Shorter Banana Fish

Once childhood friends, now reluctant strangers—Lady Clara Valdemont and General Darrell Storm are bound by an arranged marriage meant to unite two feuding houses. Once allies, the Storms and Valdemonts were torn apart by betrayal and bloodshed. Now, the kingdom’s fragile peace rests on the shoulders of a bride and groom who barely speak. As Clara walks down the aisle, memories of the boy who used to tease her and teach her how to fish clash with the man waiting at the altar—stoic, cold, and unreadable. Darrell has not forgotten the past, nor has he forgiven it. Their vows are spoken through clenched teeth, their first kiss a mere brush on the cheek. This is not a love story born of fate—it is one that must fight to be written. In a kingdom of politics, pride, and pain, can two broken hearts learn to beat as one again?

"So, what's it going to be, Professor Darwin?" he asked, breathing softly against my ears. "Are you going to punish me or what?" he teased me, his fingers stroking my folds gently. "Fuck you, Jeremy," the cuss word came out thick with moans. "Oh, in a minute," he smirked against my neck, slipping a finger into me and I tossed my head backwards, releasing a wanton sound. Stubborn bastard. •••• Lucia Darwin, in one word, would be a coward but she didn't care. When she saw the perfect opportunity to bolt from her demons and turn the lock on them, she didn't hesitate. Landing the perfect job at Crawford University as a professor and her best friend's wedding seemed like the perfect excuse to flee from Austria. Little did she know that she would have even bigger fish to fry in New York. She had always been a sucker for weddings, but there was an exception. The gorgeous singer who caught her fancy. Maybe the attraction wasn't one-sided because things grew heated after she engaged him in a conversation, and they found themselves buried in each other before the end of the night, sharing a passionate night. What happens at Bethany's wedding, stays at Bethany's wedding, but in Lucia's case, it clung to the hem of her dress like a stubborn seam when she made a shocking discovery that the guy she hooked up with that night happened to be one of her students, Jeremy Hale, Crawford's biggest snub and the hottest boy on campus. A school that frowned upon romantic relationships between teachers and students, a stubborn boy who would do anything to have what he wanted, and a cold-hearted professor whose niche is running away from her problems. The question is, how messy could this get?

Is that Professor Derrin’s substitute? He is cute! A thought that would send Lily Martin’s world ablaze after encountering a steamy session featuring the new professor, Dr. Edward Wolfe, and student body president Alice Winters, something that left her body cold. She can't stop thinking about Dr. Wolfe after that night with bitchy Alice, who won't stop picking on her. But now Alice Winters is missing! Her toe was found in a fish’s belly. So many questions hovering around. What happened that night? Where is Alice Winters? But most especially, why can't she concentrate in class anymore? When did she fall in love with Dr. Wolfe? No one knows that three years ago, Ruthless Mafia Butcher Luca Moretti switched his entire personality to Dr. Wolfe and moved to town for a reason: to find his wife by proxy, the missing heiress Valentina Sorano. But with how he has picked up hints, he may be on to Lily! What happens when he finds out Lily knows his dark secrets? Read on to find out…….

After realizing that her new stepbrother was her one-night stand 'fish boy', a fantastic idea pooped up Isis Cepheus's brain. "Let's strike a deal, Sam" she demanded with a forced smile. Samuel Armani looked at her with an angry gaze, "What deal?" "Let's fake a date. If my mom and your dad sees we're in love, they'll get divorced" She opined. Samuel Armani wasn't foolish as to accept such ridiculous idea from the girl that made him lost the only gift his girlfriend gave him and almost made betray her . But since fate brought them together to meet as siblings again, after their first time chaotic meeting, he had no choice than to agree. However, as much as he wanted to hold himself back from assuming it was fake dating, the more he was drawning into his 'stepsister's' charm. First they had to hug tightly to oppress rivals. Second they had to kiss lightly in front of the parent. But nothing seems to be working not until they....

"She is not property. She is my mate and you will not mention 'her' like you're talking about a burnt banana peel."   My breath hitched.   No one had ever defended me like that.   Not once.   Kael glanced over his shoulder at me, his expression softer now, protective. "But it’s her choice. Not mine. Not yours." .......................................................... At just eighteen, Meeva Vale thought that she had found her fairytale ending, an Omega chosen as Luna by the Alpha of the Sinhound Pack. But six years later, her marriage to Alpha Jared has left her silenced, sacrificed, and stranded in a life that no longer feels her own.   When the powerful Alpha Kael Edgar of the Brawnstorm Pack storms into her territory to confront Jared over a broken trading treaty, everything changes. With a single glance, the bond between Kael and Meeva ignites. But Meeva is already claimed, married even.   But Kael doesn’t give two fucks.   He lays siege to the pack and takes Meeva with him, officially staking his claim as her mate. Her wolf betrays her heart, surrendering to him long before she does. What begins as a sinful passion quickly transforms into a deeper whirlpool.   With a dark sorcerer on their tail, their story is about to take a very unnerving turn.  

Laura mengangumi Bagas, salah satu kakak kelasnya yang, menurutnya, sempurna. Laura mulai mengikuti salah satu akun sosial medianya. Ternyata, Bagas juga tertarik padanya. Laura kira, hidupnya akan menyenangkan begitu dia tahu bahwa lelaki pujaannya membalas rasanya. Sayangnya, Laura lupa bahwa takdir selalu suka bercanda pada dunia. Rasa sukanya pada Bagas nyatanya merusak masa depannya dengan amat. Bertemu dengan Gavin, yang juga merupakan salah satu kakak kelas Laura. Dibalik wajah datarnya, nyatanya Gavin menyimpan dendam pada Bagas. Yang membingungkan adalah Bagas sama sekali tidak tahu tentang dendam itu. Dan parahnya, dendam itu terlampiaskan pada Laura. Gavin, dengan kejamnya, meninggalkan Laura dengan segala traumanya dan... anak.

Pertemuan yang disangkanya tidak terduga sebenarnya adalah jebakan untuk mereka. Meet Victor Barnett. Pengusaha kaya raya yang memiliki paras dan kehidupan yang sempurna. Dirinya selalu menutup hatinya untuk perempuan yang menggodanya. CEO ini sangat membenci pengkhianatan karena wanita yang dulunya dicintainya dengan tega mengkhianatinya tepat di saat dirinya akan menyatakan perasaannya. Meet Callista Efigenia. Wanita yatim-piatu yang dibesarkan di panti asuhan. Dengan kecerdasan otaknya, Callista berhasil meraih beasiswa di Sidney. Kecintaannya kepada lukisan nyatanya menjadi boomerang bagi dirinya. Entah apa yang terjadi malam itu hingga Callista terbangun di sisi lelaki yang dicintainya. Alih-alih senang, Callista merasa kecewa. Ternyata alur pertemuannya dengan Victor, lelaki yang dicintainya, sudah dikendalikan oleh Zero, kenalannya saat dirinya mengunjungi pameran seni. Setelah tujuh tahun mereka bertemu lagi. Keadaan dan situasi sudah berubah. Semuanya berubah. Kecuali kesalahpahaman di antara keduanya. Bagaimana Callista membeberkan semua kebenarannya. Apalagi sekarang dirinya memiliki anak yang harus disembunyikannya dari Victor? See me on my I****g**m @fish.tro

Undangan makan malam dari Mama mertua harusnya membuat Nilam bahagia, nyatanya bahagia hanya menjadi angan saat Nilam tau bahwa tujuan utama acara tersebut adalah untuk memperkenalkan calon madu untuknya. Apakah Danu bersedia memberikan adik madu untuk Nilam seperti perintah Mamanya?

Time. It’s the only thing every person has – regardless of gender, age, race, and social status. We all have the time. But, time, for others, can be longer than they expect it to be, shorter than it is, and for some like Zoe, time is her ultimatum. Living a mundane life in the peaceful city of Glendale, Zoe only has two priorities in life – her mom, and her dream. Arts has brought colors and meaning to her life, and the ambition of being a successful artist someday, just like her dad she never met. Despite the lack of confidence in her works, Zoe has big dreams. But her dreams slowly fall in the spiral of her reality when she was diagnosed with a chronic disease. Now, her time is ticking. She has so many things she wants to do and now with her time being limited, she goes out from her comfort zone and starts to explore, wanting to live her life to the fullest before her time is up. Her once dull and boring life turns completely upside down when she met Lucas, a mafia leader. Despite knowing the pending danger that comes with him, she was rather thrilled because why not? She might die tomorrow, or the next day, or even the next few hours. What harm could it be if she falls for a mafia leader when she’s more scared of her condition? And the excitement she rather felt eventually birthed something really unexpected – something that gave her life a new purpose she never imagined she would have.

Aero Manzinilla died in an airplane crash together with his family when he was twenty years old. It wasn’t that bad, afterall. Dahil kahit sa kahuli-hulihang hininga ay buo pa rin naman sila at magkakasamang nadeadball. Eight years later (in human world) isa na siya sa mga kaluluwang malapit nang maging anghel. He was Michael, the Warrior Archangel’s, most beloved student. Lahat kasi ng mga ipinapagawa nito ay ginagawa niya. He mastered all the trainings of being a true warrior of God. Kaunting-kaunti nalang talaga ay makukuha na niya ang minimithing tungkulin. But one wrong move made him lose that chance. He was stripped off of his right to become a soul soldier, was thrown back to Earth and was under the surveillance of the high Angels. All because of a suicidal depressed girl with a dream to become a fish – the poet and painter, Maeve Carcel. What a beautiful nuisance, indeed!