Total Depravity

Stella diadopsi saat dia masih kecil. Sebuah mimpi yang menjadi kenyataan bagi anak yatim piatu. Namun, hidupnya jauh dari kata bahagia. Ibu angkatnya mengejek dan menindasnya sepanjang hidupnya. Stella mendapatkan cinta dan kasih sayang dari seorang orang tua dari pembantu tua yang membesarkannya. Sayangnya, wanita tua itu jatuh sakit, dan Stella harus menikahi pria yang tidak berguna untuk menggantikan putri kandung orang tuanya demi membiayai pengobatan pembantunya. Mungkinkah ini kisah Cinderella? Namun pria itu jauh dari seorang pangeran, kecuali penampilannya yang tampan. Dirga adalah anak haram dari keluarga kaya yang menjalani kehidupan yang sembrono dan nyaris tidak bisa memenuhi kebutuhan hidup. Dia menikah untuk memenuhi keinginan terakhir ibunya. Namun, pada malam pernikahannya, dia punya firasat bahwa istrinya berbeda dari apa yang dia dengar tentangnya. Takdir telah menyatukan kedua insan itu dengan rahasia yang dalam. Apakah Dirga benar-benar pria yang kita kira? Anehnya, dia sangat mirip dengan pria terkaya di kota itu. Akankah dia mengetahui bahwa Stella menikahinya sebagai pengganti saudara perempuannya? Akankah pernikahan mereka menjadi kisah romantis atau bencana total? Baca terus untuk mengungkap perjalanan Stella dan Dirga.

At our daughter’s three-month milestone party, my husband Garrett’s so-called "best friend" publicly humiliated me. “Hey, Vivian. I heard you're a little loose down there after popping out the kid.” "If it's that bad, you better get some tightening surgery quick—don't wanna mess up your marriage vibes!" Garrett shot her a playful glare and snapped, "Knock it off, Scarlett! You can't just say whatever pops into your head." Then he turned to me with a breezy shrug. "She's just like that—total tomboy. We grew up together; she means no harm." Scarlett shook her half-exposed breast and pouted, "Oh, come on, don't take it personally, Vivian. Honestly, I'm kind of jealous of you." "See, my problem is the opposite. I'm way too tight—hurts like hell during my period. No clue who's gonna get lucky with this later." Then she cut her eyes toward Garrett with a playful wink. " Oh right, you've tried it before, haven't you?" The room went dead silent. Every pair of eyes drifted toward me, barely concealing their curiosity. I smiled, set down my wine glass, and looked at Scarlett with fake concern. "That's strange. I don't remember making it that tight when I did your surgery."

Pierre Moretti had a comfortable life living in his mansion at the Ecstasy Land. He enjoyed beers and sex, not to mention, women swoon over him so it was easy for him to get laid. He was free; he enjoyed the freedom of his bachelorhood. Just as he was ready to be single for the rest of his life, his parents dropped a bomb that totally ruined his dream life. And that explosive bomb is Katiana Walker. His parents set him up to marry a woman he didn't even know exist. Worst part? His unwanted fiance, Katiana was commanded to live with him in his lovely mansion. "Fuck! It will be a total disaster." --- Ecstasy Land established by Masterson and friends is a secret island in California in which exclusive billionaires pay to live their deepest, darkest desires. A trusted place to play and explore your dirtiest, wildest, and, kinkiest imagination. A land of perfection indeed; one of the biggest exclusive sex islands in the world perfectly made to turn your intimate sexual fantasies into reality. Ecstasy Land's mission is to help members explore their sexual desires, needs, and wants, to provide a healthier environment where members are free to be whoever they want, a safe space to explore the euphoria of sex. Want to be a member? The island has its own rules and regulations and the membership is confidential. If you're intrigued to join, read the whole series of Ecstasy Land to prepare yourself for what the intimate island has to offer. Welcome to Ecstasy Land...

¿Cuánto me llegó a amar mi esposa? En aquel entonces, me pidió noventa y nueve veces que nos casáramos. Fue recién a la centésima cuando su insistencia terminó por conmoverme. El día de nuestra boda, le regalé noventa y nueve vales de reconciliación. Prometimos que, mientras le quedara uno solo, yo nunca me iría de su lado. Tras cinco años de casados, ella canjeaba un vale cada vez que salía a ver a su alma gemela. Al usar el número noventa y siete, ella notó de pronto que algo en mí había cambiado. Ya no había lágrimas ni escenas, ya no le suplicaba que se quedara a mi lado. Una vez, mientras ella perdía la cabeza por atender a su joven y mimado secretario, le pregunté en voz baja: —Si te vas con él, ¿puedo cobrar un vale de reconciliación? Se quedó pasmada un segundo y, extrañamente, cedió: —Está bien. Total, apenas habremos usado unos sesenta. Úsalo si quieres. Asentí y la dejé irse. No se imaginaba que era el noventa y siete. Ni que solo nos separaban dos vales del final.

When Angel's mom decided to remarry after ten years since she lost her husband,Angel wasn't ready for that but it's not as if she's got a choice. Her mom needed a man who would at least fend for them,or maybe possibly she also needs another child? Angel already knew it wasn't going to be all roses trying to get along with a total stranger in a strange house. But nevertheless,she never complained,at least not to her mom. The first time she was introduced to her new family,her step dad who insisted he doesn't want the step in it,but he wants to be the daddy she never grew to have,and then her sexy step brother,she never knew it would ever become something like this. But then it started off just somewhere,somehow she doesn't even understand,the crazy feelings she never felt before,those cravings she never had. Surprisingly she wasn't having them for just anyone,it's all for her step brother!! Now are these feelings right? Is she even supposed to think of sharing a kiss with her step brother? But now what she's thinking is way more deeper than ordinary kiss. Either Lust or love,she doesn't know but all she knows is that she want him. Yes she want her step brother....Badly.

"WHY?...Why are you doing this to me?" he scremed defening my ears. "I..." before I could say something he grabbed me by my arms and before I knew it, I was pinned to the wall. "Why would you say such a thing? I could never even think about anyone else but you, then how dare you suggest Mom about my second marriage?!" he said through grunted teeth with eyes daggered deep into mine. Desperate, searching for an answer. 'Don't cry....Don't cry...' I kept on repeating in my head. Don't let him see your pain. Don't let him know the reason why you are ready to give the love of your life to someone else. Don't let him know.....the truth that....you're DYING. .......Don't love someone soo much that you can't let them go...... Sania's life changes when she's asked to marry a total stranger by giving up her mundane yet perfect life. Zaheer is the most charming and perfect husband you'd ever find. Love finds its way and thier life was perfect until, Sania gets the greatest shock of her life and takes the most cruel decision. To share her love....her husband with someone else. But....is life really soo perfect as we think?

Silver Pact When silence becomes power, who dares to listen? In a world where magic is shaped by memory and bound by ancient oaths, the Silver Pact once held the world together. But now, the bloomfields — mystical zones where magic and emotion entwine — are breaking down. The once-stable order is crumbling, and with it, the illusion of control. Ari, the reluctant heir to the Pact, inherits more than legacy — she inherits a world on the brink. Haunted by the memory of Mira Hale, the Pact’s enigmatic founder, and challenged by the rise of Seris, a rebel who preaches total magical freedom, Ari is forced to choose between restoring order or letting it all fall apart. Then comes Kaima — a voiceless girl who doesn’t cast spells but awakens them. Her silence holds more power than any spellbook, and her presence marks the beginning of a new kind of magic: one built on witnessing, not ruling. As Ari and Kaima forge an unlikely alliance, a new force rises — the Hollow, where magic responds to intent rather than command. But not everyone wants a world without structure. As rebellion erupts, ideologies collide, and ancient truths are unearthed, the world must decide: Will it be ruled by tradition, broken by chaos, or reshaped by those brave enough to listen? Told across twenty chapters in a lyrical blend of epic fantasy and introspective myth, Silver Pact is a story of legacy, silence, sacrifice, and the power of choosing what to become — when the old world no longer speaks for you.

Right after finishing a meeting, I opened a forum and saw a warning post. The location tag was our company. The title read: “Red flag! What a cheap company. Anyone who joins is a total sucker. They can’t even afford a decent coffee break.” The photo attached showed the expensive coffee and five-star desserts I had just asked my assistant to distribute to everyone. I frowned and tagged the entire group chat, asking if anyone had suggestions about the afternoon tea. A Gen-Z intern who had just joined, Julian Hayes, instantly replied with a voice message: “Boss, no offense, but these assembly-line desserts are full of trans fats. Nobody would eat them.” “A truly humane company hires a Michelin chef to cook and slice everything fresh on site. That’s what real respect for employees looks like.” I laughed in disbelief. Our company’s daily coffee break budget was thirty dollars per person—already considered top-tier in the industry. So I replied, “Since it’s impossible to satisfy everyone’s taste, we’ll cancel afternoon tea from now on and convert the budget into cash for everyone instead.” Less than five minutes later, that post was updated: “Guys, can you believe this? I made a perfectly reasonable suggestion and the lame boss immediately canceled the whole coffee break perk! This is the true face of corporate greed—can’t handle even a little bit of honesty!”

My boss, Kyle Brown, had just processed payroll when Sam Jefferson, the trainee I had been mentoring, tossed me his phone. He said, "Can you hold this for me while I use the bathroom?" I took it without thinking, then froze when I saw the screen. That was because a notification had just popped up: [This month's salary has been deposited. Total: $4,692.00.] I had been with this company for eight years, and I only made one thousand dollars a month. When I was hired, Kyle had told me that we were a startup. As long as I worked hard, I would make big money eventually. But over the years, Kyle had traded in one Mercedes after another while my salary kept shrinking. At present, my savings were less than four thousand dollars. I was close to not being able to afford the medical bills for my younger sister, Eva Rivers, who was very sick and bedridden. Meanwhile, the trainee I was mentoring made close to four thousand seven hundred dollars a month. I stayed quiet for a moment, then turned and asked the employee beside me how much he made. He stammered for a long time and would not answer. I understood it then. I picked up my phone and opened the recruitment message a competitor had sent me a few days earlier.

When my colleagues find out that I'm pretty good at cooking, they start organizing dinners at my place. Lucy Holt, one of the junior accountants, suggests that we split the groceries evenly between us. As a result, I don't think I can reject their request without being rude. On my last day of work, the group gathers at my place for one last meal. "You're such a good cook, Jess! We'll all be transferring you 500 dollars later. It's just a token of our appreciation," Lucy declares with a bright smile. But the very next day, she sends me a message. "Hey, Jess. You know it's illegal to operate an unlicensed catering business from your home, right? Your house will get sealed off for further investigation. More importantly, the value of goods has passed the threshold of 10,000 dollars, which means the fine you'll have to pay is probably going to be about 20 times that amount. "Since we worked together, we decided not to report you to the authorities. We'll just settle this matter privately. All you have to do is give us the fine you would've had to pay instead." This is how I realized that, combined with yesterday's meal, the total amount they've given me for groceries thus far is exactly 10,001 dollars.