Hard Vs Soft Science Fiction

If we psychologically damage an individual beyond repair, what will be the consequence of it? We all have a limit to the amount of mental and psychological stress we can take. Once the stress exceeds the limit, we’ll reach our breaking point. What happens after that is a mystery no one can solve, or is it? Lydia Johnson faces a similar situation. She is a complex young woman who faces a downfall stemming from the mental and physical abuse of her father and siblings, the negligence of her mother, and a chilling secret. From abused to loved, to abused again--that’s how life is for Lydia. Her family taught her only one lesson: emotions are for the weak and the weak don’t have a place in this world. With each kill, Lydia atones for the loss of her innocence by getting rid of another emotion and also rids the world of someone undeserving of her love and forgiveness. What lengths will she go to, for revenge, and prove her resilience? Will she ever be able to live her life like a normal person again? Or will she continue killing everyone until her own death?

When sculptor-turned-corporate heir Rae Collins returns home after years abroad, she finds her life carefully arranged, a fiancé chosen for business corporation, a future planned for perfection. But everything tilts the moment she meets Dane Mercer, the idealist who was once her biggest heartbreak and her forbidden past. Now, as old sparks ignite in a world of power, secrets, and lies, Rae must choose between the love that ruined her and the life that defines her. Because some hearts aren’t broken, they’re molded by fire.

Harper Bennett hated Ryker Blackthorn throughout her entire student life. He was the textbook definition of a bully, with a heart as cold as ice. For four long years, he was her nightmare. But despite his actions, why did she still harbor feelings for him? Beneath the surface lies a story of unexpected twists. When their paths cross again, it's a tale of secrets, sparks, and a journey that will challenge everything Harper thought she knew about. Especially, when he told her that what he did was all for her...because he likes her. "From the moment I laid my eyes on you, I knew you were mine."

Ivanna didn’t expect na si Jax Alister, yung lalaki na in-hire niya bilang bodyguard, ay isang bloodsucker. She found herself tangled, completely enamored sa attractiveness ni Jax at unti-unting nagiging isang indescribable na feeling ang nararamdaman niya. Pero, marami pang secrets sa buhay ni Jax na hindi niya alam, na slowly nagbubukas kasabay ng common thread sa pagitan nila. *** “Are you sure you want this? Kasi hindi mo ako mapipigilan,” sabi ko habang nasa gitna ng aming extraordinary love making. Tumango si Ivanna. “Go ahead, Jax. Do it harder at never stops.”

BOOK THREE of COALESCENCE OF THE FIVE: After a bitter betrayal, he refuses to trust hunters, but a certain huntress catches his eye... Greg Claw's bonded mate did the unthinkable, conspiring against him and his family during their time together, so she was punished with death. Now he knows never to trust a hunter. This includes the newly appointed Chief Octopus, Sushmita. But the more he's around her, the more intrigued he gets. The longer they work together, the more he can't deny the connection growing between them. It's not a bond, but there's certainly something. Sushmita has her own secrets and motives for everything she does, and choosing this profession is no exception. Greg finds himself caring about her… for her. When her former lover waltzes in, Greg wonders if this ex is what stands between him and Sushmita. One thing's for sure, with threats pressing in close, danger lurking in the shadows, and things not appearing to be what they seem, Greg has to do everything within reach and beyond to protect everything and everyone he holds dear, which - oddly - includes her. *** BOOK ONE: The 5-Time Rejected Gamma & the Lycan King BOOK TWO: The Rogues Who Went Rogue

Ramon was involved in gambling and addiction; he hid his addiction from his family. Because he spent the money on wrongdoing, his company was involved in bankruptcy and unable to pay its liabilities. Kier helps Ramon with his problem, but he has a condition. Ramon's daughter should marry him. Her parents were forcing Shielyn to marry a stranger man. She thought marrying Kier was the best thing in her life until she discovered her husband's secret. He's after his desires. She regrets marrying him.

Ivanna tak menyangka, Jax Alister, pria yang ia sewa sebagai bodyguard ternyata merupakan seorang makhluk pengisap darah yang memiliki tujuan khusus untuk menangkap makhluk lycan yang ternyata adalah tunangan Ivanna, Damon. Namun, perlahan hubungan Ivanna dan Jax tak lagi sebatas pengawal dan nona. Ivanna merasakan perasaan berbeda setiap kali berada di dekat Jax, begitu pun sebaliknya, karena Jax merasa Ivanna adalah gadis yang ia sukai sejak lama, yang terlahir kembali dan ia mengikuti gadis itu di setiap reinkarnasinya. Sayangnya, kisah cinta Ivanna dan Jax tidak semulus yang mereka harapkan saat satu per satu masalah datang menerpa Ivanna, dimulai dari putusnya pertunangan antara dirinya dan Damon, lalu ia menjalin hubungan dengan Kay Lee kawan yang sudah sejak lama menyukainya yang ternyata merupakan seorang pecandu sekaligus memiliki masalah emosi dan kelainan seksual. Satu hal yang paling mengerikan bagi Ivanna adalah ketika ia tahu bahwa dirinya menderita kanker darah, kehidupannya seolah runtuh di bawah kakinya dan Jax selalu berusaha ada dan menemaninya melalui semua ujian hidupnya. Keduanya tak menyangka, cinta menyapa dan mengharuskan Ivanna untuk menjadi bagian dari Jax karena banyak yang menginginkannya dan Jax harus memilih apakah akan mengubah Ivanna menjadi sepertinya, atau mempertahankan gadis itu sebagai manusia, tetapi dengan risiko menderita dan mati karena penyakitnya.

"Do you have what it takes to make me fall for you, ever?" Aria smirked at Dalton, whose eyes were blazing with so much anger. His strong willed principles, were no match to her inducing and alluring skills. I will have you, and I will melt your heart," he gritted his teeth angrily. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Aria had been beaten and maltreated by the husband's family, and she took every pain without complaining even when her husband overlooked the fact. Her life had taken a painful turn, the moment she was married into the most powerful and wealthy home, of the Millers through an arranged marriage for years. She did everything to please everyone even if they felt she was not worth her husband! One sudden morning, everything changed and everyone soon came at her mercy. Why she was like that and where she gained the power from? They knew not. Not when shocking incidents keeps happening that were meant to claim lives.

Andrea Silva wurde gezwungen, den vermeintlichen Freund ihrer Zwillingsschwester Camila zu heiraten, nachdem diese von zu Hause davongelaufen war. Andrea war am Boden zerstört, als sie erfuhr, dass der Mann, den sie gerade geheiratet hatte, in ihre Schwester verliebt war – sie war nur eine provisorische Lösung gewesen, bis Camila zurückkehrte. Andrea glaubte, Damine Fel für sich gewinnen zu können. Doch was würde geschehen, wenn ihre Schwester zurückkäme und ihren Freund zurückhaben wollte? Was würde geschehen, wenn ihr Mann sie zur Scheidung zwingen würde? Und was würde geschehen, wenn sie herausfinden würde, dass sie von ihm schwanger war, während er nichts mehr mit ihr zu tun haben wollte?

Stimmen des Windes In den stillsten Winkeln der Welt, wenn die Nacht sich verdichtet und der Wind mit einem uralten Klagegesang flüstert, versuchen Stimmen an die Oberfläche zu dringen, die niemals hätten gehört werden dürfen. Es sind die Stimmen derer, die starben, belastet mit Schuld, die sich nicht mehr abwaschen lässt – Seelen, gezeichnet von schrecklichen Entscheidungen, die ihr eigenes Schicksal der Verdammnis besiegelten. Stimmen des Windes versammelt voneinander unabhängige, doch durch einen gemeinsamen, gespenstischen Faden verbundene Erzählungen: Jede der beschriebenen Gestalten ist in einem endlosen Zwischenreich gefangen, einem Ort, an dem die Zeit stillsteht und Reue zur ewigen Folter wird. Dort erleben die Toten ihre Fehler immer und immer wieder, während sie verzweifelt versuchen, die Grenze zu durchbrechen, die sie von Erlösung… oder Vergessen trennt. Doch sie sind nicht allein. Etwas anderes haust in diesem Grenzraum. Etwas, das sich von dem Leid nährt, das sie einst über sich selbst gebracht haben. Und wenn der Wind erneut aufkommt, verwandeln sich ihre einst kaum hörbaren Flüstern in Schreie – Schreie, die einen Zeugen unter den Lebenden suchen. Jede Geschichte offenbart ein Geheimnis, ein Verbrechen, einen Verrat… und eine Präsenz, die aus der Dunkelheit lauert, geduldig, hungrig, bereit, das einzufordern, was ihr gehört. Hör genau hin. Der Wind spricht. Und seine Stimmen wollen nicht vergessen werden.