Box Kue Kecil

Christmas was just around the corner, and the head of the company asked us to choose between a bonus and a Christmas gift box for chocolate. I was not much of a sweets person, so I was the first to vote for the bonus. The intern collecting the votes immediately called me out by name in the team chat. "Ella, Christmas is supposed to be about the holiday spirit. Isn't choosing the bonus a bit materialistic?" Even the department manager tagged me. "Ella, the company values team spirit more than anything." In the end, everyone else picked the gift boxes. I was the only one who did not. When the Christmas party arrived, the intern had bought gift boxes filled entirely with nut chocolate. She knew I was allergic to nuts, yet she forced me to try some in front of everyone to show my team spirit. "Ella, this was bought with everyone's bonus money. You cannot just refuse, can you?" The next moment, I was struggling to breathe and a rash spread across my body. The intern looked at me with pure disgust. "Seriously, Ella, do you have to ruin the mood when everyone else is having fun?" I frantically searched my bag for my allergy medicine, but all I could find were a few pieces of chocolate. Seeing me in such a state, the intern laughed. "Medicine is only one part of it. You need more sweets anyway. I swapped your medicine for the chocolate in the gift box." My breathing was getting worse by the second. I quickly grabbed my phone and texted the CEO. [Dad, I'm having an allergic reaction. I'm at the…]

During my graduation trip, my friends and I go on a road trip to the plateau. That's when I get afflicted with altitude sickness. As dark spots begin to form in my vision, I realize that my anti-sickness medication, which can definitely save my life, has been swapped for ibuprofen instead. I'm about to start demanding answers from the group when my fiance, Zayden Lowry, stops me. "Sorry, Noelle. I've given your imported medication to Erica. You should take some ibuprofen and try to ride out your sickness for the time being." I clutch the box of ibuprofen, already finding it difficult to breathe. "So, you're just going to make me wait for my death after taking ibuprofen, huh?" Zayden frowns deeply at me. "How could you say that? Erica is frail, but you shouldn’t curse her like that! "This trip is meant for us to enjoy Mother Nature's beauty, not an opportunity for you to show off your expensive medication! "My mom is right. You really need to change that spoiled temperament of yours. If not, I won't be able to afford your expenses, seeing as you're the frail type who collapses over the slightest inconvenience." I no longer pay Zayden any attention. Using what's left of my strength, I send my dad a text. "Dad, send someone here to take me home. Also, you can terminate the collaboration between our company and Zayden's."

Aurora Valentino has spent her entire life in a gilded cage as she's the daughter of Marcello Valentino. A powerful mafia boss. Every step is watched, every move controlled, until she dares to slip away from her guards and taste a moment of freedom. That’s when she meets him. Luca Di Domenico. A dangerously handsome stranger whose dark, magnetic eyes promise trouble…and deliver sin. One night in his arms ignites a fire in her she never knew existed—his fiery kisses, his demanding touch, his ruthless passion. It was supposed to be nothing more than a stolen night. But fate keeps throwing them together, and soon Luca becomes the only man who makes her feel alive, fearless, and free. With him, she discovers her own strength and her darkest desires. But the truth shatters everything. Aurora is pregnant. And the man she’s fallen for, the man she’s given her body and heart to—is her father’s greatest rival and sworn enemy. If her father learns the truth, it could cost Aurora her life. But once Luca discovers who she really is…will he claim her or destroy her? *** Warning: This book is rated +18.** It is a box set of short spicy dark mafia romances that includes themes of enemies to lovers, forced marriage, and surprise pregnancy. The story features several violent scenes, as well as explicit and rough intimate nature. Please read this book only if you are comfortable with such content. Each book in this series is a standalone novel with no cliffhangers...

I put three hundred million dollars into building a business for my brother's first love. They were finally getting married. But two hours before the wedding, the maid of honor suddenly went AWOL. To keep the wedding on track, I dropped a major international deal, booked the next flight out, and flew back immediately. When I arrived, my brother hugged me gratefully and handed me the wedding ring along with a gift box — inside was a necklace, a token he'd promised Celeste. "Sis, I'm counting on you to take care of Celeste's side. I know it's a lot to ask, but could you step in as maid of honor today?" But the moment I walked into the bridal suite, my brother's bride slapped me across the face. "You've got some nerve showing up here, you homewrecking bitch." "You think you can steal my husband at my own wedding? Are you out of your mind?" "Celeste, I think there's been a misunderstanding. I’m Alexander’s sister…" I tried to explain. "Who the hell are you kidding?! My sister-in-law runs a billion-dollar empire. A tramp like you could never." "You want to steal my husband? Fine. Let's see how tough you really are." And just like that, I was tied up and thrown into a pen with a vicious dog. Celeste Davenport — if that's how you want to play it, then enjoy your one-way ticket to the hell.

{TW: DARK ROMANCE, ABUSE, DADDY KINK, PSYCHOTIC, VIOLENCE. This is not your typical dark romance novel, it gets darker with each chapters so if you can't handle it, kindly exit, not all Male leads are heroes some can be your worst nightmare, if you are looking for love you won't find it here} *********************************** "Won't you like to open your gift, Bambi?" It wasn't a question. César Navarro never asked. He commanded. When Anya Esmeralda Torres untied the silk ribbon and lifted the lid of the velvet box, her world shattered. Inside, staring back at her with dead, lifeless pupils, were the green eyes of Giovanni De Luca.....the man whose gaze had made her uncomfortable all evening. Her scream ripped through the silence. "Now his eyes will never trouble you again." He said it like he'd given her a necklace. Like dismemberment was romance. Like murder was love. César Navarro, known in the underworld as Calavera, wasn't just the founder of a billion-dollar tech empire. He was the Skull—mafia heir, executioner, and obsession wrapped in a tailored suit. And Anya? She was his cage bird. His possession. His favorite game. But Anya wasn't born to be caged. She was fire—wild, defiant, desperate for freedom. And no matter how many diamonds he draped her in, she vowed to escape. The question is: can you ever run from a monster who always finds you? Or will love become the cruelest prison of all?

Berkisah tentang kerajaan kecil bernama Kerajaan Sanggabumi yang mengalami banyak konflik ketika salam masa pemerintahan Prabu Arya Pamenang. Putri tunggalnya yang bernama Dewi Rukmini harus berjuang keras untuk mempertahankan kejayaan Kerajaan tersebut. Berbagai macam intrik internal dalam pemerintahan kerajaan terjadi. Peristiwa bencana alam yang diikuti dengan pemberontakan, membuat kerajaan kecil itu berada di ambang kehancuran. Sang Prabu tidak kuasa lagi mencari jalan keluar apalagi setelah Dewi Gauri, Sang Permaisuri, meninggal dalam pertempuran menumpas pemberontak di desa Kampung Alit yang disebut dengan "Pemberontakan Candra Ratri". Dewi Rukmini tampil mengambil alih tampuk kekuasaan kerajaan Sanggabumi. Namun, dia menghadapi banyak penolakan secara terselubung dari para kerabat kerajaan. Termasuk dari Dewi Ayu Candra, sepupu dekatnya. Kisah cinta antara Dewi Rukmini, Pangeran Gagat, dan Dimas Bagus Penggalih, menjadi konflik asmara yang tidak sedikit mempengaruhi psikologis Sang Putri. Apalagi gangguan dari Dewi Ayu Candra yang ternyata juga mencintai Pangeran Gagat, membuat perjuangan Dewi Gauri seolah tak berujung. Bagaimana akhir kisah perjuangan Dewi Rukmini menegakkan kembali kerajaannya? Dan bagaimana pula dengan akhir kisah cintanya? Akankah Dewi Gauri mampu menggapai semua cita-cita dan kebahagiaan kasihnya?

“Aku mau pindah,” kata Aira suatu malam. Arsen hanya tersenyum, seolah itu keputusan paling wajar di dunia. “Kalau gitu, aku ikut.” Mereka sudah hidup bersama sejak kuliah. Berbagi ruang, waktu, dan kebiasaan kecil yang tanpa sadar berubah menjadi kebutuhan. Saling bergantung, saling menjaga, tanpa pernah berani menyentuh satu batas yang terlalu berisiko untuk dilanggar, yaitu perasaan. Hingga suatu hari, Arsen mendengar rumor bahwa Aira menyukai seseorang. “Bener?” tanyanya, setenang mungkin. Aira mengangguk. Ia mengakui perasaannya, tapi saat Arsen bertanya lebih jauh, ia memilih diam. Bukan karena tak ingin jujur, melainkan karena nama yang ingin ia sebut adalah milik Arsen sendiri. Namun kebungkaman itu justru melahirkan salah paham. Arsen mulai percaya bahwa pria yang disukai Aira adalah Adrian, manajernya. Dari satu kesalahpahaman kecil, jarak pelan-pelan tercipta di antara mereka, meski keduanya masih berdiri di tempat yang sama. Karena sejak awal, mereka sama-sama tahu, rumah itu selalu ada di samping. Lantas, jika mereka sama-sama saling mencintai, apa lagi yang sebenarnya mereka tunggu? Ikuti akun sosmed IG @hana_ryuuga untuk update novel

Halbert Stanley adalah seorang kesatria pedang dan penyihir jenius dengan mempunyai bakat menguasai 5 elemen sihir utama. Namun karena kuat dan disebut pahlawan tak tergantikan justru telah membuatnya mengalami pengkhianatan tragis dari teman masa kecil sekaligus rekan seperjuangan. Merasa tidak rela akan pengkhianatan dan mati pada saat itu juga, suara asing membangkitkan jiwanya dan kembali bangkit sebagai Undead. Ini adalah kisah pahit seorang pria yang ingin membalaskan dendamnya!

Tentang dua orang yang bersahabat - Rigecherta dan Tivane - yang bersahabat dari kecil, namun tragedi saat mereka duduk di kelas 9 SMP membuat mereka harus berpisah karena Tivane yang hilang ingatan. Berpisah selama 3 tahun dan bertemu saat kelas 12 SMA. Namun Tivane akan di jodohkan. Bagaiman nasib Rigecherta yang menunggu 3 tahun dan diam diam suka terhadap sahabatnya itu. Akankah dia berhenti berharap kepada sahabatnya itu, atau mereka akan kembali bersatu.

Apa yang akan kamu lakukan jika tiba-tiba ada anak kecil yang memanggilmu 'Mama'? Luna yang sedang berada dalam masalah, karena hutang yang menunggak. Harus berlari dari kejaran para rentenir yang mencarinya, keputusannya untuk bersembunyi di rooftop rumah sakit membuat ia bertemu dengan masalah baru. "Mama?" Seorang anak perempuan tiba-tiba menghampiri dan memeluknya. Tentu saja ada kesalahpahaman disini, Luna masih berusia 26 tahun dan belum menikah. Bagaimana bisa dia memiliki anak?