Direwood Catherine Yu

Rose was an orphan girl. Enduring a painful past and a black heart. she never cared for anyone. Love, pity, compassion, conscience. Things you never knew. The orphanage was the only home she knew, she was incredibly beautiful, a devilish beauty, the blink of an eye, one that would make any man kneel to her. She committed every crime, and every sin, robbed, killed, and destroyed many homes. She loved seeing the pain in other people's eyes. She was a heartless beast. The only light in her life that could keep her human was her little sister Catherine, her little angel, the light of her life. The only evidence of her humanity, a part of her was still human, just because of her. Until the day she saw her sister's body, dumped in a garbage can. Revenge was burning her soul. The goal of her life became revenge. But she found it much more difficult than she expected, as her sister's killer was a demon, in every sense of the word. She thought herself a monster, but she was wrong, she was an angel to him. Leo, the killer of her sister, was the most feared man in the world, the leader of the largest gang. And the most feared mutants in the universe. And her heart, which never knew fear, became trembling before his eyes. She hated him and he hated her to the point of madness. A love story between two monsters. Blood, jealousy, and murderous obsession. A love that will not be recognized until death.

Betrayed on her wedding day, Catherine flees the altar and has a passionate one night stand with a stranger. The next day, she finds out he's her boss. Worse is that everyone thinks they are married. Now, they have to go along with it without actually falling in love. But could they resist the temptation? With her ex intent on making her his again, and her boss cold personality and dark secrets, will they be able to let go of each other after the secrets are exposed?

Who would expect a story titled ANTIMAGIC to be about wizards, mystical creatures and fantastic, unusual adventures? Yet, it really is ... It's even more than that. You'll see if you read the story, that there is, beside all this, a spell, mightier than the strongest spells ever, even than Abracadabra. Yes, Antimagic is the most powerful magic of all known and unknown in the wizards' world, because it's a spell that can stop any magic, no matter how powerful it is. The narrative in Antimagic story will succeed not only in helping the children's minds to imagine fantasy worlds or to create their own stories with fairies, princesses, famous wizards or knights, because they already know how to do it, but it will develop even more their thinking and desire to KNOW. Reading this book they'll see and understand what all wizard students got after their decision to study magic at the famous and old Elmbridge School of Magic. What they all got is that they'll become skilled and wise wizards and magicians only through study and long and painstaking search for knowledge. And even more than that, this book will help grown-ups too to remember to dream again, because we, grown-ups, kind of forgot to do that. Therefore, dear readers, young or grown-ups, enjoy the lines of this book and discover with Elizabeth Catherine Edwards and her friends the mysteries of magic. Go through wonderful events with the heroes of this book, more or less unusual, strange. Swim with her friends in the mysterious waters of the Purple Oasis. Run with them from the dangers that are all over the Ancient Forest and into the maze beneath Elmbridge School of Magic. Admire together imposing creatures such as ogres, carticors, fantastic hybrid mole-elephant-badgers, lycanthropes and many others interesting as well.

Amara has tried everything for her family to love her, to accept her. Yet, she still remains the unwanted daughter of the Alpha…the outcast..a reject. Born prematurely, her mother dying in childbirth, Amara’s wolf failed to shift which meant her young sister, Catherine, took over her role as Alpha heir. They’ve taken everything from her, her title, her lands…her blood. Amara’s blood is the only thing that keeps Catherine alive. But they take it forcibly…and now they’ve taken her mate. The rogue that Amara pleaded with her father to save at the borders seems destined to be with Catherine, but with the pack’s reputation on the line her family force Amara to exchange her own mate…she has nothing left. After an attack on the pack, Amara is surprised to find that her new mate isn’t who he claimed to be…he was something more dangerous than just a rogue…and he’s come to avenge for what is his.

Selene Catherine is a girl who grew and learned to build walls at a very young age. Her imperfect parents with her brother and her mean aunt became Selene's everyday struggle until she felt something that will change her and her situation even worse. As she fights secretly in her battle, there comes this guy named Philip who saw her transparently in their little to unstoppable rendezvous. By the time the camera of their lives will not be able to capture the perfect ones, will they still take the courage to perform their last bow?

My grandfather, Terry Sims, suffered from bipolar disorder and was prone to anger and mood swings. My mother, Catherine, was his only chill pill. On the day they were hunted down by enemies, my mom went into early labor and lost her life in an attempt to save him. Devastated, my grandfather could not see a way out of his disorder and poured all his love into me. He would pull out the tongues of those who mocked me and fed them to the dogs. The families of those who hurt me would meet their end. It was known to the people of Mistvale that the granddaughter of Terry Sims was untouchable. Due to my congenital heart disease, he reluctantly sent me abroad for medical treatment. After my surgery, I rushed back to his side for his birthday, thinking of giving him a surprise. However, I was mistaken for a gold digger by a carer and locked in the basement. “Of all the things you can do for your age, you throw yourself at men. Since your parents won’t restrain your behavior, I’ll have to do it for them.” She pulled out my tongue, dumped acid all over me, and dug out my snewly transplanted heart to give as a birthday gift to my grandfather, who had been waiting for my return. “Mr. Sims, the skank tried to impersonate Ms. Sims, but I got everything sorted out for you.”

Malam itu hujan turun dengan deras. Sebuah tragedi berdarah tiba-tiba datang menimpa Keluarga Li. Semua orang yang ada di sana hampir terbunuh. Yang berhasil selamat hanya dua orang pekerja setia dan dua orang anak yang masih kecil. Setelah belasan tahun berguru kepada seorang tokoh angkatan tua dan menghilang tanpa jejak, Li Bing kembali muncul ke dunia persilatan dengan tekad ingin mencari tahu siapa dalang dibalik layar atas tragedi tersebut sekaligus membalas dendam terkait kematian seluruh keluarganya. Orang awam mungkin ada yang tidak tahu atau tidak mengenal siapa itu Li Bing, tetapi orang-orang dunia persilatan, mereka pasti tahu dan mengenalnya. Sebab sebelum memutuskan untuk kembali ke Kota Yu Nan, Li Bing sudah mengembara dulu di daerah lain. Dalam pengembaraan itu dia berhasil mengangkat nama. Orang-orang persilatan menjulukinya Pendekar Tangan Dewa. Selama menghadapi pertarungan besar dan kecil, Li Bing tidak pernah menggunakan senjata. Karena senjatanya hanya kedua tangan itu saja. Tangan yang ampuh. Tangan yang ajaib, dan tangan yang lebih tajam dari senjata apapun! Entah suatu kebetulan atau bukan, rupanya kemunculan Li Bing di Kota Yu Nan bersamaan juga dengan kisruhnya dunia persilatan Tionggoan. Saat itu, dunia persilatan mulai kacau. Berbagai macam pertarungan terjadi, masalah bermunculan di mana-mana. Tidak hanya itu saja, bahkan dia pun di fitnah dengan kejam oleh seseorang yang belum diketahui sehingga ada banyak pendekar yang mencoba untuk membunuhnya. Tugas Li Bing semakin berat. Apalagi dia juga harus mencari adiknya yang sudah berpisah selama belasan tahun. Note: Ini novel klasik, jadi di dalamnya tidak ada kultivasi dan lain-lain. Novel Pendekar Tangan Dewa berlatar di Tiongkok pada zaman dulu. Terinspirasi dari penulis silat terdahulu seperti Kho Ping Ho, Khu Lung, dan lain-lain.

“Damian, you ever wondered why I didn’t want to marry you when you proposed?” In front of prison, Catherine suddenly smiles, only it’s bitter than ever, “You chose HER over me once, and I had sworn to never allow you to do that again.” Damian opens his eyes in shock. “But then I married you. You said you were over her, and you kept choosing her over me, over and over and over again, showing me that I would always be the third wheel in my own marriage. Every time I compromise, you would only prove again that she weighs the most in your heart, more than anyone.” “Catherine--” “You can choose her over me as much as you want from now on,” Catherine’s curvy eyes are so gentle and bright, yet it hurts Damian’s heart more than any weapon in the world, “but today, THIS, is the last time I’m gonna care about it.” “Goodbye, Mr. Moore.”

Catherine Santocristo's almost perfect life started to get messy after she had a one-night stand with the future heir of the Hamilton Corporation because he got her pregnant. After a month, Catherine will be in search of him. After days of searching, Catherine found Cohen, but it was too late. On the day she learned it was him, it was also the day of Cohen's lavish wedding to his long-time fiancee, Sandria. Distressed, she walked away and thought about herself. She told about it to her parents. It was not easy for Catherine as they pressured her to get married as soon as possible or else abort the unborn child. She couldn't tell them she became pregnant because of a one-night stand and not because of her boyfriend. In some turn of events, Catherine finds herself marrying her ex-boyfriend to save her family from the humiliation of society. Little did she know it was the starting point of her life in hell. Cohen and Catherine's paths will cross again after five years, which will further complicate their situation.

“Even if you like, run to the end of the earth. You, Cat, will forever remain my mate. And if it is what you want, I will make sure you remain hidden from the sight of all.” He said with a look of amusement. And then with all seriousness in his eyes, he stared at her until she feels that her body was burning even without his touch. “I am going to make you my secret mate.” ******** All her life, Catherine has always been the shadow of her twin sister, Camille. As if that was not just the worst of it, she was the child her parents never wanted. When the news that the lycan king was having a ball party where all Alphas first daughters have to be present and one would be chosen to be his mate, Catherine was asked to go in place of her sister to the ball. The lycan king as everyone knows was a ruthless man who has been rumored to kill all the women who he had chosen for his harem after every slight mistakes from them. To Catherine, her family was pushing her to the lion’s den where she is supposed to be gone and forgotten. However, Catherine was ready to define a new path for herself in the pack. The lycan king, Kane Lycanthrope, was also ready with his own hidden agenda. Will Catherine be able to execute her wish? Or, like the other dead women in the harem, will she be dead and forgotten?