the devil as feelings

Lelaki dengan sorot mata tajam, minim bersuara dan tegas. Ethand Girogino Alves sang CEO Alves Corp selalu berpikir kritis dan kejam. Bahkan setiap kalimat yang dilontarkannya seperti sembilu yang menyayat hati bagi setiap telinga yang mendengarnya. “Ternyata benar,” Ethand menjeda kalimatnya. Wanita dihadapannya menatap sinis lalu membuang tatapannya ke arah lain. “Barang murah memang selalu berkualitas rendah.” Awal mula pertemuan Ethand dan seorang wanita yang mampu mengubah pandangan hidup dan hatinya. Emma Liandra Jones, seorang wanita yang mahir dalam dunia IT. Bekerja di Alves Corp dan bertemu dengan CEO yang memberinya hukuman di hari pertama kerja. “Bukankah lelaki juga selalu menilai wanita dari sepatu mana yang dipakainya?” Emma seorang yang jenius. Kecantikannya mengalahkan artis papan atas di Vunia. Akankah Ethand me-reset hidupnya dan memulai hidup baru?

She doesn't belong to his world, where men like him rule and women are put up on auction blocks to be sold to the highest bidder. — When Sienna Williams meets Giovanni Adams, the Lord of the Italian Mafia, she has no idea that her life is about to change. Agreeing to his proposition of spending just one night in his bed as repayment for a debt, she's set her mind on what to expect from this ruthless, dangerous business man. But what she finds out is that there's more to Giovanni that meets the eye, and sadly, one night with him will simply not be enough. Giovanni Adams is cruel, vicious and mean. He always gets what he wants. And no one owes him. Ever. When Ciara Williams betrays him, he goes for the only treasure she has left in the world. Her sister, Sienna. Sienna's fierceness excites his primal instincts, and he was rest assured that one night in his bed would quench this sudden, burning passion.

"It's beautiful, isn't it?" "It is." "Please don't pull that with me." "Pull what?" "That." She pointed at my face. "Where I explain how pretty everything looks and you say yes but you would be referring to me." She waved her hands in the air, explaining. "It's cliche and kinda getting old." "Would you prefer I do this instead?" I pinned a loose strand behind her ear, my palm roamed her soft features and also on her lips. "Or this?" I leaned in to steal a kiss, stopping midway to see if she'd stop me and she didn't. I couldn't help the tiny smirk that lay on my lips after. "Aren't you going to stop me?" My raspy voice whispered in her ear. She shivered, unconsciously leaning into me for warmth. I stopped her fingers as she tried to wrap them around my neck. ********** She's not the bad girl he thought she was. He's not the good boy she thought he was.

Clyde Harrison is a ruthless Billionaire who is no less than the devil. He doesn't hesitate to kill a person and make his life hell. His past is full of dark nightmares and pain and he has a secret that no one else knows. Olivia Smith was his one true love but he felt betrayed by her and her father who was behind the death of his father. Filled with hatred, he left town and after a few years, he returned with a new identity and name, seeking revenge on the one person he truly loves but Olivia is innocent and does truly love him. She is forced by her father to marry Clyde based on a contract and when she does, her life becomes a living hell, because Clyde is the devil. But when the truth is revealed, Will they be able to find their peace?

Nadia Yolanda, budak korporat yang demen mabok dan mengeluh, tiba-tiba bertransmigrasi ke dunia lain sebagai dedengkot seorang penjahat wanita (villainess). --- - --- - --- - --- "Aku tau kamu bukan dari dunia ini." Eh? Apa katanya? Ah. Enggak! Enggak! Pasti aku salah dengar. "Em ...., Tuan Devon. Saya tidak mengerti apa yang anda maksu-" "Enggak perlu mengelak lagi. Saya sudah tahu semuanya." Pria bangsawan itu mengeluarkan buku bersampul coklat dari saku tunik berkilauannya. Sebentar. Buku itu kelihatan familier. Ukurannya yang pas di tangan, desain yang sebelas-dua belas dengan catatan harianku pada kehidupan sebelumnya, sampul belakang yang ditutupi coretan acak-adul iseng dari sampul emas. Sialan. Itu buku harianku! Gimana bisa ada di tangannya? "Aku harap kamu bisa ngasih penjelasan yang rasional ketika aku nyerahin ini ke Ayah dan Baginda Raja." Mampus! --- - --- - --- - ---- Jadi, singkatnya: aku mati, lalu terlahir jadi tokoh-yang sama sekali-enggak penting di cerita yang kubuat bertahun-tahun lalu. Bego banget kalau ada yang percaya kenyataan halu kayak gitu.

21-year-old Emma is sold at an underground auction by her own father where she gets involved into the dangerous world of Dante Rossi, a 30-year-old billionaire mafia boss known for his ruthless reputation. Feared by all and living in isolated luxury, Dante’s mansion becomes both a prison and a place of unexpected refuge for Emma. Despite her initial hatred for the man who bought her, Emma's fiery spirit begins to intrigue Dante, sparking a constant battle of their fierce personalities. As Emma navigates the dangerous underworld, she uncovers layers of Dante’s mysterious persona, revealing a man scarred by a violent past and bound by a strict code of honor. The tension between them ignites a passionate and dangerous dance, transforming hatred into an all-consuming love affair. In a world where trust is rare and enemies lurk in every shadow, Emma and Dante’s love becomes their greatest strength—and their biggest vulnerability.

Warning: Read at your own risk! Abby Miller is the daughter of a well-known businessman. But when their business went bankrupt, the bank took all of their family's assets and property, and her life turned into a roller coaster when a dangerous man abducted her. Fabian Collins, the mafia boss, abducted Abby for marriage. But Abby continues to wonder why? Until she discovers the teeny-tiny family secret...which could cause her to lose her mind and hate the man she married! But how can she hate him if she is already in love with him? Mafia Series Book 1, 2, and 3. Happy Reading!

“We’re the only ones who can help you. Just say the word. Beg us.” A cold smile tugged at my lips, as I crossed my arms, and stared daggers at them. “Never.” I said, through gritted teeth. *** To ascend the throne of her kingdom, Natasha Jace must attend a royal academy. Grudgingly, she agrees to attend the academy, only to meet her sworn enemies who were also students there. The pompous prince of Shadowers; Kai, the prince of Paradisia; Kaleb, and the arrogant prince of Zandaya; Xavier. Worse still, she becomes their roommate. Natasha soon discovers that the Dark Realm Royal Academy isn't all it seems, and to survive she must join hands with her enemies. This is an enemies-with-benefits reverse harem story, and the second book of Kings of Vermont Series. It can be read as a standalone.

The afterlife is another world entirely. Called "The Otherworld" for lack of agreement among the inhabitants. It's filled to the brim with the various creatures and gods of mythology. Follow Death and Lucifer as they set out on a mission to meet the "Unknown" that is leading a human uprising in this Otherworld.

CONTENT WARNING: This story contains themes of non-consensual encounters, emotional manipulation, and intense dark romance. Reader discretion is advised. Blurb: One stolen thing. One dangerous mistake. Now, she belongs to him. She didn’t know the fire she was playing with… until it burned her. He’s a devil in an Armani suit—a cold, calculating billionaire whose empire is built on blood. To cross him is to sign your own death warrant. But she never meant to steal from him. She didn’t even know what she was taking. And yet, in his eyes, she is the ultimate betrayal. She should’ve been broken, discarded like all the others. Instead, she became his obsession. Trapped in his dangerous world, she’s torn between hating him and craving the fire he awakens in her. The deeper she falls, the darker his secrets become—secrets that could cost her more than just her heart... they could cost her very soul. In his world, love isn’t salvation. It’s a death sentence.