Trauma

"Kamu nggak takut keluar malam-malam gini? Ini, kan, malam Jum'at kliwon. Banyak jin dan setan gentayangan." "Eh, Bang! Saya nggak percaya sama kliwon-kliwonan. Saya percayanya sama Mi-Won yang bikin makanan jadi enak, sukanya sama Si Won yang bikin mata seger waktu dipandang. Jin dan setan yang gentayangan itu ya kamu!" Janda dan duda ini tidak pernah akur setiap kali bertemu. Sama-sama memiliki keinginan untuk merajut kembali asmara dengan segala kisah pahit yang mereka miliki. Pertemuan keduanya yang tidak disengaja, di waktu yang tidak tepat, memberi kesempatan yang tak terlihat dengan interaksi-interaksi mereka yang menyebalkan. Namun, torehan luka yang ditinggalkan mantan pasangan, membuat keduanya berpikir seribu kali untuk membawa pasangan baru ke dalam ikatan sah pernikahan. Mereka harus memilih antara cinta dan trauma pernikahan. *IG: metrowomanovel

Royal Crest Academy bukan tempat bagi mereka yang lemah. Di sini, kesalahan kecil bisa berubah menjadi luka—dan rahasia masa lalu tak pernah benar-benar terkubur. Summer datang dengan hati yang sudah letih, membawa trauma yang tak pernah ia minta. Ia ingin percaya bahwa hidup bisa dimulai ulang. Bahwa kebahagiaan masih mungkin, selama ia cukup diam dan cukup kuat. Lalu ada Dylan. Tenang di tengah kekacauan. Satu langkahnya mampu menghentikan keributan. Satu tatapannya cukup membuat siapa pun mundur. Ia tidak perlu bersuara. Dunia sudah memberinya tempat. Saat dua dunia yang tak seharusnya bersinggungan mulai bertaut, pertanyaan itu pun muncul— akankah Summer menemukan kebahagiaan yang selama ini ia cari? Ataukah justru Dylan, pria yang tak pernah terguncang, akan jatuh oleh satu orang yang tak pernah ia rencanakan?

Azzura Leana. Karirnya bisa dibilang mulus dan sukses. Namun, sayangnya kisah cinta milik Azzura berjalan tak semulus karirnya. Di usianya yang mulai mendekati 25 tahun, teror dari keluarga besarnya semakin santer. Deadline kapan segera menikah, membuatnya galau luar biasa. Bukan tak ingin menikah, apa daya, semenjak acara pernikahan yang gagal seminggu sebelum hari-H. Membuat Azzura trauma dan menutup rapat-rapat pintu hatinya. Hingga akhirnya sosok Aydan hadir. Bosnya yang super cerewet, tapi baik hati. Aydan yang awalnya berencana melamar diam-diam kekasihnya berujung tersakiti karena ternyata Aydan dikhianati oleh sang kekasih. Hari di mana Aydan gagal melamar kekasihnya ternyata membawa masalah baru untuk Azzura. Hingga membuat Azzura terjebak di situasi yang tak pernah terduga. Azzura terpaksa harus berpura-pura menjadi calon tunangan bosnya!

Rejected. Alone. Guilty. Drax Freling is the rightful alpha of the Lunar dusk pack. His father who was the former Alpha of the pack, died. Leaving the pack to the leadership of his younger brother, Damian. Drax is supposed to be proclaimed Alpha when he turns 20. But the elders of the pack thinks that might be a bad idea, because Drax's Wolf has a history of being too wild and uncontrollable. Their insecurity is confirmed when Drax's Wolf springs out while having sex with his mate and murders nearly half of his family including his mate. When he shifted back to his human form, he realized the tragedy he had caused. His family members where killed because of him. Or so he thought. The guilt and trauma of the tragedy causes Drax to flee to a new city where he starts a new life away from his pack. While in the city, he coincidentally discovers the truth about his past. He was set-up. Will he return to take revenge on his contenders?

My father bought twin brothers from the black market to serve as bodyguards for me and my sister. My sister chose the tall, strong older brother, leaving me with the frail, mute younger one. Feeling sorry for him, I kept him close, seeking doctors for his silence and maintaining distance to respect his apparent OCD. I thought trauma had shaped him that way. But when our father's enemies kidnapped us, he abandoned me without hesitation, choosing to die shielding my sister. In his final moments, he spoke for the first time. "You finally see me." To me, he said, "In the next life, please don't choose me." I realized then that he was neither mute nor afflicted with OCD. His silence and aversion were directed solely at me. When I opened my eyes again, I was back on the day we chose the bodyguards. This time, I'd grant his wish.

Du Shen, anak muda dari desa terpencil Yaocun, hidup damai bersama orang tuanya hingga tragedi mengerikan menghancurkan segalanya. Ia mendapati desanya terbakar habis, dan warga, termasuk ayahnya, menjadi korban kekejian para kelompok bandit. Ketidakberdayaan menyaksikan kehancuran itu menanamkan dendam mendalam di hati Du Shen. Sayangnya ia terlalu lemah untuk mencoba menghentika para bandit itu. Tubuh kecilnya menyerah pada kelelahan dan trauma, hingga ia terbangun di tempat asing, dirawat oleh seorang lelaki tua misterius. Lelaki itu menawarkan bimbingan untuk menjadikan Du Shen lebih kuat. Di bawah pelatihan keras sang guru, Du Shen menempa dirinya, bertekad menuntut balas dan melampaui batasnya. Namun, perjalanan menuju balas dendam ini dipenuhi tantangan dan misteri yang akan menguji tekadnya. Inilah awal dari kisah epik seorang anak muda yang kelak dikenal sebagai "Dewa Racun."

Embark on Seraphina's captivating odyssey through the depths of captivity, the anguish of loss, and the enigmatic encounters that reshape her destiny. Unveil the mysteries of her alpha nature as it intertwines with the fates of three powerful men destined to be her mates. Together, they ascend as a formidable pack, with Seraphina embracing her rightful place as their Luna. Amidst enigmatic dreams and divine guidance, Seraphina is propelled towards Ember Hallow, accompanied by her devoted mates. Through trials, spiritual revelations, Seraphina discovered the truths of her power, reincarnation, prophecies, and an ancient, potent goddess. Seraphina's past collides with her present as she grapples with awakening powers that hold the key to either salvation or destruction. Her awakening unleashed a power struggle transcending time, as she confronted her past sins and a future fraught with peril. Dive into Seraphina's journey of past trauma, romance, betrayal, sacrifice, and a race against time as she navigates a perilous path towards unlocking her full potential and facing the ultimate choice that could alter the course of existence.

Following the death of her parents in a tragic accident, Alessia Santoro became a servant of the Alpha and Luna of the Crestview Pack. Being an omega isn't easy, especially when she's mated to a Beta who hates her. When the one who was destined to love and protect her rejects the bond, it destroys her hope. As a result of the cruel actions of her ex-mate, she is forced out of her pack and taken in by another. As Alessia settles into her new life, she thinks everything is going to be fine, but the moon goddess hasn't finished with her yet. A second chance, mate? An Alpha for an omega? Although she isn't ready for more heartbreak and rejection, he is persistent, kind, and everything she has ever wanted. Does she have what it takes to move beyond her trauma and accept the man who makes her feel worthy of love? Is she going to be able to break free from her monsters and find true happiness? Or is it all doomed to fail?

Rahuma tidak pernah menyangka dirinya yang akan dipilih Arya sebagai istri-alih-alih salah satu dari kedua kakaknya. Padahal, Uma baru saja lulus SMA dan menyimpan cita-cita besar untuk kuliah, demi mengangkat derajat keluarganya. Namun, mimpi itu harus dikubur dalam-dalam saat pernikahan datang tanpa cinta, tanpa pilihan. Tiga tahun berlalu, Uma menjalani hidup dalam diam dan luka. Hingga sebuah kebenaran pahit mengubah segalanya. Ia memilih pergi, membawa trauma yang membuatnya menutup hati rapat-rapat untuk semua pria. Sampai takdir mempertemukannya kembali dengan Gentala Hanenda-kakak kelasnya saat SMA yang kini menjadi dosennya. Pria yang perlahan menguji keyakinannya bahwa tidak semua laki-laki itu sama. "Semua laki-laki itu sama. Hanya beda cara menyakitinya saja." -Rahuma Kinanti "Itu karena kamu terus berhubungan dengan lelaki yang salah." -Gentala Hanenda

Elena Halloway. Perfect by all means, be it in looks, virtues and talent. Unrivalled by all, she was happy. She had accomplished her dream, stood at the top of the entertainment world and was loved by all. But soon, that all came crashing down. "Why...? Did I do something wrong? Am I the reason for all of this?" Driven by despair, she couldn't help but sink to the floor. "Why? Did I ask for any of this? Why me of all people?" "Why? That's a question you should ask yourself." And with that, he left. That was the very moment she realised, the world put on a facade. Deceiving themselves and her as well. In the face of the accident, she was left with nothing but trauma and pain. Thrown away like a broken doll, she was left to be played with by fate. Twisting and contorting her limbs, hung on a string. She was powerless. They were all slave to fate. But when fate decided to give her a saving grace, she decided to make the best of it. After all, who could've imagined that she would be able to achieve redemption?