Dry Humor

He walked into her life. Looked at the baby in her arms. And said three words that shattered everything: “That’s my son” Ava Hayes made a promise on her twin sister’s deathbed: never tell the baby's father. But when billionaire Damon Ashford walks into her café and recognizes his own eyes staring back at him... The secret is out. Now he wants answers. He wants custody. And worst of all—he wants her. The solution? A contract marriage that solves everything… and ruins everything as playing his wife was never part of her plan. And falling for the man she swore to avoid? That’s a secret she never meant to keep.

Alzea tanpa beban ketika menyetujui keinginan sang ayah untuk menikah dengan seorang pria tua demi melunasi hutangnya. Dia terlalu menyayangi sang ayah karena hanya beliaulah keluarga Alzea yang tersisa setelah sepeninggalan sang bunda bertahun-tahun lalu. Namun Alzea terkejut karena yang bersanding dengannya di depan Penghulu adalah pria tampan bak Dewa Yunani yang merupakan anak dari pria tua tersebut. Seperti menemukan coklat di dalam kotak, manis yang Alzea rasakan. Sedangkan Elzio terpaksa menikahi Alzea yang merupakan anak dari sahabat mendiang sang bunda karena di masa lalu, saat Alzea masih di dalam rahim bundanya—Elzio pernah berjanji untuk menjaga Alzea.

Dia berubah. Dulu, dia hanya gadis remaja yang terpaksa kunikahi demi baktiku pada Umi. Tapi sekarang, setelah tujuh tahun berlalu, dia menjelma menjadi wanita dewasa yang cantik, pintar dan anggun. Bisakah aku mendapatkannya kembali di sisiku? sementara saat ini, ada lelaki lain yang bergelar calon suami?

Lily, a vibrant 25-year-old woman, has spent years building a life with her charming but emotionally distant boyfriend, Mark. When Mark unexpectedly ends their relationship, revealing he has been seeing someone else, Lily is left heartbroken and betrayed. Reeling from the emotional devastation, Lily decides to focus on her career and personal growth, hoping to heal from the wounds of her past. In a twist of fate, Lily’s career path leads her to Richard, the powerful and charismatic CEO of the company where Mark works. Unlike Mark, Richard is everything Lily needs—intelligent, kind, and supportive. When Richard offers Lily a position to work closely with him, their professional relationship evolves into something much more personal. Drawn to his strength and empathy, Lily slowly begins to open her heart to the possibility of love again. But Mark, unable to let go of the woman he once controlled, becomes consumed by jealousy when he sees Lily with Richard. Determined to win her back, Mark’s obsession quickly turns dangerous. When Lily rejects his attempts to rekindle their toxic relationship, Mark's need for control spirals into violent rage. As his jealousy deepens, Mark’s once-charming demeanor morphs into something far darker—he becomes a villain determined to destroy everything Lily has built with Richard. As if Mark’s growing obsession weren’t enough, another threat arises from Richard’s past. Samantha, Richard’s vengeful ex-wife, resurfaces, determined to sabotage Richard’s happiness and reclaim the life she lost. Caught between the malevolent forces of both Mark and Samantha, Lily’s life becomes a battle for survival, love, and self-worth. With Mark’s dangerous obsession escalating and Samantha’s manipulative tactics threatening her career and reputation,

Nang mamatay ang ama ni Isabelle “Bela” ay naging independent na ito. Siya na ang mag isang nagpatakbo sa restaurant na iniwan ng kaniyang ama. Tatlong taon na tahimik ang buhay ni Bela ng tawagan siya ng ina niyang matagal na silang iniwan mag ama at sumama sa ibang lalaki. Tumawag ito upang humiling na gusto niyang makasama si Bela bago ito tuluyang maikasal sa lalaking naging dahilan ng pagkasira ng pamilya nila. Pumayag si Bela dahil nangako itong matapos ang kasal ay hindi na siya guguluhin ng Ina niya, pero tila napaglaruan ng tadhana si Bela, dahil makikita niya ang lalaking minsan nagbigay ng ligaya sakaniya kahit isang gabi lang, si Keiran na anak pala ng mapapangasawa ng mama niya. Tatanggapin nalang ba nila na magiging magkapatid na sila? o magpapalamon nalang sa tawag ng laman at pagnanasa nila sa bawat isa.

“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

Akira hanya ingin istirahat dari tugas kuliah yang bikin otaknya mendidih. Duduk santai di taman sambil mengunyah roti itu rencananya. Tapi semesta berkata lain. Seorang anak kecil tiba-tiba datang, memeluk kakinya sambil teriak, "Mama!" Lebih gila lagi, si anak ternyata putra dari Pak Arka, dosen killer paling tampan, dingin, dan pelit nilai seantero kampus. Gara-gara insiden absurd itu, Akira malah diseret dalam drama kehidupan sang dosen. Mulai dari pura-pura jadi mama di acara sekolah, jadi pengasuh dadakan, sampai... tinggal satu atap? Awalnya cuma pura-pura. Tapi kenapa hati jadi makin nggak karuan? Jadi mama bohongan? Siapa takut! ...Kecuali kalau hati mulai baper.

"I want a divorce," Cheryl said, placing the printed documents on his desk. Brian did not even hesitate. He signed his name at the bottom of the page and pushed the papers back across the table. "Take whatever money you think you deserve. Just make sure I never have to see you again." That was four years ago. Cheryl had spent three years in an arranged marriage, punished daily by her husband for vicious rumors she never actually committed. When Brian chose to pamper her manipulative stepsister while treating Cheryl with absolute cruelty, she finally walked away. She also chose to hide the fact that she was pregnant with his child. Today, Cheryl returns to the United States as the highly successful executive of Caldwell Biotech. She is solely focused on dominating the medical industry and raising her intelligent four-year-old daughter, Mira. When a massive business deal forces Brian and Cheryl into the same boardroom, Brian is shocked. He expects to easily intimidate the wife he discarded, but he is met by a powerful businesswoman who effortlessly blocks his every move. The corporate rivalry is difficult enough, but Brian soon crosses paths with the young girl standing by Cheryl's side. The child shares his exact features, prompting Brian to aggressively investigate the years Cheryl spent away from him. He is determined to uncover the truth, but he is about to learn that his wealth cannot buy back the family he deliberately destroyed.

Devi Cloud Valentino and Shemaia Rey Ocampo ay magkasintahan pero hindi boto ang ina ni Devi sa anak ng kanilang katulong. Dahil sa isang trahedya ay napilitang pumili ni Shemaia kung sino ang mas pipiliin niya, ang pera kapalit ang makipaghiwalay si Shemaia sa kanyang kasintahan o ipagpatuloy ang pag-ibig kahit may buhay na mawawala at yun ang kanyang ina.

He’s seventeen. She’s twenty. Heir to a billion-dollar empire, Kade Kingston owns everything… except the one thing he wants most. Chelsea Lynch. She scrubs floors at Crawford Elite Royal, but every guy in school whispers about what they’d do to her if they got the chance. Kade doesn’t whisper. He acts. He was supposed to lay low—for six months, heal his injury and stay out of the headlines before the big leagues. Then he sees her. Beautiful. Untouchable. But not for long. She thinks he’s just another spoiled rich kid. She’s wrong. He’s a predator in a school full of wolves, and she’s the only thing he’s hungry for. He’ll ruin anyone who touches her. Break her defenses. And when she begs, he’ll make sure she never forgets who owns her. She’s older. Off-limits. But Kade Kingston doesn’t follow the rules. He makes them. And Chelsea Lynch is about to learn…Some lines are meant to be crossed. ********************** NB: “for those that have read *BINDING 13* and love it, just like i do, this is something similar, I just felt like pouring out my idea out here. I really hope you guys love it.”