Saw Every Trap

My whole family only ever loved my younger sister, Carrie Brooks. Carrie had a crush on my fiancé, Josh Beaumont. On my wedding day, my mother pressed a knife to her throat, forcing me to give Josh to Carrie. "The fortune teller said Carrie's illness will get better if she gets married," Mom pleaded. "You're healthy. You'll find someone else." My brother, Nick Jansen chimed in. "Grace, don't be so selfish. Hurry up and take off the dress. Carrie's thinner than you. Make sure you don't stretch it out." Even Josh said, "Carrie doesn't have much time left. But Grace… we still have our whole lives ahead of us." They didn't know. The one who was truly dying… was me.

On the anniversary of my mother’s death, my girlfriend told me she had to work overtime. However, her first love later posted something on social media: [Thanks to Camelia for coming to celebrate my birthday with me!] My chest tightened and my hands shook as I called her to demand an explanation. She replied calmly, “It’s Grayson’s 25th birthday today. It’s important. I didn’t want to miss it.” That was it. I let out a bitter laugh and looked down at the cancer diagnosis report in my hand. It was alright. I would be dead soon anyway.

"He is Sinister... A formidable villain in every story. His name alone is enough to send most people running. He is the king of darkness. But beneath this darkness, I could see a glimpse of ray, that ray I think was enough to eliminate the darkness in him, and it was my anchor of hope and solace." ~~~~~~~ Born into a family where no one likes you, everything evil could be thrown at you. Karla was forced into taking the place of her sister, as the mate of a ruthless alpha, the most dreaded Alpha in all the wolves' world. The Alpha, she just watch killed someone cold-blooded. Running away was her only option, but her plans failed when she wasn't able to get to the place her supposed friend, Shadow, the one she met on an app was to get her before her father got her back. She had no choice but to face the destiny forced upon her. Trapped in the mask of her sister and becomes the mate of the Alpha, she dreaded all her life. What will happen when she meets the king of darkness, the one she had four rules against: Never kiss him!!! Never reveal your face to him!!! Never fall in love with him and never reveal our plans to him!!!

Genovia lost her parents in a plane crash she was only 17. As the sole heir to Core Productions and its affiliates, she will receive everything if she fulfills the three conditions her father left in his will. First, she needs to marry Jose Luis Betances before turning twenty-five. Their fathers made a pact, and there is no way out of it. Second, she needs to bear his child within two years of being married, and the third condition will only be revealed if the first two are fulfilled. There is only one problem – she is not his type. Gia dresses horribly and wears big eyeglasses. In short, she's a total nerd. JL avoided her like the plague until his father was investigated for tax evasion. All their assets were frozen, and his father is about to go to prison. Gia took that opportunity to offer JL a deal. After all, Mr. Alfonso Betances was her guardian until she was 21 and very much like a father to her, but nothing is free in this world, and she needs to follow the last will. By hook or by crook, JL is her key to ensuring she doesn't lose everything her parents worked hard for. All she has to do is not fall in love with him and stick to the plan. How hard could it be?

R18 Helen Zachary’s life had always been tranquil and quiet, until one fateful windy evening. She was on her way to her boyfriend’s place to surprise him for his birthday when an unexpected event occurred. She found a young man covered in blood on the road. Helen wanted to help him, so she stepped out of her car and approached him, only to discover that it was a trap. He had pretended to be lifeless so as to make her feel pity for him. Helen was battered by the young man that night, and his companion raped her. Anger was the theme of the day, and she pledged to exact vengeance on the young man, known as Steven Alfredo, a Mafia boss. Steven had just escaped from prison, and he takes delight in seeing others suffer, but after meeting Helen for numerous times, he resolved to be a different person. ‘However, what happens when Helen confuses Steven’s twin brother for Steven? And if his twin falls for her, will she reciprocate the feelings and abandon her plans to exact revenge on Steven?’ ‘And what happens if Steven also falls for her? Who would Helen choose? Steven, his brother or her boyfriend?’

Daveda Julianne Winters never harbored ill feelings towards her Aunts' family, even though she was often mistreated by them. As a twenty-two-year-old girl who had never been in a close relationship with a man, Julie was sold by her Aunts to pay off their debts. Julie felt very pressured and helpless, she could only accept the fate that befell her.

Kembalinya cinta yang sempat terputus, walau tanpa pertengkaran antara Dave dan Clara. Membawa kisah baru bagi mereka saat bertemu dalam situasi yang berbeda. Namun, dengan hati dan perasaan yang sama. Keduanya berusaha untuk kembali menyatukan hati mereka. Meski semuanya tak semudah seperti membalikan telapak tangan. ____ "Semua sudah berubah, Dave. Kau memiliki kehidupanmu yang gemilang, dan aku memiliki kehidupanku yang sederhana. Kuharap kau bisa menerimanya bahwa kita tak bisa kembali. Kita sudah berakhir!" pungkas Clara. Ia berbalik hendak melangkah melewati pria itu. Sayangnya, Dave menahan pergerakan Clara yang hendak pergi darinya, Lagi! "Aku menahannya selama empat tahun, Cla ..., dan kau membuatku melakukannya sendiri hanya dengan membayangkanmu berada di hadapanku. Lalu sekarang dengan mudahnya kau mengatakan semuanya sudah berakhir?!” Dave menunjukan sorot tajam dari netra abunya. “Heh! Tak semudah itu, My Cattie!" bentaknya. Lalu menarik wanita itu ke dalam pelukannya dan merengkuh tengkuk Clara lalu mencium bibir yang sangat dirindukannya.

Lahat ay ginawa na ni Raquel para mahalin siya ng kaniyang asawa subalit wala itong ginawa kung hindi ipadama sa kaniya na hindi siya mahal ng lalaki. Nagpakaalipin siya para lang makuha ang inaasam na pagmamahal mula sa asawa subalit sarado ang puso nito para sa kaniya hanggang isang araw ay nagising na lamang si Raquel na pagod na. Pagod na siyang mahalin ito, intindihin, at magtiis sa paulit-ulit na pagtataksil kaya't nang alukin siya nito ng paghihiwalay ay kaagad naman niyang tinanggap. Umuwi si Raquel sa kanilang probinsya dala ang balitang buntis siya sa asawa at pinangakong hindi na babalik. Ikinagulat ng lahat ang bigla na lamang pagsunod ng kaniyang asawa na nagsusumamong tanggapin niya ito at siya naman ngayon ang hinahabol-habol ng bilyonaryo niyang asawa.

"Bray, I'm pregnant! You have to take responsibility!" "Me? Don't you have a boyfriend and a one-night stand schedule every night? Besides, you are convinced we didn't do anything that night." "I've only slept with you my whole life, asshole! No one else." *** Five years after dumping her boyfriend, Bryan Sanders, neither Shienna Miller nor Bryan expected that fate would work so miraculously. They both were brought together in different situations and conditions. The once poor man Bryan Sanders, whom she called fat, appeared with a different look: super-rich. One more thing that Shienna couldn't resist was his appearance had changed to be handsome, dashing, and totally HOT! However, they met each other with one thing in common: both were heartbroken and messed up after a few alcoholic drinks, waking up in the same bed, and sharing a blanket after enjoying a steamy night together.

Bagaimana jadinya bila seorang pria pendiam dan angkuh bertemu dengan model seksi yang memiliki sifat kekanakan? Dave Mose William, seorang pemuda mandiri yang memiliki hoby memotret beberapa objek indah, hingga menjadikan hobynya itu sebuah penghasilan yang menghidupi dirinya diusia yang terbilang muda untuk seorang pria. Kekayaan sang ayah -Marvin Williams- tak serta merta membuat Dave menggunakannya. Dia memilih hidup mandiri ke kota Manhattan, berniat hidup tenang tanpa ada yang mengganggunya. Namun, kehidupan tenang yang dia impikan hanya menjadi angannya semata. Dia mengalami jungkir balik dalam hidupnya setelah bertemu dengan model seksi bernama Clara Davonna Dawn. Wanita kekanakan yang begitu ceroboh itu, membuat seorang Dave terperangkap dalam kisah masa lalunya yang menyedihkan. Membuat hati seorang pria angkuh seperti Dave menciar dan bertekad akan melindungi Clara. Di saat perasaan cinta telah tumbuh, keadaan menjadi tampak kacau. Sebuah tragedi mengerikan terjadi dalam hidup Clara, menghancurkan kariernya sebagai model international, dan menghancurkan hati Dave yang baru saja merasakan cinta sejati. * “Aku akan menunggumu, sampai kau siap untuk menjadi milikku lagi.”_Mousie_ “Aku berjanji akan kembali setelah aku mampu menjaga diriku, untukmu.”_Cattie_ **