Mal Shadow And Bone

"You take me for a fool?” He yelled, gripping my arms tightly, his fingers making sure to leave marks. “I would never lie about something of utmost importance, Diego”, I tried to convince him while earnestly trying to save myself from his strong grip. “No one dares to look me in the face and lie.” He said while gripping my arms more strongly than ever. “Yet, you stand here, lying to my face. You want to use me against my father as your revenge, isn't that right Adriana?” With that, he let go of my arms, shoving me aside angrily—whilst I hit my head against a door frame. _______________ A strong-willed yet vulnerable young lady from a mafia family finds herself stuck in a marriage with a rival heir arranged by both families as a means to stop bloodshed among them. Her husband, being the mafia heir, is a stern person who is feared by members of the syndicate. He hates negotiating and solves his problems on his own. But, when he falls in love with the daughter of the rival family, will it complicate his plans? What will happen when circumstances force them to choose between love and loyalty to their families? How will it affect their lives? A tale where love and vengeance intertwine and the hearts of two individuals are tested against the ultimate betrayal.

When Miranda Forbes wakes from a stolen kiss under the cover of darkness, her world unravels. The man before her is not Fiore Ilarde, her devoted boyfriend of three years and newly minted fiancé, but Xylon Diaz—Fiore’s closest confidant and the last man she ever wanted to be near. What should have been a moment of bliss becomes a haunting betrayal that sets their lives ablaze. Fiore’s anger destroys their future, leaving Miranda’s heart fractured and her disdain for Xylon consuming her every thought. Yet, fate intervenes, forcing Miranda and Xylon into the isolation of a remote estate nestled deep in the woods. Resentment gives way to reluctant understanding, and Miranda begins to see beyond Xylon’s arrogant facade. The fiery disdain she once felt begins to transform into something she cannot control: longing. Against her better judgment, she finds herself drawn to the very man she swore to despise, craving the touch that awakened her soul. But when Fiore reappears, promising redemption and reigniting old flames, Miranda faces a harrowing choice. Torn between the man who was her first love and the one who now claims her desires, she must decide: Will she follow her heart or surrender to the untamed passion that could destroy everything she once believed in? A tale of betrayal, redemption, and the unpredictable nature of love—a story where every choice carries the weight of the soul.

I froze in the room's doorway and turned into a statue of stone who could only stare at the nightmare before my eyes. I wanted to wake up, but it was impossible. My movements seemed to be immobilized by something that was squeezing me tighter and tighter. ……………………… Emily, a successful writer, gets the shock of her life when the man she just married cheats on her on their wedding night. Hurt and disappointed she finds refuge on an island but life has another surprise for her. Mike, an attractive and charismatic young man will not make her days easy. Driven by hate but also by love, Emily will learn to open her heart again. But Mike is hiding a terrible secret. Will Emily be able to forgive and love again?

"Shadows of the Past" is a story about *Natasha Fernandez* (26),the daughter of a billionaire who never enjoyed her childhood due to the loss of her mother and her father's busy schedule. She struggles with health issues and finding true love until she meets *Jamal smith* (29) who rescues her from a robber and becomes her friend, and eventually her husband. Years later, Natasha hires her childhood friend *Imade Martins*(25) a home tutor for her adopted daughter *Tessa* (3). However, Natasha is heartbroken when she discovers Jamal's affair with Imade, and she uses her power to frustrate Imade's business life. Unbeknownst to them all, Jamal is the biological father of Imade's daughter, whom she lost in the hands of a matron to an orphanage some years back. Imade leaves for another city where she falls in love with her boss, Mr. *George Henry,*(34) an influential business tycoon and a single father. Twenty years later, *Roy Henry,* George's son, falls in love with Tessa, Natasha's daughter. However, their love is jeopardized after a family introduction takes place, and complicated truths unravel, putting Tessa's life at stake. The story explores the drama and chaos that ensue as the characters confront their past and navigate their present relationships.

Harusnya Rebecca menikah dengan pria yang selalu dia cintai, namun jebakan satu malam mengakibatkannya kehilangan segalanya. Keluarga dan cinta pun hilang. Tidak hanya itu saja, nama baik yang selama ini dia jaga telah hancur akibat rumor yang tidak sepenuhnya benar. Hingga suatu ketika, Rebecca tahu bahwa jebakan satu malam itu membuatnya terhubung pada Glenn Romanov. Semua hal menjadi semakin rumit. Dua orang asing yang tak saling mengenal, seakan tengah dipermainkan oleh takdir kehidupan. Lantas bagaimana kelanjutan kisah Rebecca dan Glenn? *** Follow me on IG: abigail_kusuma95

When towns start to be annihilated by vampires, there is one vampire future Alpha that is not going to let them get away with the world domination that they are so intent on gaining. This female future Alpha will stop at nothing to stop the vampires from destroying the human race and her own kind. With finding love and finding the courage to be a badass warrior leader, she doesn't realize what she bargained for when she decided to rage war against the vampire race. Or how hard it would be to take them down.

Sebuah sumur tua di tepi desa menyimpan luka yang tak pernah sembuh. Dulu, tempat itu ditutup rapat karena dipercaya sebagai sarang kegelapan yang menelan banyak nyawa. Namun tragedi kembali terjadi—seorang anak kecil ditemukan tewas mengenaskan di dalamnya. Surya, pemuda desa yang menyimpan masa lalu kelam, bersama Laras, sahabat lamanya, mencoba mengungkap misteri yang selama ini dibungkam. Namun semakin jauh mereka mencari, semakin jelas bahwa sumur itu bukan sekadar lubang air, melainkan pintu menuju dunia lain yang penuh jeritan dan ratapan. Di kedalaman gelap, mereka menemukan arwah-arwah yang terperangkap, bisikan yang terus memanggil, dan rahasia mengerikan tentang siapa sebenarnya “penjaga” yang bersemayam di sana. Ketakutan dan kesedihan bercampur menjadi satu. Surya dan Laras harus memilih: melarikan diri dan meninggalkan kebenaran, atau menyingkap rahasia meski harus menjadi bagian dari kegelapan itu sendiri.

Terryn dititipkan ibunya pada ibu Imelda untuk disekolahkan dan bisa ke jenjang yang lebih tinggi lagi. Ibunya Terryn dan ibu Imelda adalah sahabat dekat dulu sejak dari bangku sekolah, ibu Imelda adalah seorang pengusaha dengan hotel namun anaknya tidak ada yang berminat meneruskan usahanya. Aluna  putri sulungnya memilih jadi dokter dan Deva putra bungsunya menjadi CEO perusahaan konstruksi yang dibangun bersama kedua rekannya. Terry harus menghadapi si putra bungsu yang sifatnya sombong, dingin dan keras kepala. Deva tidak pernah melihatnya sebagai adik, dia memperlakukan Terry seperti babu di rumahnya. Bahkan hingga Deva, Aluna dan Terryn tinggal di kota untuk bekerja Deva tetap memperlakukan Terryn hanya sebagai asisten rumah tangga. Sesuatu hal yang besar terjadi hingga membuat ibu Imelda memutuskan Deva dan Terryn dinikahkan. Meski dengan berat hati mereka menerima keputusan ibu Imelda. Terryn yang sebenarnya dari dulu cinta mati kepada Deva sangat bahagia dengan pernikahan itu tapi hati Deva yang lebih dingin dari salju sukar untuk disentuh Terryn. Tapi bukan cinta namanya jika tidak menghadirkan keajaiban disaat Deva mulai jatuh cinta pada Terryn, perempuan itu harus pergi selamanya dari kehidupan Deva. Deva hanya mampu mengejarnya kembali dengan segala cara agar Terry bisa kembali padanya.

Cinta satu malam antara Zia dan Sean, meninggalkan bekas mendalam pada keduanya. Mungkin, karena saat itu Zia mencuri uang milik Sean. Bukan itu saja! Zia juga mencuri hati Sean. Setelah terpisah selama lima tahun. Takdir baik menghampiri mereka. Mereka dipertemukan sebagai penulis dan tokoh biografi. Sayangnya, Zia terlalu takut dan merasa bersalah pada Sean. Apalagi saat ia tahu Sean adalah seorang CEO, itu membuat Zia rendah diri. Walaupun ia begitu senang bisa bertemu dengan Sean. Pertemuan mereka tak disia-siakan oleh Sean. Bahkan CEO tampan itu langsung melakukan kontrak kerja dengan Zia. Ia tak ingin kehilangan gadis itu lagi. Mampukah Zia dan Sean bersatu?

Demi melunasi utang-utang, Diana Larasati dijual oleh ayah kandungnya kepada Michel Rahardian, CEO yang terkenal bengis dan arogan. Pria itu tergabung dalam kelompok mafia, dan selalu mengurung Diana di dalam rumahnya yang megah dan dijaga ketat. Diana mencoba mencari cara untuk kabur, karena ia sudah tidak tahan dijadikan tahanan hingga harus melayani hasrat pria itu yang tiada habisnya. Namun, diam-diam Michel juga memiliki segudang rahasia, yang membuat Diana tidak bisa pergi darinya begitu saja. Lalu, apa yang akan terjadi selanjutnya? Akankah Diana berhasil lolos? Atau, apakah pada akhirnya Michel yang akan bertekuk lutut pada Diana?