Imposter Atau Impostor

I rush into work this morning and accidentally send the car photos meant for the dealership into the medical intern group chat. The new intern snaps at me. "Dr. Tyson, why are you sending me pictures of my car? Are you jealous and trying to steal attention?" I stop short and ask if she has mixed things up, because the car is mine. She fires back with a whole stack of photos of herself driving a G-class with one hand, plus videos to prove the car in my picture belongs to her. She even tacks on a snide little jab. "You're a shameless, broke wannabe. You want any spotlight you can grab. You think a picture of a car is going to make you the lady of the Reed family?" I frown and turn to my husband, Jackson Reed. "Since when does the Reed family have a second lady of the house?"

Dalam cerita ini, tentu saja terdapat tujuh tokoh protagonis lintas dimensi - dunia manusia dan dunia naga. Di dunia naga, semua penghuninya tentu saja adalah para naga. Para naga ini bisa bertransformasi menjadi manusia dan menjalani kehidupan layaknya manusia. Yang membedakan mereka dengan manusia biasa adalah fakta bahwa mereka bisa menggunakan kekuatan-kekuatan supranatural yang berdasar pada tujuh elemen dasar: angin, tanah, api, air, listrik, kayu, dan emas. Jadi, cerita aksi fantasi ini berkisar di antara tujuh lelaki muda yang meninggal dalam kehidupan mereka di alam manusia. Dengan satu alasan tertentu, mereka ditransfer ke dunia naga. Ratu Surgawi di dunia naga memilih mereka untuk dijadikan sebagai tujuh pengawal tertinggi kerajaan naga - untuk melindungi Ratu dan Pangeran. Masalah satu dan yang lainnya berdatangan tiada henti dalam perjalanan mereka menuju ke posisi pengawal kerajaan tertinggi. Tantangan demi tantangan juga tak henti-hentinya sampai dengan satu kenyataan terakhir yang harus mereka hadapi. Jadi, pertanyaan final di sini adalah... Apakah Anda percaya dengan takdir?

Synopsis/Blurb: ... "Elena, do you know what you're getting yourself into?" Layla, my best friend asked sounding concerned. All for the right reasons though. I smirked, crossing my legs. "He is rich, he is handsome, he is powerful..." A sly smile graced my lips "Noah Reynolds, is my target" ... Professional con artist Elena Vasquez targets Noah Reynolds, a wealthy businessman with a guarded heart, as her latest mark. Unbeknownst to Noah, Elena plans an elaborate heist that entangles them in a web of deception and unexpected romance. As they navigate through twists, turns, and conflicting emotions, Elena and Noah discover that their lives may be more connected than they ever imagined. Can they overcome their pasts and find love amidst the chaos of their own making?

Berawal dari kecelakaan yang mengakibatkan Arlan harus mengalami kebutaan sehingga dia pun kehilangan pekerjaan membuatnya depresi, tetapi dia memiliki seorang istri  yang cantik dan setia menemaninya. Istrinya pun menggantikan posisinya di kantor sebagai manajer marketing sebuah perusahaan kosmetik atas desakan bosnya. Semua berjalan baik sampai suatu ketika Arlan kembali mengalami kecelakaan karena menyelamatkan seekor kucing sehingga kedua matanya bisa melihat kembali. Saat ingin memberitahukannya, ternyata Alissa berselingkuh dengan mantan bos suaminya yang ternyata adalah mantan pacar istrinya sewaktu kuliah. Merasa tersakiti, Arlan pun tidak memberitahukan kepada istrinya kalau dia sudah bisa  melihat. Diam-diam  Arlan sangat mengagumi dirinya yang berubah menjadi tampan. Dengan penampilan yang baru membuatnya mendapat kesempatan untuk menarik perhatian wanita lain yang lebih cantik dari istrinya. Banyak wanita yang mendambakan dirinya sendiri yang terlalu tampan dan dia pun ternyata mempunyai rahasia yang tidak diketahui oleh Allisa. Amarahnya membuat Arlan kehilangan kendali sehingga dia pun hampir menabrak seorang pejalan kaki tetapi orang itu diselamatkan oleh seorang gadis berkacamata. Dia pun mencari tahu siapa gadis itu dengan kembali berpakaian culun dan berkacamata. Arlan selalu mengubah penampilannya di saat berada di luar dan kembali seperti orang culun dan buta jika berada di dalam rumah. Sementara itu Alisa yang semakin terjebak di dalam perselingkuhannya ternyata hanya dimanfaatkan untuk melayani teman-teman pacarnya untuk bisa menghasilkan uang. Alisa pun menikmati pekerjaan sampingannya sebagai kupu-kupu malam atas desakan pacarnya. Akankan Arlan memilih mencari kesenangan di luar karena merasa dirinya tampan dan bisa mengubah Allisa ke jalan yang benar untuk menerimanya kembali sebagai istri  atau memilih tambatan hati yang baru seorang gadis berkacamata berparas ayu itu?

Pacarku yang berbaring di tempat tidur sudah terlelap. Hanya terdengar suara dengkurannya. Teman pacarku di samping malah makin mendekat. Aku merasakan napasnya yang panas. Dia berkata, "Kakak Ipar, Kak Stefan sudah tidur. Bagaimana ini ...." Rasa malu bercampur dengan antusiasme yang terpendam membuat tenggorokanku kering. Aku berucap, "Cukup .... Um ... jangan begini. Dia sudah mau bangun." Setelah melontarkan kata-kata itu, aku merasakan tangannya meremas bokongku dengan tenaga yang pas.

"Love finds you in the strangest places.!" Marriage wasn't on Preston's agenda. He was enjoying life as the most eligible bachelor until his family began to mount pressure on him. After a time, he had no choice but to get married to a woman he didn't even know. His close friend teased, "You lucky ! Your wife must be gorgeous." When Preston thought of the woman who slept with a mask on in his bed, his blood boiled. “What was gorgeous about her? Humph!” "You had better stop it. One more word and I'll make her yours!" he cursed. Preston thought he was going to be a miserable married man. However, he received a surprise when his marital life turned out to be the exact opposite. Curiosity killed those around him after some time. His friend asked again, " I know you don't like talking about your wife.But can you describe to me what exactly she looks like? Why does she always have a mask on?" This time, Preston's lips curved into a smile. "My sweetheart is beautiful and adorable. Lower your gaze whenever you see her. If l catch you staring at her, I'll make you go blind." Everyone's jaw dropped when they heard that. They looked at him like he was crazy. One day, Preston's wife suddenly packed her bag and declared, "I can't do this anymore. I've had enough of your humiliation. Please, give me a divorce!" This request hit Preston like a bolt out of the blue. When he saw that she was being dead serious, he held onto her with both hands and begged, "Honey, please don't leave me. I promise to treat you better. If you want, I can give you the whole world. Stay with me!"

On her first day at work, a new colleague uploaded a 500-million-dollar property purchase agreement to the company group chat. The message was accompanied by the caption: “Thanks for the gift for my first day at work, Dad!” She quickly deleted it, following up with, “Sorry, wrong chat!” I frowned, recognizing the contract immediately. It was the same property my father gifted me for my birthday a month ago. Some sharp-eyed colleagues noticed the contract number and chimed in. “I have a relative in real estate. I remember this property. Our chairman bought it recently!” “So, the heiress has joined us to experience life. Forgive your humble servant for not recognizing you!” The chat was soon filled with flattering remarks. Even my stingy and miserly husband joined in. I felt a coldness in my heart and couldn’t help but respond in the group chat, “I recall the president always opposing ostentatious displays of wealth and advocating humility. This heiress seems to veer away from his usual philosophy.” Instead of support, I faced attacks from my husband and others. “Look at you being so poor and petty. How could you ever compare to Grace? Why did I ever marry someone so shortsighted?” “As if you know the president that well! I think you’re just jealous that Grace was born with a silver spoon!” I sneered coldly and, without hesitation, dialed the president’s number right in front of everyone. “Dad, I heard we’re not that close, hmm?”

Abhorred and burned to death, a nameless female takes on the identity of another to infiltrate the most prosperous pack in the Northwest. Her plan? Inherit the pack with the protection of her soulmate. Because she has zero faith in the resilience of a chosen mate bond, she never dated a man up to this date. On her 22nd birthday, the pressure on her increases as new foes emerge and old enemies resurface. So when Einas Raed, the Lycan Commander of the Pacific Sea, regrets his choice and asks for a second chance, she grasps the golden branch she believes would be the end to her demons. Not exactly who she claims to be, what will happen when her secret is exposed to the world? ... I am not who I say I am. I copied her face and took her name, then impersonated her to enter the Evergreen Pack. I replaced her in her family and stole her place in her pack. Neither the right to be the Alpha King's Heir nor the privileges of Alpha Malivik's daughter belong to me. Yes, I know. I am a terrible person. I am a thief. An Imposter. This is why the shame of my guilt burdens my heart, and it's eating me from the inside out. The fear of my dirty secret getting exposed has me ardently praying to the Moon Goddess. Because I copied her face, it's only a matter of time before everyone finds out I stole her identity. ... ----------------------------------------------------------- Copyright 2023 All Rights Reserved.

THE IMPOSTER'S RECKONING AND OTHER COLLECTIONS After being resurrected from death, my nightmare began. I was taken into the throne room; Fredrick stood up from the throne and made his way to me, scanning my features and said. "Undress Yourself" he demanded. One wouldn't murder their lover, and 120 years later, when the body has become a walking dead, he demands they take their clothes off upon first arrival. Being fucked in Infront of everyone is a disgrace for someone who just woke up from death, I wish I could crawl back into my grave. Fredrick Is The Devil. ************************************************ My name is Edmond; I am Fredrick's look-alike; 120 years ago, I killed Fredrick, took his identity, and killed his woman, Molly. I have turned his mansion into my palace. I have ruled his city and people for 120 years. I'm their God, and whoever dares to oppose me we be killed in an instant. My enemy awakened will not shake me because I will kill him again and make his woman my bitch. I, Molly Dobrev, have been awakened from the dead to kill my lover, Fredrick, for his betrayal and to free the people from his terror. The only question I have in my mind is, can I kill him? My name is Fredrick Lannister; I have been resurrected from the dead by unknown witches. I have come to reclaim my identity and save my woman from the hands of my doppelganger, Edmond. This imposter has ruled with tyranny, but I vow to bring him down and restore justice to the people.

Saat aku mendapatkan pulpen di tanganku dan kertas di hadapanku. Rasanya aku ingin menulis sesuatu untuk melepaskan segala beban yang kupikul di kehidupan yang menyedihkan ini. Aku memikirkan seorang pria yang amat terpuruk namun memiliki takdir yang sangat berat: menyelamatkan dunia. Dia bukanlah orang yang bodoh apalagi pintar, dia tidak jelek apalagi rupawan. Ia hanya seorang nojikon (Orang yang mencintai tokoh kartun lebih dari ketertarikannya pada wanita asli) sepertiku. Dia bepikir untuk menyerah namun suatu kejadian mengubah hidupnya. Aku yakin kalian mulai menebak bagaimana cerita ini berjalan, tapi sayang sekali yang satu ini akan menjadi sesuatu yang sangat berbeda dari yang lain.