Machinika Museum: Chapter 4

The night my father collapsed, I learned some men negotiate with money… but Noah Thorne negotiates with lives. I never planned to marry a billionaire CEO, especially not the man my father owed $50,000 to. But when the hospital demanded an $80,000 deposit before surgery, life made the choice for me. While my mother sobbed in a cold hallway, Noah’s bodyguard arrived with an offer, an arranged marriage, a contract marriage that would clear the debt and cover every medical bill. When I confronted Noah, he presented the terms without cruelty: one year, no intimacy, public appearances only, and freedom after. He believed he was offering mercy but I felt like beautifully packaged captivity. Desperation crushed pride, and I signed. Our “marriage” was a seven-minute formality, no vows, no meaning. Moving into his penthouse was like stepping into a museum built to contain silence. Publicly, we were the perfect romance. Privately, we were strangers navigating a fragile arrangement thick with unspoken tension. Complications followed us: Noah’s elegant, smug ex who treated me like a placeholder, and my own ex-boyfriend, whose sudden reappearance triggered jealousy in Noah he couldn’t hide. Arguments, silences, and late-night moments softened something between us. Slowly, painfully, the man behind the empire emerged, the lonely boy shaped by loss, abandonment, and guarded walls. We began to care. We tried to deny it. Feelings weren’t in the contract but feelings don’t read contracts. Near the end of the year, Noah pulled away. I thought he wanted freedom. He signed the release papers with steady hands and a breaking heart. I was almost gone when he whispered the truth: “Please don’t go.” We tore up the contract. A year later, we married again, this time for love, not survival. This time, I chose him

Usai perselingkuhan kekasihnya, Elena memutuskan untuk merantau dan berakhir menjadi pengasuh seorang anak perempuan manis dari pria dingin bernama Dallen, pria yang tidak ingin menatap bahkan menyentuh putrinya sendiri. Elena seperti melihat cerminan dirinya sendiri pada balita berusia 4 tahun yang tengah diasuhnya tersebut, diabaikan oleh satu-satunya orang tua yang tersisa lantaran sang ibu telah tiada. Karenanya, Elena bertekad untuk tidak membiarkan Hannah, anak yang diasuhnya tersebut, tumbuh seperti dirinya. Ia akan sekuat tenaga mendorong ayah dan anak itu lebih dekat lagi dengan melunakkan hati si pria dingin. Namun, mampukah Elena melakukan hal tersebut padahal ia hanyalah seorang pengasuh yang dipekerjakan di rumah tersebut?

BLURB Mira, a poor farm girl, felt she was cursed because of the events that happened in her life after her land, the only property left to her by her late father, was forcefully taken 4 years ago. She’s left with nothing to cater for her sick little sister, and is forced to tend to the horses of the same man who took her land and that made her hate him, with everything in her. Jackson, who ran from the flames of an internet scandal against his company in search of answers and solitude, was instead carried away by Mira’s beauty, charm and confidence, and he decided to change her world while being the ruler of it. What happens when a spark is ignited between them? Mira, who loathed her landlord because he was a constant reminder of her lost property, due to unfairness, and Jackson, who only loved power and control.

***This is the sequel to "Second Chance Luna" and picks up where that story left off. I highly recommend reading that one before attempting to jump into this story.*** Update schedule is Mon. Wed. Fri. US Mountain Time Alpha Aleksandr Volkov had to fight hard for his second chance mate, a human named Rieka who has 4 children from her deceased human husband. After teaching her about the supernatural world, and rescuing her from rogues, they finally tied the knot, but just as they prepared to leave for their honeymoon, another alpha shows up to warn them that Rieka is still in danger. There is a secret in her past that even she doesn't know about. They have to work together with new allies to uncover her family history and ensure future safety of her and her children, all while navigating a new mate bond and the uncharted territory of a human mated to an alpha.

Diceraikan secara sepihak saat dia hamil 6 bulan, Geva terusir dari rumah tangganya. Wanita yang mengalami penyiksaan psikis dan fisik ini merasa kurang percaya diri. Hingga seorang pria datang dan mengatakan akan membantunya balas dendam. Pria itu usianya 4 tahun lebih muda dari Geva, tapi sikapnya sangat dewasa dan peyayang, dia adalah Axton, seorang pemimpin perusahaan yang menerima kekayaan dari keluarganya. Namun, rahasia apa yang disembunyikan Axton pada Geva, hingga mau membantunya balas dendam? Balas dendam seperti apa yang mereka lakukan pada sang pengkhianat dan penghancur ini? Semakin lama Geva mengenalnya, semakin tahu kalau Axton adalah pria yang hebat. Apakah akan ada cinta yang bersemi di antara mereka berdua?

Violet, pembuat game VR Beast Dominion, masuk ke dalam game sebagai tester untuk uji coba terakhir sebelum peluncuran. Namun sebuah error fatal terjadi—menu logout menghilang, dan sistem justru menandainya sebagai unit langka: Living Pheromone. Di dunia beastmen, aroma manusia murni mampu menenangkan para jantan yang kehilangan kendali. Keberadaan Violet segera memicu ketegangan antar wilayah, hingga dibentuklah Dewan Perlindungan. Terdiri dari 4 jantan terkuat dari berbagai spesies yang semuanya resmi menjadi suaminya demi menjaga perdamaian. Terjebak dalam dunia yang seharusnya hanya permainan, Violet harus bertahan hidup di tengah insting liar empat suaminya. Akankah Violet berhasil keluar dari dunia game, atau ada rahasia lain di balik terjebaknya di dunia itu?

She loved him all her life, she married him to save him from his vicious girlfriend but all she got in return was hatred from him and mistreatment from him and his girlfriend, and when she couldn't endure it anymore she did what he has always wanted, she signed the divorce papers Two years later she's back with three gorgeous sons, her husband knelt before her at the airport "Please forgive me wifey?" "Ex.." She remarked *Note* Guys this is the revised version of After Divorce I Became A Zillionaire, if you have read the first book, this is the continuation of old characters that were changed in first book from chapter 100, here the old characters were not changed, they continued. This can be read as a standalone as it's almost same as the first book. Thanks

"He was twice her age. Her best friend’s father. And she was the only thing he couldn’t have... until now." They begged for more and now it’s back, bolder and more addictive than ever. After 30 Steamy Adult Vignettes set hearts racing and fantasies ablaze, this continuation returns with ruthless billionaires, possessive alphas, forbidden lovers, and dark obsessions unleashed. No touch is too dangerous. No sin too taboo. From innocent virgins claimed by their enemy, to mafia kings staking their mark, every chapter delivers intense passion, twisted desires, and unrelenting chemistry. Whether it’s a dominant stranger in a hotel, a werewolf with a thirst for submission, or a vampire craving control, each vignette is crafted to pull you deeper into the fire. This isn’t just heat... it’s hunger. And once you taste it, it'll be impossible to stop at one.

All I want is Power. The authority to exact vengeance on those who have mistreated my family and me. They took the lives of my loved ones, and I will take revenge on them in a manner far more severe than merely ending their own lives. - "How incredibly breathtaking. You are beautiful...Anna." I check myself in the mirror. Scrutinizing my face starting from my forehead and working my way down to the base of my neck. I do this while keeping my chin up and my head held high. I can't help but feel content as I observe how everything that has been snatched away from me has resulted in something very different from what it was before. I smiled triumphantly, but tears of bitterness and hatred began to fall down my face. They took everything from me. This will be the final chapter of the years I spent living in anguish...and the beginning of my perfect seduction.

Nina Romano thought she was stepping into a world of power and intrigue, but she had no idea just how dangerous it could get. Drawn into the orbit of Dante Moretti, a ruthless and calculating mafia heir, she quickly discovers that desire can be as deadly as betrayal. When someone from Dante’s inner circle betrays him, Nina and Dante are thrust into a war that tests their loyalty, their courage, and the depth of their passion. Each chapter escalates the stakes: ambushes, shocking betrayals, and high-stakes mafia conflicts collide with a simmering, dangerous desire between them. Nina must navigate a world where nothing and no one is as it seems, and Dante must confront his past, his enemies, and the unexpected intensity of his feelings for her. From steamy, sensual encounters to heart-pounding action, Controlled Damage is a tale of trust, power, and temptation. When the shadows close in, Nina and Dante must decide whether their love is worth the ultimate risk — or whether the war will tear them apart first.