Toxic Relationship

Putraku tiba-tiba bilang dia terkena leukemia. Keinginan paling utamanya adalah melihat Tante Eva mengenakan gaun pengantin. Suamiku juga ikut menimpali. "Cuma nikah dengan Eva saja. Setelah putra kita menjalani pengobatan dengan tenang, kita baru nikah lagi." Aku pun menyetujui permintaan ini dan bercerai dengan suamiku. Tak lama kemudian, dari unggahan Instagram putraku, aku melihat putraku menghadiri pernikahan suamiku dengan teman masa kecilnya dengan penuh semangat. Judul unggahan itu tertulis : [Aku menjadi saksi dari kebahagiaan ayahku. Hari ini lagi-lagi aku tersentuh oleh perjuangan cinta sejati.] Aku tersenyum dan mematikan ponselku. Sembari memegang tangan orang di sebelahku, aku pun naik pesawat ke Navala.

Dario berbisik menyebut namanya 999 kali dalam tidurnya. Namun, tak pernah menyebut namaku. Lima tahun aku memberikan segalanya untuk Dario Mahardika, pewaris salah satu dinasti mafia terkuat di Aropa. Aku mengubah rumahnya menjadi rumah yang hangat, mengingat setiap detail cerobohnya yang terlewat, bahkan meninggalkan mimpiku menjadi seniman, dengan harapan bahwa suatu hari, dia akan memilihku. Namun, setiap kali Arisa muncul, kesetiaan Dario bergeser padanya. Malam itu, ketika kuah sop yang panas melukai lenganku, dia segera melindungi Arisa dari goresan yang nyaris tak meninggalkan bekas. Di depan umum, pandangannya tak pernah tertuju padaku, selalu mengarah kepada Arisa. Aku hanya istri di atas kertas, tetapi bukan dalam kenyataan. Jadi aku pergi. Hanya dengan sebuah koper, surat cerai yang dia tanda tangani tanpa sadar, dan sebuah rahasia yang tak pernah kuberi tahu padanya, yaitu aku sedang hamil tiga bulan. Saat dia sadar, semuanya sudah terlambat. Perceraian itu nyata. Berkas klinik itu nyata, dan ketika dia menyadarinya, aku sudah lenyap. Sekarang, pria yang dulu menguasai kota dengan dingin itu menghancurkan dunia untuk menemukanku. Dia punya tentara, uang, dan seribu permintaan maaf yang tak pernah dia ucapkan saat aku masih menjadi istrinya. Namun, aku bukan lagi wanita yang memohon kasih sayang. Aku seorang ibu. Seorang seniman. Seorang pejuang. Pertanyaannya bukan apakah Dario bisa menemukanku. Akan tetapi, apakah ketika dia berhasil, aku akan membiarkannya kembali ke kehidupan yang pernah dia hancurkan.

Di antara putri orang kaya yang asli dan palsu, aku adalah putri orang kaya asli yang dibenci. Aku dan adikku diculik secara bersamaan. Penculik kami pun memotong salah satu jariku dan mengirimkannya kepada orang tuaku. Namun, orang tuaku malah bersyukur karena itu bukan jari adikku. Adikku diam-diam memberi isyarat pada orang tuaku untuk melapor polisi, tetapi malah ketahuan penculik kami. Demi melindungi adikku, orang tuaku mengatakan bahwa aku yang membocorkan alamatnya. Oleh karena itu, penculik itu pun menyiksaku sampai mati, sedangkan adikku berhasil diselamatkan. Namun, begitu melihat tubuhku yang dimutilasi, orang tuaku akhirnya menjadi gila dan mengatakan ingin adik dan penculik itu membayarnya dengan nyawa mereka.

Aku sudah delapan tahun menikah dengan suamiku, Rangga. Selama itu, dia sudah membawa pulang 99 wanita lain ke rumah. Sekarang, aku menatap gadis muda yang ke-100 di depanku. Dia menatapku dengan menantang, lalu menoleh dan bertanya, "Pak Rangga, ini istrimu yang nggak berguna itu ya?" Rangga bersandar santai di kursinya sembari menjawab, "Ya." Gadis muda itu berjalan ke arahku dan menepuk pipiku, lalu berkata sambil tersenyum, "Malam ini, dengarkan baik-baik gimana jadi wanita yang hebat!" Malam itu, aku terpaksa duduk di ruang tamu mendengarkan suara erangan dari kamar sampai fajar menyingsing. Pagi harinya, Rangga menyuruhku menyiapkan sarapan seperti biasa. Aku menolak. Sepertinya dia lupa, pernikahan kami hanya pernikahan kontrak. Dan hari ini, adalah tiga hari terakhir sebelum kontrak itu berakhir.

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.

Veronica devoted three years of her life to Chase Pemberton… the only man she had ever loved since her childhood. Even her toxic, hard-to-please father approved of their relationship, and for a while, she believed she had won in her life. But her world comes crashing down when she finds out that Chase is sleeping with many other women, and he even calls Veronica a ‘boring maid’ who doesn’t turn him on anymore. As if that heartbreak isn’t enough, her toxic father sides with Chase and pressures her to win back the man who literally cheated on her. Drowning in despair and convinced she has nothing left to live for, Veronica stands on the edge of a rooftop, ready to end it all… until the Ashford brothers arrive at the right moment and save her life. The Ashford brothers, known as the 'billionaire brothers', are extremely handsome and dangerously irresistible… they become her strength. With their help, Veronica begins to rebuild her life independently, and fights with her rivals… And proves her worth to the world that once mocked her. But then, a new storm brews within her heart… as she finds herself caught in an irresistible ‘love triangle’ with the billionaire brothers who equally desire her. Two hot 🔥 brothers! “Can she choose between one of them without breaking the heart ❤️ of another?” One choice could make her. One betrayal could break her. And one forbidden love could change everything. 💎 This story promises: ❤️🔥 A scorching love triangle between two billionaire brothers. 🏛️💼 High-stakes family, business, and betrayal drama. 👑✨ The rise of a fierce, independent heroine who claims her power.

"I thought you were my friend." I say my voice timid as he started kissing my neck. I shivered as his mouth latched onto the skin. He chuckled and brought his mouth up to my ear. "You thought wrong Tesoro." Ayla Rose a naive simple girl. All she sees is the good in people and all he sees is the bad. Ryder Costello, Cambridge Academy's bad boy hated how innocent Ayla was. He hated how she couldn't see that the world around her wasn't at all flowers and rainbows. A project worth 50% of their final grade puts them together causing a rollercoaster of emotions between the two. After all she was the Beauty and he was the Bully. *VERY TOXIC RELATIONSHIP SO IF YOU DONT LIKE THEN PLEASE DONT READ*

"Part OneTracie Hill thought she’d died and gone to heaven when she discovered the stranger who showed up at her office after hours and engaged her in a night of hot sex was none other than her new boss, J. P. ”Pete” Montgomery. Not only that, but he set some very specific rules for her office attire – skirts only and no underwear.Part TwoFor Zane the storm was a reflection of his emotions and the messy condition of his life. He relished the isolation until he had to rescue Zara from the stormy sea. Then the storm reached full level in the cabin.Part ThreeZana and Dara settle into the beginnings of a permanent relationship and she thinks she’s finally found happiness and security. Then her past comes back to smack her in the face. Part FourDealing with a messy and humiliating breakup with her Dom, Bree Donovan welcomed the invitation to leave Chicago for meeting with a potential client in Texas. An impulsive attendance at a private BDSM gathering wiped all other thoughts from her mind the moment Rafe Morales claimed her as his for the evening. The Pleasure Principle is created by Desiree Holt, an EGlobal Creative Publishing signed author."

Ayannah is an office employee heartbroken from a painful relationship with her boyfriend, struggling to trust and love again. Immanuel, a charismatic CEO and billionaire deeply in love with Ayannah from the start, steps into her life determined to teach her the true meaning of love and how to open her heart. As Ayannah slowly learns to heal and embrace love, she faces a difficult choice—will she forget Immanuel and the chance for a new love, or will her actions unknowingly threaten to ruin his future?

Michelle never planned to see Ray again—not after that reckless night on the beach, when too much alcohol led to a one-night stand. Three years later, they’ve both moved on: Michelle is in a steady relationship, and Ray is engaged to be married. But when she is assigned as the new CEO’s personal Chef, the past resurfaces with dangerous intensity. How long can she resist the forbidden desire that threatens to unravel everything she’s worked so hard to protect?