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By fate or miracle, Lyria was alive and breathing on the cold December night of her assassination day. Though she could open her eyes, she couldn't see clearly the point of being alive and to exist wandering on the streets of some unknown village. It may seem like an angel's whisper; a stranger stood by her side when she was meters away from death. His words were striking light, and a spectrum of color flourished in her dark world. She found hope in a hopeless stranger who jumped ahead of her with the certainty he would die. As she jumped back unknowingly, the poor and miserable girl saved the life of the youngest billionaire in town, Zion Hudson. Just as when she thought their relationship would be connected professionally, things went awry when her name was linked as his love interest. Although she hated the people's attention and eyes, she loved challenges. "Make me fall for you, then." The arrogant billionaire officially challenged the ferocious independent woman, Lyria, his servant, in a fight for love. They agreed she would not disappoint him with her hidden charm and talent as she accepted the challenge a few days later. "I will make you forget your name the same thing I forgot mine years ago." A period of madness is sure to begin for hearts that have been left empty for too long, prompting them to remember everything at once and forget it without a moment's hesitation.

During the holiday season, a flood hits. The company's warehouse is submerged up to the third floor. Due to the emergency, I have my assistant tell everyone to come back a day early to help. I promise that the company will provide stipends and extra time off to make up for this. But on that day, a Gen Z employee goes live across the internet to report me. "Oh, my God. It's 2025, yet there are still companies forcing employees to adjust their time off and work overtime! Is this heartless boss so broke that she needs to exploit us like this? Will she die if she doesn't squeeze us out of every drop of usefulness? Company notices override the law. Impressive stuff, this is!" Soon, the company ends up on the trending list due to criticism from the online community. Even the regulators come knocking to hold us accountable. In the end, the company is forced to cancel the notice. A lot of equipment isn't salvaged in time, resulting in significant losses. The employee even posts a victory lap. "Give the boss a tiny lesson—see if she dares to force overtime again!" I'm so angry that I laugh out loud. I tell my assistant to cancel the annual benefit we give all employees—an entire month of paid time off for Christmas and the New Year holidays. If we have to stick strictly to the law, then fine. Have it your way!

Tia has always been labelled a spoiled brat, but this perception is misleading; it’s a carefully crafted act. As the youngest in the Alpha pair of the Cherry Ridge Pack, she feels overlooked while her brother, Simon, is groomed for leadership, and her sister, Hilary, is pampered and praised as their perfect daughter. Her loyal companion, Meadow, is her hidden blessed wolf, a gift she received after surviving a trafficking attempt. One morning, Tia discovers her family and pack brutally slaughtered. Realizing her only refuge lies with her arranged mate, Delta Allan Price, the cousin of the Alpha at Ravens' Peak Pack, she sets out on a dangerous journey. Miles Roberts, Beta of the Fisher Brooks Pack and twin brother to Alpha Tyson, is haunted by the death of his true mate, Hilary. Yet, he refuses to accept that Tia, the sister who has always owned his heart, is lost to him and begins searching for her. However, dark forces are at play, as a villain plots to reclaim their territory. With allies and enemies everywhere, will Miles find Tia in time to protect her? Will they confess their feelings for each other? And will the Goddess unleash her Dark Sister to punish those who have defied her laws? RECOMMENDED: THE ALPHA BEAST'S REBEL WOLF (Book#1 of the Dark Sister of Vengeance Series) as characters reappear. *NO S/A* The book contains the following warnings: Violence, Betrayal, Murder, Crude language and Sex. COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL!! ©2025/ T. MURPHY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!!!

When a eighteen-year-old virgin decided to leave Louisiana, her home town for Texas, an alien town she was oblivious that the journey of her independence would become one of longing for a man's love and attention. With her love built on a misconception, she was unaware that Charles Jackson; the multi-billionaire, was an egocentric, cold-hearted, proud and unforgiving man who locked his heart to love, the aftermath of the brute conditions under which he grew up. But yet, Maureen Thompson was bent on earning her bosses attention at all cost. Though not pushy or... flirty, she developed partial-obsessive tendencies; one that kept her dwindling in the thoughts of having sex with him—even as a virgin! Forgoing his harsh countenance, overly exaggerated reactions, she envisions Charles in the portrait of cold-nineteenth century men that spew flavors of love to their lovers—indoor. But Charles Jackson, built in grace and glamor, could win a medal in egocentrism, rudeness malevolence, prudishness and of course, beauty! And yet, she judged his reactions to the plane crash wrongly, unaware that December had scared his heart. It appeared that the plane crash became memorable either through breaking hearts or eventually mending them. Be it the crash itself or the incidents after the crash, it changed people's lives and Maureen was not left out. In readiness to be true to her love, Maureen ignored warnings and hit the wrong target. Lurking in the shadows of her emotions and fated to be bewitched by perfect blue eyes that defies morality, she might discover that Charles Jackson, heir to Jackson Companies PLC and CEO of Westland Airlines was truly born of STONE and FROST. And worse, everything that she believed might just be a lie!

Matthew wanted to successfully propose to Judea Copper. He wanted the world to know how lucky he was to marry her and finally he did. This time, no unfortunate event or unexpected natural calamities could stop him. But that rainy day of December 25th, something happened to him with the woman in the flower shop whom he laid down on the bed of roses. She suddenly disappeared and could never be found. But destiny has something else far more exciting for the one he is truly fated to be with. Matthew still married Dea and wanted to have kids but for unknown reason, she still couldn’t get pregnant. Thus, making his married life on the brink of chaos. After ten years, Matthew crossed paths and he saw that woman with the triplet he just met. Wanting to know her whereabouts and what happened to her, Matthew finally discovered his estranged kids, the heirs of the Aragorn. As his life begins to entangle with his children, all of them are tested. Their reputation was put into a blurr situation. Their business was almost in a big loss. And their life is also put to risk. . When Primo comes to see Matthew, a great collision takes place between them. An intense conflict rises as Matthew tries to cut his ties with him. The corporation will be put in a bad situation that will almost shut down the whole operation in the winery. Another mystery of the new generation of Aragorn and Watanabe’s connection with each other is about to unfold. See how each of them stand up every time they fall and the fight they set is for the good of all. Find out how Matthew and Prim lead their life to the final destination.

"Obsesiku yang ingin menjadikanmu seutuhnya miliku justru mengikatku pada takdir yang lain." Rengganis Prabakusuma seorang sekretaris cantik yang cerdas sekaligus kekasih diam-diam seorang CEO Wedhatama Group Javindra Wedhatama sudah tiga tahun menanti pengakuan. Namun statusnya yang hanya seorang sekretaris membuat keluarga besar Wedhatama menolak mentah-mentah kehadiranya sebagai kekasih Javin. Putus asa, Rengganis merancang skenario untuk menjebak Javin dengan malam yang tak akan pernah terlupakan. Tapi rencananya berakhir kacau saat laki-laki yang berada disampingnya setelah mengalami malam yang memabukan ternyata bukan Javin, melainkan adiknya, Druwenda Wedhatama. Satu malam yang salah dengan orang yang salah menjadikan pernikahan rahasia yang mengubah segalanya. Kini Rengganis harus menerima takdirnya sebagai seorang istri sah dari adik kekasihnya sendiri. Mereka sepakat menyembunyikan status mereka dari semua orang bahkan Javin itu sendiri. Haish... takdir macam apa ini? Bagaimana bisa ia justu menikah dengan seseorang yang justru paling ia jauhi, Lelaki yang tidak sedikitpun ia cintai. Tapi... apa jadinya ketika hati mulai goyah? Dan sang suami justru menjadi orang yang benar-benar melindunginya lebih dari yang ia kira. Happy Reading ❤️ DILARANG KERAS PLAGIAT Regard ❤️ Cadiz Eitrama ©®Mei 2025

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？ （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

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.

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.