Unstable Rift

"Mas aku bisa kok ngasih anak yang lucu buat kamu!" Setelah Airin masuk ke universitas ternama di sebuah kota, ia menaruh hati pada seorang dosen pembimbingnya bernama Gunawan. Tak lama saling mengenal, mereka pun memutuskan untuk menjalin hubungan, mereka pun saling mencintai. Namun, sang dosen ternyata sudah berkeluarga dan memiliki seorang anak. Apakah sang dosen akan memilih salah satu darinya? Apakah ia akan mempertahankan rumah tangganya atau memilih Airin?

Anzaya Arsyi Aetherion menjalani hidup yang penuh kesepian dan tekanan hingga suatu malam ia menyelamatkan seekor Griffin kecil bernama Leo, makhluk legendaris yang menjadi kunci ke dunia paralel bernama Heavenly. Dunia magis itu adalah surga yang kini terancam kehancuran akibat invasi Hoplites, pasukan yang dipimpin oleh Eren, seorang mantan sekutu ibunya, Enda, yang menghilang secara misterius di Heavenly bertahun-tahun lalu. Bersama Leo, Anza menemukan dirinya terhubung dengan konflik yang jauh lebih besar dari yang pernah ia bayangkan, termasuk rahasia masa lalu ibunya yang kini menjadi pusat dari kekacauan ini. Dengan bantuan Hana, sahabat setianya, Lumi, makhluk Celestial yang misterius, dan Eldrin, seorang elf bijaksana, Anza belajar mengendalikan kekuatan ethereal dalam dirinya. Dalam perjalanan penuh bahaya ini, ia harus melindungi Heavenly dari kehancuran, menghadapi bayang-bayang masa lalu, dan menemukan keberanian untuk melawan takdirnya. Di tengah kehancuran dan harapan, Anza perlahan menyadari bahwa nasib Heavenly, serta jawaban tentang ibunya, ada di tangannya.

When Elodie's father falls ill and needs a heart-liver transplant, she's desperate to save him. But with no financial means to afford the life-saving surgery, she's forced to consider an unthinkable proposal from the wealthy and influential Holland family. In exchange for $5 million, Elodie must marry Kendrick Holland, the former CEO of his family's lucrative business, who was rumored to have gone mad because of the death of his fiancee. Faced with abuse, violation, and constant humiliation all while trying to bear a son, Elodie must confront the dark consequences of her decision for the sake of her father's future. But what happens when Elodie's little efforts and soothing words become a huge turn-on for Kendrick? Will he be able to let go of the past and reclaim his position? What will happen to Elodie after she discovers the Holland family's dark secrets and lies?

Dahil sa isang dahon ng papel nagkakilala sina Sierra at Quirou, dalawang nilalang na hinubog ng magkaibang mundo. Isang nilalang na halos sumpain na ang pagkabuhay, at isa na iniibig ng lahat. Nagtagpo ang kanilang mga sulat isang umaga sa kabundukan, hanggang sa ang una ay nasundan pa, at nagtuloy tuloy pa. Hanggang saan sila kayang dalhin ng mga dahon ng papel? Hanggang saan ang kayang abutin ng mga salitang pinasayaw nila gamit ang tinta? Hanggang saan ang kayang ilaban ng mga pusong musmos pa sa walang kasiguraduhang bukas?

The night before the design competition, my husband took my design draft, promising to secure a patent to protect my work. In the intense competition, my work stood out and won first place. During the award ceremony, I walked on stage wearing the necklace that my daughter and I had made together. Suddenly, my seven-year-old daughter rushed up to the stage, screaming, "Mom, how could you steal Veronica's necklace? That's horrible and embarrassing. Just come down and go home with me."

On the third anniversary, which also happens to be Natalie Sherman's birthday, her husband, Lester Garrison, gives her a very special gift—a divorce agreement. Calmly, Lester picks up a pen and drops his signature on the bottom left corner of the agreement. Then, he pushes the document in Natalie's direction. "Rene is very stubborn, and it's very difficult for me to appease her. Only when I'm divorced will she agree to accept me as her lover. "I've already signed the divorce agreement. You should do the same. Don't worry, we're just faking this divorce." Lester's tone is very casual, not to mention he sounds emotionless, too. It's as though he's discussing what to have for dinner tonight.

On our seventh wedding anniversary, Harrison Drummond arrives with the woman he's been seeing behind my back. Tears fill Kate McCauley's eyes. Before I even have a chance to speak, she drops to her knees in front of me. "Ms. Kershaw, love isn't about who came first or last. Harrison and I care for each other with all our hearts. Please, let us be together." I turn to look at Harrison. With a heavy heart, he lifts Kate into his arms. The man who's always obsessed with cleanliness now wipes her tears away, not caring about the mess she leaves behind. Without raising his gaze, he says, "Kate has been by my side without any official name or title. I owe her that much. Don't worry, she's not after anything else. Having her here is no more than adding an extra pair of cutlery at the table." With that, he carries Kate into the bedroom and closes the door behind them. He seems to have completely forgotten that today is our wedding anniversary. Does he even remember the other woman who followed him without status seven years ago? I stare at the glowing "Happy Anniversary" sign resting on the table. In that instant, I realize there is no future left for us.

After Caesar Shepherd went overseas with his lover, Florence Lane, about a month passed with no news about Ivy Rivers. Only then did Caesar realize something was wrong. When he had time, he gave his secretary, Morgan, a call. "How's the wound on Ivy's leg? Is she still angry at me for taking her skin for Florence's skin graft?" The opposite side of the line was quiet for a long time. Then, Morgan said softly, "Ms. Rivers was discharged from the hospital and left the residence a month ago." Caesar finally remembered Ivy's eyes full of despair and determination on the day he protected Florence in his arms when the hotel collapsed. That wasn't sorrow. No. That was goodbye.

2550 Masehi, 500 tahun sudah berlalu sejak bencana besar yang menghancurkan setengah galaksi bima sakti. Sebuah lubang hitam tiba-tiba terbentuk di ujung galaksi, menghisap hampir setengah bima sakti, jutaan bintang hilang begitu saja hanya dalam waktu 40 hari. Bumi sebagai satu-satunya planet penopang kehidupan yang tersisa, planet biru ini diperebutkan oleh ras tinggi yang tersebar di seluruh penjuru bima sakti. Perang bergejolak hebat, perang antariksa yang melibatkan berbagai kubu meluluh lantahkan Bumi sebagai medan perang. Hutan berubah menjadi gurun, lautan berubah menjadi daratan baru, gedung-gedung pencakar langit runtuh dan menjadi kuburan massal, populasi manusia makin terhimpit diambang kepunahan.

Ever since I married Myra Cowan, I started living like a beggar despite making an annual salary of a million dollars. She kept telling me, "We should hang in there for now, honey. Once we've saved enough money, we'll be able to live however we want without worrying about our financial situation." My closet was stuffed with old suits bought ten years ago. My lunches were always sandwiches, which were nearing their expiry dates, bought from convenience stores. My friends made fun of me for marrying a woman who was addicted to saving money. But my heart went out to Myra for suffering with me in life. But when I was diagnosed with late-stage stomach cancer and needed money for a life-saving surgery, Myra broke down in tears and told me that all of our savings were kept in a fixed-term deposit. Before I drew my last breath, I heard Myra telling her younger brother, Dwight Cowan, over the phone in a gentle tone, "I've already transferred you the down payment for your house." When I open my eyes again, I've returned to the day Myra demands that I sell my gaming account in exchange for money. The monitor shows a familiar login screen. Myra can be seen standing next to me. "This account can be sold for 8,000 dollars. We can save three months' worth of expenses with this money!" I just laugh in response. In my previous life, I had done nothing but save money. In the end, all of my money became someone else's assets. Why the hell should I save money in this life? With just one click on the mouse, I reload a million dollars into the game right away. Immediately, a reddish-golden meteor shower covers the skies of the entire server. The system makes an announcement in a bold, enlarged font that gets repeated for a long time. "Player 'Void' spares no expense, inviting fair maidens from across the realms to forge a destined bond! Those who are interested are welcome to attend the Celestial Lake Gathering. A bride price of one million awaits—offered in exchange for a single, sincere heart."