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“They say every Alpha has a shadow. I was his—a pale imitation of the woman he truly loved. And our sick daughter? An inconvenient reminder of his mistake.” Alpha King Kairi promised Sze forever, but she was just a substitute—a cheaper version of the goddess he truly desired. After years of living a lie, Sze discovers his cruel plan to send her and their sick child away. Broke, desperate, and humiliated, she will do anything to save her daughter, even beg from the monsters of her past. But when Kairi storms back into her life, his protection feels as dangerous as his rejection. Is his sudden change of heart real, or just another game to keep his secrets buried?

Ava Parker, the daughter of a notorious American mafia family, is about to marry Riccardo De Lucca, her late sister’s fiancé. He’s the guy she’s secretly loved since the first moment she saw him ten years ago when she was only fourteen years old. After two years apart, she’s shocked to find he’s not the same man she fell for. The Riccardo in front of her is a ruthless figure, ready to turn her life into a nightmare. All she’s ever wanted is to break free. Living in her sister’s shadow has never been easy for her. But fate has other plans for her so it seems. Riccardo has his own reasons for wanting to marry Ava. He’s out for revenge against those who caused his fiancée's death and is willing to go to any lengths to achieve it, even if it means hurting the wrong person. He always thought Ava was meek, but he quickly discovers there’s a fiery spirit in her that drives him wild. As the barriers between them start to crumble, their connection becomes something neither can control. Ava has to navigate the dangerous world of the mafia while grappling with her undeniable attraction to the man she vowed to never love again. And Riccardo? He’s determined to claim her completely—body, mind, and soul.

Kelas musim panas di Yogyakarta Multicultural University (YMU) telah mengantarkan Irene Yocelyn, Raka Januar, dan Lee Yo-han pada petualangan mistis di Situs Arkeologi Landheyan. Gangguan energi metafisika, pertukaran jiwa, sampai ditemukannya tulang belulang manusia dalam situs mengungkap fakta penting tragedi pembunuhan masal yang selama ini terkubur begitu saja.

Clara, you have to do this, for your clan, your pack, and your family. Those words my father had said to me rang like a bell in my ears, yes I knew I had to do it. I had to marry this alpha whom my sister was meant to marry, whether I liked it or not that was my fate. It was sealed. I could only hope that one day, I would be able to find my mate, or so I thought.

Ipinangako ni Shana sa mga magulang at kapatid na iaahon niya ang mga ito sa hirap. Kaya baon ang pinaghirapang diploma at pag-asang makakahanap ng magandang trabaho ay lakas loob siyang lumuwas ng Maynila. Ngunit ang pag-asang iyon ay unti-unting natupok when the ruthless Cairo Luther Sylvestre came in her life and offer her to be his Daughter substitute mom. "Bakit mo ba ginagawa saakin ito? Sinabi ko na sayo diba? Ayaw ko! ano bang hindi mo maintindihan sa salitang ayaw ko ha Mr. President? Ayaw kong maging asawa mo!" "Ayaw din kita maging asawa Miss. Pero gusto kang maging Mommy ng anak ko kaya sa ayaw at sa gusto mo, you will work for me. And besides, wala narin namang tatanggap sayo kahit saan ka mag-apply." "Dahil pinakalat mo na huwag akong tanggapin bwisit kang Kapre ka! Akala mo hindi ko mahahalata? Unggoy!" "Bungangera" "Aba't!—" "Shh. Just stop Lucianna. Dahil kahit anong gawin mo. Akin ka na—" "Anong sayo na ako? Hoy!—"

Mereka dikenal sebagai empat pengacau di Pesantren Nurul Hikmah. Namun, hanya sedikit yang tahu misi rahasia mereka: menjadi bayangan yang menyelinap untuk mengoyak tirai ketidakadilan. Berbekal niat yang lurus, mereka meretas sistem yang bengkok, membuktikan bahwa untuk menjaga kehormatan, cara tak terduga terkadang menjadi satu-satunya jalan. Selamat datang di kisah Arnav Hafizam Rahandika dan kawan-kawannya.

#TERINSPIRASI KISAH NYATA [Rated 21+] Aku menemukan foto dan video mesum para wanita cantik di ponsel suamiku. Ada mantan dan ada juga pemain baru. Berusaha untuk kuat karena tidak semudah itu untuk membalas atau mempermainkan suamiku, meski ia berulang kali berkhianat. Satu hal lagi, tidak semudah itu bagiku untuk mengatakan kalimat "AKU MINTA CERAI!" Banyak pihak mengatakan aku bodoh dan kelewat sabar. Penakut karena tidak mau hidup mandiri. Ah, seandainya mereka mengalami apa yang aku alami. Mampukah mereka menjadi aku? Bertahan demi kebaikan buah hatiku yang berkebutuhan khusus, dan demi kesehatan orang tua. Sekali lagi, tidak semudah itu bagiku 'tuk pergi. Biarlah seisi dunia mengatakan aku pandir. Namun, aku pun tidak hanya diam. Aku berjuang dalam sabarku. Bertekad membalikkan keadaan, dan berada di atas mereka yang menyakitiku. Inilah jalan hidupku, khusus kuceritakan padamu. Untuk kalian para wanita kuat di antara deraan nestapa. Kisah ini adalah tentangmu, tentangku, tentang kita. Perjuanganku sebagai seorang ibu, seorang istri, dan seorang anak. Ya, kita para wanita dengan segala sisi manusiawi, ketakutan, dan kelebihan. Benarlah bahwa wanita adalah makhluk terkuat di muka bumi. Hatinya bisa hancur menjadi ribuan keping, tetapi senyum indah tetap terlukis di wajah. Adakah kebahagiaan menanti kita di ujung pelangi? *****

Saat kakaknya menghilang sehari sebelum pernikahan, Kayla dipaksa menggantikan posisi pengantin. Pernikahan dengan Xavier—pria dingin pewaris keluarga konglomerat—bukan hanya mendadak, tapi juga tanpa cinta. Bagi Xavier, pernikahan itu hanyalah formalitas bisnis. Kayla, yang berharap mendapat tempat di hati suaminya, justru tenggelam dalam kesepian dan ketidakpastian. Hari-harinya dipenuhi oleh luka bukan pelukan. Namun sampai kapan dia sanggup bertahan dalam neraka bernama pernikahan ini?

England, 1876. Twenty-year-old Maraina Blackwood has always struggled to adhere to the restrictive standards of Victorian society, denying the courage and desire that burn within her soul. But after a terrifying supernatural encounter, Maraina's instincts compel her to action. Maraina soon discovers a plot to unleash a new world—one of demonic aristocrats, bloody rituals, and nightmarish monsters. Putting her upbringing aside, Maraina vows to fight the dark forces assuming control of England. But as her world transforms, Maraina finds that she too must transform...and what she becomes will bring out all that she once buried. ©️ Crystal Lake Publishing

BLURB ."Ever have that feeling nothing you ever do matters?" This is Lila Vitale's story, being overshadowed by her elder sister all her life no matter the efforts she puts in. Finally, she is put in the spotlight when her elder sister, Lily, abandons her husband because he went blind, and she ( Lila) has to be the replacement by pretending to be her. Lila is not happy about this at first but steps up to the challenge as she is finally seen and relied on by those she cares about. Lucien, a year later regains his eyesight due to surgery. Lila, hopeful to be set free by the truth, gets disappointed when her sister Lily miraculously appears to take back the place she abandoned and the man Lila had grown to love. To make matters worse, Lila realizes she was just a pawn being used all along and overhears death plots about her unborn child. As the betrayal deepens, Lila tries reaching out to Lucien who treats her like a pest, hurting and giving her no choice but to disappear. Not too long after, Lucien figures out the truth and seeks out for her but isn't he too late? Will Lila ever want to let him back into her life again, especially when she is hell-bent on revenge?