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Ketika cinta ditolak, dukun pun bertindak. Cinta tak berbalas tentu menyakitkan, bila ternyata cinta itu adalah dari masa lalu. Bagaimanakah perjuangan seorang Ganang untuk merebut hati Arumi? Lika-liku kisah mereka yang menggetarkan hati.

“How was I supposed to explain to you that you are my mate? How was I supposed to explain to the world that you, my sister, was my mate? Tell me,” Alexandra demanded, getting riled up again. *********** Alexis was anxiously preparing for her 18th birthday in hopes that her long-time crush would be her fated mate. However, her hopes are dashed when her crush isn't her mate and her brother, Alexandra, returns after years. Alexis discovers her brother is her fated mate. The entire family is thrown into confusion, dark secrets about their parent's past and the truth about their parentage. Alexandra must protect Alexis from the evil plans of their parents, who will stop at nothing to secure their power. Will they succeed in bringing justice to their pack? Will the weight of their family's secrets tear them apart?

The Mother That Fed the Dark is a study of inherited guilt, ritual, and the long reach of a mother's choices. Amahle, a woman who practices the old rituals in secret, believes that her younger son , Sipho, was born as a spiritual "door" to be sacrificed for the sake of power and protection. During the ritual she performed , she got interrupted by the older son, Thando, who died instead. While the community believes Thando's death was accidental, Amahle knows better: it was the wrong son who died, and the ritual was left unfinished. Drenched in fear and resentment , Amahle raises Sipho as if he is the love of her life, while at the same time working to destroy him. Behind closed doors, she feeds the supernatural force from the failed ritual, which weakens Sipho, making him fearful and dependent. As Sipho grows, so do the misfortunes that follow him, and an unseen entity begins to present itself-first in dreams and whispers, then in the physical world . What we see is that the ritual did not bind to the house but to Sipho's bloodline. When Sipho leaves home, the haunting grows stronger. After Amahle's death, Sipho finds her secret notebooks , which reveal to him the shocking truth: that his brother's death was a mistake and, in fact, Sipho was never meant to die but to be the vehicle for the ritual, which he indeed is. Setting the family home on fire brings only temporary relief , but the curse does not break. In the final revelation, Sipho realizes that he is not the offering but the keeper, the living portal through which harmony, hardship, and magical power flow. Unlike his mother, he comes to the realization that he has a choice.

Diandra tidak pernah menduga jika perut mulasnya mengantarkan dirinya kepada kesialan berlipat ganda. Tanpa sengaja, Diandra mendengar terlalu banyak informasi dari dua orang pria di toilet yang sama dengannya. Diandra yang baru menyadari dirinya berada di toilet laki-laki setelah dia tertangkap dan diminta untuk menandatangani surat perjanjian tutup mulut. Untuk menghindari konsekuensi yang tak diinginkan di perusahaan terbaik Diamond Company, yang baru saja menerimanya bekerja. Diandra terpaksa menerima tawaran menjadi asisten pribadi paruh waktu Juan, seorang pemilik perusahaan yang memiliki rahasia besar. Orang-orang hanya tahu jika pemilik sekaligus CEO adalah Darren. Juan sengaja menutupnya karena ancaman bahaya masa lalu yang bisa merusaknya dan orang di dekatnya. Demi membayar hutang keluarga dan membiayai sekolah adiknya, Diandra menerima dua peran ganda. Sebagai pegawai di perusahaan Diamond Company dan sebagai asisten pribadi Juan. Mampukah dia menyeimbangkan dua peran dengan atasan yang saling bertolak belakang ini? Atau akan menjumpai kekacauan yang tak terelakkan?

Ilmuan yang berpetualang di berbagai macam dunia dengan para makhluk aneh dan seorang Dewi. Berbagai petualangan seru mereka lewati di berbagai dunia lain seperti dunia paralel, masa sekarang, masa depan, masa lalu, dunia fantasi, dunia imajinasi, dunia mimpi, dunia iblis, dunia para dewa dan dunia lainnya. ****** Zora tiba-tiba menggenggam erat tangan Hans yang tengah duduk termenung dengan tatapan kosong, "Hans, kau tak perlu cemas ataupun takut ... di dunia manapun kita berada, aku akan selalu bersamamu. Walau aku telah kehilangan tangan kiriku, mata kiriku, dan mungkin segala yang ada pada diriku, aku akan tetap selalu melindungimu!" *** Saat mesin waktu berhasil berfungsi, sebuah bola misterius tiba-tiba muncul dari dalam portal. Bola itu lalu diambil dan dipegang oleh Robert Hans, anehnya bola itu justru memancarkan cahaya. Tekanan cahayanya menghancurkan seluruh laboratorium, membuat Robert Hans jatuh pingsan. Zora satu-satunya ilmuan yang selamat kala itu langsung datang menyelamatkan Hans. Dengan perjuangan berat Zora menggendong Hans dan berusaha keluar dari laboratorium, namun tak ada jalan keluar, Zora terpaksa masuk ke dalam mesin waktu yang berfungsi tanpa ter-setting. Dalam dunia mesin waktu Zora bertemu seorang Dewi Penjaga Waktu. Dewi itu memberi petunjuk agar jika ingin kembali ke dunia asal harus mencari beberapa kepingan air mata Aldebran yang nantinya disatukan dan menjadi sebuah kunci. Setiap kepingan itu tersebar di seluruh dunia yang berbeda.

"Look at you, you're so easy Amber. I can get you wet in a matter of two seconds, it's not even that big of a challenge." He says, talking down at me. - In which a girl makes the life-altering mistake of sleeping with her stepbrother, changing the course of her life forever. Trigger Warning: Part 1- Bullying, Domestic violence, Grooming, Substance abuse, Dark themes. Part 2- Domestic violence, Substance abuse, Trafficking, Gore, Dark themes

20 year old Crimson studying tourism at Bridge university lives her life with utmost simplicity, rotating from school to home like a rollercoaster. Her life soon takes a drastic change when she meets Charles her long lost best friend and the closest thing she had to a family besides her dad. Things intensify when Charles could not reveal his reason for disappearing for a whole five years. Crimson battles with her growing anger while Charles fights to gain her love and hide his dark past from Crimson. What will happen when Charles reveals his secret feelings for her and becomes her university substitute lecturer while battling to hide his secret work from her? What will Crimson do when she finally realize that the man who was like a brother to her have been in love with her? Will Crimson be able to get over the past and see him more than a brother or will she give in to the temptation and desires he brings.

Warning: Incēst story, if it is not a cup of your Tea, feel free to drop it. You guys are warned As Ederic's life takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of his so-called biological dad and the discovery of his second mother, he finds himself in a new family dynamic. Among all the changes, he becomes infatuated with Aaron, his elder brother, seeking his attention and admiration. This admiration slowly transforms into love, with Ederic's heart blooming for Aaron. However, their relationship is far from smooth sailing. Aaron, initially not accepting of Ederic's arrival, becomes a source of bullying and hostility. Ederic endures his elder brother's torment, longing for his affection and attention. The dynamics between them are complicated, with a mix of love and hate intertwining their interactions. Tragedy strikes when Ederic's mother passes away, leaving him devastated. To overcome his depression and seek a fresh start, he is sent abroad for his studies. Despite the physical distance, his love for Aaron remains strong throughout the years. Their love-hate relationship takes a significant turn on the night of Ederic's 18th birthday when they both lose themselves in the moment. After that fateful night, something changes within Aaron. The hate he once held for Ederic transforms into an obsession, consuming his thoughts and actions. On the other hand, Ederic's love for Aaron also turns into an intense obsession, fueling his desires. The question arises as to whether their obsessions will overpower their love or vice versa. It is a precarious balance, and the line between love and obsession becomes increasingly blurred. As their story unfolds, they must confront the consequences of their emotions and navigate the complexities of their relationship.

How far is she willing to go to get her twin back in her life? London couldn't answer this question if her life depended on it. The limits to what she's willing to do for her twin doesn't exist. Pretending to be her sister for a dinner party? No big deal. That is, until she finds herself in the very complicated position of playing fiancee to a man she barely knows but is quickly falling for. She knows that when this ends, her heart is going to be left in pieces and yet,she's holding unto every second with a man that she has no right to. A man that doesn't know she exist.

It had been five years since I started dating Ross Jenner. His family invited my mother and me to their family home in Fellaton to discuss our wedding plans and to spend Valentine's Day together. It was past 10:00 PM when my mother and I landed, but Ross wasn't there to pick us up because his college junior, Laurel Elledge, had just arrived in Fellaton. He told me to figure out a way to get a cab to the house myself. In a strange place, unfamiliar with the area, it wasn't long before we found ourselves in danger. Just over ten minutes outside the airport, we were robbed. My mother was injured while trying to protect me, and she collapsed, bleeding heavily. Desperate, I held onto her, frantically trying to call Ross. Each call was abruptly cut off, and when I finally reached him, he sounded irritated. "Jennifer, you're an adult, so stop acting like a child. You couldn't even hail a cab on the street? Laurel just got to Fellaton and isn't feeling well. I need to take care of her." Without waiting for a response, he hung up. I tried calling again, only to find that I had been blocked. In the end, my mother's injuries were too severe, and she bled out before the doctors could save her. As I stared at her lifeless body, tears flowed uncontrollably. When I finally checked my phone again, the first thing I saw was a picture Ross had posted on Twitter. In the photo, he was kissing Laurel and holding a bouquet of roses. [Spending Valentine's Day with the one I love most.] I quietly threw the gifts I had brought from home into the trash. Then, I left a comment, which said, [Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness.]