things don’t go as I planned. Silly little loopholes,” he said, pushing away from the doorframe. Her heart rippled when he took a step toward her. He was tall and large—she felt like a little girl compared to him. “I will scream,” Anna breathed, cold sweat rolling down her back. He held her chin. His hold was gentle as he caressed her jawline. Anna shivered. Then his lips tilted into a smirk—not enigmatic like the ones she had usually seen. This one was… sinister. One that told her he didn’t have good plans for her. “Careful there. We wouldn’t want you ending up with a broken spinal cord now, do we?” His large palm flew to her throat, his thumb gently caressing it. Tears brimmed in her eyes. “What do you want?” Her voice came out as a low whisper. “Your body,” he deadpanned. “As manure for my apple tree.” After being thrown to the wolves by her own father, Annalisa must make the ultimate choice—follow her heart or destroy the man she’s come to love.

On the day of my seventh wedding anniversary, my husband's lover gave my son a pet cat. My pregnancy made me allergic to cat fur, and rashes appeared all over my body. Sensing that it might lead to a miscarriage, I told my son to return the cat. "I'm keeping it!" my five-year-old son, Zachary, protested. He pushed me and said, "I hate having you as my mom! I want Aunt Lynn to be my mom!" My husband, Quinton Locke, tore into me. "Why did you have to develop an allergy now, out of all times? Is your jealousy blinding you to the point where you won't even consider your son 's feelings? You're being unreasonable!" He carried Zachary up and left with the cat. They had eschewed me in favor of Lynn Shelbert, Quinton's lover and the 'apple of his eye'. I collapsed on the ground, watching as blood began to soak my pants. At that moment, I knew I had suffered a miscarriage. I felt an unimaginable pain while I was in the hospital. My husband and son went traveling with Lynn, resembling a happy family of three. Lynn sent me a message. [Do you know why Quinton married you even though he's hopelessly in love with me? Well, I wanted a son and a daughter, but I didn't want to bear the risks that come with pregnancy. It's a shame you had a miscarriage.] Despair engulfed me that very instant. I hired a lawyer to prepare the divorce papers and took a flight back to my hometown. My sole wish was to never see Quinton and Zachary again.

En 2150, l’humanité a évolué. La raison a cédé du terrain face à l’instinct. Leïla Faure est une oméga de dix-huit ans qui refuse de se laisser définir par sa biologie. Célèbre, indépendante et déjà engagée dans une relation qu’elle croit stable, elle pense encore pouvoir choisir sa vie. Jusqu’au jour où une promesse ancienne la rattrape. Promise à Caleb Gilles, l’alpha le plus puissant de la ville, Leïla est contrainte de quitter son monde pour vivre sous le même toit qu’un homme qui la méprise. Caleb, façonné par une société où l’instinct prime sur tout, ne voit en elle qu’une opportuniste prête à tout pour un nom et un statut. Entre tensions, affrontements et silences lourds de sens, la cohabitation devient un champ de bataille. Mais lorsque les premières chaleurs de Leïla s’annoncent et entrent en résonance avec le rut de Caleb, la situation bascule. Car dans ce monde, le corps décide avant l’esprit. Et résister à l’instinct peut avoir un prix. Entre promesse imposée et choix interdit, Leïla devra décider jusqu’où elle est prête à aller pour rester maîtresse de son destin. Et Caleb devra prouver qu’un alpha peut faire plus qu’imposer sa loi. Il devra tenir une promesse. Même si cela va contre sa nature.

Samira Aka n’a plus foi dans les contes de fées. Divorcée, meurtrie par un mariage toxique et marginalisée au sein de la banque où elle travaille, elle ne rêve plus d’amour… mais de revanche. Son plan ? Conquérir l’homme le plus insaisissable d’Abidjan pour sécuriser sa place au sommet : Abel-Malick Touré, animateur vedette, héritier du puissant empire bancaire BSA… et connu pour ne jamais fréquenter la même femme plus de trois fois. Mais Samira ne compte pas être une femme parmi tant d’autres. Elle lui fait une proposition inédite : pendant trois mois, elle incarnera trois femmes différentes, trois facettes d’elle-même, trois défis émotionnels. À lui de décider, au terme de ce "jeu", s’il accepte de l’épouser… ou de la laisser partir. Ce qu’elle n’a pas prévu ? Les règles vont basculer. Car derrière son masque de séducteur blasé, Malick cache une faille profonde : une peur de l’amour nourrie par un passé douloureux, et une grand-mère gravement malade qui veut le voir heureux avant de s’éteindre. Entre défis sentimentaux, enjeux professionnels, secrets de famille, et rivales silencieuses, ce duel entre deux êtres blessés deviendra bien plus qu’un pari. Et si, au lieu de maîtriser le jeu, Samira se laissait prendre à son propre piège ?

Clara Delaunay, 29 ans, stratège en gestion de crise, est engagée pour sauver la réputation de Lorenz Van Elden, 42 ans, milliardaire marié à l'impulsif et volcanique Élodie. Sa mission : étouffer les scandales à répétition de cette dernière, des excès médiatiques aux infidélités flagrantes. Dans l'ombre des palaces et des bureaux new-yorkais, une connexion interdite naît entre Clara et Lorenz, celui-ci trouvant en elle la paix que son mariage de convenance ne lui offre pas. Leur relation clandestine se consume dans le secret, jusqu'à ce que Clara tombe enceinte. Face à la menace d'un scandale susceptible d'ébranler son empire, Lorenz choisit de rester marié, offrant à Clara et à leur enfant une vie cachée. Trahie et humiliée lorsque la grossesse est exposée au grand jour par Élodie, et que Lorenz la sacrifie publiquement pour protéger ses affaires, Clara disparaît. Cinq ans plus tard, elle a rebâti sa vie et fondé une agence de conseil redoutée, élevant seule sa fille, Léa. Lorsque Lorenz, désormais divorcé et rongé par les remords, la retrouve, il doit affronter les conséquences de ses choix. Clara, devenue plus forte, doit décider si elle peut pardonner à l'homme qui l'a brisée, et si le père de son enfant mérite une seconde chance. L'histoire explore les thèmes de l'amour impossible, du sacrifice, de la trahison et du pouvoir de la reconstruction sur les cendres de l'humiliation.

OUT of boredom, Apple thought of sketching a teddy bear on the blank side of a contract in front of her, without her realizing that it was actually a contract and her sketch would be counted as her signature. Nakasaad ditong kailangan n'yang samahan si Dravour Ichigo Forestier, isang sikat na modelo, sa loob ng isang taon, hindi lamang upang maging alila nito kundi upang paibigin ito bago matapos ang kontrata. Sa kabilang banda, kontrata ang naisip na paraan ni Dravour upang makahanap ng babaeng ihaharap sa kaniyang ina. Ito ay bilang pagtutol niya sa kagustuhan nitong ipakasal siya sa kaniyang kababatang si Shantall na hindi naman niya mahal. Ang kaibigang sina Hiro at Kio ang tumutulong sa kan'ya sa paghahanap ng babae, at kapag hindi n'ya ito nagugustuhan ay s'ya na mismo ang tumatapos sa kontrata. Bagama't mas'yadong isip-bata at 'weird' ang dalaga ay hindi kaagad tinapos ni Dravour ang kasunduan kahit na malaya siyang gawin iyon sa simula pa lamang. Hindi n'ya rin magawang ipakita sa babae ang kaniyang tunay at itinatagong kondisyon dahil sa takot — takot na iwan din s'ya nito katulad ng ginawa ng mga naunang babaeng kaniya ring pinaperma. Sa kabila ng mga balakid at problemang idinulot ng kontratang iyon, pipiliin pa rin ba nila na ipagpatuloy ito? O sila na rin mismo ang kaagad na tatapos dito?

*Excerpt* My gaze met Sergio's. He didn't look away. I couldn't look away either. It felt like there was an invisible magnet pulling us towards each other. He looked away, breaking us from the trance. "Are you sure you're okay, Nicole?" "Come inside." He shook his head. "I was worried, and—" "Come inside, let's talk." He shook his head again, unyieldingly. "We're already talking." "Are you scared?" I asked in a challenging voice, my gazed fixed on him. "What are you so scared of?" "Nicole..." "To answer your question, no, Sergio, I'm not okay." "What's bothering you?" The vulnerability in his eyes towards me was palpable. It was my chance to act. I couldn't afford to waste it. "You," I replied, my gaze still boring into his. "And your fiancee. I couldn't bear watching you together." Sergio swallowed, his Adam's apple bobbing. "I was jealous, Sergio." • *Blurb* In a turn of events, Juliana bears witness to the brutal murder of her father—a sight she never thought she'd witness. Amidst the turmoil, she finds out she's their next target, but somehow, she manages to evade them. Determined to seek closure and justice for what happened to her father, Juliana takes on a new identity as Nicole and embarks on a quest for vengeance against the masterminds. With a heart hardened by grief, she takes on the journey. A journey that would test her limits and push her to do unthinkable things. Will she succeed? Follow her on this journey as she confronts the demon of her past.