Pre-gaming

Josh Anderson is the untouchable "King" of his high school. He is a perfectionist driven by the terrifying expectations of his abusive father. As Council President, Josh lives by a rigid script of straight A’s and flawless conduct until Tristan Boyle arrives. Tristan is a chaotic, talented "wild card" who shatters Josh’s world with a single grin and a tied test score. Between a secret admirer and a mysterious new rival, Josh’s "System" begins to glitch. To survive his home life and keep his throne, Josh must face a dangerous truth: his perfect life is a lie.

Not long after human Iris found out about her pregnancy, she realized her Alpha fated mate Arthur had engaged with another woman ever since he was 15 years old. As Arthur prepared to run for the Alpha President position, it became clear that he needed a luna from the Alpha class, just like his fiancée. Realizing her place as nothing more than a human mistress, Iris left, with her child. Five years later, Iris came back as a successful artist, while Arthur already became the Alpha President. Arthur genuinely believed Iris couldn’t thrive without him, but when they met again, his world was turned upside down. A little boy ran to Iris, holding his arms out toward Iris. “Mommy, we missed you so much, so we came with Daddy,” he said. Arthur stared at the child, then looked back at Iris angrily to growl, “Mommy and Daddy?” Before Iris could respond, a handsome Alpha appeared, holding a little girl in his arms. “Iris, sorry to keep you waiting.”

Enam tahun silam, kesucian Naomi Tandi direnggut. Caden Pangestu menuduh Naomi berselingkuh, lalu melayangkan selembar surat perceraian dan mengusir Naomi tanpa memberinya sepeser pun. Enam tahun kemudian, Naomi pulang bersama anak-anaknya. Ketika melihat versi mininya di sisi Naomi, Caden baru tahu bahwa dirinya adalah pria berengsek dari malam itu. Caden sungguh menyesal, tetapi juga bahagia atas kejutan ini. Sejak saat itu, presdir yang biasanya bersikap dingin berubah menjadi sangat manja dan selalu ingin tidur bersama Naomi. Ketika mendengar kabar Naomi hendak menikah, Caden datang untuk menghancurkan resepsi pernikahan. Dia berkata dengan geram, “Suamimu masih belum mati!” Semua orang pun melongo. Si putra sulung menggeleng dengan tidak berdaya. “Aku nggak ingin kenal dengan pria itu.” Putra kedua pun menutup matanya. “Memalukan sekali! Aku nggak sanggup melihatnya.” Sementara, putra bungsu kelihatan cemas. “Celaka! Malam ini Papa pasti akan dipukul lagi.” Putra keempat hanya mengerutkan kening dan menjulingkan mata. Dia tidak memiliki tenaga ekstra untuk menyindir lagi. Hanya putri kecil yang mengenakan gaun tuan putri itu berlari mendekat, lalu menarik ujung pakaian ayahnya. Dia memiringkan kepalanya, kemudian bertanya dengan suara imut, “Papa, apa Mama nggak boleh jadi pengiring pengantin?” Caden sungguh kehabisan kata-kata. Ini adalah hal paling memalukan yang pernah dilakukannya!

She was sold as a bride to a monster. She fled into the arms of something far more dangerous. A mysterious, impossibly handsome warrior who watches her like a predator and calls her his bride. Choosing him has one catch: a humiliating public ceremony to consummate their marriage.❤️‍🔥

Snarls and screams erupted around me as massive dark shapes stormed through the trees, colliding violently with my packmates. I stood, stunned and disoriented amidst the chaos. These were not just rogues trespassing on our lands. These were the Night Walkers - the most vicious pack around. "But why would they attack us so brazenly?" I startled back to my senses at the sound of a pained yelp. "Father!" He was battling fiercely with the Beta of the Night Walkers, but he was outmatched. They must have caught us off guard, while our most able fighters were asleep.

Devan berusia 18 tahun. Dia bersekolah di SMA negeri 2, tetapi tubuhnya yang tinggi tegap membuat banyak yang terkecoh dengan usianya itu. Dia hidup dengan seorang ayah yang sakit-sakitan. Ibunya sudah meninggal dunia. Dia bisa bersekolah karena mendapatkan biaya siswa penuh dan untuk biaya pengobatan ayahnya beserta biaya hidup mereka sehari-hari, Devan terpaksa bekerja paruh waktu di sebuah perusahaan menjadi seorang cleaning service. Di sekolahnya dia menjadi seorang primadona karena wajahnya yang tampan rupawan tetapi sayangnya dia berwatak dingin dan tidak suka bersosialisasi. Dia hanya memiliki beberapa orang teman dan dia raja basket. Di sekolah, dia menyukai seorang gadis dan gadis itu juga menyukainya. Mereka saling menyukai tetapi tidak pernah tahu satu sama lain. Gadis itu merupakan ketua OSIS. Namanya Safira. Dia gadis yang periang, suka bersosialisasi dan dia berasal dari keluarga kaya. Itu pula yang menyebabkan Devan tidak pernah mengatakan perasaannya. Akan tetapi, kehidupan Devan berubah drastis di saat dirinya terpaksa menikahi seorang wanita yang usianya jauh lebih tua dari usianya. Wanita itu seorang Presdir perusahaan ternama.

Kita tidak bisa memilih ingin dilahirkan oleh Ibu yang seperti apa. Mila gadis malang itu, harus berperang melawan kerasnya hidup karena diabaikan ibu kandungnya. Dia terjebak di antara orang asing yang merupakan preman-preman kampung di dekat tempat tinggalnya. Demi keamanan Mila, dia bertahan di tengah orang-orang dengan tampang seram dan tubuh kekar itu. Hingga kemudian, dia kembali terjebak dalam situasi sulit, saat salah satu pria itu tertarik padanya. Sanggupkah Mila keluar dari lingkungan preman-preman itu? Saat ada dua cinta yang datang, pada siapakah Mila harus menaruh hatinya?

Blurb: Emilia De Luca and Luca Romano are heirs of rival mafia empires at war for generations. One night, behind the anonymity of a masquerade, they set fire in an unforgettable passion. And when she finds out that she is pregnant, their forbidden link will get even more complicated than either could have envisioned. Emalia and Luca are two young lovers forged in the fire pits of their ruthless family feud, soon bound to face dark secrets binding their families in a web of deceit and blood. The higher the tensions rise, the more secrets leak out. And one question could not be more urgent: Will they ever manage to build a future together, or will the family sins tear them asunder forever?

Athena was pregnant with Lucian’s child. Yet he couldn’t recognize her as his mate, due to the spell cast on her since birth, she had finally gotten rid of it and hoped that Lucian would recognize her but he didn’t. She hoped that once he claimed her as his chosen mate, she’d finally tell him that he was going to be a father. But then the palace caught fire. Lucian held Athena close leading her to safety, but Helena pulled him back. Athena fell, landing on her stomach on a burning pillar. She bled and lost the child. “Lucian!!” She called out to him. A burning curtain collapsed, scarring half her face. She fell unconscious, her heart slowed and her body was loosing warmth.Lucian rushed back cradling her burnt body. When he touched her, only then did he feel it. His wolf Growled MATE. But it was too late. Rogues attacked the palace as Lucian ran out carrying Athena bridal style. He called Helena and left Athena in her care. But Helena betrayed him, handing Athena over to the rogues. “This is what suits you. You wanted to take Lucian from me? No he is mine and mine alone.” Four years later, After Lucian searched endlessly for Athena but never found her. Now. She stood before him, eyes full of hate. Then a little boy ran up to Lucian pulling his sleeve and said: “Dad. Mom is calling you.” Their story is one of legend. The story of a Hybrid whispered among packs as a tale of destiny and courage. Athena’s journey was difficult. But even with all the hate she had in her heart. The power of love is stronger than that of the mind.

When the mafia heir, Marco Gallante, barged into the family vault with his mistress, I was standing before the Virgin Mary statue, cross-checking bloodstained ledgers. Fiore Albero cowered behind him, pointing at the ledgers in my hands and shrieking, "Marco, I'm scared..." I did not even bother looking up, just flicked the ash off my cigar. However, Marco kicked the desk over with one swift boot. "Chiara Moltisanti, Fiore can't stand the sight of all this blood and violence. Sign the divorce papers, now!" I stared at the mess scattered across the floor, thinking back to the pregnancy report the family doctor had handed me just ten minutes ago. The Gallante bloodline was dying out in this generation. Ever since the eldest son, Luca Gallante, died in that accident, Marco became the sole heir. The Don, Carmine Gallante, dreamed of nothing more than a legitimate boy of pure blood to carry on the family name and glory. So, I smiled, bright and sharp, with unmistakable mockery. "Perfect. Since you want true love, then the Don's throne will never be yours." Besides, I never wanted Marco, that useless fool. What I wanted was the Gallante empire, a mafia dynasty spanning three continents with 100 years of roots, and the control that left him with nowhere to run and no legs to stand on. This time, I would cut him out completely, keep the bloodline, and sit at the head of the family.