Perfect Illusion Claudia Tan

(Completed short novel)Imperfection is a story of two souls joined together through an arranged marriage. A marriage that was supposed to yield both forgiveness and strength. A marriage that hold a lot of strings to their past. One that helped them find their roots. It's a story of two couples, —two wounded souls who healed just right together.

Cleorine is from the province who vacationed in Manila to gain experience there before moving out. She met a new friend who became close to her, but she had to say goodbye because she would continue her studies in the province before going back to Manila. Will they meet again?

Karena terlalu banyak minum Clara menghabiskan malam panjang bersama dengan atasannya, keduanya langsung dinikahkan dan keduanya membuat perjanjian untuk pernikahan mereka. Akan seperti apa pernikahan Clara? Gas baca!

Eric Fransisco Jenkins, CEO sekaligus pewaris tunggal kerajaan raksasa fashion di London, The Royal, terpaksa menikahi seorang mahasiswi asal Indonesia yang hamil karena perbuatannya dan menyembunyikan pernikahan itu dari publik. 6 bulan setelah melahirkan, Riana harus menghadapi kenyataan pahit diceraikan, dipaksa menyerahkan hak asuh putranya dan diusir. 3 tahun setelah masa kelam itu, keduanya kembali bertemu namun kali ini, mereka bersama dengan pasangannya masing-masing. "Jangan menikah dengannya." "Kau tak berhak mengaturku." "Ingat, kau sudah memiliki seorang putra." "Ingat, kau sendiri yang menyuruhku menjauh dari putraku." "No matter what, you can only be mine!" IG: dkrisnovel

Sometimes we try too hard and forget that destinies have already been written. how strong is Destiny, can we fight it?

At the age of 21, Marthania Jade Louise is the youngest Salazar to become a multi-billionaire and CEO-Owner of a Salazar company after her parents' mysterious death. Buong buhay niya ay hindi niya inakala na mawawala nang maaga ang kaniyang pinakamamahal na mga magulang. That's why she couldn't accept that it was an accident. Pinatay ang mga magulang niya. Iyon ang itinatak niya sa kaniyang isipan at ipinangako sa sarili na pagbabayaran ng mga taong nasa likod ng aksidenteng 'yon ang kanilang ginawa. However, her world turned upside-down when she found out that her late parents had written another will and testament that was exclusively emailed to her by them 6 months after their death, saying that they want her to marry Zachary Alastair Ricaforte, the son of one of their closest family friends and one of the members of the board of directors of their company. MJ is willing to do anything that will make her beloved parents happy, even if it means having a perfectly fake marriage with the son of her parents' putative killers.

Hanna Alexander, terpaksa menikah akibat kecelakaan yang membuat dirinya hamil. Namun, pernikahan hanya berjalan sampai anak mereka lahir. Keduanya bercerai, meninggalkan bayi kecil bersama Evan—Julion. Hingga, 10 tahun kemudian hal tak terduga terjadi. Dimana, Hanna harus kembali terlibat dengan Evan dan menjadi ibu susu bagi putra kecil pria itu. “Aku bukan ibu yang baik, tapi aku ingin putriku tahu bahwa aku adalah ibunya!”~Hanna Alexander “Tidak, cuma mama Naura ibunya Maira.”~Maira Gavaputri

In the bustling corporate world of Los Angeles, Alexander Knight is a name that commands respect—and fear. The cold, brooding CEO of Knight Enterprises, he is ruthless in business and intolerant of incompetence. With a sharp mind, a strict routine, and no time for nonsense, Alex is the epitome of discipline. Enter Lily Carter—a free-spirited, bubbly troublemaker who somehow lands a job as Alex’s personal assistant. With an infectious laugh, a love for spontaneity, and an uncanny ability to land herself in trouble, Lily is the exact opposite of everything Alex stands for. Their worlds collide in the most chaotic way. From missed meetings and accidental coffee spills to clumsy falls and impulsive decisions, Lily turns Alex’s perfectly structured life into a whirlwind of madness. But as much as she infuriates him, she also awakens something in him—a warmth he has long buried. As office gossip swirls, late-night encounters become frequent, and jealous rivals scheme to break them apart, Alex and Lily must navigate a web of misunderstandings, undeniable chemistry, and their own fears. Will the ice-cold CEO let his walls crumble for a girl who thrives on chaos? And will Lily realize that sometimes, love is worth the risk—no matter how intimidating the man standing in her way? A romantic comedy filled with passion, laughter, and heart-fluttering moments, Tangled in His Web is a love story set in the corporate world where opposites don’t just attract—they collide.

Twisting her hands backward, he took her till the walls. "You did'nt leave till now?" That man questions her as he leaned to her face. "Mmm...... Mmmmm....... Please leave my hand...... Leave it..." "I won't listen to you once today. I gave you once chance." He said coming close to her in a low and bossy tone. Anna smelled the strong smell of wine. It was obvious that he was more drunk than Anna. She could strongly feel his warm breaths across her face. Her start started to beat more faster than before. "But see.... You came back to me.... Now even if you want to leave me, I won't let you leave me." Anna tried hard to leave from his grip but he pulled her towards him. He kept his lips on her lips. By this sudden kiss Anna's eyes widened. She did'nt expect something like this. That man started to kiss her wildly. She started to suffocate by his wild kiss. She tried to free herself from him but was unsuccessful. He stopped for a moment and then took her face in between his hands. Both were standing too close to each other, so close that they could hear each others heartbeat but due to the darkness in the room both were unable to see each other. "You wanted this, right? You wanted me to love you endlessly" "Yes..... Yes.... I.....wanted.... to..... but....." She was trembling as she spoke.

Karena hutang judi suaminya, Alya hampir menjadi budak hasrat Manto, pengusaha furniture sekaligus Bandar judi ternama di kota itu. Karena suatu perjanjian, Haris, suami Alya tega menceraikannya dan membiarkannya hidup sengsara di tangan Manto. Namun sebelum hal itu terjadi, dia bertemu dengan pria gagah nan kharismatik yang menjadi musuh bebuyutan Manto yang tidak lain adalah Andrew Schimmer. Lelaki berdarah Filipina-Spanyol- Indonesia itu baru saja patah hati karena kekasihnya membatalkan pernikahannya. Persamaan nasib yang membuat mereka menyatu. “Andrew, Puaskan aku,”“Menikahlah denganku.”