Media Manipulation

***Captivating Storm Book 1*** Orphaned by the unexpected attack of a rogue pack, Yusria gets adopted by the Beta of the Setting Dawn Pack. 18 years of living under the neglect and abuse of her adopted family leads her becoming the mate of the Alpha's son. Just when she thinks her life would take a turn for the better, she dies under the manipulation of her husband and adopted sister. Reborn and fueled with a desire to find her fated mate, Yusria sets out of the Setting Dawn Pack to embark on a journey that, unknowingly, sets in motion a prophecy long forgotten and buried under the passage of time. "Mate!" The strangled cry of the Emperor rendered the spectating Alphas and Lunas speechless. 'Mate? What mate...?' 'Must be Miss Eradani, right? The Emperor's Lover?' 'Of course! Otherwise, who did you expect? Heh...It's not like the Lykan Emperor can claim a true mate!' Disdainful scoffs and mocking sneers surfaced on the faces of the Eastern Empire's prominent alpha leaders. The barely audible cry of 'mate' from the Great Eastern Emperor Zeonen's mouth made them look at the latter with scorn. Mate? For all his power and wealth, in their eyes, he would forever remain beneath them for being born a Lykan, a creature infamously deprived of the greatest gift of the Moon Goddess. A true mate.

In a world where dreams collide with reality, one girl's journey to marry the man who ignited butterflies in her stomach unfolds. Aubrey, a naive and timid soul, was captivated by love at a young age, guided solely by the belief that love knows no boundaries. From the moment Evan Cooper smiled at her, Aubrey fell deeply and irrevocably in love. Little did she know that the rules of society would conspire against her, as a maid daring to love a noble member of society. However, love's flame burned fiercely within Aubrey, and her mother's manipulation would pave the path to an unconventional marriage, turning her into the maid wife of Evan Cooper, a man known for his ruthlessness cold-heartedness, and arrogance. Despite Evan's refusal to acknowledge her, Aubrey clung to her role as his wife, enduring insults and living as an outsider in her own home. But when a sinister conspiracy orchestrated by her mother-in-law and sister-in-law shatters her happiness, Aubrey is cast out, left to question her fate and contemplate a revenge she never thought she'd seek. Will Aubrey rise above the injustices inflicted upon her and reclaim her rightful place? Join her on a tumultuous journey of love, betrayal, and resilience as she seeks retribution for the atrocities committed against her.

Avery's world is shattered when her pack is raided by the bloodhounds, and she's thrust into a living nightmare of slavery. Torn from everything she's ever known, Avery must endure unimaginable torment, her spirit tested to the limits of human endurance. Yet, even as pain and betrayal haunt her every step, a glimmer of hope sustains her - the promise of a special life awaiting her. When Avery is finally brought face-to-face with the enigmatic Red Alpha, a man of untamed power and lethal charm, her world is shaken once more. Despite her wild fear of him, Avery feels an undeniable passion ignite between them, a connection that's both exhilarating and terrifying. But the Red Alpha is a complex and conflicted figure, hot and cold in his treatment of Avery. His tender moments only deepen her torment, his cruelty a brutal reminder of her captivity. Desperate for freedom, Avery escapes, only to discover that betrayal and manipulation extend far beyond her prison walls. As Avery navigates a treacherous landscape of ancient secrets, buried prophecies, and powerful enemies, she must rise above her suffering to unlock a strength she never knew she had. But will Avery conquer the darkness and take back what is rightfully hers? Or will the pain of her past and the wrath of her enemies destroy her chance at redemption?

Five years ago, Seraphina Vale’s life ended in front of a crowd. On her wedding day to billionaire CEO Cassian Thorne, she was publicly accused of corporate espionage, betrayal, and greed. Security dragged her out of the ceremony as cameras flashed and the media tore her reputation apart. The man she loved never gave her a chance to explain. What Cassian never knew was that Seraphina walked away carrying his child. Now, five years later, Seraphina has rebuilt her life from nothing. Stronger. Independent. Untouchable. But when fate brings her back into Cassian’s world, a shocking truth surfaces her son, Lucien, is the only biological heir to the powerful Thorne empire. The Thorne family demands the child. Seraphina refuses. The only solution Cassian offers is a contract: Live under his roof. Pretend to be his wife. Secure the heir’s future. But the past is full of lies, enemies are still watching, and the truth behind Seraphina’s downfall is far darker than either of them imagined. This time, the woman he once destroyed isn’t coming back to beg. She’s coming back to win.

I went viral, all for the wrong reasons. The world came down hard on me, all because I refused to approve my employee, Cassandra’s, maternity leave. Cassandra tore me apart online. “Why won’t you grant me maternity leave? “The government wants the birth rate to go up. Even if you’re the CEO, you can’t go against the law. “I get it. The low birth rate exists because heartless capitalists like you treat employees like nothing. “Fam, back me up here. Am I wrong to protect my unborn child? “I have a legal right to maternity leave.” With her words striking a chord with the young generation, the livestream became a viral sensation. Many spammed the company’s social media to criticise me. There were memes of me as a funeral portrait everywhere. Some even mailed wreaths to the office. The board ordered me to apologize live. I plugged into Cassandra’s stream and looked at her calmly. “I’m sorry, but I still can’t approve your leave.”

"Jadilah wanitaku, Kinanti... Ceraikan suamimu." "Aku tidak bisa, Ganendra. " "Tapi Bara selingkuh... dan selingkuhannya hamil." "Apa bedanya dengan kita?" ======= Kinanti Atmadja adalah seorang designer ternama, juga seorang istri dari Barata Pramayudha. Seorang pengusaha sukses, dan juga pewaris tunggal Prama Group. Tiga tahun mereka berumahtangga, di depan orang lain, keluarga dan media mereka terlihat harmonis, namun di balik pintu rumah megahnya, mereka bersikap dingin satu sama lain. ••• Suatu saat bara menghamili sekretarisnya, mereka berselingkuh bahkan di tahun kedua pernikahannya dengan Kinanti, namun karena tuntutan dari keluarga untuk menjaga nama baik. Mereka masih bertahan. ••• Hingga datanglah sahabat Bara yaitu Ganendra Adipati. Menawarkan cinta yang sulit untuk di tolak oleh Kinanti. ••• Ganendra Adipati adalah definisi sempurna bagi seorang lelaki. Tampan, mapan dan Setia. Baginya, Kinanti adalah cinta sejatinya. ••• "Kau menikmatinya, Kinanti... berada dibawah ku, meneriakkan namaku di saat percintaan panas kita."

When Edna Crossby ditches the marriage registration for the fifth time, I block her contact number and social media accounts on the spot. If she's in any of the social gatherings, I turn down the invitations right away. I'd rather take the long route than walk past the cafe Edna frequents. If she attends a team-building session, I take the day off without hesitation. Even when Edna shows up on my doorstep with gifts in hand on Christmas Eve, I pretend that I'm not home at all. I don't answer any calls from her. I don't respond to texts she sends me. Just like that, I completely fade away from Edna's world. In the past, Edna used to be the focus of my life. My emotions fluctuated all the time because of her. When Edna flakes out on me for the fifth time, I finally snap out of my lovesick stupor. I don't want to live life like this anymore. Rather than getting abandoned time and again, I might as well live my life on my own happily.

I had been married to Natasha Bates for ten years, and not once did she ever join me for our family's Independence Day cookout. This year, on the night before the celebration, I finally gathered the courage to ask if she wanted to come. She scoffed and said, "What are you, stuck in the past? Who even celebrates the Fourth with a family dinner anymore?" Yet that very evening, I saw a social media post of Natasha with her male best friend, Stanley Rogers. They were quite intimate in the picture, and the caption read: [True happiness is celebrating Independence Day with your bestie!] I commented back: [Hope you two lovebirds make it official soon.] Stanley did not hold back. He messaged me a bunch of intimate photos of the two of them. Then, he added, [You're just a leech living off his wife. What right do you have to question anything about Nattie?] Everyone always thought I was a gold-digger living off Natasha's success. However, they all forgot that I was the sole major shareholder of the company. This time, I’m done staying silent.

Lea, gadis berusia 21 tahun itu hanya tersenyum canggung dengan wajah terkejutnya saat melihat wajah CEO tempatnya melakukan magang adalah wajah yang sama persis dengan lelaki yang mengajaknya bertengkar dimedia sosial. "Mati aku!" Lea menggumam pelan saat melihat senyuman licik diparas Alex yang terlihat seakan memberi ancaman pada Lea. Saat Lea hendak berlari pergi dari ruangan Alex, tiba-tiba dengan cepat lelaki berusia 34 tahun itu menarik tangan Lea kemudian sedikit memepetkan tubuh Lea kearah dinding, hal itu langsung membuat Lea panik. "Mau kemana Nona?" Ucap Alex seraya tersenyum menikmati wajah ketakutan Lea "Kemana keberanianmu, di media sosial kau begitu sangar dan berani lalu kemana keberanian itu sekarang?" Ucap Alex mengejek "Sial! Aku harus pergi dari perusahaan ini." Pikir Lea Akan seperti apa kehidupan Lea di perusahaan Alex, mampukah gadis itu keluar dari perusahaan atau justru memilih bertahan untuk menyelesaikan magangnya?

Mya, wanita ini hanya pura-pura miskin demi mendapatkan cinta sejati. Richard, lelaki yang dia kira tulus mencintainya, ternyata adalah seorang pengkhianat. Perselingkuhan mereka terbongkar saat Richard dan Alya bercinta di rumah saat Mya yang mereka pikir tidak ada di rumah. Mereka tidak tahu kalau ternyata, Mya kembali ke rumah saat itu. Dibantu oleh Kevin sahabatnya. Mya pun mengajukan gugatan cerai. Dia juga membalas sakit hatinya pada mantan suami dan juga selingkuhannya dengan mengunggah video panas mereka di media sosial. Tak hanya karir mereka yang hancur, Mya juga melaporkan mereka ke kantor polisi dengan kasus perzinahan. Dilema kembali hadir kala Kevin meminta bantuan pada Mya untuk menjadi pacar pura-puranya. Dan ternyata, Mama Kevin justru mendukung hubungan mereka dan menyuruh mereka segera menikah. Apakah Mya dan Kevin akan bersatu? Atau, mereka justru jujur pada Mama Kevin kalau mereka hanya berpura pura pacaran.