Toxic Relationship

Saat aku dan cinta pertama tunanganku terjatuh dari gedung bersamaan, sebagai seorang dokter, tunanganku lebih dulu menyelamatkan cinta pertamanya. Sementara aku yang sedang mengalami pendarahan hebat dibiarkan menunggu ambulans. Di ambang kematian, aku memohon padanya untuk tidak meninggalkanku. Namun, Peter Tanata menendang tanganku dan berkata, “Feli, bisakah kamu sedikit lebih baik? Kamu nggak melihat Julia sudah pingsan? Aku bahkan belum menyalahkanmu sudah mendorongnya jatuh!” Namun, Peter tak akan pernah punya kesempatan untuk menyalahkanku lagi. Karena setelah dia menggendong cinta pertamanya dan pergi, aku dan bayi di dalam perutku mati bersama.

“How cruel of you! You were the one who left when I was ready to fight for you. I searched the world for you, and now that I found you, you were betrothed to another man. Tell me how! How do I unlove you?” Tears fall from both our eyes and the next thing we know, we are kissing each other, deeply and passionately, as if the two years of longingness for each other have finally been released. _ Avery Anderson called "Ava" who is still a virgin in her early thirties is a career-oriented woman. She puts up her own business through her hard work and is envied by a lot of women because of her seven-year-long relationship with Seigfried Cohen, a hot bachelor in an accounting firm. Their relationship starts to fall apart as they get into a heated argument because of Ava's unfathomable sexual drive. Determined to lose her virginity, she travels to Austria to unwind and get laid by whoever finds her attractive. There, she encounters a guy named Dmitri, a gorgeous sexy billionaire: an encounter that shouldn't have happened in the first place. She will then, know a world, that she never expects to get addicted to.

Diana Walter is a Journalist in the urban area of Los Angeles, California, focused on getting a promotion at the Media company she works for. She comes from an abusive family and has ruled out every chance of love coming her way. She comes in contact with Bryan Fox, a Neurosurgeon at Kindread Hospital Los Angeles, and a Philanthropist, driven by passion for his work and children. Unexpected rigmaroles bring them together and they realize they just might be what they need for each other, secrets and vulnerabilities are shared, but there are challenges ahead. Their differences and conflicts defeat all purpose and both characters are forced to make a decision. What exactly drives Bryan's love for children? What skeletons does Bryan have in his cupboard? Is Diana willing to commit to a relationship and let go of her fear? Where does this roller coaster of emotions and high flying romance lead Diana? Where does it lead Bryan? Happy ever after? Or not?

Kaya mo bang tiisin ang araw-araw na kasama ang lalaking pinaka-kinaiinisan mo? Yung tipong pagpasok mo pa lang sa opisina, madilim na mukha niya agad ang bubungad sa’yo? Yannie Sanchez, isang dedicated na secretary, ay labis na naiinis sa boss niyang si Xanthy Torres—ang seryoso, istrikto, at laging galit na CEO ng isang malaking kumpanya sa Asia. Para sa kanya, ito ang epitome ng "toxic boss" na palaging sumisira sa araw niya. Pero paano kung may dahilan pala sa likod ng kanyang ugali? Isang lihim ang matutuklasan ni Yannie—isang sikreto na magpapabago sa tingin niya kay Xanthy. Mula sa inis, unti-unti siyang nakaramdam ng awa at kagustuhang protektahan ito. Ngunit sa isang hindi inaasahang pangyayari, kinailangan niyang lumayo—hindi alam ni Xanthy na nagdadala siya ng kanilang anak. Pagkalipas ng limang taon, muling nagkrus ang kanilang mga landas. Sa pagkakataong ito, pipiliin pa rin ba niyang protektahan ito? O oras na para harapin ang nakaraan at isama siya sa hinaharap na para sa kanilang dalawa?

Katalina’s writing career has stagnated since she moved to another city. Her editor gave her an unusual project, she hopes this is her big break. What is the task? An exposé on a bachelor billionaire tycoon who is the buzz of the town. The idea is to expose something shady about his past and harm his reputation. She feels awful about it, but if this is the cost of success, she decides to accept it. After all, the public deserves to know the truth, right? Katalina Robbins pretended to be a high-end real estate agent and have some time with Hunter Collins, she discovered that he was brilliant, engaging, and considerate. He's not what she expected. The more time she spends with him, the stronger her feelings become until Katalina realizes she can't finish her project. Their fledgling relationship would be destroyed if he ever found out about her dark origins.

Eva Brooks, a 25-year-old woman, was set up by her best friend. Her fiancé broke up with her and demanded compensation for allegedly cheating on him. Eva had a one-night stand with the richest CEO in Dominic City, Ethan Owen. He was arrogant and offered her a job as his secretary. As his secretary, Ethan couldn't shake his fondness for Eva. He became obsessed with her, worrying that she was cheating on him. He broke up with his fiancée to become engaged to Eva, but will his fiancée let him go? Will Eva accept a relationship with her boss? Find out.

After a bitter breakup leaves Lena Carter broke and struggling to rebuild her life, she finally lands the perfect job opportunity, only to discover that her new boss is the last person she would ever want to see again: her ex-boyfriend. Now a powerful self-made billionaire, Adrian Cole offers Lena a position as a personal assistant, forcing them back into each other's lives. Old wounds and unresolved feelings, they may have ended their relationship in disaster, but did the Attraction between them truly die? Can they fix what was broken, or will their second chance become an even bigger mistake?

Some love stories are destined to be destructive. In this gripping collection of short dark romance stories, explore the blurred lines of desire, betrayal, and forbidden passion. Each story delves into the chaotic world of an affair, where star-crossed lovers make dangerous choices and confront the fallout of their reckless hearts. From stolen moments to shattered lives, these characters learn the true cost of a love that can wreck everything. Brace yourself for a journey into the shadows, where secrets fester, and the most intoxicating love is often the most tragic. _____ Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. The characters, relationships, and events depicted are products of the author's imagination and are intended for entertainment purposes only. The author does not condone, romanticize, or encourage the toxic behaviors and actions of the characters, such as infidelity or harmful relationship dynamics. These elements are used for dramatic storytelling and do not reflect the author's real-life values or advice. This book is rated 18 and not suitable for young audiences.

Sebuah kebetulan membuat aku mengetahui rahasia suamiku. Ternyata setiap sudut rumah penuh dengan CCTV tersembunyi. Aku tidak mengungkapkan hal itu, hanya pura-pura tidak tahu. Suatu hari, aku bersembunyi di lemari, dia kira aku kabur dari rumah, tak disangka tindakan ini membuatku tahu kalau dia sedang melakukan hal mesra dengan kekasihnya, lalu terdengar suamiku berkata, "Lebih cepat, pengobatannya akan segera selesai." Wanita itu malah berkata, "Tak usah takut, dia hanya orang buta." Suamiku memarahinya, "Kamu nggak ada hak mengatainya, dia adalah istriku, kalau kamu berani kurang ajar lagi, keluar saja dari sini." Suamiku tidak tahu kalau aku sudah sembuh, bahkan sudah seperti orang normal. Setelah aku keluar dari lemari, aku menelepon kakakku dengan sedih, "Kak, aku setuju keluar negeri."

Pada hari kematianku, pacarku memelukku. Dulu pacarku adalah pria yang kubantu keluar dari incaran para wanita kaya dengan satu syarat, yaitu dia harus berpacaran denganku selama tiga tahun, dia pun setuju. Selama itu, aku menghabiskan banyak uang dan tenaga untuk membantunya menjadi terkenal. Namun, dia menyatakan bahwa dia tidak mau menjalin hubungan denganku lagi. Sementara itu, dia justru berpacaran dengan wanita lain. Wanita itu datang menemuiku dan memperdengarkan pesan suara dari pacarku yang mengatakan, "Dia hanyalah batu loncatanku. Kalau tidak, aku tidak akan peduli padanya, dia tidak menarik." Anehnya, setelah aku meninggal, mengapa dia tiba-tiba berubah menjadi gila?