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Seven times, I bonded with the same Alpha. And seven times, he tore our bond apart for his childhood flame. The first time, he swore it under the moon. “Astrid, my Luna. From this day forward, my heart and my wolf are yours alone.” But the moment his precious Liana returned, his promises turned to ash. “Can’t you just be patient? You’re making her uncomfortable, making it look like she’s seducing a mated male.” The first time he rejected me, the searing pain of the bond breaking nearly killed my wolf. They sent me to the pack healers, but he never came. Not once. The third time, I swallowed my pride as an Alpha’s daughter. I joined his pack as a nobody, just to be near his scent. By the sixth time, I knew the drill. I packed my bags and walked out of our penthouse without a word. My breakdowns. My compromises. My surrender. All I got for my pain were his clockwork apologies and the same betrayal. Over and over again. Until now. The moment I heard Liana was coming back, I handed him the papers to sever our bond myself. He just set a date for our next bonding ceremony, as if nothing had happened. He has no idea. This time, I’m not just breaking the bond. I’m shattering the heart that beat for him seven times, only to be crushed by his own hands, seven times.

After I got a second shot at life, the very first thing I did was enroll in an intensive weight-loss boot camp. In my past life, my boyfriend was always on my case about my weight. He flat-out told me he wouldn't put a ring on it unless I got down to a hundred pounds. I tried every diet and workout plan out there—I pushed myself to the edge—but instead of losing, I packed on even more pounds. Meanwhile, my so-called best friend ate cheeseburgers, fries, and pizza like it was her job and still dropped from 130 pounds to a hundred in less than a month. The second she hit that magic number, my boyfriend's head turned. They started sneaking around behind my back. When I finally confronted them, they shoved me off a rooftop. It wasn't until after I died that I discovered the truth: my "best friend" had linked herself to a weight-transfer system. Every single pound I struggled to lose went straight to her. And every ounce of fat she should have gained? It landed right back on me. When I opened my eyes again, I was back on the exact day my boyfriend gave me his hundred-pound ultimatum. With every memory of my past life intact, I couldn't help but smile. My best friend wants to be skinny, does she? Well then, let's see how she likes being nothing but skin and bones. Let's see if forty-five pounds is skinny enough for her.

Chrysalis wasn’t any closer to shifting and being the alpha heir to the Blackcrest pack was weighing on her. She spent most of her time on the Human plane. After college the family business grew under her watch. Don't be fooled. She may not be over the pack yet but, Chrysalis was far from weak. She was a fierce. she held her own against any creature thinking they could cross her. After the rumors of the “Chosen One” being more than myth, she has to face the facts and figure out her true purpose. Running into Kayne Blacksun was not the distraction she needed when everywhere she turned there was a different face and a problem with it. From first sight. Kayne’s face was the star of her nightmares with his changing eyes and toned body. She wasn’t going to let him or anyone stop her from finding the truth and protecting her pack from what was coming. Kayne's pack was growing at an alarming rate. He couldn’t believe his brother was still sulking all these years later. He could be a real asset to the pack if he'd step up. He didn't have time to monitor him right now though. He had to attend the first meeting of the trials which put him right in front of Blackcrest’s alpha heir. Shockingly she was nothing he expected but everything he never knew he wanted. He knew her formidable body had an aura packed full of power. The power to create and the power to destroy. He was already jeopardizing alliances with all the truths she's bringing forth. Looking into her glowing eyes he knew she was going to be the death of him.

After three days of the silent treatment, my fiancé, the Capo of the Moretti family, took his assistant, Bella, on an island vacation. He expected me to be driven mad with jealousy, just as I always had been. But when he returned to Valmont a month later, he found a different woman. He made me give up my corner office. I didn't fight him. I just packed my things and handed it over. To prop Bella up, he discredited me in front of a key partner at the annual family meeting, just so she could shine. I didn't try to prove my innocence. I just accepted the family's reprimand and took my punishment. When Lucas wanted to put Bella in charge of the family's most profitable business, I didn't even get angry. I handed over all the necessary documents without a fight, letting him redistribute power as he saw fit. Bella was smug. "See? What did I tell you?" "A woman like her just needs a firm hand. One trip to the island and she's terrified of losing you. Look how obedient she is now." Lucas bought it, praising Bella for her insight. In a move he'd never made before, he promised me a wedding so grand it would become a legend in the Valmont underworld. But he seemed to have forgotten the dissolution agreement he signed, the one I slipped him right before he got into the car for their vacation. I had already severed all ties with him. I was leaving, but he had no idea.

In a universe where the lost worlds outnumber the dominant ones, survival often favors the strong, leaving the weak to decay into obscurity. Among these forgotten realms lies Gorgor, an alien world once vibrant and thriving, now erased from Omania’s memory, Yet, Gorgor's spirit endures, yearning for resurrection and revenge against those who condemned it to oblivion. For five-year-old Lilith, Gorgor is not just a lost world—it's the enchanting realm of her favorite bedtime story. Each night, she drifts into dreams of its wonders, captivated by tales of its heroic prince, Andreas. As her mother reads, Lilith imagines herself among the stars, forging a bond with the alien Prince. But as Lilith's imagination brings Andreas to life as her imaginary friend, she unwittingly becomes the key to Gorgor's resurrection. With every shared secret and whispered wish, Andreas hopes to harness her innocent belief to break free from the shackles of his lost world and take his rightful place as ruler of Triven. As Lilith grapples with her extraordinary friendship, the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur. She discovers that her dreams may hold the power to reshape worlds, but dark forces conspire to thwart her and Andreas’s plans. Just when it seems they will triumph, a shocking betrayal threatens to unravel their connection, leaving Lilith to choose between the stark reality of her existence and the allure of Gorgor's destiny. Will Lilith rise to the challenge and help her alien prince reclaim his world, or will she be consumed by the very darkness she seeks to conquer? Packed with thrilling twists, heart-stopping cliffhangers, and a poignant exploration of courage and friendship, _My Alien Prince Charming_ invites you to embark on an unforgettable journey through the stars. Happy reading! 🌟

Alexander Guerriero: Being in the mafia promises a certain type of lifestyle, certain expectations. Along with the respect, the money, the women, also comes the darker side with the danger, the violence, the blood. But above all else, there are the Rules. As the Boss, I need to ensure my empire in the crime underworld remains in order. If not, it shows weakness, tempting the vultures circle and take my empire from me. Because there is no mercy. Ever. So, when I discover one of my soldiers has done me dirty, stealing my goods, I need to make an example of him. No one breaks my Rules! Yet, what happens when it is me who begins to break the Rules? As the Boss, am I above them? Or will my empire come crumbling down because she walked into my life. Rain Coleman: As a romance writer, going to Italy should have been fun. It should have been inspiring for my next best seller! I wish I could say it is why I went to Italy. My brother had basically ghosted me, worried me, for the last five years. So, when I discovered he was there, I packed my bags and went out to find him. Yet, when I do, I discover he’s a member of the mafia, and I’m suddenly dragged into that dark world. Especially, when the Boss has sent for my brother. The Boss, whose molten, dark eyes stir something deep inside me that I can’t deny. And with his confusing demand to keep me around in exchange for my brother’s life, I find myself breaking my promise that I made three years ago to protect my heart.

Hegar dan Kiara, guru dan murid di sekolah. Mereka tidak pernah akur karena Hegar guru killer dan dingin. Sedangkan Kiara murid biang onar di sekolah, setiap harinya Hegar selalu menghukum Kiara. Namun karena pertemanan kedua ibu mereka, Hegar dan Kiara dipaksa menikah . Ibu Kiara sangat ingin sekali berbesanan dengan sahabatnya yang sultan, sementara Ibu Hegar sangat menyukai Kiara. Ia ingin memilki anak perempuan seperti Kiara. "No! Aku enggak mau sama dia Mi. Dia bawel banget, kebayang enggak hari-hari aku akan pusing dengan segala ocehannya. Belum lagi dia itu biang onar!" tolak Hegar. "Aku juga enggak mau sama manusia es kayak dia, bisa-bisa nanti aku kedinginan kalau deket-deket dia. Di sekolah aja aku dihukum terus, gimana kalau jadi istrinya aku bakal kena hukuman 24 jam," cibir Kiara sembari menatap Hegar dengan tatapan tidak suka.

+6281****123 Saya dapat nomor ini dari seorang mucikari bernama Yasa. Dia bilang kamu free malam ini. Saya ingin booking. Jam sepuluh malam di apartemen saya. Ini alamat saya. Kening Sitta berkerut. Ada segelintir amarah yang meletup di dadanya begitu selesai membaca isi pesan tersebut. Tanpa membalas pesan nyasar itu, Sitta langsung menghapusnya. Hingga pesan kedua pun masuk. Masih tetap dari nomor yang sama dengan isi pesan yang sama juga, namun kali ini si pengirim pesan menambahkan kata "Balas secepatnya" di akhir pesan yang dia kirim. Hal ini jelas membuat Sitta menjadi geram. Hingga Sitta pun menelepon balik nomor itu. Dering pertama tidak diangkat. Dering kedua pun masih belum diangkat. Hingga di dering ketiga akhirnya panggilan Sitta pun dijawab juga. "Heh, gue bukan Lonte, anj***!" Maki Sitta kesal dan langsung menutup kembali teleponnya.

My roommate had a peculiar knack for pestering everyone into liking her posts on social media, all so she could collect enough likes to claim some prize or another. It was her way of life—nagging, nudging, and guilting us into clicking that little thumbs-up. One time, the campus beauty queen liked my roommate's ad for a facial mask. Not long after, she was in a horrific car accident. The vehicle caught fire, and her face suffered severe burns, leaving her disfigured beyond recognition. Meanwhile, my roommate seemed to undergo a miraculous transformation, her complexion turning porcelain fair and flawless as though she'd been kissed by the heavens. Then there was the academic prodigy, a shoe-in for graduate school, who liked her tutoring service post. Shortly after, he was exposed for academic fraud, and his once-brilliant reputation was reduced to ashes. Strangely enough, my roommate's research paper suddenly won an award, catapulting her to fame and fortune. And me? I fell into her trap too. I liked her rental agency ad, and before I knew it, my world crumbled. A scandal erupted, revealing that I was the result of a mix-up at birth. It turned out she was the long-lost child of wealth and privilege—a hidden gem cast into the rough, now reclaimed by her rightful family. As for me, I was packed off to the countryside village she had escaped from and forced into a brutal marriage with an old man. My life became a living hell, and eventually, I died there, broken and forgotten. But fate wasn't done with me yet. When I opened my eyes again, I found myself back on the day my roommate begged me to like her post in exchange for yet another prize.

Matthew Xaverius Anderson harus merubah identitas aslinya dengan nama Matthew Xaverius Lutof semenjak ia menjadi anak yatim piatu di usianya yang ketujuh tahun. Kedua orang tuanya meninggal akibat ledakan hebat yang terjadi pada sebuah kapal pesiar dalam pelayaran perdananya. Matthew diadopsi dan dibesarkan oleh Clark Lutof, seorang kapten yang bertugas pada pelayaran itu. Clark tahu bahwa Matthew adalah satu-satunya keturunan dari Althan Anderson, salah satu pemilik saham dari perusahaan Shipping Line tempatnya bekerja. Tetapi Clark sengaja menyembunyikan keberadaan dan identitas Matthew untuk sementara waktu demi keselamatan anak itu karena Clark mencurigai ada kejanggalan dari tragedi kebakaran kapal pesiar yang telah menewaskan ribuan nyawa itu. Dua puluh tahun berlalu, Matthew telah tumbuh menjadi pria dewasa. Ia menjadi seorang CEO dari perusahaan shipping line bernama "Marine Lighthouse". Kini, ia bertekad untuk menyibak tabir misteri atas terbakarnya kapal pesiar yang juga merupakan milik orang tuanya. "Jadi menurutmu sekarang sudah waktunya kamu menunjukkan dirimu di hadapan mereka?" tanya Clark sembari menghisap cerutunya. Ditatapnya Matthew yang sedang menatap nyalang ke arah luar jendela. "Hmm," gumam Matthew seraya mengangguk kecil. Di tangannya ia memegang sebuah jam tangan peninggalan orang tuanya. Ada ukiran nama Matthew Xaverius Anderson di bagian case back jam itu. "Sudah waktunya aku mencari kebenaran dan mengungkap misteri yang tertutup selama ini," lanjut Matthew lagi yang kini berjalan mendekati Clark. Clark mengangguk pelan. Bibir yang sedang menghisap cerutu itu tersenyum bangga, "Pergilah, dan bawa kembali hakmu." "Hm!" sahut Matthew dengan anggukan penuh keyakinan, "Akan aku temukan semua bukti-buktinya, dan akan aku rebut kembali apa yang menjadi milik keluargaku!" Dalam benak Matthew sudah tersimpan nama Vincent Gregorius, orang yang dicurigai memiliki peran penting dalam terjadinya kebakaran kapal pesiar yang menewaskan nyawa kedua orang tua Matthew. Benarkah Vincent Gregorius adalah dalang di balik tragedi itu? Mampukah Matthew mengungkap misteri ini?