Trauma Thesaurus

"You're not the type of girl I'd usually kiss," he says, his eyes fixed on my lips. "But I'll do it anyway." Then the cocky jerk leans in and kisses me. *** He claims to like her, she claims she'd never be stupid enough to trust a bad boy with her heart. *** After the death of her best friend, Ava Jordan Hansen's main goal is to get through senior year without losing her mind. She badly wants a distraction from her dark thoughts...but is tutoring the school's bad boy the solution? Jude Walker's life has never been easy--not since he made a mistake that turned his family against him. His father cut him off at 18, and to support himself, he took up underground fighting, modelling--whatever puts a buck in his pocket. He needs a university scholarship and to fix his Math grade, he finds himself thrown together with a smartass good girl. The two seem so different at a glance--the nerdy girl with a smart mouth and the troublesome bad boy with a different girl pressed against his locker every week. But they both have their own trauma, fighting not to drown in their pain. Will they help each other survive, or will they drag each other deeper under the surface?

“You’re willing to forsake us all because of a worthless human? Do you not remember what they did to us? To your family? To your heart?” He tells Alpha Jaden. “I’m not forsaking anybody, I’m being exiled, why can’t you understand?!” Alpha Jaden’s eyes take on a deeper shade that looks as he yells. He gives an ear-shattering howl that is loud enough to be heard miles away, causing panic to rise in the human territory. “That’s not just a werewolf, that’s an alpha...a very angry Alpha.” The leader of the human territory says, with fear dancing in his eyes. ................ Jaden West is an alpha werewolf that all the female werewolves would die to mate with, he is loved and respected by his pack, but everything changes when an innocent human girl stumbles her way into werewolf territory; years of trauma from a war between humans and werewolves trigger the werewolves into giving their leader an ultimatum, skin the girl alive or be exiled; Jaden chooses the latter and he is shunned from werewolf territory because of his compassion, unless he brings back the head of a human child; but after he is exiled, a rogue werewolf arises and takes his place, his pack and so many other wolves are now enslaved by this new alpha and the only one strong enough to set them free is the one they exiled.

Perjalanan cinta yang rumit dari seorang guru Taman Kanak-kanak bernama Carissa Cassiopeia. Putri dari pasangan suami istri yang bekerja menjadi pembantu pada keluarga kaya raya. Karena sang majikan begitu menyayangi Carissa, dia akhirnya menjodohkan Carissa dengan putra tunggalnya bernama Carlos Leon. Pernikahan yang dibayangkan akan menjadi sumber kebahagiaan, justru menjadi awal malapetaka. Karena sang tuan muda begitu membenci perempuan yang berasal dari keluarga kelas bawah. Bukan tanpa sebab, Carlos memiliki trauma masa kecil yang mendalam. Sang ibu meninggalkan ayah beserta dirinya demi pria lain. Pria kaya yang bisa membeli kebahagiaan dengan kekayaan. Hingga pada akhirnya Carissa telah lelah mempertahankan pernikahannya karena memergoki Carlos tengah memadu kasih bersama seorang wanita. Dia memutuskan untuk mengakhiri ikatan dan pergi jauh ke tempat tak seorang pun mengenalinya. Di sanalah Carissa bertemu dengan seorang pria baik dan tampan. Pria yang bisa mencintai dirinya dengan sepenuh hati. Lalu bagaimana dengan akhir kisah antara Carissa dan Carlos? Apakah takdir akan mempersatukan mereka kembali ataukah memisahkan untuk selamanya?

Keona Dee, gadis cantik berwajah Dewi Yunani yang berprofesi sebagai model terkenal di negaranya. Anak dari pengusaha kaya raya yang memiliki segalanya, kekuasaan, harta, pamor dan dunia hitam milik keluarganya. Semua terlihat sempurna, wajah yang cantik, hidup yang mewah, dan segalanya terlihat sempurna. Kehidupan Keona bagai putri di dalam dunia dongeng. Wajah angkuh, sombong, dan pendiam selalu ditujukan Keona kepada siapapun yang ditemuinya. Tidak ada yang tahu di balik kehidupan sempurna Keona terdapat trauma yang mendalam hingga membuatnya merubah nama untuk melindungi diri. Berlindung di balik nama besar Bready Alan Daguen adalah hal yang harus ia lakukan. Tidak ada tempat untuk cinta di dalam hidupnya, tidak ada yang mampu memberikan cinta untuk Keona. Hingga seorang pria tampan penuh pesona datang kepadanya. Menawarkan cinta, kasih sayang, serta ikatan suci untuk Keona. Tapi tetap saja, Keona selalu mendorongnya untuk menjauh dan pergi dari hidupnya. Benar, semua akan terasa sangat berarti saat kau telah kehilangannya.

Emma and Daniel, childhood sweethearts from an elite circle, reconnect after years apart. Emma returns home from abroad, carrying the scars of trauma and PTSD from sexual abuse. Daniel is her rock, and their bond reignites into a passionate, all-consuming love. Fast forward to a seemingly perfect life: a beautiful marriage, successful careers, and a precious daughter. But Emma's world is shattered when she discovers flirty messages on Daniel's phone. As she digs deeper, she uncovers Daniel’s betrayal: using her name in shady deals that put her career at risk. Heartbroken and furious, Emma decides to reclaim her life. She embraces her independence, finds her inner strength, and thrives as a single mom. Meanwhile, Daniel is consumed with regret, realizing he took their love for granted and desperate to win her back. "His Unfinished Love Story" is a thrilling rollercoaster of love, betrayal, and redemption. Follow Emma as she battles PTSD, uncovers Daniel's deceit, and transforms into a fierce, unstoppable force. Can Daniel's efforts to make amends reignite their lost love, or will Emma's newfound strength lead her to a brighter future? Perfect for fans of drama, romance, and empowering journeys, this story will captivate you from start to finish.

Karena kalah dalam permainan iseng bersama sahabatnya, Jeffreyan Wicaksana — pewaris sekaligus CEO muda Wicaksana Group — terpaksa menerima "hadiah kekalahan" yang tak biasa: satu malam bersama Raisa Andrianna, karyawannya sendiri yang dikenal cupu, pendiam, dan tak punya teman. Awalnya Ana hanya datang ke pesta untuk merayakan kenaikan jabatan sang atasan. Tapi nasib membawanya ke malam penuh luka yang tak pernah ia bayangkan. Malam itu mengubah segalanya. Menghancurkan masa depan dan kesucian yang selama ini dia jaga. Yang lebih mengejutkan, malam kelam itu bukan akhir dari segalanya. Setelahnya, hidup Ana berubah jadi neraka. Jeffreyan, si CEO kejam, mulai menekan, menyiksa, dan mempermainkan emosinya — membuat Ana trauma dan kehilangan arah. Tapi anehnya, pria itu juga tak membiarkan Ana lepas dari genggamannya. Apa yang sebenarnya Jeffreyan inginkan dari Ann? Mampukah Ana bertahan menghadapi kegilaan sang CEO? Atau... justru jebakan ini akan mengikat mereka dalam takdir yang tak terduga? Temukan jawabannya dalam HASRAT DAN GAIRAH MEMBARA CEO KEJAM — kisah cinta yang gelap, penuh tekanan, tapi sulit dilepaskan.

️ Warning: This story contains violence/graphic sexual scenes. Please read at your own risk! She was abducted after her wedding, and the abductor was unaware that she was a wife of the sadist mafia boss. They claimed the merciless punishment! Sa edad na biyente ay ikinasal si Kira sa lalaking kumupkop sa kaniya noong dose anyos siya. Isang bilyonaryong ni minsan ay hindi niya nasilayan ang mukha dahil may suot na maskara. Nagkaroon siya ng malalang trauma matapos masaksihan ang karumal-dumal na pagpatay sa kaniyang mga magulang. Isang proseso ang ginawa sa kaniya upang mabura ang kaniyang alaala, ngunit tila isinilang siyang muli, inosente, limitado lamang ang kaalaman. Akala niya’y matanda na ang kaniyang asawa na si Don Dimitri, ngunit nawindang siya nang masilayan ang mukha nito. Hindi naman ito matanda, kundi isang imahe ng perpektong lalake. Subali’t sa kabila niyon ay napupuno ng misteryo ang pagkatao nito. Matutunan ba niyang mahalin ang isang katulad nito? O isa rin itong banta sa kaniyang buhay?

Dr. Hope Stevens has spent her life rooted in logic, medicine, and control. An orphan and accomplished trauma surgeon in the quiet mountain town of Black Hollow, she's devoted herself to saving lives—never expecting hers would be the one in danger. When Hope is kidnapped and taken to a hidden camp deep in the forest, she’s faced with an impossible truth: werewolves are real. And not only is she the fated mate of Malakar, a fierce and powerful alpha fighting to protect his pack, but her arrival may change the course of an ancient war. Thrust into a world she never believed existed, Hope carves out a new identity among the wolves—finding purpose, belonging, and love. But just as she begins to feel like part of something greater, devastating secrets from her past come to light. A lost prophecy. A family legacy steeped in blood. And a shocking truth: Hope isn’t just the daughter of a hunter. She’s also the child of a wolf. As war brews between werewolves and hunters, Hope stands at the center of it all—a bridge between two worlds fated to destroy one another. But when the ultimate tragedy strikes, awakening a power long buried, Hope must embrace every part of who she is… or lose everything. Legacy or love. Blood or pack. Can one woman rewrite destiny?

Book 2 of The Badboys' Series (CAN BE READ AS A STAND-ALONE) Lea Annabelle McCartney grows up becoming a self-conscious girl. Ryder Wyatt, an arrogant rich brat living a simple life where there are many girls but no commitments, is one confident guy. She avoids everyone due to the fear her father instilled into her. He is feared by many because he has a cold heart. She feels vulnerable, powerless and in extreme pain. He never lets anyone step on him. She is given a chance to unravel the wrongdoings of her father and start her life anew. Will she grab on this opportunity? Now that Ryder Wyatt has set his eyes on the poor girl, will he help Lea rebuild her confidence when her past life becomes a threat to his own secret? With a new town, new school, new beginning, will she trust Ryder? Not when they get off on the wrong foot straight from the beginning. Will he help her when he realizes that his elder brother, Michael set him up by thrusting Lea into his life? With the danger lurking by, can Lea face up to her childhood fears and stops history from repeating itself? Trigger warning: Contains physical abuse, mental trauma, suicidal thoughts and bullying. Thank you.

Gagal dalam sebuah pernikahan membuat Nana merasa trauma untuk menjalin sebuah hubungan, sehingga ia memutuskan untuk hidup dalam kesendirian selama hampir dua tahun ini. Sudah lama ia menutup hati untuk cinta baru yang datang, sampai suatu hari ia menyadari dirinya mulai menyukai tetangganya sendiri. Harapan demi harapan ia pupuk setiap hari untuk menyakinkan hatinya, dan akhirnya ia yakin bahwa dia benar-benar sudah jatuh cinta kembali. Tapi itu tidak bertahan lama, sampai suatu hari ia menyadari jika sahabatnya juga menyimpan rasa pada pria yang sama. Nana merasa putus asa dan dilema antara memilih, haruskah ia merelakan cintanya untuk sang sahabat atau sebaliknya? Dalam kebingungan ia malah tak menyadari jika ada cinta baru yang datang, seseorang yang tidak disangka-sangka nya selama ini. Pria yang selalu dapat dipandang tapi tak dapat digapai, tapi tiba-tiba malah datang mengatakan cinta. Mampukah ia memilih antara dua cinta itu? Atau ia memilih untuk kembali ke zona nyamannya seperti dulu?