How Strong Is Shanks

Adrian Royce, once a commanding force in the business world, now hides in the shadows of his fears and a wheelchair. Cynical and broken, he’s forced into a marriage with Serena Cooper, a fiery young woman whose dreams are as big as the struggles she’s endured. A healer at heart, with her grandmother’s ancient remedies and an indomitable spirit, Serena has known heartbreak and betrayal—but never defeat. From their first meeting, sparks fly—not of passion, but of sharp words and clashing wills. “You think I want your money?” Serena snaps when Adrian accuses her of being a gold digger. “No, Mr. Royce. I want a college seat.” Reluctantly, Adrian lets her into his life, and Serena’s presence becomes more than just physical healing. Her selflessness and quiet resilience begin to chip away at his icy walls. Despite himself, Adrian starts waiting for her each evening, sharing meals he once ate in solitude, his heart unknowingly opening to her warmth. As their contract of necessity shifts into something deeper, Serena finds herself captivated by Adrian’s rare smiles and the vulnerability he hides behind his sharp tongue. Serena, who vowed never to trust again, feels her walls crumble under the weight of Adrian’s gaze. His touch sends shivers down her spine, his presence a constant reminder that she isn’t alone. And yet, she fears the same pain that has haunted her past. But as emotions rise, so do the challenges—old flames, family betrayals, and scars from their pasts. Can Serena overcome her fear of losing someone she loves again? Will Adrian be brave enough to fight for her? The Cure Is You, is a heart-stirring tale of resilience, betrayal, and the healing power of love that will leave you breathless until the very last page.

A client splashes water in my face. I'm trembling as I endure his insults and mockery while Wayne Gale stands and watches calmly. His arm is around his assistant as he says, "I can't believe you're incapable of handling such a menial task, Georgina. My company doesn't need useless staff!" I wipe the water from my face and down my drink. Then, I fill it again and splash the client back. Whoever wants this job can have it. I quit!

Mali bang mag mahal ng mas matanda sa akin? Mali ba na mahalin ko siya kahit na pareho kaming babae? Kung mali pala ito, bakit hinayaan ako ng dyos na mahalin ko siya?

First love is supposed to fade. Yours became an obsession. Liam Thorne was everything to you—his warmth, his kindness, his adorable quirks. You risked it all and confessed, only for him to break your heart with three devastating words: "This is my girlfriend." Ten years later, you've painstakingly rebuilt your life, securing a prestigious job at the Aethelgard Corporation in the gleaming city of Aethelburg. But on your first day, your past walks through the door. There he is, your first love, now your cold, demanding boss who treats you like a total stranger. Blinded by a decade of pain, you unleash your fury on him… until a shocking revelation changes everything. The man in front of you isn't Liam. He's his older brother, and your fresh start just became a beautiful, complicated nightmare.

Seorang pria keturunan Korea-Indo menetap di Indonesia bersama adik perempuan dan sang ibunya untuk meneruskan karir sang ayah di dunia properti. Dia juga punya sisi kelam dalam percintaan dan mengharuskannya mengikhlaskan perempuan yang ia cintai tersebut berbuah menjadi aktris yang sangat cantik dan sangat terkenal dalam dunia permodelan. Hingga beberapa tahun kemudian, dia menemukan seorang gadis sederhana, jauh dari levelnya dan pemalu. Entah apa yang membuat pria ini tertarik dan sangat ingin memiliki gadis yang ia incar itu, hingga lebih dahulu pria ini merebut hati sang ibu dari gadis tersebut agar jalannya semakin mulus untuk memiliki gadis itu. Wah, apa saja yang akan dilakukan pria ini? Selalu ikutin terus, ya jalan ceritanya. Karena akan ada part/bab yang berbeda di setiap judulnya.

Hope Black is a Delta, a person who was born among werewolves, but does not have a wolf... Despite this, she is one of the best warriors, always being at the forefront of training. With the chance to train in the great Lycan royal castle, Hope enlists with the hope of further improving her fighting skills, she just didn't expect to find her Destined on the first day. Dylan Miller is an Alpha, future leader of the Blue Moon pack, he enlisted in royal training to escape a forced union, he is against the ancient rule that he needs to unite with someone of pure and ancient blood. With this chance he hopes to find his Destined and thus be able to free himself from the forced union his father and his elders placed for him. The only thing he didn't expect was for the Moon Goddess to put him together with a Delta who doesn't want him.

"Sign it." He said, stretching out the file. "I'm not going to sign that paper, Carlton." I felt vulnerable and scared. I turned to Carlton, and his eyes just cut right through me. Instantly, a huge lump formed in my throat. "I... I... don't..." Carlton's expression suddenly softened. He sat next to me and reached out to cup my chin gently. I felt a shiver run down my spine as his hand brushed against my skin. "I'm not going to hurt you or anything, I just need this. I won't use it against you." He said gently. I hesitated for a moment, staring into his eyes before I took the pen and file from him with trembling fingers. I signed where necessary and gave it back to him. He stood, kissed the top of my head, and head for the door, but stopped in front of my wardrobe, where the lingerie he had ordered to be brought to my room was. His eyes fell back on me, his lips thinning into a line. "That's the only relationship we have now, Good night, Samantha." He said and closed the door. What? ************* When tragedy strikes, Samantha Jones's life is turned upside down. Forced to drop out of high school and take on a secret life as a stripper, she's desperate for a way out. Her desperate life takes a drastic turn when she's propositioned by billionaire Carlton Williams - MARRY ME, AND I'LL GIVE YOU THE WORLD. But there's a catch: he's only using her to secure his inheritance Samantha's willing to do whatever it takes to provide for her sister, even if it means being a pawn in Carlton's game. Will their arrangement ignite into something more, or will the secrets and lies tear them apart? Find out.

Ditinggal nikah pas lagi sayang-sayangnya karena sudah menghamili wanita lain, akhirnya membuat seorang gadis bernama Kartika ini frustasi berat. Setiap hari hobinya makan, terus gadang sampai tubuhnya menyusut drastis. Namun, untungnya selalu ada tiga teman yang kerap memberinya nasihat. Sehingga gadis berwajah ayu ini bangkit perlahan-lahan. Karena tak ingin berlarut-larut dalam kesedihan, gadis ini pun akhirnya memutuskan untuk kembali mencari cinta sejati. Akan tetapi, siapa sangka kalau jodohnya justru adalah orang yang sudah begitu dekat dengannya selama ini.

Deril mencari di setiap ruangan, mulai dari kelas 1 hingga kelas 3, di ruang praktek dan ruang latihan drama, namun gadis itu tidak ada disana. terakhir pemuda itu menemukannya di ruang loker. Hana masih terlihat serius mengecek isi lokernya sebelum pulang. Deril sangat senang dan segera mendekatinya. “Hay…!” ucap Deril sambil berjalan mendekati Hana Tanpa melihatnya Hana sudah tahu bahwa seorang yang sedang menyapanya adalah Deril. Hana mencium aroma parfum bercampur keringatnya yang masih sama sejak setahun lalu. Tentu itu adalah parfum mahal yang dia beli di toko-toko berkelas. “Hay … Deril Batara Sandrian,” jawab Hana. Gadis itu tahu betul bahwa seorang brandal seperti Deril tidak mungkin menemuinya tanpa maksud. “Sepertinya ada urusan yang sangat penting hingga anda menyempatkan diri menemuiku.” Tanya Hana langsung pada pokok permasalahan. “Ehmmm…aku tahu ini memang konyol. Tapi aku membuthkan bantuanmu” ucap Deril sedikit ragu “Great..!” Hana tersenyum bangga saat Deril mengucapkan permintaan tolong padanya. “Ya..apa kita bisa latihan drama bersama setelah pulang sekolah?, aku tidak yakin untuk memintamu, namun aku ingin pementasan nanti berjalan dengan baik” ucap Deril Hana mengangguk. “Oke…aku akan membantumu. Kita akan latihan bersama dengan satu sayarat” ucap Hana “Oke…No paroblem, sebutkan saja apa yang kamu minta” jawab Dilan penuh percaya diri “Kita akan latihan bersama asal kamu mau berjanji tidak akan jatuh cinta padaku” Hana berucap dengan sangat serius. Deril tersenyum mengolok. “ Never “ jawab Deril cepat. Bagi dirinya tidak mungkin jatuh cinta pada gadis biasa seperti Hana, tentu dia sama sekali bukan tipe Deril. Pemuda itu masih tidak percaya jika Hana seyakin itu.

Laura tidak menyangka saat ingin memberikan kejutan untuk tunangannya, menemukan fakta pahit bahwa Frans dan kakak tirinya berselingkuh. Laura yang sakit hati pergi ke sebuah Club. Di sana dia bertemu dengan Mario, CEO dingin yang juga kesepian. Mereka mabuk dan menghabiskan malam bersama. Setelah kejadian itu, mereka bertemu lagi di perusahaan Mario. Laura yang kaget ingin menghindar tapi Mario sudah tertarik padanya, sedangkan di satu sisi Frans dan Clara terus saja menyerang dirinya. Akankah Laura membuka hati dan memberikan cintanya untuk Mario? Ikuti terus kisah mereka ya!.