Magic Vs Technology

The end of the world had never been so romantic—for Alisa Vega, at least. In an alternate universe where Earth survives the first apocalypse, humans live side by side with other species in a society where impossible things become possible. And yet, with all that magic and technology, love remains to be the most mysterious and unpredictable thing of all. Alisa Vega is a popular celebrity well-known for her beauty and charisma. Growing up in a loving and privileged environment, she had never wanted for anything in her life—until she meets Jester Lee, the rising star of the Adventurer community. Jester saves her life and steals her heart in the process. She confesses her love, but Jester is having none of it. Apparently, he's too busy saving all three worlds from a second apocalypse to entertain any thoughts on romance. But Alisa is convinced that he is THE ONE for her—and she is not taking no for an answer. Join Alisa and Jester as their stories unfold side by side: from gala appearances, photoshoots, and dodging the paparazzi, to navigating through a mess of man-eating monsters, secret identities, and uncovering conspiracies, all in the name of true love. *Author's Note: Some parts of the story may include scenes of violence and gore, dark (morbid) humor and possible emotional trauma (for the characters). Although the author encourages freedom in reading, this warning is in place for those who may find such topics disturbing. Reading should be fun for everyone, after all. Thank you! ^_^

After being reborn, I insisted on changing my arranged marriage partner from Connor Gregory to his younger uncle. My mother was shocked. She kept insisting that Connor’s younger uncle’s standards were far too high for him to ever take an interest in me. Besides, Connor and I had grown up together. I had always declared I would marry no one but him—so how could I suddenly choose someone else instead? What my mother didn’t know was that I had already died once. In my previous life, Connor did marry me, but we were only husband and wife in name. Three years into our marriage, I found out he had long since legally married my foster sister behind my back. When I confronted him, his response was: “You’re only fit to be a prop in this alliance. Rachel is my real wife.” So, in this life, I will never make the same mistake again.

“Oh!.” I cuss under my breath as I stare down at the creature I had shot with the gun, lying still in front of me. Only this time, it isn’t a deer, as I think it is. It is a living being. Not just any living being but a female, one that lies there stark naked.   *** The cold-hearted Alpha Liam meets his mate in a very strange circumstance. Aerin can’t remember anything from her past. Alpha Liam must do everything to protect her.   But does their love stand a chance when dramas starts unfolding?  

When eighteen-year-old Tate Osborne's uncle sells her to pay his debts, she's thrust into a world where werewolves rule and ancient magic binds souls forever. Now she belongs to the ruthless Silverfang twins—Alpha brothers Mathias and Daxon, whose dark hunger both terrifies and ignites something primal within her. Freedom was supposed to be hers at university. Instead, she's become the most dangerous thing of all: the soulbond that could either save two powerful Alphas... or destroy them all.

Setelah putri kaya palsu itu kembali mengancam bunuh diri, Nikos diam-diam menjalin hubungan dengannya di belakangku. Namun dengan satu syarat: hubungan ini tidak boleh sampai ke telingaku. "Aku bisa bersamamu, tapi Aurora adalah hidupku. Apa pun yang terjadi antara aku dan kamu, sama sekali nggak boleh dia ketahui." Putri kaya palsu itu berpura-pura menyetujui, lalu mengirimkan kepadaku sebuah video yang memperlihatkan Nikos membawa anak kami dan tinggal serumah dengannya. "Bagaimanapun juga, Kak Nikos nggak akan meninggalkanku. Jangan pernah berangan-angan bisa bersaing denganku." Yang tidak diketahuinya adalah: aku tidak pernah berniat bersaing dengannya. Sebulan kemudian, aku akan menaiki penerbangan menuju Isviko, dan menghilang selamanya dari dunia Nikos.

Sahabat masa kecil yang berjanji akan menikah denganku begitu kami lulus kuliah, malah melamar gadis kaya palsu bernama Cita di hari wisudaku. Namun, Simon yang dikenal sebagai pria suci dari kalangan elite ibu kota, menyatakan cinta padaku secara terbuka setelah lamaran itu berhasil. Selama lima tahun pernikahan, dia memperlakukanku dengan lembut dan memanjakanku seolah aku adalah segalanya. Sampai suatu hari, aku tidak sengaja mendengar percakapannya dengan sahabatnya. "Simon, sekarang Cita sudah terkenal, kamu masih mau terus berpura-pura sama Monica?" "Lagian, aku nggak bisa menikahi Cita, jadi nggak masalah. Selama ada aku, Monica nggak akan bisa mengganggu kebahagiaan Cita." Kitab suci yang selama ini disimpannya dengan baik, tertulis nama Cita di setiap bagiannya. [ Semoga Cita bisa terbebas dari obsesinya, semoga dia damai lahir batin. ] [ Semoga segala yang diinginkan Cita tercapai, semoga cintanya tak pernah dirundung duka. ] .... [ Cita, aku nggak berjodoh denganmu di kehidupan ini. Aku hanya berharap di kehidupan selanjutnya bisa menggenggam tanganmu dan menemanimu selamanya. ] Mimpi selama lima tahun, tersadarkan dalam sekejap. Aku pun menyusun identitas palsu dan merencanakan sebuah insiden tenggelam. Sejak itu, kita tidak perlu lagi bertemu selama-lamanya.

Tamara, the mafia's gem! But in real life, isa lang siyang walang kwentang tao na ipinadala sa mafia's underground world para patayin ang pinuno ng mga mafia group kasama na ang lider ng Devil's Angel Mafia Organization. Hanggang sa muling magtagpo ang landas niya at ng mga taong nagpadala sa kaniya sa mafia's world. Sa pagkakataong ito, kalaban na ang turing nila sa kaniya. Sa gitna ng panganib at kalituhan, isang alagad ng batas, sa katauhan ni Lt. Andrei Montillano, ang maninindigan upang iligtas siya sa bingit ng kamatayan. Dahil sa ginawa ni Andrei, ituturing siyang bayani ni Tamara. Subalit lingid sa kaalaman ng dalaga, pagbabayarin siya ng bilyonaryong binata sa kamatayan ng ama nito na minsan ay naging target niya sa isang misyon. Ngunit paano kung sa huli'y kapwa sila mahulog sa kumunoy ng mapaglarong pag-ibig? Handa ba nilang kalimutan ang poot sa kanilang mga puso alang-alang sa nanganganib nilang anak? May halaga ba ang salitang pagmamamahal sa dalawang taong handang ipaglaban ang prinsipyo at katarungan kung pareho na silang natutupok sa apoy ng galit?

"Boss! Nasa panganib pong muli ang buhay ng asawa mo!" wika ng kanang-kamay ni Kaizer. "Ihanda mo ang mga tauhan at ililigtas natin siya!" malakas na sigaw ng mafia boss. Mabilis na kumilos ang mga tauhan ng Devil's Angel Mafia Organization. Lahat sila ay handang ialay ang buhay para sa kanilang reyna. Buong tapang na sumakay si Kaizer sa sasakyang naghihintay sa kan'ya. Ngunit ang mga mata niya ay punong-puno ng lungkot. Tumatagos doon ang sakit na nararamdaman ng kaniyang puso. Siya ang asawa ngunit ang puso ng babaeng mahal niya ay nahahati sa dalawa. Hindi siya pwedeng gumamit ng dahas dahil baka tuluyang mawala sa kan'ya si Kryzell. Ang babaeng una at pinangakuan niyang huling iibigin. Sa pag-ibig kung saan ay nakikihati lamang siya, hanggang kailan ni Kaizer kayang maging biktima? May halaga ba ang pagiging mafia boss kung ang mafia's hidden angel ay magdesisyon na muling mabuhay ng payapa at malayo sa magulong mundo na meron siya?

This book is authored by Kit Bryan. I'm an ordinary waiter, but I can see people's fate, including Shifters. Like all children, I was tested for magic when I was only a few days old. Since my bloodline is unknown and my magic is unidentifiable, I was marked with a delicate swirling pattern around my upper right arm. I do have magic, just as the tests showed, but it has never lined up with any known Magic species. I can't breathe fire like a dragon Shifter, or hex people who piss me off like Witches. I can't make potions like an Alchemist or seduce people like a Succubus. Now I don't mean to be unappreciative of the power I do have, it's interesting and all, but it just really doesn't pack much of a punch and most of the time it is just pretty much useless. My special magical skill is the ability to see threads of fate. Most of life is annoying enough for me, and what never occurred to me is that my mate is a rude, pompous nuisance. He's an Alpha and my friend's twin brother.

Aku menunggu donor jantung selama dua tahun, tetapi jantung itu malah ditransplantasikan oleh suamiku kepada putri palsu keluarga kaya, Inara. Dokter mengatakan aku hanya memiliki sisa waktu hidup satu minggu. Karena itu, aku memutuskan untuk membekukan jenazahku. Aku menyumbangkan jasadku sendiri kepada studio milik Inara. Pada hari aku menandatangani surat donasi, anakku berlari memelukku dan berkata bahwa akhirnya Mama dan Bibi sudah berdamai kembali. Orang tuaku memujiku karena akhirnya aku mengerti arti kasih sayang antarsaudari dan mau saling membantu. Suamiku pun merasa lega, mengatakan bahwa aku akhirnya melepaskan ganjalan di hati dan menjadi lebih pengertian. Aku tersenyum tipis. Ya, kali ini aku benar-benar sudah belajar untuk patuh. Aku akan mengembalikan identitas putri Keluarga Mahardian kepada Inara dan mengabulkan keinginan kalian semua.