Chord Too Much To Ask

Thorne Langley wakes up with no memory—nothing but sharp pain and the hollow feeling of a past that's gone. The only thing he knows for sure is that a mafia named Garrett Cullen is claiming they once shared a life together. Thorne doesn't remember their relationship, the dangerous world they were part of, or the enemies that now threaten them both. Garrett insists their bond was real-deep, powerful, and undeniable. But as old memories start to resurface, so does the truth. Thorne begins to question everything: his feelings for Garrett, the life they shared, and whether the love they once had can survive the web of lies, betrayals, and secrets still lurking beneath the surface. Living in a world where trust is fragile and one breath away from betrayal, Thorne has to face an inner emotional battle between love and doubt. Can he fight for the truth without losing himself in the process? Or will the cost of remembering everything be too much to bear?

"Jangan pernah memaksa seseorang untuk bisa menjadi yang diharapkan. Akan tetapi, biarkan dia berfikir untuk bisa menjadi lebih baik. Karena yang serius akan berubah sendirinya tanpa di minta apalagi dipaksa!" - Bhalendra Alaska Arlic ___ "Lo mau ngapain? Mau tetap bertahan? Sampai kapan, menunggu setan berubah menjadi malaikat, cinta itu cuma omong kosong Alaska, kecuali beneran jatuh di orang yang tepat!" -Johannes Azka Ini tentang Alaska, yang berkali-kali dipatahkan namun tetap bangkit dan berusaha terlihat kuat. Tentang cinta yang tak pernah bahagia, semua akan baik-baik saja jika seandainya ia tak pernah merasakan sebuah rasa cinta. Pertemuannya dengan Yesaya, tidak membuat perubahan apa-apa, melainkan sakit hati trauma yang sangat lama. Namun, saat kehadiran new person. Apakah Alaska bisa untuk membuka pintu hatinya lagi?

The story revolves around the complex world of a woman willing to do anything just to bring justice to the death of her beloved father. In her constant quest to find the culprit in her father's murder, she will also meet a man she will consider a new friend. Will he help her or he will make her mission heavier?

“When a marriage is about to fail, they say the red flags start flying early but mine stayed down.” *** When Tania's world crumbles, she's left with a shattered face and a deadly diagnosis. But as she pieces her life back together, she uncovers a web of lies and deceit that threatens to destroy everything she thought she knew. With the help of a mysterious stranger, Celebrity Surgeon, Ivan, Tania must navigate a treacherous landscape of love, family, and betrayal. But as the truth begins to unravel, Tania realizes that her biggest enemy may be the one she sees in the mirror. Will she find redemption, or will the lies consume her? Dive into a world of twists and turns, where nothing is as it seems, and the truth is the deadliest lie of all."

After the death of her parent, Fia was taken to an Alpha Academy where she will learn the fundamentals needed to prepare her for the task ahead. She is to be the Alpha heir of her Clan, though they were banished from their realm. Marked but rejected by her fated mate, wasn't a good start for a girl whose Clan's reputation is taunted. The Alpha King is not who we think he is. He had on several occasions orchestrated the attack on his son, Fia's fated mate. As problem unveils itself, Fia is pushed into restoring balance within the realm including her Clan's position but that would come at a great price. To achieve this, Fia has to save, protect and take the life of her beloved ones.

Alexander Gracias is the youngest CEO in Littleton Global’s history. Brilliant, ruthless, and utterly untouchable. Women are easy distractions he never lets too close… until the night he sees her. A mysterious stripper with hypnotic green eyes who vanishes before he can get her name. But fate has a wicked sense of humor. On day morning, she walks into him. demure, professional, and wearing a name tag that reads Mackenzie Jordans. His new secretary. His forbidden temptation. Mackenzie has spent years hiding a dangerous secret, one that could destroy the life she’s carefully built. By day, she’s the perfect assistant. By night, she’s Ramona the seductive performer stripper Now he’s determined to own her in the boardroom and beyond. But the closer he gets, he see she was a hard shell to crack. In a game of power, desire, and dangerous secrets… Who will break first? Excerpt from the book: “You look like you don’t scare easy,” she murmured as she came closer, her voice a low purr barely audible over the music. “I don’t scare at all,” he replied, taking a slow sip. She smiled at that, circling behind him. “We’ll see about that.” Her fingertips brushed along the back of his neck, feather-light. Then she came around to face him again, planting one heel between his knees. With a languid roll of her hips, she lowered herself onto his lap, her hair spilling over her shoulder, brushing against his cheek.

Once, the love between me and my mate, Logan Hunt, seems almost invincible. He loves me, and I love him. Even if no one knows I'm the wife of Hunt Corporation's CEO—and our relationship remains a secret—we still love each other deeply. Until one day, his childhood sweetheart, Bianca Miller, returns to the city after a divorce. Since then, Logan has started coming home late. It hits me that our love may be nothing more than my one-sided feelings. I'm only one of his many. When Bianca moves into our home under the excuse of unfinished renovations, disrupting our private space, I know our relationship is destined to fall apart. If anyone is going to leave, it has to be me. So, I disguise the Mate Bond Dissolution Agreement as an inconspicuous document and make him sign it. Everything is on track until fear and anxiety dawn upon me. I find out I'm carrying a pup. Deep in my heart, I know Logan would never allow me to take away his pup. Therefore, I shrink myself and avoid him. The moment the agreement takes effect, I leave quietly, carrying our pup, an existence he knows nothing about. By the time he finds out the truth, I'm already gone from his world…

Isla: A missing child who had been presumed dead for several years. Is she, however, truly dead? Tricia: An heiress and the daughter of a powerful Empire businessman. Was that life, however, truly meant for her? Violet: An Assassin’s Guild Founder and the reigning Queen of the Underground City. Is she, however, worthy of that title? All three distinct identities converge on a single fate. What if the enigmatic cold assassin and mafia heir named Seth happens to cross her path? Will Seth be able to figure out what she's trying to hide? Or will she reveal herself alongside him? Upon her sister’s death, she blamed herself for it. That she changed her identity in order to start a new life. She worked so hard to earn what she had right now. She became strong, powerful, feared, and respected. After many years have passed. What if a ghost from her past comes back to haunt her? What if the things she ought to believe isn't what they really are? Will she be able to deal with it? What if the people she's grown to love and care for have secrets of their own? Will she be able to accept it? Will it get easier for her in the long run? Or else fate will make things even more difficult for her. She had always wished to live a normal life, but that wish seemed to exist only in her imagination. For she is, after all, the girl with the TATTOO ON HER FACE.

Seorang remaja bernama Aghata Yudistira dulunya adalah putri kandung dari seorang wanita. Dahulu, posisi ibu Aghata sebagai pimpinan Alto Grup di kota A, ibunya menikah dengan seorang pria dengan latar belakang yang bagus. Awalnya hubungan mereka terlihat baik-baik saja. Sampai suatu hari, ibu Aghata ditemukan sudah tak bernyawa di sebuah gedung yang terbengkalai saat usia Aghata masih 15 tahun. Noda merah yang mengering melekat di perut ibunya yang terbalut gaun putih. Keadaan itu membuat Aghata diasingkan oleh keluarganya termasuk Ayah tirinya.Sudah 5 tahun berlalu, Aghata bertahan hidup di kota E, tangannya yang lihai dalam menembak menjadikannya pemilik topeng dua warna. Desing peluru menemani setiap langkahnya yang bebas. Tapi semuanya bersifat sementara, seorang pria datang mengaku melihat jelas ciri-ciri orang yang menyingkirkan Ibunya.“Tolong ampuni aku! Selama ini aku hidup dihantui rasa bersalah, aku akan membantumu menemukan pembunuhnya,” kata pria itu.Sebuah peluang untuk Aghata, akankah ia menjalankan kembali misi besarnya yang tertunda?Ikuti terus ceritanya dan jangan lupa tinggalkan jejak :)

Dendam, dendam, dan dendam. Satu tujuan Livy untuk meraih posisi ketua dalam Mafia The Shadowup milik ayahnya.Dia akan memiliki posisi itu dengan syarat harus membunuh 101 pemuda. Dan disinilah Livy sekarang, memakai topengnya dan menyusun strategi balas dendam terbaik yang bahkan mengorbankan perasaan pribadinya dan orang pertama yang dicintainya.