Squad 38

Maya Davies is the midfield maestro of Manchester United City's women's team, a rising national star obsessed with proving her team's worth in a world dominated by men's football. Leo Sterling, the dazzling captain of the men's squad, is the club's golden boy, charismatic and undeniably talented, living under the intense spotlight. Their first encounter is a clash of competitive spirits and fierce personalities, fueling a rivalry both on and off the pitch. As training sessions, club events, and a shared passion for the beautiful game force them into constant proximity, the initial sparks of antagonism begin to morph into something undeniably alluring. But in the high-stakes world of professional football, where every move is scrutinized, can two fiercely independent leaders find common ground and a love that defies public expectation, club politics, and their own competitive hearts? Their greatest game might just be the one they play for each other.

It was my first time going to my boyfriend’s home for the New Year. In the middle of dinner, his childhood friend suddenly slammed her spoon on the table. “Cole, how could you bring a bar girl to our New Year’s Eve dinner?” The room fell silent. Everyone thought she simply had too much to drink. But she spoke with complete confidence. “One of my friends works on the vice squad. He arrested her himself. There’s no way he got the wrong person.” She threw a police penalty notice onto the table. My name was clearly printed on it. I was stunned. Last month, the city’s vice squad had arrested dozens of people. I was the one who approved and signed those cases. I had just taken office as bureau chief.

When Jeremiah Jenner, an academician from a research lab, has bombs strapped to him by a malicious criminal, I know that I can save his life by cutting the right wire. But my husband, Callum Johnson, keeps pinning my hand down with all his might. He tells me that I should wait for his crush, Shirley Gibson, to arrive so that she can save the day for once. This was what happened in my previous life. Thanks to Shirley's mistakes, the timer's countdown decreased from ten minutes all the way down to ten seconds. I was the one who had to shove her away and cut the triggering wire based on my experience. That was how I saved Jeremiah's life. Shirley, on the other hand, was so frightened that she passed out on the spot. She became the laughingstock of the entire squad, which led to her leaving the squad due to depression. Callum didn't say a single word. Instead, he dispatched me to the border as a spy. On the day my mission was supposed to be wrapped up, Callum got in contact with me via a secretive channel. Then, he leaked my coordinates to my enemies on purpose. "Couldn't you just let Shirley play the hero for once? Since you like showing off that much, then you might as well stay as a heroine forever in this place!" The next thing I knew, I felt a bullet piercing through my chest. My enemies had me surrounded immediately before burning me alive, resulting in my death. As I breathed my last breath, I saw Callum embracing Shirley while watching me being licked hungrily by the flames from a long distance away. There was nothing but satisfaction in his eyes. When I open my eyes again, I've returned to the scene where the bombs are set to be removed. Slowly, I put down the pliers in my hand. Fine. I won't steal Shirley's thunder this time. I'd like to see how the golden couple can maintain their bombastic, passionate relationship in a place that's about to be blown apart.

"Mond, nikah aja yuk mumpung gue lagi mood..." Setelah ditinggal kekasih yang sudah lima tahun bersamanya, Ayara (35) mendadak mengajak Raymond (38)—teman masa kecil yang paling sering ia ejek—untuk menikah. Bukan karena cinta, tapi karena sama-sama patah hati… dan sama-sama lelah dituntut menikah. “Tiga bulan aja ya, kalau gak cocok cerai.” Tapi Ayara tidak menyangka bahwa Raymond bisa memberikannya kenikmatan dan kebahagiaan duniawi yang luar biasa. Saat mereka justru mulai serius mau membangun rumah tangga, takdir menyentil lebih keras: mereka sama-sama tidak bisa memiliki anak. Alih-alih runtuh, Ayara dan Raymond memilih kabur keliling dunia—meninggalkan ekspektasi, membangun kembali makna hidup dan cinta dari puing-puing. Di tengah pelarian, mereka justru menemukan bahwa kebahagiaan tak harus selalu datang dari rahim. Kadang, cinta sejati lahir dari luka terdalam.

Richard Allan alias Richie (38 tahun) – seorang pembunuh bayaran diasingkan ke sebuah desa kecil di selatan Amerika setelah memergoki boss-nya berselingkuh. Dalam pengasingannya itu Richie berkenalan dengan Patricia Carol alias Patty (19 tahun) – seorang pelayan bar. Patty yang masih belia terpana dengan ketampanan dan kejantanan Richie. Hingga gadis itupun dengan mudah merelakan dirinya jatuh dalam pelukan Richie. Hari-hari mereka pun dipenuhi dengan adegan percintaan yang panas. Sampai akhirnya sebuah fakta terungkap, bahwa Patty harus dia bunuh untuk bisa membalaskan dendam atas pembataian keluarganya belasan tahun lalu. "Patty, seandainya kau memilih kematian dan aku, mana yang akan kau pilih?” tanya Richie dengan tangan gemetar, ragu untuk menarik pelatuk di tangannya. "Kematian! Karena lebih menyakitkan mencintaimu daripada menghadapi maut!” jawab Patty berucap tegas, setegas tatapannya. Pertarungan antara cinta dan dendam, manakah yang akan menang? Follow : @caffeinated_writer88

"Good can't exist without evil. But what happens when we are neither?" Elliot Harvard has assembled a team of misfits. There’s Bryan, the hot-headed elemental; Classy, who can manipulate matter; and Mello, whose art becomes reality. But among the new recruits living in the secret base, one figure stands apart: Northstar. Silent, brooding, and terrifyingly powerful, Northstar is the host of the Shadowalker—a mythical demon created to destroy life but cursed to protect it. He lives in the gray area between light and darkness, possessing knowledge that predates history. When the squad faces their first real test against a horde of monsters in an abandoned warehouse, things take a deadly turn. With one of their own infected by Dracula and fading fast, the team must rely on Northstar’s dangerous connection to the Null Void. But can they trust a demon who claims to have no emotions for humans? The training is over. The war against the supernatural has begun.

Chris Valhalla a hard headed vampire is addicted in human blood. He can kill more than 10 humans to satisfied himself from his thirst. He never listen to anyone nor to his father. Until the day he went back to the Philippines, and meet Rem Faxe a college student who hated vampires and her twin Ram Faxe who joined "VAMPIRE ASSASINATION" group that kills vampire. She believe that vampires killed her both parents. What will happen if they meet? Can Chris resist his thirst? What if Ram found out Chris and the Squad are vampires? What if Rem and Chris fell inlove with each other? Can Rem accept Chris? Let us join Chris and Rem to their adventure in Vampire world. Let us drink blood and kill human along with their journey! "Every vampire has their own weaknesses; and that is the reason why they are dead." - Lord Valmont

When I'm on my break, I decide to help my neighbor, Yvonne Cook, fix the gas valve, which has been leaking gas. But she instantly lodges a report, saying that I've gone against the rules. She demands compensation for the shock that she's suffered as well. I don't bother defending myself. Instead, I just write a reflection report. After that, my squad leader sentences me to disciplinary confinement. Yvonne wastes no time gloating in the tenants' group chat. "It's time to teach these power-abusers a good lesson, anyway!" Three days later, a fire breaks out in Yvonne's apartment. Thick plumes of dark smoke keep rising from the burning apartment. Yvonne wails as she bangs on my door and pleads with me. "Please crack open the door and put out the fire!" I can only sigh from behind my front door. "I'm under disciplinary suspension right now, so I can't break protocol. You should wait for the fire truck instead."

Our place was hit by an earthquake. I was crushed by a slab of stone, but my wife, leader of the rescue squad, abandoned me in favor of her true love. She said, "You're a soldier. You can live with a little injury. Felix can't. He's always been weak, and he needs me." I was saved, eventually, and I wanted to leave my wife. I agreed to the chip research that would station me in one of the National Science Foundation's bases deep in the mountains. My leader was elated about my agreeing to this research. He grasped my hand tightly. "Marvelous. With you in our team, Jonathan, this research won't fail! But… you'll be gone for six whole years. Are you sure your partner's fine with it?" I nodded. "She will be. I'm serving the nation here. She'll understand." The leader patted my shoulder. "Good to know. The clock is ticking, so you'll only have one month to say your goodbyes. That enough for you?" I smiled. "More than enough."

Dua kali rumah tangganya tak berakhir bahagia, menjadikan Kainan Arshad sosok tak tersentuh oleh wanita. Hidupnya yang sudah menginjak usia 38, ia dedikasikan sepenuhnya untuk memajukan perusahaan. Menjadi owner sekaligus Chief Executive Officer yang dingin, datar, dan seolah tak bernyawa, membuat julukan anti romantic CEO melekat kuat padanya. Suatu hari, hidup Kainan berubah 180 derajat ketika ia membuka cabang perusahaan di kota kecil yang padat. Seorang wanita mengaku sebagai si empunya tanah yang sedianya akan ia bangun anak perusahaan. Pemilik wajah elok dengan kulit eksotik itu tidak terima jika lahannya dijadikan ladang usaha. Gantari Mahika, namanya. Ia menolak sejumlah uang yang Kainan bayarkan, karena tidak ingin kehilangan warisan dari orang tua. Hanya satu hal yang perlu Kainan lakukan, agar Mahika mengikhlaskan hal paling berharga miliknya. "Jadikan aku istrimu, maka kamu berhak atas apa yang aku punya." Cover picture from pexel.com Edit by canva free. Follow author on ig: @elitalestari563 FB: Elita Lestari