Short Story Sleeping Beauty

"Kamu selingkuh." Langkah kaki Saka terhenti, lalu dia mendengar tarikan napas tercekat Renata di belakangnya, membuatnya memutar tubuh untuk menatap Renata. Renata mengepalkan kedua tangannya, menatap Saka penuh tuntutan. "Apa yang kamu lakukan dengan wanita itu di hotel? Kalian..." kedua mata Renata membendung telaga yang siap tumpah detik itu juga. "Memangnya... kenapa kalau aku selingkuh?" Saka melangkah perlahan menghampiri Renata, berdiri tegak dengan tatapan dinginnya yang menusuk. Kepalanya sedikit merunduk hingga dia bisa berbisik di telinga Renata. "bukannya dulu kamu juga selingkuhan suami orang, hm? Jadi, berhenti lah bersikap seolah-olah kamu yang paling tersakiti. Padahal... kamu dan perempuan itu nggak ada bedanya, Nata." Saka menarik wajahnya, dia tersenyum miring ketika menemukan wajah pucat Renata yang menatap kosong ke depan. "aku benar, kan?"

"You will stay in a room and wait to see who has purchased your precious cherry. No niceness, no pleasantries, just a night of f**k, A business contract, signed, dealed and finished with a d**k." Those words sent chills to her spine as she read the content of the contract before signing nervously. Isabella's life was a rollercoaster of hardship and tough choices. With her father's life hanging by a thread, she found herself in a heart-wrenching dilemma – watch her father die in the cold hands of death or sell her virginity to a total stranger, a man, Ricco, who felt a connection since the day they shared an intimate and passionate encounter. He vows to find her as they embark on separate journeys. Fate intervened when Isabella became a maid in his mansion by luck but danger loomed in the form of Roberto, his sinister elder brother, who relentlessly pursued her coupled with the cruelty she had to endure from Ricco's girlfriend and aunt. Ricco , deeply in love, couldn't bear to see Isabella in peril. He made a tough call to protect her, providing the means for her independence and preventing her marriage to her father's ruthless creditor. But destiny had crueler plans in store. Kidnapped by her father's enemies, Isabella was thrust into a harrowing life as a forced prostitute, trapped by her father's debts. Will she summon the strength to break free from this nightmarish ordeal? What happens when she finds out she was pregnant with Ricco's child while captured to work as a prostitute. Dive into a gripping tale of love, sacrifice, and Isabella's unyielding resilience as she battles to rewrite her destiny.

Ai Huneta, a soul eater, accidentally killed her boyfriend which belongs to a noble Vampire Family. She was hunted by Cole-brother of the deceased Vampire, to avenged his brother's death. She was also tailed by Dr. Klein-bestfriend of her ex who's still looking for evidence to sue her about the killing. Will she be caught by them? or it will be the other way around? The battle between a Monster, Vampire and Human. Battle for revenge which will turn into forbidden love. Battle between life and death. Are they willing to risk everything? Who will win? Who will survive? "I am the Devouring Beauty. If you're afraid to die, don't dare to fall in love with me." Book cover © Kanl Art

Caught in the web of danger and desire, Detective Chloe Madden finds herself ensnared in the intricate games of the notorious Mob Kingpin, Carter Gray. Despite her best efforts to remain focused on her duty to uphold the law, Chloe can't deny the magnetic pull she feels toward the enigmatic and dangerously charming criminal. As Chloe delves deeper into her investigation, she soon realizes that Carter Gray is playing her like a pawn in his deadly game. With every encounter, he taunts her with his seductive charm, knowing full well the effect he has on her. Despite her instincts warning her to stay away, Chloe finds herself drawn to Carter like a moth to a flame, unable to resist his intoxicating allure.

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Steve Edwards trying to forget his pain ups and leaves London to run into a crazy and beautiful girl being bullied. He saves her and takes her home, only to find out she is pregnant. He starts focussing on her well-being to try and avoid his sorrows, just to find out that they may have a connection with each other. After he finds out about that connection he won't let her go no matter who it is trying to separate them.

Warning 21+!!! Harap bijak dalam memilih bacaan! Belum dewasa, dilarang baca! Kehidupan Acasha Ignatius berubah pasca insiden kecelakaan yang merenggut nyawa sang ayah. Ia dipaksa ibunya menikah dengan Tuan Orion Remo, pria asing yang tidak diketahui asal-usulnya. Namun, malam sebelum hari pernikahan tiba, Acasha kabur bersama pria bernama Demian. Sejak saat itu, banyak peristiwa aneh dan di luar nalar menimpa Acasha. Terlebih saat Acasha dan Demian tinggal di kediaman Tuan Athan Agathias, pemilik A2A Grup, perusahaan induk terbesar yang menaungi anak perusahaan di berbagai sektor di Negeri Ellinika. Siapa sangka pria tampan itu seorang vampir?! Bagaimana cerita selanjutnya? Apa yang terjadi dengan keluarga Acasha setelah dia kabur? Siapa dan kenapa Demian mengajak kabur Acasha? Apa hubungan Demian dengan Tuan Athan? Mengapa Acasha harus tinggal di rumah seorang vampir? Lalu, akankah tercipta cinta segitiga antara Acasha, Demian, dan Tuan Athan—sang vampir tampan yang memesona? IG @ruellaqwin

"Skin once broken ,can never be the same. Just like hearts once betrayed, struggle to beat again." ................................................... A broken piece of glass, a shattered heart. Was all that could define Ethan Lockwood's past. The heir to one of the biggest estates in the country, the most eligible bachelor as the tabloids said. With persona cold as ice and presence authoritative and terrifying ,he was making sure to not let anyone come close to him. Not giving anyone the right over him. Until he met her again. By hands of fate, the very girl he despised more than anything. The girl behind everything. But. What if the girl was no longer that beautiful confident rich man's daughter now? What if behind her beautiful smile she veil's a ugliness that made her insecure every night. What if she has been already punished in the worst way which resembled a nightmare. What if she was scarred beyond repair. Will he be able to see beyond her fascade? Does he have it in him to forgive her after everything? Circumstances change, people change and stereotypes break. But what remains is the beauty that lies within. And that's when my friends the journey of 'his not so beautiful wife 2 begins. *Could be read as a stand alone.

Mr James Thompson followed me. Look at me. I shouldn't like it, but I do. I was desperate to get the job done and tried to ignore his sultry gaze. I've never had an opportunity like this before - working for someone so talented and powerful. James is unlike any boss I've ever had. He can't. Domineering, ruthless. But he also has a protective side. He only showed me a part of him. But working together late at night pushes every boundary. I tried to keep things professional, but James made it very clear. He wants me. Not his secretary, but a very different position.

She dared to turn down the man who came to her aid. But an alpha's pride is not to be taken lightly; hs punishment is harsh, his fury is terrifying, and his love is unwavering. Can Valerie resist Alexander's charm? After all, he the Alpha and he has a lot of charm and charisma. Is Alexander really in love with the stubborn, hard headed Valerie? Or is she going to end up as one of his many conquests?