Arti Cunning

Zaverio's eyes blazed with intense obsession. "You're mine to claim, and possess. I'll do whatever it takes to make you mine again, Alma." Alma's heart raced as she struggled to get out of his grip. "You can't own me, Zaverio. I'm not a slave to your selfish desires. Do not play with fire." Zaverio's voice dropped to a menacing whisper. "You're mine, Alma and so is that baby in your womb. I'll chase you to the ends of the earth, I'll burn down the world or burn in hell to keep you by my side." Alma's voice trembled with fear and desire. "You're a monster, Zaverio." Zaverio's face twisted into a snarl. "And you're the beauty to my beast, my cruelty, my obsession." **** Alma Sinatra, a beautiful and innocent young woman, has been bound to the Riccardo estate as a housegirl. But her life takes a dramatic turn when she falls deeply in love with Zaverio Enzo Riccardo, the son of the powerful and feared Italian drug lord, Don Riccardo. Their forbidden romance blossoms in secret, with Zaverio reciprocating Alma's affections. But their love is torn apart when Zaverio departs for Italy, rumored to be groomed to take over his father's criminal empire. Years pass, and Zaverio returns, transformed into a ruthless and cunning man. His cold exterior hides a dark past, and his eyes no longer sparkle with the warmth Alma once knew. Though his indifference pierces her soul, Alma's love remains unwavering even when Zaverio's desire for her body is undeniable. They engage in a passionate yet dangerous dance, Alma clings to the hope that Zaverio will rediscover the love they once shared. Will she be able to penetrate the armor of the man he has become, or will their love be forever lost to the darkness?

Omorfia Pou diarkey. Atau yang kerap di sebut 'Ratu Fia'. Nama itu sendiri memiliki arti ‘kecantikan yang abadi’ jika di terjemahkan dalam bahasa Yunani. Sosok wanita paruh baya yang usianya kini mencapai setengah abad. Tidak percaya adanya kematian. Dan sulit menerima kenyataan hidup yang begitu menyakitkan. Menyerah menjalani hidup yang sulit ia hadapi sendirian, ratu Fia, memilih jalan pintas dengan mempercayai hal Ghoib yang ia temukan beberapa waktu lalu di sebuah hutan belantara yang tidak jauh dari pemukiman. Setiap tahun Fia harus melahirkan seorang anak untuk mahkluk tak kasatmata itu, demi mengabadikan semua harta serta kecantikan yang ia punya. Tak memiliki seorang suami, Fia juga rela bersetubuh dengan makhluk yang sulit di jelaskan lewat kata-kata. Setiap kelahiran anak itu, Fia harus melakukan hal yang sama setiap tahunnya, agar hidup awet muda selalu berpihak padanya. Mencungkil kedua bola mata bayi malang itu, dan melahapnya mentah-mentah tanpa sisa. Beberapa kali melahirkan seorang bayi. Pada suatu malam yang mencekam. Fia melahirkan lagi seorang bayi, yang sudah ia kandung berbulan-bulan lamanya. Sosok makhluk tak kasatmata itu memberi Fia sebuah penawaran yang sulit ia tolak. “Besarkan kedua bayi ini, maka kau tidak perlu melahirkan setiap tahunnya lagi.” Tanpa berpikir dua kali, Fia mengangguk menerima penawaran itu. Thyisia dan Symfonia, nama yang Fia berikan pada kedua putri kembarnya. Januar Benedikt. Seorang mahasiswa dari universitas Harvard, Amerika. Datang jauh-jauh demi mencari tahu apakah rumor yang menjadi mitos itu benar adanya atau hanya bualan semata. Berhasil memasuki Castil megah. Januar di buat bingung bukan kepalang. Masalahnya ia mencintai gadis yang tidak sengaja ia temui di dalam Castil. bagaimana kisah cintanya dengan Thyisia dan juga Symfonia yang saat itu juga ikut menaruh hati padanya? Ini bukan tentang kisah mistis atau mitos saja. Namun, kisah cinta yang menguras air mata serta kebahagiaan seorang gadis yang terlahir bukan dari bangsa manusia.

Novel romantis ini bercerita tentang Alya purnama, seorang gadis miskin berusia sembilan belas tahun. Di usianya yang masih sangat muda, ia dihadapkan pada kenyataan kalau sang adik yang begitu ia sayangi mengidap penyakit bocor jantung dan kanker darah stadium tiga. Alya yang begitu mencintai adiknya berusaha keras untuk mendapatkan biaya pengobatan agar adiknya bisa sembuh. Takdir mempertemukannya dengan seorang pemuda bernama Langit Marvelino Sastra Wijaya, seorang pengusaha kaya yang angkuh, sombong dan brengsek. Pertemuan pertama mereka yang tak terduga mengawali kisah cinta dua manusia berbeda status sosial ini. Langit yang selalu dikelilingi wanita sexy, cantik dan berasal dari kalangan sosialita terpaksa harus menjadikan Alya kekasih rahasianya karena perjanjiannya dengan sang oma. Alyapun tak dapat menolak karena hutang budinya pada keluarga langit. Keduanya yang terpaksa menjalani hubungan tanpa cinta membuat banyak masalah muncul. Tak hanya dari mereka berdua, masalah juga datang dari pihak luar. Ada Dyana, model yang merupakan kekasih langit yang selalu siap dengan rencana liciknya untuk menyingkirkan Alya. Ada juga Revan Anggara, dokter muda yang sejak SMU menaruh hati pada Alya tak mau membiarkan Alya tersiksa hidup bersama pria brengsek seperti Langit. Juga Aline, ibu kandung langit yang sangat membenci orang miskin seperti Alya. Seiring berjalannya waktu, benih cinta tumbuh diantara keduanya. Alya dan Langit yang awalnya saling membenci berubah jadi saling cinta. Disaat mereka mulai meyakinkan diri untuk bersatu. Tiba-tiba muncul Alana, wanita dari masa lalu Langit.Wanita yang pernah menggores luka yang teramat dalam pada hati pria nyaris sempurna itu. Alana datang menjanjikan cinta yang dulu begitu diharapkan Langit darinya. Kemunculannya membuat hubungan langit dan Alya kembali rumit. Alya kembali meragukan cinta Langit untuknya sedangkan Langit bingung memilih antara Alya dan Alana, kedua wanita yang punya arti penting dalam hidupnya.

di Balik Gemerlap BSD Sasya Maharani adalah prototipe kesempurnaan di SMA Puncak BSD, sebuah institusi elite di jantung kota metropolitan. Dikenal sebagai "Si Gadis Es" karena fokusnya yang mutlak pada akademik dan masa depan cemerlang, hidup Sasya terencana rapi dan tanpa emosi yang mengganggu. Namun, ketenangan hidupnya terusik saat ia dipertemukan dengan Ardi Sanjaya, murid pindahan yang misterius dan dikelilingi rumor perkelahian di sudut-sudut BSD. Ardi, dengan tatapan liarnya dan kepolosan seorang anak, langsung mengklaim Sasya sebagai teman pertamanya, bahkan menyatakan cinta dengan lugas di tengah taman kota. Pertemuan tak terduga ini menarik Sasya ke dalam lingkaran pertemanan Ardi yang eksentrik, termasuk Nisa Adelia, si pecandu media sosial yang haus perhatian, dan Rizky Pratama (Kiki), atlet basket yang tenang. Di tengah hiruk pikuk BSD yang serba modern, Sasya mulai melihat sisi lain Ardi: kepolosan di balik citra berandal, kecerdasan tersembunyi yang mengancam posisinya sebagai murid teladan, dan hati yang rentan akibat masa lalu keluarganya yang kompleks, terutama hubungannya dengan sang kakak, Yudha Sanjaya. Seiring waktu, perasaan Sasya terhadap Ardi mulai tumbuh, memporak-porandakan logika dan rencana masa depannya. Di saat yang sama, Kenan Wijaya, putra konglomerat BSD yang karismatik, muncul dan terang-terangan menunjukkan ketertarikan pada Sasya, menciptakan persaingan sengit dengan Ardi. Sasya harus bergulat dengan perasaannya sendiri, memahami arti persahabatan, cinta, dan bagaimana menyeimbangkan ambisi akademisnya dengan gejolak hatinya. Novel ini akan mengikuti perjalanan Sasya dan Ardi—si kulkas berjalan dan si berandal—dalam menavigasi kompleksitas masa remaja, tekanan akademis, dan dinamika hubungan. Dari momen-momen kocak di foodcourt mal hingga percakapan serius di rooftop gedung-gedung tinggi BSD, mereka akan belajar untuk saling percaya, berkomunikasi, dan tumbuh menjadi pribadi yang lebih dewasa. Pada akhirnya, di tengah gemerlap dan kesibukan BSD City mereka akan menemukan bahwa cinta sejati seringkali hadir dalam bentuk yang paling tak terduga, mengubah peta kehidupan mereka dan membuka lembaran baru.

Keira Nathania, si gadis introvert berumur 16 tahun yang tumbuh besar di sebuah panti bernama Dream High. Walaupun serba kekurangan ia sangat senang tinggal di tempat itu. Karena baginya tempat itu mengajarkan arti dari kesederhanaan, kesabaran, dan keikhlasan. Kasih sayang yang teramat cukup pun ia dapatkan dari panti itu. Di sekolah, dia tidak pernah membuat masalah atau mendapat masalah, baik secara akademis, hubungan dengan teman-temannya, maupun hubungan dengan guru-gurunya. Namun, kondisinya yang baik-baik saja seketika berubah. Bermetamorfosa menghadirkan luka dan lara. Tak sesuai keinginannya. Keira harus menerima pil pahit, bahwa ia telah dibully oleh temannya, Laura. Semua ini bermula ketika Keira mengetahui fakta bahwa Laura menjadi penyebab meninggalnya Tsania, teman Keira. Untuk menutupi kejahatannya, Laura pun terus mengancam Keira. Pembullyan, kesedihan, dan cemoohan yang dirasakan Keira dari orang yang selalu merisaknya, tak disangka mengantarkannya kepada peristiwa besar yang menegangkan dan mengubah kehidupannya. Dan ketika itu Keira tak disangka menyerah akan hidupnya bunuh diri di atas jembatan dan menenggelamkan diri ke laut. Namun seseorang telah menyelamatkannya. Sang kakak, Karin yang merupakan kembarannya Keira. Bertahun-tahun lamanya ia hadir dan menolong Keira yang sudah tenggelam di laut. Namun Karin berakhir dengan kehilangan ingatannya sedangkan Keira selamat. Akhirnya Karin yang disangka meninggal padahal ia lupa ingatan dan sembunyi di suatu tempat. Di sisi lain Keira diangkat menjadi anak angkat ibu Karin yang sedang mencari informasi tentang saudara kembar anak angkatnya. Keira menjalani kehidupan sebagai Karin, ia merasa bahagia. Hadirnya dua sahabat yang peduli dengannya dan dua sosok pria yaitu Rakha dan Nathan yang mewarnai hari-harinya. Akan tetapi dibalik kebahagiaan, kegelisahan pun cukup menghantui Keira. Permusuhan dimulai kembali ketika sosok teman lama pindah ke sekolah yang sama dan berusaha untuk membocorkan identitas Keira yang sebenarnya. Namun tak disangka sang kakak yaitu Karin muncul kembali dan menyelamatkan sang adik dari Laura yang selalu menindasnya.

“Just give in, Catalina,” Theodore urged. No way was I going to. After the worst night of my life, the last thing I planned to do was accept his ridiculous proposal. I mean, who coaches a grown man on how to win his fiancée? “I’ll help you find your son,” he added as I walked away. I froze, his car stopping alongside me. “You need my help as much as I need yours. Don’t be stubborn.” Frustration burned through me. “Why would you want me? Didn’t you see what happened with my family? I’m the villain here!” Theodore stepped out, closing the distance. When his fingers brushed mine, I sucked in a sharp breath. He grinned. “Well, in my story, everyone gets a second chance.” His thumb traced my knuckles, eyes playful but intent. “Even the villain.” ------------------------------------------------------- Catalina Rodriguez has always been the black sheep of the wealthy Rodriguez family. Having lost her mother before she opened her eyes to the world, Catalina did her best to survive even if it meant making a deal with her cunning stepmother. But all that changed when she fell into a trap and almost got thrown from the house. Then she meets Theodore Knight, a very sexy man with blue eyes who needs her help. After saving Catalina from her father's wrath, Theodore is drawn to her wit, charm, and fierce intelligence, which leads him to offer her a proposal; help him win back his ex-girlfriend from his uncle, and in return, he would help her find the son she lost years ago. But one drunken night leads to an even bigger mess: they wake up married. Will Catalina and Theodore really be able to pull through a year pretending to be in love with no strings attached?

Synopsis: Driven by her desire for revenge, Lillian devises a plan to confront those who wronged her. However, she realizes that she can't go it alone and needs a partner in her quest for justice. Adrian's jaw clenched as he struggled to contain his emotions. "Why did you leave without a word? Without any explanation?" he demanded, his voice laced with pain and frustration. Lillian's cunning smile widened, revealing a touch of mischief. "Ah, Adrian, always dwelling on the past," she taunted. "But why should we talk about what happened three years ago? It's irrelevant now. I moved on, and so should you." Adrian's expression hardened, his voice turning colder. "I won't let you dismiss it so easily, Lillian," he said firmly. "There are things that need to be addressed, and I won't rest until I have answers." Lillian's smirk grew even more pronounced. "Oh, how noble of you, Adrian," she replied, her tone dripping with sarcasm. "But remember, we both have our secrets, don't we? Perhaps it's best if they remain buried, but I do have a proposal for you Mr Adrian." Lillian said all smiles “What makes you think I’d be interested in whatever you have to offer” Adrian said in a cold voice. Lillian seductively walked to the Adrian standing opposite her. She went close enough that all Adrian smelt was her body scent,Lillian leaned in and held his collar. Adrian's eyes widened in surprise as Lillian's lips brushed against his neck. His heart raced, caught off guard by her sudden boldness. "What the hell are you doing?" he managed to gasp, his voice laced with both confusion and desire. Lillian leaned back slightly, her eyes locked onto Adrian's, a mischievous smile playing on her lips. "Marry me " she purred, her voice dripping with seduction.

"What are you doing?" Alpha Albrecht's voice was low, almost a growl. "I… I'm doing what you want," I replied, my voice trembling. "I'm not resisting." He stepped closer, his eyes narrowing. "Why the sudden change, Catriona? You've never been this… obedient." I met his gaze, my heart throbbing aggressively. His eyes scanned my body, lingering on the bruises and marks. His hand reached out, fingers brushing against a particularly dark bruise on my arm. I flinched but held my ground. "You're different," he muttered, more to himself than to me. "Yes, Alpha," I whispered, lowering my gaze. He tilted my chin up, forcing me to look at him. He studied me for a long moment, his expression stern. Finally, he nodded. "Get dressed!" "Huh?" I blinked, surprised by his command. If I remember correctly, he actually forced his way into me on this day. What has changed in 2012? ---------------- Catriona Barclay thought her life was over in Berlin when the ruthless Alpha Albrecht Conrad of the Shadow Pack killed her in 2021. Betrayed by those she trusted most, including her secret lover Finlay, and her best friend Greta, her world ended in tragedy. But, a mysterious force pulls her back in time to 2012, where she awakens nine years younger and armed with a chance to rewrite her fate. Determined to avenge her family's massacre and avoid her doomed future, Catriona devises a cunning plan against everyone who wronged her in the future. In the process, she uncovers truths about her family's true murderers and her rare special ability. She also discovered that Alpha Albrecht, the man she had hated her whole life and swore to bring down, is her fated mate chosen by the moon Goddess. Will she follow her quest for vengeance, or embrace a future she never imagined?

Brianne Phoebe Henson got her heart broken. She caught his beloved boyfriend and sister on the same bed. They fooled them and she was filled with hatred and pain, the reason that even the strongest alcohol could no longer mend her heart. When she woke up the next day, she decided to forget everything from her past. She buried it deep down to her soul; the pain and the anger. Until this day came when she was kidnapped by her parents, that's the only way for her to come back home, but their reunion ended up so bad. Nalaman niyang gusto ng kaniyang mga magulang na ipakasal siya sa isang lalaki na hindi niya kilala. She was a rebel, she would never let her parents control her. Unintentionally, their arguments caused an accident, her daddy got a heart attack. Ayaw niya mang maipakasal, bumalik siya sa kanilang tahanan at sinubukang isalba ang nalulugi na nilang kompanya at para sa kaniyang ama na biglang na-coma. Ang plano niya'y bayaran ang pagkakautang ng kaniyang pamilya at hindi magpapakasal sa lalaking pinagkakautangan nila. Ngunit nang makilala niya si Pierce Amansa, ang lalaking dapat ay pakakasalan niya, doon niya napagtanto ang lahat. His future husband, the hot CEO, was the same drop dead gorgeous man she kissed years ago in the elevator. Kahit anong subok niyang takasan ang lalaki, para itong patibong na paulit-ulit siyang nahuhulog at hirap na hirap makaahon. He's undeniably handsome, cunning, and rich. Lahat ng gusto ng isang babae ay mahahanap kay Pierce Amansa ngunit ang takot na baka masaktan siyang muli at lokohin ay nagiging dahilan para patuloy niya itong takbuhan. Hanggang saan ang kaya niyang gawin? Hanggang kailan niya ito tatakbuhan? Nakahanda ba siyang buksan ulit ang puso niya para sa lalaking CEO matapos itong madurog?

The Bloodfang Pack’s Alpha has declared a grand warrior match. A test of strength, cunning, and dominance. The werewolf who emerges victorious will not only earn the title of champion but will also claim his most beautiful daughter as a mate. But everyone knows this is just a formality. No matter who wins, I should be the one to marry Harken Shadowfang. He and I grew up together, our wolves intertwined by years of shared hunts and whispered promises beneath the full moon. He has always been my destined mate—or so I thought. The match begins, and Harken deliberately loses. I watch as he kneels in the dirt, breathing heavily, his sharp golden eyes flicking toward me with something cruel, something mocking. A chill runs down my spine. Why? Why would he do this? The victor stands tall, his fur still bristling from the heat of battle. Alaric Jaggedmane. A warrior through and through, his aura is heavy with the weight of a true Alpha—something Harken never had. Without hesitation, I step forward, lifting the warrior’s wreath. "Congratulations," I say, my voice steady. "You're now my husband." A furious snarl rips through the air. Harken storms toward me like a rabid beast, his fangs bared, his hands trembling as he snatches the wreath from my grasp. "Why didn't you pick me?" he demands, his voice bordering on madness. I meet his gaze without fear. Because in my past life, I did. I chose him. I thought he loved me. I thought we would be happy. But I was a fool. After my father’s death, Harken locked me away, keeping me weak with silver-laced drugs while he took his true mate, Ravyn Evermoon, to public events at his side. I was nothing but a tool. A stepping stone for his ambitions. A title to secure his rule. It was only then that I learned of his betrayal— of the three children he had already fathered with her. And so now, with this second chance granted to me by the Moon Goddess herself, I do not waver. I will not be Harken’s pawn again.