Mulut Ember

Xalara Silvyn, a seemingly powerless girl from the Shadowveil slums, is claimed as a fated mate by Cassian Holt, heir to a powerful noble house of ember magic. After being brought to his estate, she discovers their bond was merely Cassian's temporary fascination. At his engagement gala to Vionna Kress, he publicly betrays Xalara, relegating her to servitude under his cruel fiancée. As Vionna systematically humiliates Xalara, the crystal pendant Xalara found in a hidden chamber beneath the Veil becomes her sole comfort. With help from Cassian's brother Verin, she learns the crystal may connect to House Silvyn—a noble family of essence-based primal magic supposedly destroyed centuries ago. When Vionna arranges to transfer Xalara for potentially fatal bond severance after her wedding to Cassian, Xalara's desperate situation takes an unexpected turn. During the wedding feast, she encounters Lord Elaric Nox, a feared shadow magic tyrant avoiding political marriage proposals. After overhearing his frustrations with traditional arrangements, Xalara's impulsive quip "Where do I sign?" intrigues him. Elaric's emissaries arrive at the wedding with a formal offer—a contract marriage of mutual benefit. Elaric gains a shield against political marriage pressure while offering Xalara protection from Vionna and access to knowledge about her crystal and heritage. Their three-year contract specifies a purely practical arrangement with no emotional obligations. At House Nox, Xalara begins training in essence magic under Elaric's guidance, discovering her "minor" warming ability is actually rare primal magic thought extinct. As she awakens to her true abilities and learns about her possible connection to House Silvyn, the bond with Cassian naturally fades. Meanwhile, a complex but respectful dynamic develops between Xalara and Elaric as they navigate their unconventional arrangement.

My name is Ember Haiven. I’ve been alone and on the run my entire life. Everything changed when I became Kieran’s surrogate in exchange for his protection. I had no idea that I would fall in love with this dragon shifter and enter a world that I believed existed only in my dreams. “Is that what you want?” he asked. “Yes…” I said feeling myself go breathless in his arms. “I never thought I’d be able to touch another person like this and now, I just don’t want this feeling to end.” He kissed me sweetly, pulling me closer and then rested his forehead against mine. I could see the color drain from his face and his shoulders sag like I’d ripped the heart from his chest. And maybe I had. It felt like my own was trying to claw its way from my skin. He moved to take a step forward but then thought better of it. Surrogate of the Sleeping Dragon is written by Claire Wilkins, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Ember, a mute and wolfless outcast, endures relentless torment as the disgraced daughter of an alpha's mistress in the Crescent Moon Pack. Betrayed by her family and rejected by her mate, Beta Benson, her existence is a living nightmare. Her prayers to the Moon Goddess for freedom—be it through death or a miracle—seem to go unanswered, leaving her trapped in despair. But Ember's pain masks a dangerous mystery. Dreams of blood-soaked hands and an unknown man haunt her nights, while whispers of betrayal and dark truths about her stepbrother, Alpha Leo, gnaw at her sanity. Even as her will is tested, she finds unexpected solace in her only ally, Lily, and fleeting moments of inexplicable connection to the wolf she thought she'd lost forever. When a powerful and enigmatic figure—the Lycan King Draco—arrives, his piercing gaze and commanding presence unravel everything Ember believed about herself. Her soul ignites at the revelation that he is her second-chance mate, a bond both fated and impossible. As her dormant wolf stirs within her, Ember faces the ultimate dilemma: will she embrace her destiny or become the assassin of the very man who might hold the key to her salvation?

"Aku akan membantumu asal kamu mau mengikuti semua permintaanku serta syarat yang aku berikan." Sebuah pernyataan yang keluar dari mulut seorang Calvin Adelio Darwish kepada wanita yang tanpa sengaja masuk ke dalam mobilnya dalam keadaan berlumur darah. Apakah Aruna akan menerima tawaran yang disampaikan oleh Calvin? Atau Aruna menolaknya? Lalu apa yang menjadi alasan Aruna masuk ke dalam mobil pria yang tidak dikenal?

Farah Anisa dan Kim Hongjoong adalah dua orang yang sulit akur. Sejak masa kuliah selalu ada persaingan, selalu ada kekesalan dan pertengkaran diantara mereka. Pantas saja rekan-rekan lain sudah matang dengan kelakuannya. Suatu hari, majikan mengirimkan memo yang mewajibkan Farah dan Hongjoong mengikuti program liburan perusahaan untuk 'mengembangkan kerja sama'. Namun keduanya langsung protes dan berusaha menghapus nama tersebut dari program tersebut. Sementara itu, Ny. Hongju, ibu Hongjoong telah merencanakan untuk menjodohkan Hongjoong dengan gadis pilihannya. Untuk menghindarinya, Hongjoong pun merencanakan sesuatu dengan melibatkan Farah dalam masalah keluarganya. "Aku tidak ingin menikah lagi, tapi ibuku suka memaksa. Jadi, aku ingin menikah denganmu." - Kim Hong Joong. "Apa?! Kamu gila Tuan Hongjoong!" - Farah Anisa. Ego masing-masing, tak mau mengakui perasaan yang tumbuh di hati. "Ini kontrak, aku tidak peduli kamu mau menerimanya atau tidak. Yang penting akhir pekan ini aku akan mengantarmu ke rumah ibu." - Kim Hong Joong. "Orang ini benar-benar gila. Aku bahkan tidak setuju, dia melemparkan kontrak itu ke wajahku!" -Farah Anisa. Keduanya terus adu mulut, ego masing-masing tak mau mengakui perasaan yang mulai tumbuh. Ketika akad nikah yang pertama hanya sekedar tipuan, akhirnya menjadi lebih dekat. Namun, mereka harus menghadapi perbedaan budaya, adat istiadat, dan agama yang menjadi tantangan. Akankah mereka mampu mengubah kontrak ini menjadi cinta sejati dan mungkin jannah bersama? Ataukah semua ini hanya drama seperti biasanya?

Di tengah terpaan musim dingin, Seren Eira menemukan pria tampan yang tergeletak di jalanan. Pria itu hampir membeku terbungkus selimut salju. Dengan belas kasih, Seren membawanya pulang dan memberinya nama "Theron", karena dia bilang tidak memiliki nama. Theron bukanlah pria biasa. Meski parasnya begitu tampan, dia dianggap "idiot" atau "setengah-setengah" oleh orang-orang sekitar. Sampai suatu malam, segalanya berubah. Theron yang polos dan lugu tiba-tiba berubah drastis. Pria itu memancarkan aura mengerikan yang tak pernah Seren bayangkan. Seperti predator yang membuka mata setelah tidur panjang. "Siapa kau?" gumam Seren gemetar. "Tak ingat? Padahal wajah ini seharusnya sulit kau lupakan." Mata Theron berbinar dengan ekspresi asing yang terlihat untuk pertama kali. Mulut yang biasanya sedikit terbuka seperti orang bodoh, kini membentuk lengkungan seringai kuat. "Pergilah." Menyaksikan sosok asing yang ada dalam diri pria itu, Seren merasa bulu kuduknya berdiri. "Ke mana aku akan pergi? Apa kau ingin membuang 'lintah' yang telah menghisapmu selama ini? Bukankah kau sangat senang saat aku menjilatmu hingga kering?"

Aku pernah mencoba menggoda tunanganku yang tanpa tergoda oleh nafsu duniawi sebanyak 999 kali. Bahkan saat aku berdiri telanjang bulat di hadapannya, dia hanya akan bertanya apakah aku kedinginan. Awalnya, aku mengira dia hanya taat pada aturan dan baru akan menyentuhku setelah menikah. Namun, pada hari jadi kami, aku justru menemukan bahwa diam-diam dia telah memesan kamar di hotel terkenal di kota ini. Malam itu, aku datang ke ruang VIP dengan penuh harapan. Namun, aku justru menyaksikan dia dan teman masa kecilnya berciuman mesra di tengah sorakan orang banyak, seolah dunia hanya milik mereka. Setelah berdiri semalaman di depan pintu kamar, akhirnya aku menyadari satu hal, dia memang tidak mencintaiku. Setelah keluar dari hotel, aku menelepon rumah. "Ayah, aku nggak jadi menikah dengan Nathan. Aku ingin menikah dengan Darius!" Teh di mulut ayah langsung menyembur keluar. "Putriku Sayang, putra Keluarga Russell itu beberapa tahun lalu mengalami kecelakaan. Katanya, bagian bawah tubuhnya nggak berfungsi. Kalau kamu menikah dengannya, bukankah itu sama saja dengan menjadi janda hidup?" Aku menjawab dengan putus asa, "Punya anak atau nggak, sudah nggak penting lagi bagiku."

Seliora, a strong and fierce she-wolf, was meant to lead her pack, Ember Fang. But her life fell apart when her mate, Alpha Kaelion, rejected her and destroyed her pack. She had to run away with her little brother to keep him safe. To protect him, she gave up her freedom and became Kaelion's unwilling partner. As they spent more time together, their connection grew stronger, even though Kaelion had rejected her. Seliora then discovered some shocking secrets about her dad's past and how it affected Kaelion. They faced many dangers and hidden enemies, and they had to work together to fight against a bigger threat. Seliora was torn between seeking revenge and loving Kaelin, who had hurt her so badly. She had to decide what to do next: get revenge or accept a future with the mate who had broken her heart.

Ketika Raven si penyihir muda membunuh seorang manusia serigala untuk membela diri, ia tidak menyangka betapa pelik keadaannya. Untuk mencegah perang, Raven dikirim untuk melayani Alpha Alaric, pria berbahaya yang dikenal membenci penyihir. Saat Raven membiasakan hidupnya di pihak musuh, dia terkejut mendapati ketertarikannya terhadap Alaric terbalaskan. Apakah Raven akan bertahan hidup di antara para manusia serigala dan berhasil menghentikan perang? Ataukah ia akan termakan hasrat berbahayanya sendiri? *** "Kau pandai bicara juga, Raven. Tapi aku rasa mulut itu tidak sepenuhnya kau manfaatkan," bisiknya dengan suara menggairahkan. Aku gemetar karena ia dekat sekali dan sedikit menggeram. Aku ingin menggapai dan menyentuh wajahnya, membuka bibirku agar ia bisa menciumku. "Memang akulah yang penyihir, tetapi justru aku sendiri yang terpikat pengaruh mantera sihir sang Alpha." Pengaruh Mantera Sihir Sang Alpha diciptakan oleh Jessica Nicole, seorang penulis eGlobal Creative Publishing.

Pagkamatay ng nanay ni Joey ay bigla na lamang nagpakita ang tatay niyang ni sa hinagap ay hindi niya alam na buhay pa. Dinala siya nito sa magarbo nitong bahay at ganon-ganon na lamang nagbago ang buhay ni Joey. *** “Fine, I will let you stay here. But in one condition. You must prove yourself to us. You will enter the Ember University and pass their upcoming exams. If not, you must leave.” Halos lumubog si Joey sa kinatatayuan nito dahil sa bilis ng pagsasalita ng kanyang madrasta. ‘Nag-fli-fliptop ba ‘to?’ tanong niya sa isipan. Pero napakamot na lamang siya ng kanyang ulo. “Do you understand?” Nakaka-pressure pang dagdag na tanong ni Aling Mariebeth. Mas lalo lang tuloy lumalim ang gitla sa noo niya saka siya mabagal na napalunok. “Uhm, ang galing niyo naman pong mag-English. Pwede pong pa-translate?” nakangiwing saad niya rito dahilan para mamula ang mukha nito sa pinaghalong inis at galit. *** Ngunit paano nga ba niya haharapin ang pagbabagong ito ng buhay niya? Mula sa isang kahig, isang tukang paghihirap, ngayon ay anak pala siya ng isa sa pinakamayamang negosyante sa bansa. Idagdag pa ang mukhang laging galit na madrasta niya at prinsesitang hilaw na kapatid niya. Isa lang ang kailangang gawin ni Joey at iyon ang pumasa sa Ember University. At magagawa lamang niya ‘yon kung tutulungan siya ni Ivan Dela Fuente, ang lampa at nerd niyang kaklase. Pero bakit ba bigla-bigla na lang tumitibok ng malakas ang puso niya dahil sa loser na lalaking ito? ‘Bwesit! Hindi nakakaastig ‘to!’ Inis na sita ni Joey sa sarili lalo pa kung ang gusto naman ni Ivan ay ang hilaw niyang kapatid at hindi siya.