Lebih Baik Mati Berdiri Daripada Hidup Berlutut

Suamiku meninggal. Di hari peringatan pernikahan kami, dia nekat keluar di tengah hujan lebat untuk membeli kue buatku, tetapi malah tertabrak truk besar. Jasadnya hancur berkeping-keping, bahkan tidak bisa dikenali lagi. Adik ipar menyalahkanku, katanya aku penyebab kematian kakaknya dan tidak layak mewarisi harta suamiku. Mertuaku menangis dan menyebutku pembawa sial, lalu mengusirku dari rumah. Aku tersiksa batin setiap hari, selalu membayangkan bahwa kalau saja aku menghentikannya hari itu, mungkin dia tidak akan meninggal. Akhirnya aku jatuh sakit dan divonis kanker. Di ambang hidup dan mati, mertuaku datang menemuiku. “Dasar bodoh, percaya saja dengan apa yang dibilang orang!” Ujarnya sambil melempar foto keluarga kecil berisi tiga orang. Setelah melihat foto itu, aku langsung sesak napas dan mati dengan penuh amarah. Ternyata, suamiku tidak hanya masih hidup, tetapi juga sudah punya anak dengan pujaan hatinya. Begitu membuka mata lagi, aku kembali ke hari ketika pertama kali menerima kabar kematiannya.

Cinta pertamanya bagaikan mimpi buruk bagi Rayra. Bagaimana tidak, Edam, seorang pria yang merupakan cinta pertama sekaligus pacar pertamanya malah memberi luka yang perih baginya. Hampir setiap hari Rayra mendapatkan memar ditubuhnya akibat ulah tangan Edam. Ibu Rayra yang akhirnya mengetahui perlakuan kasar pacar putri sulungnya itu lantas tak tinggal diam. Rayra dikenalkan ke seorang pria bernama Mada, berharap dengan kehadiran Mada, Rayra dapat terlindungi dari Edam. Apakah usaha ibunya itu berhasil? Apakah Mada bisa melindungi Rayra?

Panji dan Amanda sudah menjalin cinta sejak SMA. Memutuskan bertunangan saat menginjak dunia kerja. Namun, orang tua Panji tidak setuju dengan hubungan mereka, karena sudah memiliki seorang calon istri untuk Panji, bernama Selma. Demi keinginan orang tua, akhirnya Panji menikah dengan Selma. Betapa hancur hati Amanda. Ia harus merasakan sedih dan sakitnya ditinggal menikah oleh belahan jiwanya. Cinta tidak bisa dipaksa, hati tidak dapat berbohong, dalam jiwanya, perasaan Panji sudah begitu mendalam terhadap Amanda. Selma harus terima kenyataan, suaminya memiliki perempuan lain di hati dan pikirannya. Menjadikan biduk rumah tangga mereka terus saja kemasukan air-air kecemburuan. Bagaimana akhirnya? Hanya penulis yang tahu.

Ketika surat keterangan lulus universitas tiba, aku malah demam tinggi dan terbaring di tempat tidur. Adikku yang pergi mengambilkan surat itu untukku, malah mengalami penculikan di tengah jalan dan nasibnya tak diketahui, entah masih hidup atau sudah tiada. Orang tuaku memendam kebencian mendalam padaku. Mereka merobek suratku dan memaksaku berhenti sekolah, lalu menyuruhku bekerja di pabrik. Kemudian, aku juga diculik. Setelah berhasil melarikan diri dengan nyaris kehilangan nyawa, aku bersembunyi di sebuah pabrik tua sambil mengirim pesan meminta bantuan pada ayahku. Tak lama kemudian, ayah meneleponku dan langsung berteriak marah, “Sandra Joman! Dasar anak brengsek! Bisa-bisanya kamu bercanda seperti ini di hari kematian Valarie! “Kamu tahu nggak, betapa aku dan ibumu berharap yang meninggal waktu itu adalah kamu!” Detik-detik sebelum kematian, kata-kata hinaan mereka terus terngiang di telingaku. Tubuhku disiksa sampai tak berbentuk lagi, aku meninggal dengan tragis. Jasadku dibuang ke selokan busuk selama tiga hari. Bahkan, ayahku yang seorang ahli forensik senior pun tak bisa mengenali siapa diriku. Ketika adikku pulang bersama pacar yang kabur bersamanya dulu, ayah baru saja berhasil memulihkan wajahku melalui rekonstruksi teknologi. Mereka berlutut di depan jasadku yang telah membusuk, menangis hingga tak sadarkan diri.

Valerian Talon Montgomery is a rare Arctic Fox shifter. He lost his parents at the tender age of 5 years old. His first unexpected shift happens on his 10th birthday. The shift happened when he thought he was protecting his adopted older brother Tommy from wolves. The wolves they met that day were Beta Cornelius and his eldest son Brayden. As the years continue on Valerian finds that his fox half has made his scent seem as just a normal human to others. He becomes and EMT when is he around 18 after he watches them save Tommy's life after he almost dies during a bad fire. He meets his soulmate the following year at the age of 19 when he unknowingly saves the life of their future Luna, Artemis. Jax had a wonderful life up until the day they lost his father and eldest brother. Beta Cornelius and Brayden sacrificed their lives for the pack. The Alpha had compassion on his family and Jax became the next Beta that day. Years later at the age of 17 He became Beta when his best friend and future Alpha, Armand stepped up to take to the role. They both searched for their mates for 2 years before that fateful day when they came strolling into their lives. At the age of 19 Jax meets Valerian and is thrilled to find out this is his mate. A tale of twists and turns. Will Valerian reveal to Jax that he is not actually just a human or will he take his secret to the grave? ~ Side story to Broken Artemis, but they don't have to be read together ~

Matt had been gifted something that had only been of legend. something so beautiful and dangerous. he knows what has to be done is his destiny but will he handle the chaos that will ensue with this blessing, or will it all go to shit? *snippet* “What the fuck Chloe,” he ground out, “I'm not leaving until I have answers, you can't expect me to just let it go when you're thin as hell and covered in bruises,” He shouted in her face. “No, fuck you, you can't just come into my life, turn into that... that creature and expect to know my life story,” Chloe said stubbornly, folding her arms in front of her chest and turning away. “Im not asking for that, I just need to know who did this to you,” “You,” She turned on her hill, poking Matt in the chest, “Don't need to know anything,” She glared, Matt snatching her wrist and pulling her to him. “Why do you have to be so difficult?” he asked, his features softening. “Why do you have to be a mythical creature that's not supposed to exist,” “Ouch,” Niki muttered behind Matt in a sarcastic tone, folding her arms. “What?” Chloe snapped at her, regretting it instantly. “You're not supposed to exist either,” She said calmly. “What's that supposed to mean?” she asked, getting frustrated, her anger at the situation boiling inside her. “Its a long story, Matt can tell you,” Niki said, turning and walking away. “Come on, I'll explain everything,” Matt gestured for Chloe to follow, which she reluctantly did.

Hans yang mencintai istrinya karena fisik begitu kecewa melihat perubahan dratis pada tubuh istrinya Almira. Hal itu dimula saat Almira keguguran tubuhnya semakin tak terkondisikan, dan membuat Hans sering marah. Hal itu pula yang membuat Hans berpaling pada wanita lain. Padahal sebagai istri Almira sudah melakukannya dengan baik. Tapi, Hans masih tak terima karena Almira tak bisa merawat tubuhnya dengan baik. Namun, siapa sangka istri yang dianggapnya tak cantik lagi itu ternyata mempunyai cinta yang begitu tulus. Dimatanya mungkin Almira sudah tak cantik. Tapi, dimata lelaki lain, Almira adalah perempuan impian. Hal itu membuat Hans cemburu, dan sadar. Saat ia ingin memperbaiki semuanya, penyesalan datang terlambat.

Tanpa sengaja, Zeta menemukan suaminya berselingkuh. Sakit hati, ia pun memutuskan untuk berpisah! Namun Aziel, anak kecil berusia 5 tahun itu tak ingin Ayah dan Bundanya berpisah. Terlebih ... ia yakin ayahnya yang sangat mencintai Zeta--tak mungkin melakukannya! Pasti ada yang ingin menghancurkan keluarga mereka. Jadi, bocah laki-laki itu pun memulai rencananya.... "Ayah, Bunda! El mau liburan bersama-sama lagi seperti dulu, ayolah kita bersama lagi! kali ini untuk selamanya! Okey?"

In a world where werewolves thrive, Ava, a gentle and timid omega, finds herself rejected by her mate, Alpha Jared, for her perceived weakness. Heartbroken, she seeks solace in a neighboring pack, where she unexpectedly finds a new connection and becomes entangled with another mate. But when news reaches Jared about Ava's newfound happiness, he realizes the mistake he made and is determined to win her back. As unforgiving situations unfold, Ava must navigate her feelings and make a difficult choice between her past and a potential future filled with love and redemption. She could also be selfish and have them both right? What happens when things doesn't go as planned?

My name is Kara Sommers and I am the only pup to Alpha Killian Sommers. With there being no male heir to our pack—The Blood Wolves—my father has set out to find me a formidable Alpha to wed, in the process joining two packs into one. There have been stories of wolves finding their destined mates but it is rare so I have no hope of finding my own. Two other packs equal us, both with eligible Alphas who are eager for my hand. And thus, the mating game was born. Two Alphas. One winner. The prize: my life and my pack. Only, what if fate has something different in mind for me?