The World Played Chess

Iris lavender itu menatap penuh kecewa. Hati yang sakit seolah diiris belati. Air mata berjatuhan sebagai upaya terakhir penolakan. Meski begitu, pemandangan di depan mata tak berubah sedikitpun. “Kenapa?” kata terakhir sebelum kelopak mata tertutup. Pengkhianatan. Tindakan tercela yang membuat orang-orang jatuh ke lembah penuh dendam. Sebagai orang yang pernah mengalaminya, Kalista tak meragukan kebencian yang diakibatkan oleh sebuah pengkhianatan. Kematian yang datang menjadi akhir. Pertanda dendam di hati tak dapat di balaskan. Namun tidak disangka, kesempatan kedua datang begitu saja. Membuat gejolak di dada terasa gelisah. “Pengkhianat?” “Mari kita lihat, siapa yang kali ini akan menang."

"Pernikahan ini adalah hukuman bagimu yang datang dalam hidupku dan dengan lancang menggantikan posisi mendiang istriku!" Selama lima tahun, Alice Alexandria terkurung dalam pernikahan yang penuh penderitaan. Menjadi istri seorang Duke Allard Von Stein, pria dingin berstatus duda yang memiliki satu putra. Alice hanyalah seorang istri yang Allard paksa hidup di bawah bayangan-bayang mendiang istrinya. Semenjak kedatangan adik perempuan dari mantan mendiang istri pertama Allard, Alice semakin tersisih dan keberadaannya semakin tidak dianggap oleh suami dan putranya. Merasa tidak sanggup menahan kepahitan pernikahanya, Alice mengajukan permintaan perceraian pada suaminya. Namun, Allard menolak tegas permintaan cerai dari Alice. Akan tetapi, Alice tidak menyerah untuk melepaskan diri dari suaminya!

Isang babaeng pinangalanang Sithya ang nadisgrasya dahilan ng pagkawala ng kanyang memorya, hindi niya alam kung paano mamumuhay ng walang kaalam alam kung sino at nasaan siya. Wala siyang ibang magagawa kundi ang magpanggap at makisama sa mga mageno na napag-alamanan niyang may espesyal na abilidad. Namuhay siyang nagpapanggap na kabilang sa mga naninirahan sa Voreios, lugar kung saan nakatira si Ravus — ang lalaking nagligtas sa kanya, hanggang sa makuha niya ulit ang kanyang memorya. Nang sa gano’n ay makabalik siya sa totoong kanyang pinanggalingan, at hindi iyon Voreios. Naging matunog ang kanyang pangalan sa Voreios dahil sa kanyang pambihirang pisikal na abilidad na kayang makipagsabayan sa pakikipaglaban sa mga mageno kung kaya’t sa maikling panahon ay itinuring siyang isa sa mga mageno kahit walang taglay na espesyal na abilidad. Sa maikling panahon ay marami na siyang nagpadaanan sa loob ng Voreios at pakiramdam niya ay kabilang talaga siya dito. Kaya gumuho ang lahat nang bumalik ang kanyang memorya. Hindi siya si Sithya. Hindi siya taga-Voreios, at lalong lalo nang hindi siya mageno dahil siya si Seffyre Nicolisle Lestridge na isang tao. Siya pala ay mula sa mundo ng mga tao na kinamumuhian ng mga mageno. Nauunawaan niya na kung bakit kakaiba ang kanyang pisikal na abilidad. Iyon ay dahil siya ay hindi lang ordinaryong tao kundi isang agent na hubog sa pakikipaglaban. Ngayon ay kailangan niyang gumawa ng paraan upang makabalik sa mundo ng mga tao na kanyang totoong kinabibilangan habang wala pang nakakaalam sa kanyang lihim. Sa kanyang pagbabalik sa mundo ng mga tao ay nabalitaan niya na ang mundo ng mga mageno ay nasa panganib. Pipiliin niya bang bumalik para tumulong? O manatiling mamuhay ng ordinaryo sa kanyang sariling mundo?

“One night. Make love to me for one night and I’ll never bother you again.” Valerie practically begged Rick. “Fuck off, I’m not interested.” he replied, dismissing her with a wave. >>>>>>>>> Valerie Calder, also known as ‘The Duchess,’ never begs. Never pursues. And most importantly, NEVER repeats lovers. As a young wealthy widow with the world at her feet, she’s accustomed to owning every room, and commanding every attention. Men trip over themselves just to gain her attention, all hoping to be her next fling. Ever since she inherited her aged late husband’s wealth, no one has been able to say ‘NO’ to her, except one man. RICK!! He doesn’t just refuse her - he disregards her entirely, dismisses her like she is nothing, and when others see a goddess, he sees an annoying housefly. But what Rick doesn’t know about Valerie Calder is simple: When she can’t have something, she wants it even more. And she’s never wanted anything like she wants him.

In the midst of grief and great mourning of her loved one, Rayana’s life takes a turn for the worst when Alejandro, the head of Cosa Nostra and a ruthless mafia emerges with a shocking revelation. Having her future altered by Alejandro’s cunning motives, she finds herself navigating the treacherous world of power and politics, irresistibly drawn to the dark and all powerful Alejandro. Given all of these, Rayana must confront harsh reality: in the game of love and war, nothing is fair; and loyalty is a luxury she cannot afford. Will she surrender to Alejandro’s passion and claim what does not belong to her, or will the secrets and lies tear her world to shreds even further?

Elena Ivor Carwyn hidup sebagai Duchess yang dibenci, dihina, dan dijadikan pion dalam permainan politik kaum bangsawan. Namun ketika hidupnya direnggut secara tragis, takdir memberinya kesempatan kedua kembali satu tahun sebelum kematiannya. Kali ini, Elena bukan lagi wanita naif yang mudah dipermainkan. Ia bertekad membalikkan keadaan, mengungkap pengkhianat di sekitarnya, dan melindungi masa depan yang pernah dirampas darinya. Namun di balik senyuman manis para bangsawan, intrik yang lebih mematikan menanti. Elena harus berhadapan dengan konspirasi kerajaan, perang kekuasaan, dan rahasia besar yang mengancam rumah tangganya dengan Duke Mervyn Dieter Carwyn pria dingin yang menyimpan luka dan cinta yang tak pernah terucap. Di antara cinta, dendam, dan darah, Elena akan membuktikan bahwa Duchess Carwyn bukan lagi pion melainkan ratu di papan permainannya sendiri.

In the fifth year of Gwyneth Payne's marriage to Asher Crowe, he tells her thrice that he wants to bring Liana Quayle along with them when they migrate. Gwyneth puts down the dishes she's just prepared and asks him why. He's frank with her. "I don't want to keep this from you anymore. Liana lives in the residential area beside ours. She's spent nine years with me, and I owe her too much. I must bring her with me when we migrate." Gwyneth doesn't cry or kick up a fuss. Instead, she books a ticket for Liana on their flight. Asher thinks she's finally seen sense. On the day they leave the country, Gwyneth watches Asher and Liana board the flight. Then, she turns and boards another flight that will take her back to her parents' home.

Bree melihat suaminya Duke Radford dari Marseilles, memilih mencumbu wanita lain di malam pertama mereka. Pernikahan itu adalah perjodohan, tapi tetap Bree merasa terluka. Setelahnya semakin buruk. Bree difitnah membunuh ayahnya sendiri, dituding berselingkuh dengan Pangeran, serta terlibat dalam usaha pembunuhan Raja, yang membuat Bree terhukum mati. Tetapi Bree tidak mati saat hukuman terlaksana. Bree terlempar kembali ke masa lalu, mengulang hari dimana dia menikah dengan Radford. Tapi kebodohan tidak akan terulang, Bree bertekad mengubah nasib, menghindari tuduhan, serta tidak kembali jatuh cinta pada Radford yang terlalu mempesona itu. Tetapi pilihan jalan berbeda tentu menghasilkan ujung nasib yang berbeda. Bree mungkin berharap memperbaiki nasib, tapi bagaimana kalau jalan pilihannya justru membawa pada nasib yang semakin kelam? Nasib yang membuatnya bertemu hal yang selama ini dianggap dongeng dari kegelapan

Would you rather live apart… or die together? She survives a plane crash and wakes up in a hidden village with rules stranger than death itself. Here, men and women who are not married cannot be seen together. The punishment? Public beheading. But when she meets Yoké, the mysterious, magnetic villager who makes her heart race, one rule becomes impossible to obey. Every stolen glance is a risk. Every touch is a death sentence. And yet, she cannot stay away. ★Prequel to Till Death Do Us Part

Scarlet never believed in destiny—until she died. Now bound to a mysterious system, she awakens in the bodies of betrayed women across countless worlds. Her mission is clear: avenge the fallen, slap the traitors, and conquer the hearts of different untouchable men. From an academy ruled by gods in human form to kingdoms dripping in blood and betrayal to glittering cities where power is bought with desire—Scarlet must weave vengeance and temptation into every step she takes. She is no saint. She is no savior. She is the temptress who thrives on revenge, a woman whose charm is as lethal as her kiss. But with every world, every mission, and every heart she wins… Scarlet begins to wonder. Is she the player in this game of fate— Or the one being played?