On Going Adalah

On my way home from picking wild berries in the woods, I see my mate, Ethan Volkov, feeding our pups roast chicken. His childhood sweetheart, Zoe Hathaway, is snuggling next to them. While chatting with Ethan about her experiences studying on the northern grasslands, she entertains the children. My five-year-old daughter is happily swinging her legs as she holds out a piece of roast chicken to Zoe, while My son carefully wipes the grease off Zoe's hands. Ethan never once looks away from Zoe. It is as if he only has eyes for her. Seeing my beloved mate and the pups I've tirelessly raised so attached to another she-wolf leaves me devastated. I draft a Bond Breaking Agreement, give up custody of the children, and leave. Pursue the herbal research career that I gave up for my family Yet later, the always calm and composed Ethan loses his composure. My daughter Katrina and my son James search everywhere for me, openly expressing their love and begging me to come home.

Giovanna (Gina) Akir has a reputation that she's proud of. She's worked hard for years to cultivate this reputation, so why is she Going Rogue? "I pride myself on my reputation. I know that probably sounds strange coming from someone who is known as the pack s**t , but I’ve worked for a few years to establish myself as the woman who can help you deal with your stress and pain without adding to it. Becoming the pack s**t was never a goal of mine, and honestly, I hate the title, but it won’t deter me from what I do. My position in the pack does not mean that I’ll sleep with just anyone for any reason. I think of it like a service. I offer physical comfort to those in need, and although I don’t receive money for what I do, I like to think that I add value to the pack by helping our warriors to get out of their own head so they can do what they need to do." ***This is the story of a side character from my first book "Second Chance Luna" Each book will have some spoilers for the other, but you do not need to read either one to understand the other.***

Two months into my cold war with Sean, the lover he’d been keeping finally danced her way right up to me, the real deal. Everyone expected me to react the same way I always had before, kicking up a huge scene to stake my claim. Instead, I looked at the intimate photos of Sean and her in the group chat, smiled, and sent them my blessing. [Looking good. Wishing you two a long and happy life.] The chat went dead silent. Sean must’ve sobered up from his little paradise because in the middle of the night, he drove home and pounded on my door. He was furious. “Do you think this is funny?” However, I only met his gaze calmly. “Honestly, after all these years, none of it is.”

On the day of our tenth wedding anniversary, my wife, Cara Dempsey, jumped from ten thousand feet in the air after hearing that her first love's plane had crashed. It was only then that I finally understood the only man she ever truly loved all these years was Luthen Waltz. When we were both sent back in time to relive our teenage years, she wasted no time making a grand, public confession to Luthen, completely cutting ties with me. I just stood there, watching the two of them kiss like they couldn’t bear to be apart, and in that moment, my heart felt nothing. From that day on, we were over, and we lived our separate lives. Ten years later, we crossed paths again at a five-star hotel in Harbor City. She, who had become a celebrity adored by the world, was wearing a gown, laughing in Luthen’s arms. When she saw me wandering through the hotel, searching for someone, she thought I had come looking for her. “George, stop wasting your time! Even in ten years, I will never choose you!” I didn’t respond. Instead, I looked toward the little girl running toward me, calling me Dad, and gave her the warmest smile. Cara’s expression froze. Tears welled in her eyes as she choked out, “You lied to me, didn’t you? You said you hated kids and that you’d only ever love me.”

Si Kheene Cuenco ay anak nang nagmamay-ari ng isang Make-up Brand Company. Matalino, mabait, gwapo at mapagmahal but still iniwan pa din siya ng kaniyang kasintahan. Kagagaling lang niya sa isang break-up nang magkaroon ng malaking problema ang kanilang kompanya, at para ma-resolba ito ay kailangan niyang pakasalan ang lesbian na anak ng kaibigan ng kaniyang ama. Inaasahan niya na hindi ito matutuloy, ngunit nagka-mali siya. Sa kanilang matagal na pagsa-sama ay hindi namamalayan ni Kheene na nahuhulog na pala siya dito. Pilit man niyang pigilin ang nararamdaman pero mas lalo lang ito lumala. Ngunit naisip niya, paano siya nito mamahalin pabalik kung ang gusto nito ay babae? Matatagalan ba siya nito maka-sama o tulad ng una niyang kasintahan ay iiwan din siya nito sa huli?

My grandfather is hit by a car, and his skull is shattered. I take the driver to court. That's when I find out my husband, Stuart Creed, who was supposedly abroad on a business trip, is suddenly at the hospital. He looks at me coldly and snaps, "Do you have any idea how important Maddy’s valedictorian announcement is? Her future can't be ruined by some car accident! Drop the case right now, or I'll cut off all your credit cards and have your grandfather kicked out of the VIP ward!" He slams the door and storms out. Before that, he snarls, "Come home when you agree. Until then, forget about calling yourself Mrs. Creed!" While I'm out desperately trying to gather money for my grandfather's surgery, a team of lawyers contacts me. Turns out the patent my grandfather once authorized to Creed Group has expired. And now, I'm the new legal owner.

Charin Stafford mematahkan tiga tulang rusuknya sendiri untuk bisa melarikan diri dari rumah sakit jiwa. Hal pertama yang dilakukan Charin setelah melarikan diri adalah pergi menandatangani surat persetujuan donor organ. "Bu Charin, kami berkewajiban memberitahumu kalau ini adalah donasi khusus. Jenazahmu akan digunakan sebagai bahan percobaan untuk reagen kimia korosif jenis baru. Nantinya, mungkin tubuhmu nggak akan tersisa, bahkan nggak satu tulang pun." Charin menekan dadanya yang berdenyut sakit. Tulang rusuk yang patah membuat suaranya terdengar seperti mesin yang rusak. Dia menarik sudut bibirnya dengan susah payah, menunjukkan senyuman yang terlihat lebih menyedihkan daripada tangisan. "Itulah yang aku inginkan."

Mertuaku mendatangkan seorang wanita untuk menjadi istri kedua suamiku. Yang lebih parah lagi adalah, wanita itu diakui sebagai adik sepupunya. Di malam aku pulang dari luar kota, aku melihat mereka berdua sedang berhubungan intim dan aku tahu segalanya. Aku akan membalas mereka karena telah mengkhianati aku! Membalas dengan cantik agar mereka lebih menderita daripada apa yang aku rasakan.

Pandemi COVID-19 menerjang, mengubah Desa Gayam yang tenteram menjadi "neraka" yang penuh ketakutan dan saling curiga. Gotong royong memudar, desas-desus dedemit bergentayangan, dan kejadian aneh menghantui desa. Mudra, pemuda desa yang menjunjung tinggi kebersamaan, menyaksikan "kerumunan" yang dulu hangat kini berubah menakutkan. Ia bertemu Vanua, sukarelawan medis yang datang dari kota yang lebih dulu merasakan "neraka" pandemi. Vanua percaya bahwa "kerumunan adalah neraka," terinspirasi dari Sartre dan Le Bon. Mudra dan Vanua, dengan pandangan berbeda tentang "kerumunan," bekerja sama mengungkap misteri desa. Mereka bertemu Sari, pewaris tradisi yang memahami kekuatan gaib. Bersama, mereka dipandu Ki Rajendra, guru spiritual yang menguasai ilmu tarot, untuk melawan kekuatan jahat dan menghadapi "neraka kerumunan" dalam berbagai bentuk. Perjalanan ini menguji persahabatan, cinta, dan keyakinan mereka. Siapakah dedemit Ni Grenjeng? Apa hubungannya dengan para Kepala Desa di Desa Gayam, Kampung Tujuh, dan kerumunan di berbagai wilayah?

Vanilla Prastika (24 tahun) terpaksa melarikan diri dari Aryan Aditama (26 tahun) saat hamil setelah mengetahui dirinya hanya dijadikan bahan taruhan. Ia memutuskan untuk membesarkan sang anak seorang diri karena sakit hati. Tidak dinyana 4 tahun kemudian bertemu lagi dengan Aryan secara tidak disengaja di sebuah hotel. Vanila merupakan produsen penyetor hiasan makrame di hotel yang baru saja dibeli oleh Aryan. Kali ini Aryan sempat berbicara dengan Zayn (3 tahun) putra yang disembunyikan Vanilla darinya. Karena rasa penasaran terhadap alasan Vanilla yang dulu pergi tiba-tiba dan anak yang bersamanya, Aryan pun melakukan penyelidikan. Lambat laun ia mengetahui jika Zayn adalah putranya, tetapi Vanilla sudah akan menikah dengan pria lain, Gavin. Semakin Vanilla menghindar, Aryan kian mendekat dan merasakan benih-benih cinta yang tersisa. Vanilla yang semula ragu dengan pernikahan dengan Gavin, semakin bimbang untuk melanjutkan pernikahan tersebut. Apalagi ibu Gavin tidak setuju, karena Vanilla adalah seorang ibu yang memiliki pernikahan sebelumnya. Karena itu, Vanilla membatalkan pernikahan dan membuat Gavin tidak terima. Suatu saat, Gavin menculik Vanilla. Aryan yang panik langsung menyelamatkannya. Melihat perjuangan Aryan, Vanilla luluh dan Gavin dipenjara karena upaya penculikan terhadap Vanilla. Akhirnya Vanilla dan Aryan menikah dan bahagia selamanya