Cat Batu

With one hand he squeezed her left breast,while the other roamed on her neck. He bent down to her level,looking directly into her eyes searching for something ..maybe fear or a lie . "Well, I grant you a wish . Ask me anything . I will give it . Even if it is letting you go right now." He spoke with his husky voice . Catalina continued to stare at his ice grey eyes and finally spoke ," I want you to not touch me sexually without my consent ..." He backed off utterly surprised by her attitude . A smirk crept onto his lips . " Then it means ,you are ready for next level. Perfect ! " He untied her lifeless hands and grabbed her arm . " Let's see if you can pass this one , my wild cat " He said dragging her out of the room. *** Catalina Brown , 22 and a rebel was crazy about joining the Russian Mafia's gang . He was known as "The Pakhan" . To the world , he was a perfect businessman with no bad record. But in the underworld, he is the Lucifer... What happens when she finally gets to see him ? The mafia has other plans for her. He gives her tests and tests to check the loyalty with his heart bleeding for her love . His obsession for her grows with each passing day and she has no idea she is already his ,The pakhan's only beloved ...

Ace Alexander Newton adalah pria yang punya segalanya — wajah tampan, tubuh atletis, karisma alami, dan latar belakang pewaris perusahaan besar di Singapura. Ia terbiasa mendapatkan apa pun yang ia inginkan, terutama wanita. Dengan senyum tipis dan tatapan menggoda, Ace selalu mampu membuat seluruh wanita jatuh dalam pesonanya tanpa perlu berusaha keras. Ia percaya, cinta hanyalah permainan, sampai ia bertemu dengan Felisha Zhao. Felisha bukan tipe wanita yang mudah didekati. Ia tegas, berprinsip, dan tahu betul nilai dirinya. Ia tidak butuh pria seperti Ace — tampan, menawan, tapi suka mempermainkan hati. Di mata Felisha, pria seperti itu hanyalah gangguan. Namun justru sikap dinginnya yang membuat Ace kehilangan kendali. Untuk pertama kalinya, pesona Ace tak berarti apa-apa. Felisha tidak terpikat oleh senyumannya, tidak goyah oleh rayuannya, bahkan tak peduli dengan status dan kekayaannya. Bagi Ace, Felisha adalah tantangan — batu keras yang ingin ia pecahkan, wanita mahal yang ingin ia miliki. Tapi semakin ia mencoba menaklukkannya, semakin ia tenggelam dalam pesona dingin yang justru membakar batinnya. Setiap malam, bayangan Felisha menghantui pikirannya dalam mimpi-mimpi panas yang tak pernah bisa ia kendalikan. Dan ketika batas antara obsesi dan cinta mulai kabur, Ace menyadari satu hal. Untuk pertama kalinya dalam hidup, ia benar-benar jatuh cinta dan sangat ingin memiliki Felisha.

On the last day of the deadline for the loan repayment, I went to Liam Sommer's stepsister, Christine Sommer, to ask for the 300,000 dollars I had lent her. The next day, Liam threw a ledger I had never seen before in front of me. Liam said, "On your birthday last year, I transferred 8,100 dollars to you. On our tenth anniversary, I transferred 108,000 dollars to you. Also, at the beginning of every month, I transfer 20,000 dollars to you for your living expenses. You must pay me back by the end of today." I froze, but Liam smiled without a hint of warmth. "What’s wrong? You can't afford to repay me? Evelyn Lancaster, you shouldn't have given Christy trouble. This is my lesson to you. If you don't pay me back today, let's not meet for the next three years, and don't come looking for me." Over the next three years, I never saw Liam again, nor did I go looking for him. While he and Christine traveled around the world and wore couple rings, I married my childhood friend in front of our family and friends. While he and Christine walked along the beach and kissed, I moved into a new house with my husband, our cat, and our dog. Everything was moving along smoothly, but why was Liam standing under the window of my house in the middle of the night, crying and saying that he was unhappy?

Rian Prayoga adalah salah satu keturunan terakhir dari sebuah Kerajaan Kraton. Dia di racuni oleh siluman ular saat usianya 1 bulan. Usia racun itu lebih dari 200 tahun dan jika tidak di keluarkan dia akan meninggal pada usia 18 tahun. Syukurnya Burhan Ayah Rian memberi Rian minum air dari rendaman Liontin Batu Giok Naga, air itu mampu menghambat racun bekerja lebih lama. Setidaknya usia Rian lebih lama 5 tahun. Rian hanya bisa sembuh jika memakan buah dari tanaman kehidupan. Tanaman itu berada di kampung halamannya di pekarangan rumahnya. Tanaman kehidupan hanya berbuah 50 tahun sekali. Birhan berjanji kepada Dira istrinya agar anaknya kelak dapat memakan buah kehidupan itu. Bukan hanya penyakit dan racun yang dapat di sembuhkan, buah itu juga dapat memberikan kekuatan fisik yang sangat kuat serta kekuatan batin yang maha dahsyat bagi siapapun yang memakannya. * Keluarga mereka mempunyai harta yang tiada habisnya, namun Burhan mengembangkan beberapa usaha dari harta leluhurnya hingga menjadi keluarga paling kaya di Ibu Kota Karta Negara, bahkan keluarga mereka adalah orang terkaya di negaranya.. Namun Rian tidak pernah sombong dengan semua kekayaannya. Dia selalu rendah hati dan bersikap sederhana. Rian mempunyai sahabat bernama Ramli dan ingin membantu sahabatnya mendapatkan kehidupan yang lebih layak. Rian juga mempunyai kisah cinta yang hampir 5 tahun lamanya namun harus berakhir di karnakan prinsip dan jarak.

My husband spiked our child's formula with sleeping pills to sneak away for a Christmas date with his assistant. As I frantically rushed my feverish child to the hospital, I unexpectedly spotted my husband carrying his assistant upstairs. "Peyton twisted her ankle, so I'm here to help her get it checked!" Even though our child was in the operating room fighting for her life, he did not so much as glance in her direction. I tightened my grip on the ten-million-dollar winning lottery ticket in my pocket. It was time to end this seven-year marriage.

I was in a temporary shock from an allergic reaction. The two guys I had grown up with didn't even look my way. One of them was busy helping Vivian Byrd carry a pile of gifts, while the other was snapping pictures of her at some popular social media spot. It was a stranger passing by who called an ambulance and got me to the hospital, saving my life. The next day, Vivian called, her tone almost smug. "Trish, Zeke and Hendrick were so exhausted after shopping with me yesterday. I heard you threw a tantrum and ended up in the hospital. Should I come visit you?" I simply replied, "No need." Zeke Benson and Hendrick Peay were my childhood friends. They once treated me like I was everything to them—promising to pluck the moon and stars from the sky and to protect me forever. But ever since Vivian came into the picture, their world no longer revolved around me. I thought for a moment and then dialed my mother's number. "Mom, I'll accept the marriage arrangement."

Ava Richards, an adventurous travel blogger with an insatiable wanderlust, never expected her next adventure would lead her straight into the arms of a captivating billionaire. In the sun-kissed streets of Santa Fe, Spain, fate takes an unexpected turn when Ava crosses paths with the enigmatic and devilishly handsome Sebastian Garcia. Sebastian Garcia, a self-made billionaire with a guarded heart, finds himself drawn to the fiery and independent Ava, despite their seemingly opposite worlds. As the owner of luxurious hotels and resorts worldwide, he is used to being in control. But Ava's infectious spirit and undeniable beauty threaten to unravel the carefully constructed walls around his heart. Their initial encounter sparks an intense clash of wills, with their respective worlds colliding in a battle of words and fiery exchanges. Ava and Sebastian find themselves entangled in a passionate game of cat and mouse, each determined to outwit and outmaneuver the other. Little do they know that beneath the surface of their heated banter lies a smoldering desire neither can resist. As they embark on a thrilling adventure through the picturesque landscapes of Santa Fe, their hearts become entwined, and the line between love and hate begins to blur. Together, they explore ancient ruins, breathtaking beaches, and hidden gems, each moment deepening their connection. But when a secret from Sebastian's past threatens to destroy everything they've built, Ava must decide whether to let go of her fears and trust in their love, or retreat to the safety of her solitary adventures. Will Ava and Sebastian surrender to the alluring power of love and bridge the vast divide between their worlds? Can two souls from different walks of life find a way to overcome their differences and create a lasting bond?

Après la faillite de ma famille, mon fiancé Lucas Suchet a rompu catégoriquement nos fiançailles et a choisi Sophie Hannon. C'est Jean Martin qui m'a aidée à rembourser mes dettes, s'est occupé des funérailles de mon père et m'a sauvée du désespoir. Pendant les trois années suivantes, Jean est resté à mes côtés. Mais alors que je croyais avoir trouvé l'homme de ma vie, la veille de notre mariage, je l'ai entendu discuter avec son ami : « Tu comptes vraiment épouser Chloé Dubois ? Tu n'as pas peur qu'elle découvre un jour que la mort de son père et la faillite de sa famille, c'est toi qui en es responsable ? » « Sophie est déjà mariée avec Lucas. J'épouse Chloé, parce que je ne crains pas qu'elle découvre la vérité. Je l'ai aidée à rembourser ses dettes, et son père a eu des funérailles dignes. Je suis déjà assez bon avec elle. » C'est seulement à ce moment que j'ai compris que Jean aussi m'avait trompée. Du début à la fin, j'étais la seule à être sincère.

For some , love that can't be is enough reason for them to fall apart but for others , it's a fight they are willing to endure . Their course of love never run smooth since the taboo tries to prevent them from being in a relationship openly . Opposed by the whole world due to cultural ,societal and religious norms because the condemned love trope consists of taboo in society ,class difference , feuding families , religious restrictions ,not forgetting the age difference hence it would be hard or even impossible for them to be together. As they say ,' there is a charm about the forbidden that makes it unspeakably desirable ,'we always long for the proscribed things ,desire what is denied us and crave what we can't have .Therefore , they put their trust and faith into the love that is prohibited and vow to do their best to achieve that happily ever after ending we all want BUT the million dollar question is will their illicit love be enough reason for them to fall apart or it's a fight they are willing to endure no matter the matter ? With the fact that love we can't have is the one that last the longest , hurts the deepest and feels the strongest in mind ,will the power of love hold their relationship so it will last till only death do them apart or the deepest pain their love brings will result in them breaking up ? Will their banned love be enough to test everything that goes their way ? Why don't we find out the answers to all the unanswered questions in the illicit love {uthando olungeko emthethweni} story before curiosity kills the cat . . . *Love is love, even if it is illicit Like light remains light, even in the darkness*

Synopsis/Blurb In the quaint town of Silverwood Falls, nestled deep within the misty forests of the Pacific Northwest, lies a secret as old as time itself. Under the enchanting light of the full moon, a hidden clan of werewolves roams the ancient woods, their existence shrouded in mystery and myth. Enter Emily Hawthorne, a spirited botanist with a passion for unraveling the town's rich tapestry of folklore. When Emily stumbles upon cryptic clues hinting at the presence of supernatural beings lurking in the shadows, her insatiable curiosity is piqued. Determined to uncover the truth, Emily enlists the help of her childhood friend, Liam Grayson, and the enigmatic Isabella Cruz, owner of the town's occult bookstore. As Emily delves deeper into the town's dark past, she discovers a sinister plot brewing beneath the surface. Gabriel Blackwood, the charismatic CEO of Blackwood Enterprises, has set his sights on Silverwood Falls, intent on exploiting its supernatural heritage for his own gain. With the help of his ruthless enforcer, Marcus Reed, Gabriel will stop at nothing to bend the werewolves to his will and harness their powers for profit. Caught in the crossfire of greed and preservation, Emily finds herself drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse. With the help of Detective James Miller, a skeptical but open-minded investigator, Emily races against time to protect the werewolves and uncover the truth behind Silverwood Falls' hidden secrets. But as tensions escalate and betrayals abound, Emily soon realizes that not everyone is who they seem. With enemies lurking around every corner and the full moon looming overhead, Emily must summon all of her courage and cunning to survive the whispers of the moon's spell and emerge victorious in the battle for Silverwood Falls' soul.