Ranni X Tarnished

Cynthia, a billionaire lawyer renowned for her unyielding advocacy for women's rights, has spent her career fearlessly battling injustice in the courtroom. Her impressive track record of victories has earned her a reputation as a force to be reckoned with, and her name is synonymous with courage and determination. But when her own marriage implodes, Cynthia finds herself in the uncharted territory of being a defendant. The very laws she has spent her career defending seem to be working against her, and she is forced to navigate the treacherous waters of her own divorce. As she struggles to protect her rights and her reputation, Cynthia begins to question everything she thought she knew about the justice system. Is it truly impartial, or are there hidden biases and agendas at play? Can she trust her own lawyers, or are they just looking out for their own interests? As the stakes grow higher and the battle for her rights becomes increasingly intense, Cynthia is forced to confront the darkest corners of her own psyche. What secrets has she been keeping from herself, and from those around her? What lies has she been telling, and what truths has she been avoiding? Can Cynthia emerge from this crucible with her rights intact, or will she become the latest casualty of a system that seems designed to destroy her? Will she be able to reclaim her reputation, or will she be forever tarnished by the very laws she once fought to uphold? The outcome is far from certain, as Cynthia embarks on a perilous journey of self-discovery and redemption. Will she find the strength to overcome the obstacles in her path, or will she succumb to the crushing weight of her own doubts and fears? Only time will tell.

Sienna Doe grew up an orphan. She was left on the steps of Blue Valley Orphanage when she was just a toddler. Not knowing who her parents are or where she came from, the only link she has to her past is a locket around her neck with the name Sienna hidden inside on a scrap of paper. Completely ignorant to the world of werewolves and supernatural creatures, believing them to be a thing of myths and legend, she has no idea that her own body is hiding her deepest secret. On the night which Sienna has always celebrated her birthday, her body starts to go through some unexpected changes, reeking havoc on the unsuspecting residents of Blue Valley. Which draws the attention of the resident bad boy Mason Donnelly. Will Mason be able to help Sienna unravel the secrets of her past and help her forge a new destiny? Or will the reality of her past cause more harm than good? AUTHOR NOTE: Chapters will be updated on Friday's only for the time being. Thank you KM x

Zara James thought she had it all—a promising journalism career, a passion for uncovering the truth, and the guts to expose the powerful. But when her exposé on a corrupt politician backfires, her world comes crashing down. Blacklisted, penniless, and humiliated, Zara is desperate to rebuild her shattered life. Enter Adrian Cross, a tech billionaire with a reputation as ruthless as it is alluring. Adrian’s empire is on the verge of collapse, thanks to a scandal tied to his enigmatic and estranged brother, Nathaniel. Desperate to salvage his public image, Adrian offers Zara an irresistible deal: become his fake fiancée, and he’ll give her the exclusive story that could redeem her career. It’s a win-win—or so it seems. Thrown into a world of glittering galas, high-stakes boardrooms, and shadowy secrets, Zara quickly realizes Adrian is hiding more than just a tarnished reputation. Beneath his icy exterior lies a man haunted by betrayal, bound by dark ties to his family’s criminal empire. As their staged romance starts to feel dangerously real, Zara finds herself torn between her growing feelings for Adrian and the truth she’s determined to uncover. But Adrian isn’t the only one with secrets. Ethan Blackwood, a charming stranger who sweeps Zara off her feet, has his own hidden agenda—one that ties him to her worst enemy. Caught in a web of lies, power plays, and dangerous alliances, Zara must navigate the treacherous waters of love and ambition. When betrayal strikes from all sides, Zara faces an impossible choice: trust the man who’s kept her in the dark or risk everything for the one who might be playing her.

“I am King Thorn, and I will marry your daughter…” his lips tugged in a smirk as his eyes landed on her. “What, marry?!” Payton widened her eyes. “Yes, Payton Vass. You will marry me,” he stated firmly while he locked eyes with her. Payton stared at the man who had undoubtedly lost his mind. As if the mess that they were in was not enough, how dare he show up at her house to tell her family that? === The only thing Payton Vass thought remained for her was to marry her fiance and then fully live in her dream. What she did not expect was that this beautiful dream of hers would get shattered on the night of her fiance's birthday party. How she ended up in this icey, yet hot billionaire’s bed was something she had no idea of. And as if that was not enough… The paparazzi got wind of it. To repair their broken reputations, these two strangers were forced to marry each other. “It was you who put us in this mess, Payton, and you will do as I've told you!” his eyes blazed in anger as he grabbed her arm. “It was you who did this to me! You better get us out of this mess!” she snapped back as she yanked her arm away. These two would never believe that what happened that night was a mistake and not on their own accord and would not stop hating each other. Yet, they could not get out of this marriage. While the person he hated the most was the woman who could fix his tarnished image, he was also the only one who could save her father and her business from falling.

"Kamu nggak takut keluar malam-malam gini? Ini, kan, malam Jum'at kliwon. Banyak jin dan setan gentayangan." "Eh, Bang! Saya nggak percaya sama kliwon-kliwonan. Saya percayanya sama Mi-Won yang bikin makanan jadi enak, sukanya sama Si Won yang bikin mata seger waktu dipandang. Jin dan setan yang gentayangan itu ya kamu!" Janda dan duda ini tidak pernah akur setiap kali bertemu. Sama-sama memiliki keinginan untuk merajut kembali asmara dengan segala kisah pahit yang mereka miliki. Pertemuan keduanya yang tidak disengaja, di waktu yang tidak tepat, memberi kesempatan yang tak terlihat dengan interaksi-interaksi mereka yang menyebalkan. Namun, torehan luka yang ditinggalkan mantan pasangan, membuat keduanya berpikir seribu kali untuk membawa pasangan baru ke dalam ikatan sah pernikahan. Mereka harus memilih antara cinta dan trauma pernikahan. *IG: metrowomanovel

Kisah cinta antara gibran dan Alea berawal dari kedua mata yang saling bertubrukan di Grandmedia, setelah lama Alea langsung memutuskan aye contact dan tidk lagi memikirkan nya. Tapi beda lagi dengan gibran yang hingga mempunyai perasaan lebih untuk Alea, hingga dia memotret Alea dan mengurungnya di apartemen milik gibran dari hasil tabungan nya "Maksud lo apaa buat ngurung gue disini? " "Gue butuh lo, dan gue mau lo disini tanpa ada penolakan" Ucap gibran dan... 'Cup' Apakah Alea mau hidup dlm kekangan seorang lelaki yang mempunyai 2kepribadian? Apakah Alea menerima atas perlakuan gibran terhadapnya? Apakah akan saling mencintai? Atau cinta bertepuk sebelah tangan? Jika penasaean ayok bacaaaa kawan and author lain nya jika banyak kekurangan maafin yah dan jika ada kesalahan tolong di koreksi

Pokoknya, sejak adegan tabrakan dengan makhluk super duper menyebalkan, mesum, dan mengerikan bernama Ezekiel di lobi kantor, dan Lila marah-marah pada pemuda itu, hidup Lila jauh dari kata tenang serta damai. Sialnya, Ezekiel tidak lain adalah anak dari owner perusahaan tempat Lila bekerja, yang hari itu juga mengambil alih posisi direktur utama di sana. Mau resign, Lila butuh duit. Bertahan di kantornya, Ezekiel selalu saja mengganggunya. Ada saja caranya ngerjain Lila. Parahnya, semua pekerjaan Lila tidak ada yang beres di mata Ezekiel. Sampai terjadi sebuah peristiwa memalukan pada suatu malam yang membuat Lila semakin diincar oleh Ezekiel.

"Haruskah aku jadi yang kedua?" Cinta pada pandangan pertama, membuat Kirana atau biasa di sapa Anna menaruh rasa cinta di antara belas kasihan pada rekan bisnis atasannya. Tugas pertama Anna mengantarkan dokumen pada pria bernama Aditya ini menjadikan awal dari sebuah kisah cinta rumit. Aditya mengalami kekecewaan pada sang istri akan pengkhianatan dan lelah untuk terus memahami, membuat Anna menjadi wanita yang hadir di saat dan waktu yang tepat. Anna adalah pelipur lara, penggugah perasaan kepercayaan cinta yang sempat pudar dan juga gairah. Namun bagi Jessica, kehadiran Anna adalah malapetaka. Pencitraan bisnis dengan pernikahan dan juga ketergantungan akan sosok Aditya dalam mengelola bisnis, membuatnya melakukan segala cara untuk menyingkirkan Anna. Keputusan Aditya ingin menjadikan Anna sebagai istri selama masa proses cerai, menjadi titik awal dari dilema Anna yang harus memilih antara cinta dan empati terhadap sakit mental dan kemandulan Jessica di tengah cercaan dirinya sebagai wanita perebut suami orang. Apa yang akan di pilih oleh Anna? Mempertahankan cinta ataukah melepaskannya demi kebahagiaan istri sah Aditya?

Alyssa Xaviera, seorang istri yang dijual oleh suaminya sendiri kepada pria yang sama sekali tidak ia kenali. Alyssa dipaksa melayani pria yang telah membelinya karena Erik, suami Alyssa memiliki hutang sebesar 1 Miliar kepada Roy Johnson Maxwell, pria terkaya seantero jagat raya. Namun, tanpa mereka ketahui sebenarnya Roy adalah anak dari raja mafia terbesar di muka bumi ini. Roy menjadi penerus untuk menjalankan semua bisnis-bisnis besar milik ayahnya, Robert Aldison.

Helena Davies, memiliki rambut cokelat gelap dan mata biru terang. Wajah imutnya yang tidak sesuai umur bersanding dengan tubuhnya yang proporsional. Bekerja sebagai pelukis dan memiliki galerinya sendiri di usianya yang masih muda. Helena menerima tawaran untuk bertunangan yang membuatnya mendapat banyak masalah karena Steve yang tidak menerimanya sebagai pasangan. Seakan itu belum cukup, Helena harus menghadapi Dave, sepupu Steve yang tidak mudah ditebak. Meski mereka membuatnya tertekan, Helena tidak memungkiri bahwa Steve adalah pria yang baik dan Dave adalah orang yang peduli dan perhatian. Namun karena itulah, keadaaan semakin rumit saat Helena harus terjebak diantara mereka.