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Caleb Smith's best friend, Kevin Baker, calls me in a panic and tells me that Caleb has been in a terrible racing accident. Without a second thought, I rush to the hospital and donate two pints of blood to save him. As I walk past a hospital room, I freeze. There's Caleb—standing perfectly healthy beside a hospital bed. Kevin throws his head back and howls with laughter. "It's April Fools' Day. We actually managed to trick Winnie Jewel into donating two pints of blood. Too bad that it's useless, though. We might as well feed it to the stray dogs." Vivian Jewel, lying in a hospital bed, looks up at Caleb. "Caleb, don't you think that's a bit much?" A fond smile curves Caleb's lips as he replies, "I can't help it. Where does Winnie get the nerve to take your place? She should have stayed in the orphanage, but since she forced her way back into the Jewel family, she can't blame us for taking your side." Kevin jumps in eagerly. "This year marks the eighth year since she returned to the Jewel family, and the eighth year we've been pranking her." Their undisguised mockery spills out of the room. I pull out my phone and contact my aunt, Gianna Jewel. "Aunt Gianna, I’ve decided. Let's leave the country."

On April Fool’s Day, my CEO husband cut out my heart to save his childhood sweetheart's son. After the surgery, he tossed me into a cold rental apartment, where I died in agony. Three days after my death, my five-year-old daughter played in the room as usual. Walking by the sofa, she wrinkled her little nose and mumbled, "Mommy, there's a weird smell in here." She touched my face and murmured, "Mommy, are you pretending to be Snow White? Why are you so pale?" She shook my arm harder and raised her voice, "Mommy, it's my birthday today—get up and blow out the candles!" Confused, she picked up the phone and called her father. “Daddy, did I make Mommy mad? I lit the candles, but no matter how much I call her, she won’t wake up.” On the other end of the call, Patrick Hart’s voice was cold and impatient. “What could possibly be wrong with her? She’s just pretending to be asleep for sympathy. It’s Johnny’s birthday, I’m busy. Don’t bother me! Tell your melodramatic mother to stop playing her little tricks. I don't have time to humor her." My daughter removed the candle from her bun, pinched off a piece of the bun, and fed it to me. "Mommy, I made a secret wish… I really wish you could hold me again, just like before."

In October 2025, an explosion occurs at a remote lab. An unidentified substance is leaked, and the virus makes people go insane. Anyone who is bitten by these rabid creatures becomes one of them. It's like the zombies people see in movies and video games. On the first day of the explosion, my five-year-old, Joyce Fairfield, is still at kindergarten. I risk my life to hurry there, but I can't even find her corpse when I arrive. I can only look at the surveillance footage to see her face, which is ashen with fear. I also see her mouth, "Mommy!" 15 days after the explosion, I finally traverse the city and get to my mother's home. However, all that welcomes me is a destroyed apartment and blood everywhere. 20 days after the explosion, my husband, Emmett Fairfield, calls me one last time from his office, which zombies have surrounded. He tells me not to leave the house. Less than a month after the apocalypse arrives, I lose all my family. I'm alone as I struggle to survive in this dead world. The spread of the virus triggers chaos in mankind. I exchange all my supplies to save a neighboring couple from bandits, leading them to safety in a secure zone where they can live stable lives. However, my kindness is not repaid. Three years after the explosion, the secure zone is under siege by a wave of zombies. As we retreat, my neighbors shove me underneath a car so I'll distract the zombies. Then, they make a run for it and get away. Trusted neighbors betray me. As the zombies eat away at me, I can feel death looming. All I want is to see my family again. Now, I've been reborn. I have six hours before the zombie apocalypse breaks out.

地味で目立たない、大学２年生の篠宮 沙良（しのみや さら）。 誰にも気づかれないその魅力に、八神 朔夜（やがみ さくや）だけは１年生の頃から気づいていた。 〝メガネを外したら可愛いのに〟 朔夜からの、ふとした言葉がきっかけで、沙良は少しずつ朔夜に心を開き始める。 逃げたかった相手の出現で、朔夜へ依存するようになっていく沙良。 それが、朔夜からの罠とも知らずに――。 「大丈夫。僕だけは、君の味方だから」 これは、執着と依存が織りなす、歪んだ〝愛〟の物語。 誰にも見せたくない――僕だけの君でいて？ ※表紙絵はかなさんに有償依頼しました♥ （2025/07/19〜執筆）

[Follow Dulu Sebelum Baca!] Warning : [18+] |¤| "Kasih saya sebulan untuk membuat kamu jatuh cinta," ucap Agaza sambil menatap dalam pada manik mata wanita di hadapannya. "Kalau tidak bisa, silahkan ajukan surat perceraian." "Kenapa sebulan? Bukannya lebih cepat lebih baik? Ayo bercerai sekarang!" bantah Sasya. Wanita itu menatap pada Agaza dengan tajam. "Tapi, boleh deh. Lo bukan tipe gue, jadi ya ... tidak masalah mau sebulan atau berapa bulan, lumayan bisa digunakan buat bayar cicilan gue," imbuhnya setelah beberapa saat berpikir. Agaza dan Sasya. Dua manusia yang memiliki perbedaan usia yang cukup jauh. Perbedaan sifat yang saling bertolak belakang. Agaza yang penuh prinsip dan hidup disiplin, sedangkan Sasya si gadis manja yang hanya bisa menghamburkan uang saja. Pernikahan mereka bahkan bisa berlangsung karena Ayahnya Sasya—Ginanjar—mengatakan tidak akan membiayai hidup putrinya itu jika Sasya menolak, jadilah ia mau menikah dengan Agaza. Yang katanya ... si pedofil. Usia mereka terpaut tujuh tahun. Agaza pria dewasa berumur 33 tahun harus menikahi gadis berusia 26 tahun yang tidak bisa melakukan apa pun selain menghamburkan uang. Pertikaian, kesalahpahaman, penyesalan pun turut mewarnai kehidupan rumah tangga yang direncanakan hanya akan berlangsung selama satu bulan itu. Apakah dua anak manusia ini akan terus terjebak dalam garis takdir yang telah ditentukan kedua orang tua mereka? Atau ada penebusan dan jalan keluar lain? |¤| 2025 M O C H A L L A T E

On seeing Francesco’s name, I temporarily forgot all about my cramps and swiftly answered the call.  “You are so hot, it’s fucking insane. I just can’t seem to get enough of you, April.” Francesco growled, and my eyes widened into the size of saucers.  “Ugh, i-it just won't go all the way in, should we try a different position?” April moaned, which made me cough out a joyless laughter.  “Maybe you should stop moving and let me do the work, baby,” My husband replied, and I huffed mirthlessly. + Josephine Perkins used to believe happy endings existed only in fairytales until she met Francesco De Luca, her angel in human form. However, when she’s diagnosed with infertility three years into their marriage, Francesco’s attitude changes toward her completely and she becomes miserable. Her despondency is further heightened when she finds out about his other woman. One day while Francesco is with his other woman, she surprisingly has a miscarriage and nearly bleeds to death. Having had enough, Josephine divorces him amidst several obstacles. Five years later they meet again, when Francesco’s company is about to get taken from him and Josephine has now become a renowned lawyer. Will Josephine put aside their past differences and help him keep his company? What more when a new man shows up to win Josephine’s heart, will Francesco ever get a second chance to make amends?

18+ reverse harem novel “I want an open marriage.” It felt like time had slowed as his words echoed in my head. I had just woken up, my brain was still trying to process why I had married him in the first place and now I was hit with… this. “What?” I questioned groggily, wondering if I heard him wrong. “It's 6 am in the morning, Rowan. Today isn't April 1st, is it??” I asked, pushing the blanket off me. “You heard me, Elara. I have thought about it a lot and I've decided that I now want an open marriage.” He said like he was making an announcement and I stared at him in confusion. “We've been married for just six months, Rowan. I… I've given you everything I've ever had. I've done nothing but love you and be a good wife to you. Why would you suddenly want an open marriage? Does it even make sense? We're mates. What kind of mate wants a fucking open marriage? You know what cheating does to your partner’s wolf.” I asked in despair, and he simply leaned against the wall with his arms crossed over his chest. Elara's mate had turned their marriage into a play thing. But just when she's about to move on like it never happen, she meets the Lycan twins who were her dad's best friend. They treat her like a queen and give her unimaginable pleasure. He wanted an open marriage? Fine.

Sumpah demi apapun, aku jadi istri di umur 17 tahun dan masih KELAS 2 SMA. Baru kemarin ulang tahun dibeliin mobil baru, eh hari ini malah disuruh nikah. Parahnya lagi, calon suami yang dalam hitungan minggu bakal jadi suami aku itu... kakak kelas paling nyebelin, tengil, dan manusia yang hobi banget bikin hidup aku sengsara: Muh. Alif Shadiq. — Nazilla Atsira Chandra Dosa apa di umur semuda ini, aku bakal jadi suami? Diumur 18 tahun udah nikah, bagus kalo calon istri aku anak baik-baik. Lah ini, otaknya geser, cerewet, bawel, manja, dan hobinya bikin hidup gue ribet. — Muh. Alif Shadiq Nazilla—cewek imut, ekspresif, dan selalu jadi pusat perhatian di sekolah—harus menerima kenyataan pahit: hidupnya berubah 180 derajat setelah orang tuanya menjodohkan dia dengan Alif, kakak kelas dingin, kaku, dan anti-sosial yang bahkan nggak pernah diajak ngobrol di sekolah. Dua dunia yang bertolak belakang dipaksa bersatu dalam ikatan pernikahan dini. Nanas yang ceria dan penuh warna, harus belajar menghadapi Alif si “manusia kulkas” yang nyaris nggak pernah menunjukkan emosi. Awalnya, mereka cuma saling menghindar dan saling sindir. Tapi, perlahan, mereka mulai menemukan sisi lain satu sama lain: Nanas yang ternyata nggak cuma cerewet, tapi juga tulus dan setia; Alif yang di balik sikap dinginnya, diam-diam perhatian dan protektif. Di tengah drama sekolah, geng sahabat yang super heboh, dan keluarga besar yang penuh ekspektasi, Nanas dan Alif harus belajar menerima, memahami, dan—siapa tahu—mencintai. Tapi, mampukah dua remaja yang bahkan belum lulus SMA ini bertahan menghadapi dunia yang terlalu cepat memaksa mereka dewasa? Menikah muda bukan akhir cerita, tapi awal perjalanan penuh tawa, air mata, dan kejutan yang nggak pernah mereka bayangkan Terima kasih banyak udah menunggu dari 2016 sampai 2025 ini, novelnya aku edit lebih baik lagi dari awal banget. Mohon dukungan dan masukannya yaa.

Sabi nila lahat ng bagay at tao my lugar may pwesto, may panahon at oras makakapagpasaya man sayo o hindi. Gaya na lang ng araw sa umaga bwan sa gabi, ang tubig sa ilog umaagos at ulan ay pumapatak, ang tao ay nabubuhay at namamatay... But Im not buying it kasi kung ganon? Bakit kinuha agad ang mahal ko? Ang lugar at pwesto pati panahon at oras nya ay dapat sa tabi ko. Kaya isa lang ang ibig sabihin LIFE IS A BIG BULLSHIT UNFAIR! Sandali ko lang syang nakasama pero kinuha na lang sya bigla. Marami pa kaming gustong gawin at puntahan. Marami pa syang pangarap na gustong tuparin. Kung maibabalik ko lang ang oras. Pero kahit anong gawin ko di na ko makakabalik sa oras na yon. Yong masaya at kasama ang mahal ko. *** Tumgin ako sa salamin at yuko. Tumingin uli ako sa salamin... Tingin sa likod.... Sa salamin uli.... "Oh jesus!!!!" "Waaaaaaahhhhhh..." Sigaw ko habang nakaturo sa salamin. Subra talaga ang takot ko kaharap ko ang bata kong pag mumukha! Sigaw pa rin ako ng sigaw buti na lang walang tao kundi para akong baliw. Totoo ba to? Kinurot ko sarili ko at pinag sasampal. "Aray! Putik ang sakit" "Ano bang nangyayari? Ganito ba sa heaven?" Lumabas ako hahanapin ko na si mahal walang duda patay na ko! As in dead. Pero pano si mommy? Hinihintay ako. "Bala na si batman basta mahanap ko si mahal." Napadaan ako sa labas ng at.. Ano ba showing nila mga luma na pang 2014 pa. sariwa pa sa akin ang mga taon ng nakilala ko si mahal. Teka? Parang may di tama. Kaya nag duda na ko nagtanong- tanong ako at sa 20 na taong tinanong ko isa lang ang sagut... Today is APRIL, 17,2014. Hindi pwede, 2055 na sa panahon ko.

年末のこの日、音楽アプリが私、篠原茜（しのはら あかね）の「2025年度リスニングレポート」をポップアップで通知してきた。 キーワードは、「共鳴」 今年、私自身の再生時間はそれほど多くない。このアカウントはずっと、恋人の橘奏太（たちばな そうた）が使っていたからだ。 その下には、小さな文字でこう記されていた。 【12月1日午前4時、あなたはまだあの人と、同じ曲を共有していた。曲名は『愛とは、眠れぬ夜を共にすること』】 私は息を呑んだ。 12月1日は私の誕生日だ。だがその日、私は早々に眠りについていた。 奏太はケーキを切り分けるやいなや、「会社に戻って残業がある」と言って慌ただしく出て行ったはずだ。 何かに取り憑かれたように、震える指で、頻繁にインタラクションのあるその見知らぬアイコンをタップした。 相手の年度キーワードは「独占」 心臓が跳ねる。詳細を開く。 【今年、あなたはこのユーザーと深夜に688回、同じ曲を聴きました。その一回一回が、魂の囁きです】 その直後、奏太からラインの通知が届いた。 【今夜も残業になりそうだ。待たなくていいから、先に寝ててくれ】 一方で、あの見知らぬアカウントはたった今、タイムラインを更新していた。車の中で、二つの手が恋人繋ぎをしている写真だ。 【奏太さんと一緒に残業するのが一番好き。私たち、一生同じ歌を聴いていこうね】