Rag Doll Meaning

From the beginning, it was clear what Avara Latimer's fate would be. Since her birth, every aspect of her life has been planned with precision. Avara's life was one of pure indulgence, with the villagers showering her with the best of everything to ensure the god's favor. However, there was an ulterior motive behind the gifts, and it wasn't given out of kindness. Her island home thrived with life, and to ensure its continuous abundance, she was chosen as a bridal sacrifice for the malevolent dragon god, Kagran, who lived up the mountains. But with rations running low and some of the villagers growing more resentful of her privileges, she knew it was only a matter of time before she would have to leave the village. And just as she had feared, her worst nightmare became a reality. On a cold winter's night they come and take her from her home, leaving her to brave the unforgiving mountains alone - a whole year before the sacrifice was planned.

A modern day kingdom in the country of Sargas has crowned its young queen after the sudden demise of her uncle, who died in his sleep unexpectedly. The new queen of only 19 years doesn't know much about politics and how to rule the land because she was her uncle's ward and the crown prince died in a fire at the factory 3 months ago. A kingdom where magic is banned and considered demonic, Atarah hides her power, desperately trying not to get dethroned. Looped in a contract marriage with her enemy, the prince of Antares, Dragomir. Atarah searches for revenge and love in between the chaos which is surfacing in her kingdom.

This is book 4 of The Silver Dragon Series, however it can be read as a stand alone. Should you want to know the back story of this family I highly recommend reading The Silver Dragon books 1-3 before reading Maliyah’s story. 6 years have passed since the end of the rogue war, know as the Day of Redemption. Maliyah has moved on with her life with her feelings for the elf Prince, Aspen, growing stronger every day. He’s always there by her side, even through the rough nightmares she still has from the war. She knows she will say yes if Aspen asks her to marry him, she knows he’s the one. But will Maliyah do when a new student shows up at school, Luca, and it turns out he is to be her fated mate? She feels the pull but something seems off to her. Maliyah knows she has a choice to make. Luca or Aspen?

"Strip," He said, using his Alpha voice on her. Terror flashed across her face. It was clear she was terrified, her body trembling slightly. " Ples- Alp-" " Did I not make myself clear enough? As your Alpha I command you to strip before me Omega"  He yelled taking a step in her direction. She took a step back, her fingers trembling as she clenched the fabric of her dress. Selena’s world crumbled the day her own father and brothers accused her of murdering her mother. Her desperate cries of innocence fell on deaf ears, their hearts hardened against her. As punishment, her father cast her out, disowning her and condemning her to a life of brutal slavery. Each day was a new nightmare—beatings that left her shattered. Desperation drove her to flee the pack, but every attempt ended in capture and punishment that nearly killed her. When all hope was lost, and survival felt like a curse, she was discovered by the most powerful and ruthless Alpha of the Crimson Knight pack, Hudson Knight. He had long given up on the idea of finding a mate—until he found her.

Dalam epik petualangan "Kanuragan Jati," Wira dan teman-temannya memulai perjalanan mendebarkan untuk mengejar kekuatan bela diri tertinggi di puncak Kanuragan Jati. Di lereng gunung yang sulit dijangkau itu, mereka dihadapkan pada perjuangan yang menguji keberanian dan ketahanan mereka. Rintangan dan tantangan datang bertubi-tubi, mulai dari hutan misterius hingga lorong menuju alam gaib yang tak terduga. Di tengah perjalanan, mereka bertemu dengan teman-teman baru yang mengajarkan mereka seni bela diri yang belum pernah mereka kenal sebelumnya. Namun, pencarian mereka tidak hanya melibatkan fisik, tetapi juga pertarungan batin yang mendalam. Pada puncak Kanuragan Jati, mereka harus menghadapi ujian terakhir yang menguak rahasia kekuatan sejati. Bagaimana perjalanan kisahnya? Mari ikuti bersama! Salam Literasi Sugi TheRich Man Cover : Bing AI

Out of side don't mean out of mind. Nora lives a typical Cinderella existence; two stepsisters and a stepmother who despise the sight of her. Ace Woods, an epitome of extravagance, capriciousness, insolence, and disrespect finds himself in an unfamiliar continent of the world doing what he knows best; get his parent's attention. But an enchanted night, An awful event that occurred at Cinderella's curfew, scars a memory for as long as you can navigate into THE TRAGEDY OF THE AFRICAN CINDERELLA.

"kalau tahun ini aku masih gak lulus tes cpns juga, akan aku nikahi pera2an tua fi desa ini!" Glagar ... Bersamaan dengan ucapan yang Ahmad ucapakan, tiba-tiba suara petir menggema keseluruh ruangan. Seolah Alam telah mencatat apa yang ia ucapkan. "Kamu teh Mad, kalau ngomong jangan sembarangan di catat malaikat loh itu. Jatuhnya nadzar, bapak gak tanggung jawab ya" ucap bapak menasehati. "Yang benar saja atuh mad, kamu mau menikahi juragan Jingga? Anaknya almarhumah mpok alfa itu? Sudah taukan rumornya? Emak gak tanggung jawab juga ya Mad!" Ahmad, seorang pria sederhana yang sudah berkali-kali gagal dalam tes CPNS merasa begitu prustasi dan terdesak saat nadzar yang ia lontarkan waktu itu ternyata membawa takdirnya pada perempuan bernama Jingga. Perempuan yang terkenal dengan sebutan perawan tua dengan julukan juragan Jingga dengan harta kekayaan yang melimpah dengan memiliki lima puluh ekor sapi, lima puluh ekor domba serta lima ratus ekor kelinci namun dibalik kekayaannya, banyak rumor yang beredan jika ketidaklakuannya sebagai seorang gadis dikarenakan aroma tubuhnya yang tidak sedap. Banyak lelaki yang menjauhinya, tapi kini Ahmad harus menghadapi kenyataan pahit akibat ulahnya sendiri. Akankan ahmad mampu bertahan dengan Jingga atau rumah tangganya tidak akan bertahan lama gara-gara rumor tersebut?

Raised in seclusion by humble caretakers, Caleb's life takes a tragic turn when he witnesses the murder of his adoptive father and, years later, the execution of his mother. Left with the responsibility of caring for his sister Alena, they live out a simple existence away from the prying eyes of the village. The tranquility is shattered when Alena is kidnapped, awakening Caleb's dormant powers that were hidden away by his witch mother. Teaming up with a mysterious ally, Julien, they embark on a perilous mission to rescue Alena. As they journey together, Julien seizes the opportunity to reveal Caleb's true lineage – he is the son of King Kalen Voss, also known as King Warborne. Armed with this newfound knowledge, Caleb joins forces with his Julien to fulfill a prophecy that promises to reunite the fractured people and eradicate the malevolence plaguing the land. Their quest leads them to the majestic city of Aurelia, where Caleb is initiated into the dragon army, discovering the secrets of controlling and enhancing his latent powers while keeping his royal bloodline concealed. As Caleb and Julien work in the shadows to overthrow the crown, Caleb finds unexpected love in Celeste, the king's daughter. Their passionate relationship activates a powerful mated bond, propelling them towards a destiny intertwined with the resurgence of a true dragon-king. With Celeste by his side, Caleb embraces his destiny to become the next ruler, standing on the precipice of uniting the people and vanquishing the looming evil that threatens the realm.

DARK ROMANCE! "I-I love him," she stammered, shivering under his intense gaze. But his whisper sent shivers down her spine. "But I love you," he said, his smirk hinting at a dark intention that left her numb. "Leave me! I'm not yours!" she protested, her brown eyes wide with fear, shock, and sadness. Yet, her sparkling tears only drew him in. He leaned in closer, gently brushing a strand of hair behind her ear, his touch a mix of tenderness and menace. "How can I, kitten, when you're already mine? Trapped with me, sinfully," he whispered, his breath sending shivers down her spine. Her throat constricted in fear as she realized escape was impossible. But his next words crushed her world. "Punishment time, kitten," he growled, his voice dripping with lust and obsession. His dark eyes seemed to devour her, leaving her knees weak. A lone tear escaped her eye as she realized she was trapped. He would cage her, sinfully. She was a bright doll, but his darkness shattered her hopes. She was a vast ocean, and he was a pirate who'd found his treasure in her - a treasure he'd claim by any means. @2024darkoceanfics

Hubungan sepasang kekasih bernama Bunga dan Syaiful yang mendapat pertentangan keras dari Juragan Mahmud, seorang pesohor kampung sekaligus hartawan setempat yang memiliki kuasa di tanah adat. Juragan Mahmud adalah ayah dari Bunga sendiri. Orang tua itu tidak pernah menghendaki menantu dari kalangan orang miskin seperti Syaiful. Rencana semula hendak menjodohkan anak gadisnya tersebut dengan anak petinggi daerah, tapi sesuatu telah dilakukan oleh pasangan muda-mudi tersebut. Bunga dan Syaiful dituduh telah melanggar hukum adat dan terpaksa diasingkan ke sebuah tempat terpencil di sebuah pulau. Walaupun telah berhasil menikahi sang kekasih, tapi sikap Syaiful lambat laun berubah. Dia menjadi kasar dan kerap menyakiti Bunga. Perempuan itu yakin bahwa sang suami masih mencintainya. Dia berubah sikap, mungkin karena merasa sakit hati oleh perilaku ayahnya---Juragan Mahmud---dulu. Penantian demi penantian pun masih sabar dijalani, hingga Syaiful benar-benar meninggalkannya di saat Bunga sedang hamil tua. Bagaimana perjuangan seorang Bunga yang hidup di tempat pengasingan tanpa bantuan dari siapa pun? Kecantikan gadis rupawan tersebut, seketika berubah laksana jerangkong hidup. Sementara kasih sayang dari sang Ayah, tidak akan pernah lagi dia dapatkan.