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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!!!

Stephen was getting hit by a shoe in the morning by his mother and his father shouting at him "When were you planning to tell us that you are engaged to this girl" "I told you I don't even know her, I met her yesterday while was on my way to work" "Excuse me you propose to me when I saved you from drowning 13 years ago," said Antonia "What?!? When did you drown?!?" said Eliza, Stephen's mother "look woman you got the wrong person," said Stephen frustratedly "Aren't you Stephen Brown?" "Yes" "And your 22 years old and your birthdate is March 16, am I right?" "Yes" "And you went to Vermont primary school in Vermont" "Yes" "Well, I don't think I got the wrong person, you are my fiancé" ‘Who is this girl? where did she come from? how did she know all these informations about me? and it seems like she knows even more than that. Why is this happening to me? It's too dang early for this’ thought Stephen

My husband only married me for a family alliance, but his heart was always with his first love. To please her, he even threw her a grand wedding. He forced me to play the wedding march at their ceremony. When I hit a single wrong note, he stood by as she drove steel needles through my fingers. “Weren’t you so proud of being a pianist? Then I’ll take that away from you.” “This is my revenge for forcing me into this marriage!” Later, I got pregnant. However, Yaron Hayes, my husband, left for an extravagant trip abroad with Ellie Jensen. When he finally returned and saw my swollen belly, he immediately assumed I had cheated. He locked me in a closet, forcing me to endure a brutal childbirth alone—one that cost me my life. Yet when I opened my eyes again, I was back on the day the Hayes family arranged our marriage. This time, I let go of my foolish devotion. I booked a flight to study abroad in half a month. “The sky is vast, and birds are meant to be free. It's time for me to follow my own path.”

Éva pensait avoir laissé son passé derrière elle. Ancienne call girl, elle mène désormais une vie rangée, travaille comme secrétaire dans une entreprise et tente d’oublier les années sombres qui l’ont marquée. Mais tout bascule lorsqu’un homme d’affaires influent, Victor Lemaire, refait surface avec une série de photos compromettantes et des preuves accablantes de son ancienne vie. Il lui propose un marché : se rapprocher d’un concurrent qu’il veut ruiner, en utilisant ses anciens talents de séduction, ou voir sa nouvelle existence détruite. Coincée entre la peur, la honte et la colère, Éva accepte à contrecœur. Mais plus elle s’enfonce dans le jeu de Victor, plus elle comprend que les enjeux dépassent la simple vengeance d’un homme… Et que pour reprendre le contrôle, elle devra redevenir celle qu’elle croyait avoir enterrée.

"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

Gabrielle ran from her wedding to Jared… and woke up wearing Damon’s ring. He’s cold, wealthy, and dangerously irresistible — a man who swore he couldn’t feel anything. Until her. She’s the runaway bride he turned into his wife. Now she’s trapped in his penthouse wearing his shirt, his ring… and maybe, just maybe, teaching him how to feel again. ⚠️ CONTENT WARNING This story is intended strictly for adult audiences aged 18 and above. The book explores passion, desire, power, and emotional conflict, delving into the complexities of love, lust, and control. It features dark romance elements, including manipulation, obsession, dominance, moral ambiguity, toxic dynamics, and unhealthy relationships portrayed solely for plot purposes. These themes are not meant to be romanticized, endorsed, or implemented in real life. Readers should expect graphic sexual descriptions, BDSM, explicit language, and mature emotional themes, as well as elements of dark humor, identity crisis, childhood trauma, and emotional numbness. Due to the intensity of these topics, reader discretion is strongly advised. This story is written for entertainment and storytelling purposes only. The author does not endorse or glorify harmful behavior. Copyright © 2025 by Siemuri Daniella. All rights reserved. This is a work of fiction; any resemblance to real persons or events is purely coincidental. BOOK 1 of the Veins Of Darkness Series — interconnected standalone dark romance novels. BOOK 1 – Accidentally Married to the Billionaire Single Dad BOOK 2 – Forced Marriage to My Mafia Ex-Boyfriend BOOK 3 – Coming Soon BOOK 4 – Coming Soon

Céleste Aymes était destinée à reprendre l’entreprise familiale, jusqu’à ce qu’un mauvais investissement la mène à la faillite. L’acquéreur, Julian Vale, un héritier milliardaire, devient son ennemi désigné. Alors qu’elle tente de se relever, un mystérieux message affirme que cette chute a été orchestrée. Son expéditeur lui propose un marché : infiltrer l’entreprise EverCore Ind., gagner la confiance de Julian et collecter des preuves pour le détruire. Prête à tout pour récupérer son héritage, Céleste accepte. Brillante et stratège, elle se rend vite indispensable. Mais l’homme qu’elle apprend à connaître ne ressemble en rien à celui qu’on lui a décrit. Désormais piégée entre vengeance et doute, Céleste doit choisir : poursuivre sa mission ou écouter son cœur. Entre mensonges et désirs, la vérité pourrait tout bouleverser… et lui coûter bien plus qu’elle ne l’imagine.

Seven years ago, my husband, the King of the Humans, banished me to the Everfrost Plains, where my life came to a tragic end. Seven years later, a grave illness befalls the Queen of the Humans, and blood spills endlessly from her lips. The clerics claim that I have cursed her. Only the blood taken from my heart can cure her fully. Gareth Lancaster, my former husband, comforts his new wife, the queen, and says, "You have nothing to fear. To think she's still trying to harm you, her older sister, even when she has been exiled! "I'll march to the Everfrost Plains right away and carve her heart out to use as your cure. Then, I'll have her soul sent to hell to suffer in torment for all eternity." Sword in hand, Gareth heads to the Everfrost Plains. He finds a Serpentkin, one who should've died in the Great War of the Beasts and Men seven years ago. The Serpentkin has frozen solid, standing before my grave with his hands clasped together as if in prayer. In front of my grave sits a young girl. She says, "You won't be able to take my mother's heart. She died many years ago. I stayed here to let the truth be known to all…"

Ava Carter n’a qu’un seul objectif : survivre au lycée sans perdre sa bourse. Orpheline et travaillant à plusieurs emplois pour payer ses études, elle a l’habitude de tout gérer seule… jusqu’à ce que le garçon le plus riche de l’école, Ethan, entre dans sa vie. Il est intouchable, mystérieux, et on dit qu’il obtient toujours ce qu’il veut. Et maintenant, il la veut… mais pas par amour. Il lui propose un marché qu’elle ne peut pas refuser : prétendre être sa petite amie pendant un an, et il paiera ses frais de scolarité. Pas de contact. Pas de sentiments. Juste un contrat. Mais le cœur ne suit pas les règles. Et prétendre aimer Ethan pourrait coûter à Ava bien plus que sa fierté. Pourra-t-elle survivre à une année de faux sourires, de secrets murmurés et d’un garçon qui refuse de la laisser partir ? Ou son cœur la trahira-t-il avant la fin du contrat ?