Sal X Wadanohara

In our era where science and technology dominates, magic and the likes are always dismissed as myths and legends; elements of folklore. However, a boy Tom crops up from the rural areas of Detroit. Tom, was a lover of books, a science freak, and also an ardent admirer of magic. During his high school days, Tom found a book from one of the world's most secret occult groups; The Order of the Chalice. This book led him to an unprecedented adventure into the depths of the most hidden places in the world. Meanwhile, Tom's unrequited lover Heidi was worried about Tom and insistent in pursuing him. Tom left home after hijacking his father's pension funds in search of the Stone of Heka which the occult book told him of. Heidi, on the other hand, cut a frustrated figure as Tom eluded her. Sometime in the future, decades after he left his family, Tom resurfaced. But now, as the 'vulle guże chä'; the magic Overlord of the Order of the Chalice. Many catastrophic events heralded his ascension and emergence. This caused the States, politicians, and the Order of the Chalice surviving members to become alert. The state thought that a major terrorist group has attacked while politicians were confused and concocted many conspiracy theories in pursuit of the culprit. However, the Order of the Chalice was frenziedly preparing for the homecoming and true ascension of the legendary 'vulle guże chä ' who will lead them to the limelight, and bring back the golden era of magic. Heidi, who was done with her college education, has been in pursuit of Tom and is the only one who knows his whereabouts. Tom, however, seeks supremacy. He wants to rule the world. An inevitable war will ensue but only Heidi can save the day.

Di hari pernikahan kami, sahabat masa kecil Marvin yang bernama Yoona mengancam akan melompat dari gedung. Marvin tidak peduli dan tetap ingin melanjutkan acara pernikahan, hingga Yoona benar-benar melompat dari lantai atas. Saat itulah, Marvin benar-benar panik. Sejak saat itu, Marvin meninggalkan dunia fana dan tinggal di sebuah kuil, menjadi seorang pertapa yang dingin dan terpandang. Dengan dalih menebus dosa, dia memaksaku menulis seribu salinan kitab suci dan bersujud di tangga sepanjang seratus meter, hingga perlahan-lahan membunuh anak dalam kandunganku. Di hari aku keguguran, aku mengajukan cerai padanya. Namun, dia berkata bawa apa yang terjadi pada Yoona adalah kesalahan kami berdua dan kami harus menebus dosa itu bersama. Dia menggunakan keluargaku untuk mengancamku, mengikatku di sisinya dan menyiksaku sepanjang hidupku. Saat aku membuka mata lagi, diriku kembali ke hari pernikahan kami. Kali ini, aku memutuskan untuk mendorong Marvin kembali pada Yoona. Dan diriku ... akan menjadi sosok mantan kekasih yang membuatnya benar-benar meninggalkan dunia fana.

Hari peringatan pernikahan kami yang ke-10, suamiku, Franky melangkah masuk sambil merangkul pacar barunya yang ke-100. Lalu dengan tangannya sendiri melepas kalung simbol cinta kami dan memakaikannya ke leher gadis itu. Di tengah tawa para tamu, gadis itu dengan malu-malu menarik gaun yang kupakai dan berkata, “Kak, Pak Franky bilang dia ingin aku memakai gaun ini sekarang.” Gaun itu adalah hasil modifikasi dari gaun pengantinku sepuluh tahun lalu. Aku sengaja mengenakannya hari ini dan dengan bodohnya berpikir Franky akan mengingatnya. Namun, pada hari peringatan pernikahan kami, dia malah menyuruh istrinya melepaskan gaun di depan semua orang untuk pacarnya. Di tengah semua tatapan meremehkan itu, akhirnya aku memberinya senyuman tulus pertama yang kuberikan selama sepuluh tahun ini. “Franky, kita cerai saja.”

Ever heard of a “wife for hire”? Absurd, right? Well, it was a brand-new concept to me too. As I stared at the billionaire sitting across from me, one thought rang loud and clear in my mind.“This man has lost it.“ How did I go from interviewing for a cleaner’s position to this? An offer to “marry” a billionaire? The words had barely left his lips before I scoffed, unable to help myself. “Is this some kind of joke?” I asked, narrowing my eyes at him, skepticism dripping from every word. He tilted his head to the side, his expression oddly calm. His brows lifted slightly as his sharp gaze locked onto mine. “Is something wrong?” he asked, his voice steady yet tinged with what seemed like guilt—or maybe embarrassment. “Did I offend you? If I have…” “I mean, no offense, but… look at you. You’re tall, handsome, rich,” I continued, gesturing toward him as if to underline my point. “Any woman out there would swarm around you, dying for the chance to be with you. So, why me? Unless there’s more to it. Unless there’s… a motive.” … After being handed divorce papers at the hospital—mere moments after losing her baby,Amber refuses to fall apart. She is not weak. She is not pathetic. She won’t waste tears on the heavens or wait for Karma to settle the score. Instead, she vows to become Karma herself. However, fate leads her to an encounter with him, a wealthy, enigmatic billionaire with a haunting past and a son who longs for a mother. Drawn to her striking resemblance to someone from his past, he makes her an audacious offer. One that could change both of their lives forever.

Kehidupan Ellena begitu malang. Di malam dia memergoki perselingkuhan calon tunangan dan adik tirinya, di malam itu juga dia harus kehilangan keperawanan. Dia juga harus menikahi pria asing demi menyelamatkan nyawa adik kandungnya yang sedang kritis. Tetapi, sang suami yang dinikahinya ternyata adalah seorang Triliuner yang bisa membuatnya membayar semua penindasan mereka.

Teguh suaminya yang telah mengkhianati dirinya dan mengatakan jika sudah bosan dengan dirinya karena penampilannya yang kumal, membuat Andin berjanji pada dirinya sendiri untuk mau berubah dan membuat suaminya itu menyesal telah menghina dan menyia-nyiakan dirinya. catatan : Cerita ini awalnya berjudul 'Uang yang disembunyikan suami dari Istrinya' diubah menjadi 'Menyesal setelah menyia-nyiakan anak dan istri'

"This is ridiculous," she said with a puzzled look on her face. "A contract marriage?" … Serena Mundt was a young woman in her late 20s with no dreams. She was either at home all day or helping her mother out in the bakery. Well not until her mother got diagnosed with cancer and was bedridden. Now she has to strive for herself, her ailing mother's hospital bills, her son's tuition fees and other expenses. She stumbles upon a job in a food company and gets hired due to reasons unknown to her yet. Serena didn't know that this would change her life forever. On getting to her workplace, she realises that the owner of the company, a wealthy businessman and a billionaire was Frederick Sullivan who was an old friend of hers… perhaps a lover and the father of her secret child too?. Well what's worse, a marriage contract comes in line and she is left with no choice but to accept the offer as she needed the money not to say it was an interesting price too. But it wouldn't be easy being a fake wife to the famous billionaire and hiding her child too. Together they discover secrets that had been buried in their past, face the problems life tossed at them, and well, maybe renew lost, lingering feelings too?

Salvatore El Manzoni is the most powerful mafia boss in the world. But if his mentor, Avanindra Vallar asks him, he would mountains and that was how Salvatore became a bodyguard to Mr Vallar's son. His life takes an unexpected turn when he meets the clean businessman, Aryan Vallar. Aryan Vallar is the youngest billionaire around. He owns the seas and the oceans and is as reckless as any 28 year old hot blooded rich man. He has never been told no and when finally someone does, he is shocked. One night changes Aryan's world.

Aku sudah lima tahun menikah dengan James, tetapi tidak ada seorang pun yang tahu aku adalah istrinya. Aku tidak ingin mendapat perlakuan istimewa karena gelar istri pemimpin mafia, sehingga aku menolak untuk mengumumkan pernikahan ini ke publik. Hubungan kami sangat baik dan setiap hari terasa seperti masih berpacaran. Namun, tepat di hari pertamaku mulai bekerja di rumah sakit baru, perasaanku hancur. "Clara, kamu belum tahu ya?" Seorang rekan kerja mendekat dan berbisik dengan misterius, "Katanya pasien baru ini adalah istrinya James, nyonya Keluarga Polin." Aku langsung tertegun. Kalau dia adalah nyonya, aku ini siapa? Kalau anak di kandungannya adalah calon pewaris Keluarga Polin, anak di dalam kandunganku ini apa? Aku memaksakan diriku untuk tetap tenang dan menjaga profesionalisme sebagai dokter selama pemeriksaan kehamilan. Aku tidak membiarkan siapa pun melihat betapa hancurnya diriku. Aku selalu merasa semua ini hanya gosip, bukan nyata. Namun, saat aku mendengar James memanggilnya tuan putri, aku akhirnya mengerti hubungan ini sudah seharusnya berakhir. Dia sudah memiliki tuan putri yang lain, aku pun merestuinya.

"Marry me," he said, his deep voice with a hint of command. "Are you talking to me?" Mia asked, her eyes darting around the exclusive office, then her nose flared up in disbelief. "You're sick! The nerves you have to abduct me here. And this?" "You owe me," his grey eyes bore into hers, his hands tucked in his suit pants. Mia glared at him, "I'll never marry you Xavier Singh. You're arrogant! And rude! And grum.." "Your mother's surgery bills," he cut her off. "I'll take care of it" Her lips clamped shut at his words and her eyes widened. ******** Mia Lopez, a 24-year old aspiring actress, will do anything to get into the entertainment industry, without using her body. Her plans were simple, "Get famous, rich and save my sick mom." After an hate-at-first meet with Xavier Singh, CEO of X-World Entertainment, Mia will get married to the arrogant billionaire. In exchange for her mother's surgery, she'll help him take over his family's empire, the wealthiest conglomerate in California. Will this one-year marriage contract signed with no strings attached become a love story? *********** "Do not fall in love with me." "Don't try touching me also, pervert." Mia fired back, and he raised an eyebrow, letting out a low chuckle. "You should get a mirror, you do not attract a man, like me."