John 8:32

Warning: Contains matured scenes. "Get your filthy hands off my mate" A voice thundered dragging a girl to himself. "I'm not your mate"she shrieked hitting off his hands. "You are mine alone and no one else would have you" Jayden the school's well known bully and an unrepentant playboy shrieked at her and she frowned, anger seething through her. "Point of correction, I would never be yours so get that into your thick stupid skull". "Get away from me for I have a boyfriend who awaits me" Rhoda yelled at him pushing him off and walking away from his sight. * * * Jayden, The Darkmoon pack soon to be Alpha. "Handsome, Rich,Powerful and An unrepentant playboy who sleeps with whoever he wants without been rejected suddenly got rejected by Rhoda the only daughter of the Moonstone pack's beta. Furious of been rejected, Jayden resulted in bullying Rhoda thinking she would succumb and run to him but he got it all wrong as Rhoda was strong headed and refused to be affected by his bullies. She ignored him and bare whatever thing he does to her as long as he never saw her panties. Rhoda's world crumbled the day she finally turned 18 and discovered that her boyfriend Luca who had been with her ever since she was 8 wasn't her mate, rather it was Jayden whom she dreaded. Jayden was grateful as the strong headed girl would finally melt in his hands. But was Luca who rejected his mate a year ago for his girlfriend ever going to allow Jayden have what was his? Would Rhoda ever accept Jayden as her mate? Would Jayden be letting her go just because she refused? Read on to find out in this fantastic novel.

한차례의 비행기 사고로 그도 그녀도 고아가 되었다. 하지만 이 모든 것은 그녀의 아버지가 초래한 것이다.8살에 그녀는 자신보다 10살이나 많은 그로 인해 목가 네로 들어오게 되었다. 그것이 그의 선의라고 생각했는데 뜻밖에도 그는 그녀에게 빚을 받으려 한 것이었다.10년 동안 그녀는 줄곧 그가 그녀를 미워한다고 여겼다. 그는 누구에게나 자신의 따뜻함을 나누어 주었지만 유독 그녀에게만 차가웠으니까…그는 그녀가 자신을 오빠라고 부르는 것을 허락하지 않았다. 오직 이름만 부르게 했다. 목정침, 목정침, 한 번, 또 한 번 그의 이름이 가슴에 뿌리 깊게 새겨진다…

Cerita berawal dari 8 orang yang sudah bersahabat sejak kecil bahkan sudah ada yang akhirnya menjalin hubungan. Tiba-tiba salah satu temannya bernama Javas menghilang tanpa kabar dan tampaknya itu membuat Rachel sedikit terpukul. Akhirnya Rachel juga memutuskan pergi untuk menenangkan diri menjauh dari teman-temannya Sekitar 3 tahun kemudian Rachel kembali dan tak disangka Javas juga kembali setelah adiknya, Haniel, memaksa papanya untuk memperbolehkan dia, kakaknya dan kakak sepupunya kembali ke Indonesia. Mulai lah dari situ muncul beberapa masalah dalam pertemanan mereka, rasa yang mereka pendam selama ini. Cinta yang bertepuk sebelah tangan, mencintai dalam diam dan rahasia kelam yang mulai banyak terungkap. Sampai akhirnya hubungan yang tadinya baik-baik saja harus putus karena saling berkhianat dalam pertemanan sendiri. Ada akhirnya yang harus kembali meninggalkan pertemanan mereka dan pergi menjauh karena hubungan yang sudah tidak sehat diantara mereka. Mulai juga terungkap rahasia gelap bahwa salah satu temannya terlibat dalam jaringan mafia yang ternyata berhubungan dengan masa kelam salah satu orang tua mereka. Jaringan mafia itu mulai membabi buta sampai harus membunuh orang tua temannya yang lain dan menculik sahabat mereka yang lain supaya dendam mereka terbalaskan. Pilihan mereka adalah menyelamatkan yang satu dan mengorbankan yang lain atau tidak egois dan menyelamatkan diri sendiri. Mereka memilih untuk tidak memilih tapi tetap saja konsekuensi aneh sudah menunggu di depan mata, mereka akan tetap terluka dengan pilihan yang mereka buat itu.

バレンタインデーの前、碓氷桐人（うすい きりと）からメッセージが届いた。 8桁の金額が記載された請求書のスクリーンショット。そこに映っていたのは、本来私へ贈るはずだったネックレスを、他の女のために買った明細だった。 私は泣いたり騒いだりせず、静かに家の掃除を続けた。 結婚してからというもの、毎月のように桐人のスキャンダル情報が私の元に届く。ネットからだったり、面白半分な友人からだったり、本人から直接だったり。 私はすでに、周りの笑い者になっていた。 だが、構わない。こんな日々も、もう長くは続かないのだから。

I’d just set sail to escort the cargo to the border when a Category 8 typhoon warning suddenly blared. I steer the ship back in the direction of the harbor, only to realize that the ship has run out of fuel. The distress beacon has been dismantled, too. Immediately, I pick up the radio and call the maritime rescuers for help. As soon as the call gets connected, I hear my wife, Melanie Watkins' mocking laughter instead. "I've already rewired the emergency number so that you can never reach the rescuers. Have fun surviving in the ocean!" Her student, Darell Parker, is with her as well. "Remember when you made fun of me for not knowing how to swim, Clifton? Well, now you're given the chance to show off your swimming skills! You can swim all the way back to the shore on your own! You'd better not be as slow as the sea turtles!" The waves have almost capsized the cargo ship. If I can't get rescued anytime soon, I'll end up dying in the sea. I can only grit my teeth before pleading to Melanie, "No one can possibly swim back to shore! Help me call the maritime rescuers—" But she laughs coldly in return. "Why do you need the rescuers' help? Didn't you say one must learn how to protect themselves? Now swim! "If you think the waters are too cold, then swim faster! Maybe you'll feel warmer the faster you swim!" I give up on arguing with Melanie. After that, I head toward the cargo area with a blade in hand and get ready to sever the ropes tying the cargo down. Said cargo contains the ransom money that's capable of saving Ella Zimmerman, the daughter of Hugh Zimmerman, the wealthiest man in Starbury.

Alex Morgan had stopped believing in love. Born gay in a world that rarely showed him kindness, Alex spent years chasing relationships that ended in disappointment. The last heartbreak—his painful breakup with Chris John—left him emotionally shattered and determined never to open his heart again. But fate had other plans. One night, while Alex sat alone in his office at Reed Holdings, quietly crying after another lonely day, the last person he expected suddenly walked through the door—Jamie Reed, the mysterious and untouchable CEO of the company. Jamie was powerful, cold, and impossibly wealthy—a man rumored to have ice in his veins and zero interest in romance. Yet instead of leaving, Jamie lifted Alex’s chin, studied his tear-stained face… and kissed him. That single kiss ignited a secret neither of them could ignore. Their hidden relationship soon grows intense, passionate, and dangerously addictive. Jamie refuses to stay away from Alex, visiting him night after night until rumors begin spreading through the office and beyond. Powerful people begin watching. Just as Alex decides to run away before becoming the center of a scandal that could destroy Jamie’s reputation, Jamie makes a shocking request. He begs Alex to let him claim him—completely. Within hours, they sign a marriage certificate. But marrying a billionaire is not a fairy tale. Alex suddenly finds himself surrounded by enemies—jealous lovers from Jamie’s past, ambitious business rivals, manipulative friends, and dangerous secrets buried deep within Jamie’s empire. As threats grow darker and betrayals surface, Alex must decide if their love is strong enough to survive the storm. Because in Light City, power comes with a price. And loving Jamie Reed might cost Alex everything.

Anthony Hunt a young dashing bachelor from New Mexico,lives under a dual personality, Anthony Hunts as a Casino and hotel conglomerate and Blade Knuckles as a Mafia lord. He was coached by ruthless Lucas Guzman and together the two syndicates cast terror within and outside the borders of New Mexico. Anthony collides with Nevena Bachvarov, a Bulgarian tourist, who runs into his arm one night asking him to save her . Breanna Stewart, an ex of Anthony, ventures back into his life as a government agent employed to investigate the mysterious Blade Knuckles. What was meant to be an investigation, turned into a personal war for Breanna Stewart Anthony in one of his numerous hits, kills an innocent man John Willow, son of Liza Minnelli, she had saved Anthony when an encounter with Vincenzo, a counter Mafia, almost claimed his life in the past . Nevena's presence struck a delicate chord in Anthony's cold heart, warming it in the process. Anthony realized that he was in love after he gave up his escape from the police just to get Nevena treated from a gunshot injury, Breanna Stewart finally got a chance to prosecute Anthony but Liza Minnelli gave another testimony and it led to Anthony's unanimous discharge. Sorrowful Liza Minnelli cursed Anthony that nemesis would catch up to him soon. Lucas Guzman wouldn't get over it when Anthony declares his desire to quit crime. Just when everything begins to fall into place, disaster strikes. Nevena got blown up by unknown hitmen , Anthony embraced the life of crime again, Vincenzo, Lucas Guzman and many more were on his suspect list . Bloodshed became the new trend as Anthony sought revenge over Nevena's death, the police denied any involvement since it's a war among the Mafia's.

Mia Fernando, A 26 Year old Spanish Woman with Exquisite Beauty, Anywhere she Went, All eyes would turn, She was endowed with Exquisite Black Colored Eyes, Auburn Lush hair, Small and Pointed Nose, Cute Pouty Lips CARL GONZALEZ, a 30 Year Old Ruthless Business Man, He Owned an IT Company which was Responsible for Most Of The Modern Technology we have today Immediately He walks into The Company, Everywhere Goes Quiet and Chilly, Employees Shook and The Mention of Him Name, Peed their Pants at the Sound of His Voice "Why Spend Time Falling in Love when I can make Billions Of Dollars During that time?" These Were His Favorite Words He Hated The Sight of Women but only had a soft heart for..... HIMSELF, His Mom Died Immediately He was Born, His Father joined His Mom When he turned 8 and Ever since then, He had been fending for himself At Age 9, He would go about Each street giving Rich People Shines on their Shoes, He Built what he has today Carl Always thought Women were nothing but Weak, Gold digging Fellas until He Met Her Her Innocence Drew her to him, The way she would scrunch up her face when she was Disgusted, The Way her eyes brow would raise when she was Confused, The way her eyes twinkled when She smiles, He Knew He wasn't In Love with her but He Felt The Monsters within him fall at her foot He Claimed her as His the moment he heard her Voice and When He Saw her for the First Time, He Claimed her as His Bride One Day He Decided To Do Something Ruthless To Get Her, He did something Which got her Wanting to Run Away from Him, What did he do You Might ask He........

Gadis Anastasya, perempuan 32 tahun yang cerdas dan mandiri, merasa semakin tertekan dengan pertanyaan yang terus muncul di sekitarnya: *"Kapan menikah?"* Meski berkali-kali ditolak oleh pria yang dikenalnya, Gadis tak pernah berhenti berharap. Dia yakin, jodoh pasti akan datang meski entah kapan. Namun, di tengah kegalauannya, dia mulai merasa pasrah dan lelah. Sampai suatu hari, undangan reuni SMP datang. Gadis memutuskan hadir, sekadar melepas penat dan bertemu teman-teman lama. Di sana, dia tak menyangka akan bertemu kembali dengan Arya Dirgantara, kakak kelasnya yang dulu sangat populer dan menjadi pemimpin redaksi mading sekolah. Dulu, Arya adalah sosok yang supel dan menyenangkan, sementara Gadis hanya siswi kutu buku yang mengaguminya dari jauh. Namun, Arya yang sekarang sangat berbeda. Dia sudah menjadi duda beranak satu, dan kesedihan mendalam setelah kehilangan istrinya mengubahnya menjadi sosok yang dingin dan tertutup. Gadis tak pernah membayangkan dirinya terlibat dalam hidup Arya, hingga suatu hal mengejutkan terjadi: Arya melamarnya. Tanpa basa-basi, Arya menawarkan pernikahan yang lebih tampak seperti kesepakatan daripada kisah cinta. Arya membutuhkan seseorang yang bisa merawat putrinya, sementara Gadis merasakan desakan untuk menikah. Dalam kebimbangan, Gadis akhirnya menerima lamaran itu. Pernikahan mereka pun dimulai dengan rasa canggung dan tanpa cinta. Gadis harus beradaptasi menjadi seorang istri dan ibu tiri, sementara Arya tetap menjaga jarak dengan sikap dinginnya. Hari demi hari, Gadis merasakan betapa sulitnya membangun cinta di atas fondasi yang goyah. Namun, seiring waktu, kebersamaan mereka mulai mengungkap sisi lain dari Arya—luka yang belum sembuh dari kehilangan istrinya dan rasa takut untuk mencintai lagi. Di saat yang sama, Gadis pun menemukan keberanian untuk membuka hatinya, meski awalnya tidak ada jaminan cinta akan tumbuh. "Terpaksa Menikahi Duda" adalah kisah tentang dua jiwa yang terluka, mencoba merangkai cinta di tengah keterpaksaan, dan belajar bahwa kebahagiaan kadang hadir ketika kita berani memberi kesempatan kedua.

Je m’appelle Amanda Hayes, 24 ans, et ma vie a basculé le jour où j’ai signé ce contrat. Tout a commencé par un stage chez Black Industries, l’entreprise la plus prestigieuse de Londres. J’étais fière, naïve, convaincue que c’était ma chance. Mais le premier jour, j’ai entendu une conversation que je n’aurais jamais dû surprendre : des noms, des chiffres, des menaces, des mots comme « cartel », « livraison », « accident propre ». J’ai voulu m’enfuir, mais Cameron Black le PDG, 32 ans, 1m93 de glace et de danger m’a coincée dans son bureau du 67e étage. Il savait que j’avais tout entendu. Il m’a tendu deux contrats : un NDA blindé, et un second… qui me liait à lui, corps et âme, 24h/24. Obéissance totale. Disponibilité immédiate. En échange, il effaçait le risque que je représente. Refuser ? Un « accident » pour moi, et peut-être pour ma famille. J’ai signé, les mains tremblantes, parce que j’avais peur. Parce que je n’avais pas le choix. Depuis, je vis dans une cage dorée qu’il appelle « protection ». Un appartement luxueux qu’il m’a imposé, une garde-robe qu’il a choisie, une surveillance constante. Je sais qu’il est un chef mafieux. Et pourtant, quand il me touche, quand il me protège avec une possessivité qui me terrifie et m’enflamme, je ne sais plus où est la limite entre la peur et le désir. Il dit que je suis en danger à cause de secrets que je ne comprends pas encore. Mais chaque jour, je sens que je m’enfonce plus profondément dans son monde sombre, dans ses bras qui me serrent trop fort, dans ce contrat qui n’est plus seulement sur le papier.