Pelarian 50

Fresh out of college, Clara Stewart asked me to take on a $500,000 mortgage for her. When I refused, she turned around and bought an $800,000 villa in full, for another guy. Holding up the property deed, she told me: "Jayden, the truth is, I'm actually rich. I've been pretending to be poor to test you. Unfortunately, you failed. I'm disappointed in you. Let's break up." I simply smiled and walked away without a second thought. The irony? I'm the son of the richest man in the country. I was pretending to be broke, too. Fast forward four years, we met again at the National Wealth Summit. Clara had just barely made it into the top 50 on the list, clinging to the arm of Henry Brown as they entered. She spotted me in simple clothes with no visible brand, holding a child in one arm and the keys to a Porsche Cayenne in the other. Thinking I was someone's driver, she sneered: "Jayden, you really went all out just to see me again? Let's be real, you're just a driver now, and I'm on the wealth list. We live in completely different worlds. Don't waste your time fantasizing." I did not bother replying. Honestly, I was only there because my billionaire dad insisted. I had finally cleared a day to spend with my son and now I had to waste it on that.

Mom always said my entire life ran on luck. When I ranked first in my class, she said, "You just guessed really well." When I won a gold medal, she said, "The judges must've been blind." When I got into Westridge University, she told everyone, "This kid has no real ability, just good luck!" So on my first day of college, she tossed me a book of scratch cards. "Since your luck's so good anyway, might as well let it handle your living expenses too. "You get one book per semester. However much you scratch off is all you get. "And just so you can't come crying to me about being broke, I'm blocking you now. I'll add you back next semester." With that, she ignored every one of my desperate pleas and blocked me on every single platform. I wanted to cry but could not even manage tears. All I could do was scratch two cards every day. On good days, I would win 20 to 50 dollars. Most days, I won absolutely nothing. I survived by sneaking expired cookies out of my roommates' trash. By the last week of the semester, I had developed severe anemia. As I used every ounce of strength to scratch the final card, I laughed. Mom was right. My luck really was incredible.

My boyfriend thought I was too fat at 121 pounds. I signed up for a gym and started working out like crazy, but the more I tried to lose weight, the more I gained. Meanwhile, my best friend, Chloe Woods, was doing late-night eating streams every single day, stuffing herself with steaks, seafood, and greasy takeout. Not only did she not gain weight, she dropped from 154 pounds to 143. When my boyfriend started tearing into me even worse than before, I suddenly heard the tabby cat’s voice in my head. “You idiot. Chloe’s got you trapped in a weight-swap system. “No matter how hard you try to lose weight, she’s the one getting thinner. Every pound you lose is a pound she drops. She’s trying to ruin you.” I froze and turned to look at my best friend, Chloe. She was staring at my boyfriend without even trying to hide it, her eyes full of admiration. Then the tabby’s voice exploded in my ears again. “Chloe is obsessed with that trashy loser. Once she gets skinny, the two of them will hook up. Then they'll team up to get you killed and spend your settlement money living a happy life.” The moment I learned the truth, I smiled. Since my so-called best friend wanted to be skinny that badly, if I made her whole body weigh less than 50 pounds, she’d probably be very grateful to me, right?

レオノーラは五人の子を持つ女性だが、その子らと血縁はなく、種族も竜人やエルフなど多種多様だ。『子供達には経験を積んで欲しい』との信念の元、成人までは面倒を見て順々に独立させた。とうとう末っ子カラミタもが独立。その後三年、義兄達よりも先に帰省した彼は、突然「結婚して」と彼女に迫る。さらに「邪魔な実父（前・魔王）と兄姉を討伐し、新たな魔王に就任した」と告げられ彼女は戸惑う。彼は本気で、自身が赤子から育てた子からの執愛にレオノーラは翻弄されてしまう。 【全50話】

---> if you are interested in my work, please check out my novel The Starving Vulture. Available on Amazon, $3.99 for the Ebook and $14.95 for the Paperback https://www.amazon.com/Starving-Vulture-Miguel-Monta%C3%B1a/dp/1951150899<---------The Pacific Capital. A product of an altered world, the legacy of the dead Philippine nation. A congested megacity holding 50 million people all huddled in what was once Metro Manila. It is the center for Pacific Maritime Trade, the world's largest Tax Haven and one of the few places in the world free from the Draconian but necessary environmental laws that saved the world since Cometfall. Ruled by Megacorporations, Corrupt Politicians, Invested Nobility and Criminals. It is one of the world's most important agricultural and pharmaceutical centers. H-6 is an Arbiter of the Court. As Judge Jury and Executioner, they maintain the essential Power Plant Canals and Massive weather controlled Dome Districts. Two elements that even the all powerful Megacorps need maximize their profits. Making Arbiter's Court the true rulers of the city. But even an all powerful Arbiter of the Court like H-6 knows, that Ambition and Greed will always find ways to ignore the rule of Law. Solus Valentine is a Security Consultant, plying her trade to anyone in need. She is a gun for hire who has the street smarts for the city's underworld. Whether in the gilded halls or the most flooded streets, she's ready for your contract. But while completing a contract, she stumbles into a vast conspiracy that just might threaten the city's fragile power balance, if not the world. She just might need an Arbiter's help for this one. One who might be someone from her past.

When I go home for the holidays, I find out that my dad has installed a facial recognition machine at the front door. "You'll have to pay an entry fee of 50 thousand dollars. Will you be paying by card or payment code?" I thought my dad was joking at first. As I laugh, I attempt to walk through the front door while pushing my luggage forward. But my mom passes me a price list with an icy look. "That'll be 200 dollars for dragging stuff across the floor. You'll also be charged 1,000 dollars per hour for using up the air." I'm stunned by her words. "Mom, stop messing around already!" But when I walk into the house, I realize that the air inside has disappeared. Unable to breathe, my face soon turns bright red out of suffocation as I kneel down on the floor. My mom huffs coldly again. "If you want to live, then pay up!" With great difficulty, I dig out my phone and pay the fees. Once the transaction is done, I can feel air rushing through my nostrils and into my lungs. For a few moments, I pant heavily. As I stare at my cold-looking parents, I finally feel that something is off. So, I scramble up to my feet and rush for the door. But that's when I find out that the front door is already welded shut. There's a payment code pasted on the door as well as a message. "Exit fee. One million dollars."

Kyla Adams is a workaholic. I mean, who wouldn't be when you're working your dream job? She is one of the many writers for a startup business in North Carolina called "Clicked," where the focus is writing about hot gossip, new trends, and out of the ordinary experiences. Think of this social media app as an online magazine, where the workers are gossip hungry millennials and Gen Z'ers all trying to top one another. And the best part- Dakota Kramer; the hot young CEO at the top floor of the office building. Kyla is the job. She thrives on gossip and is a phenomenal writer, but lately her articles have been dryer than her dating life. After Dakota threatens to fire her if she doesn't step out of her comfort zone, Kyla and her friends drunkenly email Dakota an exciting new article proposal titled "EleDATE." What does the hell does this mean? Kyla must ride the elevator every morning, starting from floor 1 up to floor 50-the top floor- with a hand picked single guy from the office. The catch? She's blindfolded. She must rely on her instincts about the "bachelors" and the impressions they make during their limited time riding together- and they must remain anonymous. With over 100 employees in the building, 50 floors, and 20 single men willing to participate, this will sure make for an intriguing article and a literal make or break career moment. And let's face it... there's just something about elevators.

"Why is a young girl like you destroying her kidneys and liver?", I heard that deep husky voice behind my ear and I froze on the seat. He was forbiddenly inches away from me and his breath was against the back of my neck. Who was he? Whoever he was. He had the guts and I wasn’t ready to tolerate nonsense. "You....." , My mouth fall open the moment I turned to look at the atranger who was behind my back. As unbelievable as it was, he was fucking hot. Just a glimpse of his dirty blonde spiky hair , a nice chiseled jawline , pink lips and eyes that had a mixture of dark blue and light grey made my mouth fall more open. Honestly l had never seen such eyes. l felt mesmerized , they were damn beautiful. He didn't look young , he was something like 45 to 50 but good lord he was so hot. Realizing that I was checking him out, a smirk appeared on his face. "Is there something a young beautiful girl like you, wants to forget so badly?." He whispered and I shuttered as I leaned back into his chest. Yes It was there. I want to let go of my past. But I didn't reply him. "I can let you......", "Go on, make me forget him" , l cut him off short in mid sentence. I didn't know what was wrong with me. Yes I was drunk. But just one night with a stranger.... in fact an experienced old man. It is not wrong. Is it?!

Aryanaga adalah keturunan raja Naga Primadigda dan Ratu Es Angraring Asmara Dewi. Namun, akibat sebuah peristiwa besar membuatnya harus dihukum keluar dari Dunia Bawah. Asri adalah seorang anak bangsawan yang lari dari rumah. Karena tempat kosnya sudah ketahuan makanya dia pun tinggal di tempat kos yang dimiliki oleh Aryanaga. Kebersamaan mereka tiap hari akhirnya menjadikan mereka semakin dekat, hingga akhirnya diketahui kalau ada misteri tanda punggung yang dimiliki oleh Asri. Tanda punggung tersebut ternyata adalah tanda Sang Ratu yang diberikan oleh Aryanaga ketika dalam masa pelarian dikejar-kejar oleh para penyihir dan pembunuh bayaran. Aprilia datang menyelamatkan Aryanaga saat diserang oleh segerombolan pembunuh bayaran. "Aku adalah tunanganmu!" seraya menunjukkan tanda Sang Ratu kepadanya. Asri cemburu karena mendapatkan saingan.Karena nyawa Aryanaga sedang terancam, kewajiban Aprilia adalah melindunginya. Maka dari itu Aryanaga dilatih oleh Aprilia untuk menjadi kuat. Asri juga dilatih, meskipun dengan cara yang berbeda. Hingga akhirnya diketahui Asri memiliki kekuatan sebagai penyembuh. Primadigda pun mengunjungi Aryanaga, lalu mewariskan ilmu tertinggi Mata Dewa kepadanya.Secara mengejutkan Pangeran Bagar menyerang dan menculik Asri. Hal ini dilakukan untuk upayanya membalaskan dendam kepada Aryanaga.Aryanaga mau tak mau harus kembali ke Dunia Bawah, meskipun tahu bahaya apa yang akan menghadangnya nanti. Menyelamatkan Asri tidaklah akan mudah, sebab setiap makhluk yang ada di Dunia Bawah akan dengan senang hati memenggal lehernya. Apa yang akan dihadapi oleh Aryanaga? Apa rencana Pangeran Bagar sebenarnya?

Di dunia tempat langit menentukan siapa yang layak hidup dan siapa yang pantas diinjak, aku hanyalah seorang pemuda biasa tanpa bakat, tanpa latar belakang, dan tanpa perlindungan. Hidupku berubah saat kematian ayah menyeretku keluar dari dunia orang-orang lemah dan memaksaku melangkah ke jalan yang tidak pernah kuinginkan. Aku tidak diterima oleh sekte. Aku tidak dipilih oleh takdir. Dalam pelarian dan keputusasaan, aku menemukan sebuah teknik kultivasi yang tidak diakui oleh langit—sebuah jalan sesat yang mengandalkan rasa sakit, luka, dan kehendak bertahan hidup. Setiap langkah di jalan ini menggerogoti tubuhku, namun juga memberiku kekuatan yang seharusnya tidak kumiliki. Pembunuhan pertama menjadikanku buronan. Sekte mulai mengirim bayangan. Kultivator yang lebih kuat mengincar jejak darah yang kutinggalkan. Aku dipaksa tumbuh di tengah pengejaran, belajar bahwa di dunia ini, belas kasihan adalah kemewahan yang mematikan. Kekuatanku tidak bersumber dari keberuntungan atau warisan mulia, melainkan dari keputusasaan dan penolakan untuk mati. Semakin keras dunia menekanku, semakin aku menolak tunduk. Aku tidak mencari keadilan. Aku hanya ingin hidup—dan jika harus melawan langit untuk itu, maka aku tidak akan ragu. Ini adalah kisah tentang seorang manusia biasa yang berjalan di jalan yang ditolak semua orang, menantang sekte, karma, dan kehendak langit itu sendiri. Sebuah perjalanan sunyi, berdarah, dan penuh pengkhianatan—menuju kekuatan yang lahir dari kehancuran. Karena di dunia ini, yang bertahan hidup bukanlah yang paling berbakat, melainkan yang paling keras kepala untuk menyerah.