Bookworm Girl

“You will move to the Emerson’s family,” the judge announced, his voice echoing through the cold courtroom. His final words hung in the air, making me jump as he used his gavel to close my argument to move to yet another foster home. My name is Emily. For the past three years, I have been caught in a perpetual cycle of living in between foster homes, on the unforgiving streets The tragic loss of my parents when I was only fourteen left me with no choice but to rely on the mercy of the foster system. Unfortunately, my only living relative, deemed me too much of a burden due to my unpredictable moods. Consequently, I have been tossed from one foster family to another like a forgotten toy. With only four months left until my eighteenth birthday, I find myself being sent to live with the Emerson family. From what I've heard, they have two daughters and a son named Aiden, whose ego supposedly matches his oversized shoes. Aiden Emerson, a name that resonates throughout the Ford Anglia School. He holds the distinction of being the youngest student to become a billionaire at the tender age of twenty-four he had become the proud owner of eight thriving establishments. Will they be able to cope with me, considering my troubled past? Or will I end up running away again, seeking solace on the unforgiving streets where I learned to numb my pain with drugs and temporary escapes? Now, here I am, on my way to the Emerson family, my last stop before I turn eighteen and gain the freedom to decide my own fate. I can't help but wonder what lies ahead. Will my past mistakes and inner demons continue to haunt me, pushing me towards the edge of oblivion?

คิดว่าหล่อลากไส้จัญไรลากดินแล้วผู้หญิงทุกคนต้องสยบให้เหรอ ไม่หรอกมั้ง อย่างน้อยก็ไม่รวมขนมคนสวยเซ็กซี่น่ารักดูดีมีเสน่ห์คนนี้ก็แล้วกัน!

As a favor to his mentor, Kayson had to travel into the city to fulfill a promised marriage. It did not occur to him that his bride-to-be was a stunning girl boss and that he would be offered $7,5000,000 as the betrothal gift…

"Kamu pikir aku akan pergi karena ini? Itu konyol banget, Lib," kata Selena tenang. Ia tidak segugup tadi. Libra menatap Selena dalam diamnya, masih belum memberikan reaksi apapun. Libra menunggu Selena selesai berbicara. "Aku suka kamu itu artinya aku menyukai segalanya tentang kamu," ujar Selena tenang dengan tatapannya yang lurus menembus netra cokelat Libra. "Aku menerima kamu apa adanya, Libra." Libra meneguk ludahnya, perkataan Selena membuat pipi dan telinganya memerah. Hey, cowok juga bisa malu dan merasa melting, lho. Cowok punya perasaan yang bisa baper juga.

Ketika orangtua Elsha memilih berpisah dan meninggalkannya dengan sang adik tercinta, Elsha tidak lagi bisa menikmati kehidupan seperti kebanyakan wanita seusianya. Yang Elsha tahu hanya lah bekerja dan bekerja. Biaya kuliah adiknya serta biaya hidup yang semakin mahal, membuat Elsha terpaksa memilih pekerjaan dengan bayaran besar. Salah satunya menjadi jalang kelas elit di sebuah kelab malam ternama. Lalu, takdir membawa Elsha pada cinta pertamanya sewaktu remaja. Apalagi pria itu juga yang pernah mengambil mahkota berharga miliknya. Bisakah Elsha bertahan dari godaan pria tersebut ketika Elsha tahu kalau pria itu lah pelanggan pertamanya sebagai jalang? Elsha juga tidak mau terjebak cinta masalalu ketika pria itu mengatakan hubungan mereka belum usai. Karena yang Elsha tahu, pria yang dia puaskan pada malam panas tersebut bukan lah pria lajang lagi, tapi pria yang sudah beristri. "Will you marry me, El?" "Kamu gila, Mas."

Seorang pria keturunan Korea-Indo menetap di Indonesia bersama adik perempuan dan sang ibunya untuk meneruskan karir sang ayah di dunia properti. Dia juga punya sisi kelam dalam percintaan dan mengharuskannya mengikhlaskan perempuan yang ia cintai tersebut berbuah menjadi aktris yang sangat cantik dan sangat terkenal dalam dunia permodelan. Hingga beberapa tahun kemudian, dia menemukan seorang gadis sederhana, jauh dari levelnya dan pemalu. Entah apa yang membuat pria ini tertarik dan sangat ingin memiliki gadis yang ia incar itu, hingga lebih dahulu pria ini merebut hati sang ibu dari gadis tersebut agar jalannya semakin mulus untuk memiliki gadis itu. Wah, apa saja yang akan dilakukan pria ini? Selalu ikutin terus, ya jalan ceritanya. Karena akan ada part/bab yang berbeda di setiap judulnya.

Tavisha Khushanov is a spoiled, protected third-generation Russian/American Bratva Princess. Whatever the Princess wanted, she was given by the hard, muscled men of her father's Bratva. He is the Pakhan, their Leader; his word is law, and he administers it brutally. It's a small, tight community set in the heart of Houston, Texas. Outsiders are not welcome and actively discouraged. Killian O'Hara is a third-generation Irish/American, the leader of The Oasis Blues Motorcycle Club, situated in Galveston, Texas. They have been dealing with the Houston Bratva for decades. Their fathers and grandfathers worked together, keeping the peace and always having each other's backs. When Pavel Khushanov decides to double-cross the Bikers, involving the FBI and CIA and gets Killian arrested. War is declared, and Tavisha becomes collateral damage, a hostage to her name, but she is not what Killian expects.

Ash Parker is a rare scholar at elite Saint Blaise's Academy (SBA). She's a good kid, just trying to get by in school, despite being a social outcast among her affluent peers. Just before her 18th birthday, a sudden transformation turns her life upside-down. Her werewolf blood is awakened and she gains the ability to shapeshift into a terrible beast. Hunter Guzman is a handsome boy who's popular at the Academy. As the sole heir of a rich and powerful clan, he's got everything going for him: killer looks, athleticism, charisma, and influence. He's also secretly a werewolf, descended from a strong, noble line of Lycidae. The two accidentally encounter each other on a hunt and form a fast bond. Ash thinks that being with Hunter will help her understand and control her newfound abilities. On the other hand, Hunter thinks that he and Ash are the One True Pairing that will save the Lycans from extinction. Is there a middle ground for two wolf kids trying to navigate love and transformation?

"Good evening, Mom. How was your day?" "My day was good, my love. How is yours going?" Her voice was a soothing balm against the stress of the day. "It’s... busy. My boss gave me a mountain of work to finish before tomorrow morning, so I won't be coming home tonight. I’m going to stay late and then head straight back in." "Oh, my dear," she sighed. "Just be careful. Don't get into any trouble." "I won't, Mom. Did you take your medication?" I asked, knowing how she tended to forget when I wasn't there to nag her. "Ah... I’ll take it now." "Mom, please. You need to stay strong for me." "I will, I will. I love you, Annabelle." "Love you too." After I hung up, the silence of the office felt even heavier. The lights were dimmed, except for the glow from my monitor and the soft yellow light spilling from Elias’s office. He was still in there, a silhouette of intense focus as he reviewed the project details. Suddenly, a sharp ping echoed through the quiet room. I jumped slightly, my eyes snapping to my computer screen. Unknown Email. No encrypted address. No profile picture No signature. Whoever sent this, don't want to be traced. "What is this?" I muttered, my skin crawling with a sudden, inexplicable chill. The subject line was written in bold, stark capital letters: BEFORE THE INVESTMENT. My pulse shifted into a frantic rhythm. I hesitated, my mouse hovering over the notification. When I finally clicked, my breath hitched. It wasn't just a message; it was a cache of attached documents, internal financial transfers, offshore account statements, and adjusted revenue projections. I realized instantly that these were different from the official files Elias had given me.

Lana rela masuk ke kandang macan demi membalas dendam pada Mikail, pria yang telah membunuh kedua orangtuanya. Dengan menyamar sebagai office girl, Lana berniat membunuh Mikail dengan meracuninya. Tapi yang terjadi, alih-alih melihatnya mati, Lana justru disekap dan dijadikan alat pemuas nafsu pria itu. Hati Lana semakin benci awalnya. Tapi ketika ia melihat sisi lain dari Mikail selama ia mengenalnya, apakah kebenciannya akan surut lalu berubah jadi cinta?