Pre-gaming

Meu namorado foi diagnosticado com câncer e precisava de um transplante de fígado. Quando descobri que éramos compatíveis, aceitei sem hesitar doar parte do meu órgão. Tive dois terços do fígado removidos. A dor era insuportável. E mesmo assim, assim que recobrei a consciência, só pensei em correr até ele. Ouvi ali, na porta, o que acabou comigo de vez. — Cara, você é um gênio. Ninguém mais pensaria numa vingança tão perfeita. — Elogiou o amigo dele. Ele riu, com desprezo: — É uma pena que eu não queira causar muita confusão, senão eu teria tirado logo um dos rins dela. A culpa é dela, por fazer a Cami perder o vestibular e acabar indo estudar fora. Daqui a um mês a Cami volta, e eu me livro de vez dessa idiota.

Isang gabi ng pagkakamali. Isang lalaking walang maalala. Isang babaeng kailangang magpanggap na walang alam. Si Adeline Hensley ay isang tahimik at masipag na assistant sa Thomson Group—isang babaeng sanay ilagay sa huli ang sariling damdamin. Si Harrison Thomson naman ay isang makapangyarihan, malamig, at perpektong CEO na hinahangaan ng lahat… ngunit walang sinumang tunay na nakakakilala. Isang gabi, dahil sa isang madilim na sabwatan, nagtagpo ang kanilang mga mundo sa isang paraang hindi nila kailanman inakala. Para kay Harrison, isa lamang itong gabing wala sa alaala. Para kay Adeline, isang gabing tuluyang nagbago ang kanyang buhay. Habang inuutusan siyang imbestigahan kung sino ang babaeng nakasama ng kanyang boss, unti-unti namang nahuhulog ang loob ni Adeline sa lalaking hindi niya maaaring angkinin. At habang unti-unting nararamdaman ni Harrison ang kakaibang paghila ng damdamin patungo sa sarili niyang assistant, hindi niya alam na ang babaeng hinahanap niya… ay matagal na niyang kasama araw-araw. Sa gitna ng mga lihim, intriga sa opisina, at mga pusong takot umamin— Magiging sapat ba ang pag-ibig upang labanan ang katotohanang itinago? O tuluyang mawawasak ang lahat kapag lumabas ang sikreto? Isang kwento ng pag-ibig na isinilang mula sa pagkakamali… at susubukin ng tadhana.

Born on the wrong side of the divide,18-year-old Raelynn Forester, a hybrid scorned by the council, faces a life carved by hardship. Orphaned by tragedy, hunted for her heritage, and used as a lab rat by the one who swore to protect her, she navigates a world where trust is a luxury she can't afford. Betrayal stings deeper than any claw. Her adoptive sister, blinded by jealousy, makes her life a misery. Seeking solace, She would turn to her Alpha Lorenzo. Her mate, a flicker of hope in the darkness, stumbles when the storm rages, leaving Raelynn to face the fury alone. But Raelynn is no fragile flower. With thorns sharper than any blade and a spirit forged in fire, she rises from the ashes. Her journey is a tapestry woven with blood and resilience, love and loss, as she fights for her survival, her identity, and the right to live in a world that fears what it doesn't understand. When it seems all is lost, will she find solace in the embrace of her mate, or succumb to the darkness that threatens to consume her? Dive into Raelynn's story, where every choice bleeds consequence and every love bite leaves a scar.

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.

When I woke up with a hangover, I found a handsome and naked stranger sleeping beside me. --- I’m Tanya, a surrogate’s daughter, an omega with no wolf and no scent. On my 18th birthday, when I planned to give my virginity to my boyfriend, I found him sleeping with my sister. I went to the bar to get drunk, and accidentally had a one-night stand with the handsome stranger. I thought he was just an ordinary werewolf, but they said he was Marco, the alpha prince and the most powerful Lycan in our kingdom. ‘You slut, you’re pregnant! Fortunately, Rick is kind enough to let you be his mistress and save you from shame.’ my stepmother said, tossing a pregnancy strip on the table. Rick was an old pervert. No she-wolf could keep up with his sexual demand. No she-wolf could survive with him more than 1 year. When I was in despair, Marco came to my rescue. He got down on one knee, took out a ring and said he would marry me. --- I thought Marco married me because he loved me, but later I found that was not the truth…

*Spoiler Alert* "This is insane. You've lost your mind, Lucas. Werewolves... they don't exist." "Yes, they do. Allie... look at me. What do you remember about that night?" I flinched as Lucas cupped my sweaty face, gazing tenderly into my eyes. "We had sex, and... you bit me," I replied, my eyes wide with shock. The memories remained fragmented, and my head throbbed as I tried to recall what happened. "That's it, Allie. It explains everything. I'm sorry for biting you and putting you through this." Lucas pulled me into his embrace, and I began to sob. "What's happening to me...?" "You are in transition. You are going to become a werewolf." It all started with one drunken hookup—one accidental bite. I just wanted to celebrate my 18th birthday. I never expected to wake up feeling sore, marked, and already starting to feel strange. That guy turned out to be Lucas Kane—star forward, campus heartthrob, and secretly a werewolf alpha-in-training. He broke every pack law by biting a human. Now I'm transforming quickly, and he's the only one who can keep me alive during this transition. But I'm not just changing. I'm pregnant—with a wolf shifter's child. I want none of this. I have enough on my plate: college, anxiety, and trying to pretend I'm not falling for the brooding jerk who ruined my normal . Lucas is doing his best to stay away, but our bond is growing stronger, and the full moon is approaching. Worst of all? The pack doesn’t want a human mate, and they definitely don’t want me.

Setelah kematian putranya, hubungan Iris dan Aiden merenggang. Semua orang menuduh Iris membunuh putranya. Bahkan suaminya sendiri mencurigai Iris dan menuduhnya berselingkuh. "Kamu pasti tidak sabar ingin bercerai denganku dan pergi dengan pria lain, bukan? Iris, belun setengah bulan Zein meninggal dan kamu sudah mencari pria lain di belakang punggungku!" Aiden melemparkannya ke tempat tidur dan merobek bajunya dengan kejam. "Iris, kamu adalah istriku. Kamu tidak bisa menemui pria lain. Kamu tidak akan bisa pergi ke mana pun bahkan jika aku harus mematahkan kakimu!" Sakit hati dengan tuduhan suaminya dan penghinaan keluarga Ridley, Iris meninggalkan surat cerai dan melarikan diri. Enam tahun kemudian, dia kembali sebagai sosok yang berbeda dan membawa seorang anak. Mantan suami mengharapkannya kembali dan mulai merayunya, membiarkan Iris menguasainya. "Kita tidak pernah bercerai. Aku tak pernah menandatangani surat cerai itu. Iris, kamu masih istriku."

On my father’s sixtieth birthday, I was overseas, negotiating an energy contract. I deliberately told my wife to throw a huge banquet for him. That day, I watched the mansion’s security footage with a smile. Unexpectedly, I saw my nine adoptive siblings surrounding an unfamiliar old man. That old man wore my dad’s class ring as he happily pulled my wife onto the stage. “Thank you for coming to my birthday banquet. This is my daughter-in-law, the president of the Viapent Group. She’s the absolute best! She spent three million dollars on this banquet! It’s all thanks to my eldest son for finding such a capable wife.” In one corner, my actual father was in tattered clothes, washing dishes with my son. He accidentally splattered some water. One of the guests kicked him in disgust, causing him to cough up blood. The security footage was cut off. How dare these people mistreat my father and son? I called a special number. “I’m putting a stop to the negotiations. My father and son are being abused back home. I am returning to them now.”

What do you do after catching your boyfriend of five years cheating in your own bed? Charlotte Montgomery didn't cry. She packed her bags, slipped into her custom Louboutin heels, and did something reckless. One night, one stranger, one wild mistake, meant to be a goodbye. Except fate had other plans. Because that stranger? He’s not only heartbreakingly gorgeous and rich, he might also be engaged to the very woman Charlotte’s ex cheated on her with. Now she’s spiraling, from walk-of-shame mornings to revenge fantasies to unexpected late-night calls. And just when she thinks it couldn’t get worse, a pregnancy test changes everything. Trapped between the man who shattered her and the one who might ruin her again, Charlotte’s world turns into a tangled mess of secrets, lust, and impossible choices. She wanted closure. She got chaos. And she’s about to find out what happens when love, betrayal, and karma all hit at once.