Wu Ch'eng En

The novel is mainly about the forgotten British poet/writer named C. J Richards who lived in Burma/Myanmar in colonial times and he believed himself as a Burmophile. He served as I.C.S (Indian Civil Servant) and when he retired from I.C.S service, he was a D.C (District Commissioner) and he left for England a year before Burma gained its independence in 1948. He came to Burma in 1920 to work in civil service after passing the hardest I.C.S examination. He wrote several books on Burma and contributed many monthly articles to Guardian Magazine published in Burma from 1953 to 1974 or 1975. Though he wrote several books which had much literary merit to both communities, Britain and Burma (Myanmar), people failed to recognize him. The story has two parts: one part is set in the contemporary Yangon (then called Rangoon) in 2016 context and a young literary enthusiast named “Lin” found out unexpectedly the forgotten writer’s poetry book and there is surely a good deal of time gap that led him into a quest to know more about the author’s life. The setting is quite different comparing to colonial Burma and independence Myanmar (Burma), early twentieth century and 2016 which is a transitional period in Myanmar. The writer’s life is fictionalized in the novel and most of the facts are taken from his personal stories and other reference books. It is a kind of historical novel with a twist and it has comparatively constructed the two different periods in Myanmar history to convince readers, locally and abroad more about history, authorship, humanity, colonialism, and transitional development in Myanmar today.

"Vee bangun! Aku akan memperkenalkan pengawal barumu," kata ayah. Aku bangun dan menatapnya, meskipun aku masih mengantuk. "Apa? Pengawal lagi? Aku baru saja bilang aku tidak menginginkan semua itu! Itu menyebalkan—" Aku terhenti ketika seorang pria tampan memasuki kamarku tanpa diduga. "Bisakah kau memberitahuku siapa dia?" "Vee, perkenalkan James Villianuevva, pengawal barumu." "Kamu serius, ayah? Ini bodyguard baruku?" "Aku yakin kamu akan menikmatinya; kamu akan cocok dengannya, terutama dalam hal belanja dan makeup—" Aku menggelengkan kepala dan bergumam, "Ya Tuhan, hanya wanita yang suka berbelanja dan merias wajah." "Aku gay," kataku, rahangku ternganga mendengar berita itu. Apa? Gay? Apa, pengawal gay? Itu gila...

"You taste like my new favorite addiction" He grunted as I broke from the kiss. He then strokes my folds with gentle hands and I get on my tiptoes, chasing the spark of pleasure that spreads between my legs and tightens my belly. He thrusted his fingers in me and I let out a hard wince “You’re soaking wet for me. Your cunt is thrilled for my fingers. Don't fight it, you want me. Don't you?" He whispers as he licks my earlobe and I let out a soft moan. "Don't" I mumbled. I wanted to push him away. This isn't the reason I came back. I hate him or so I thought but still, I shut my eyes as he slammed his lips against mine. * * Three years after she walked out of her marriage, Ophelia returned to New York with a sole purpose in mind, to get revenge on her ex husband. She planned to destroy him and make him suffer for all the pain he caused her. But when she uncovered the truth, and found out exactly what happened, she was even more devastated. She also realized that she still had feelings for him. Will she let go of her past grudge and give their relationship another shot? Or will she stay firm to her plan and get revenge on him for good?

“I'll cut to the chase,” Aaron said, his voice cold and firm. “You have two options: terminate the pregnancy now, and I'll compensate you generously for your trouble. Or, carry the baby to term and receive a substantial payment, but you will have no rights or contact with the child after birth.” Raina, a young fashion designer, discovers her husband's betrayal just as she learns she's pregnant. But in a shocking twist, she discovers the baby isn't her husband's due to a fertility clinic mix-up. The child belongs to Aaron Kingston, a reclusive billionaire who never wanted a family, just an heir through surrogacy. Now entangled in a complex situation, she must navigate this complex situation and find a way forward. But what happens when they start falling for each other?

Livia Lumiere Carlos is a beautiful lady. Others were always deceiving and tricking her. She had difficulty on their hands. Others used her as an errand girl - their slave - while mocking her behind her back for her brilliant mind, commitment, and innocence. But when her husband cheated on her with her best friend, she decided enough was enough. However, Livia died of a sudden heart attack with her dying wish to turn back time. "Whoever stands in my way, I will mercilessly trample them," she promised. "Livia, the slave and errand girl, is no more."

Di sekolah, Alexa Quinn dikenal sebagai ketua geng yang berani dan atlet taekwondo yang tangguh. Namun, di balik reputasi kerasnya, terpendam luka dari masa lalu ketika Rafael Pradana, mantan pengganggu yang sering membulinya, tiba-tiba kembali ke hidupnya. Kini, Rafael bukan lagi anak nakal yang dulu, dia menjadi sosok yang penakut dan lemah. Saat mereka terpaksa berinteraksi, Alexa berjuang melawan perasaan benci yang bercampur dengan rasa penasaran, dan Rafael harus berjuang menyembuhkan traumanya. Namun, ketegangan antara masa lalu dan masa kini tak terhindarkan. Apakah Alexa dapat membantu Rafael untuk menjadi berani dan melupakan traumanya? Dalam perjalanan mereka untuk menemukan pengertian dan pengampunan, Alexa dan Rafael akan belajar bahwa masa lalu tidak selalu mendefinisikan siapa kita di masa kini.

Ruling his land with all his heart, he did no wrong but ended up falling his reign for a sin he never did. "Your Majesty, Do you have any last words for your people?" Being humiliated like a criminal who purged innocents, do he really deserve to recieve such disgrace? “Your homeland whom you loved… your people whom you cherished… your knights and warriors whom you sharpened… such a great present to receive…” Not a curse to bless upon them who have wronged him, not a words begging for his life, on his last breathe, the king accepted his fate. 'I have gave them what I can give. What kind of a ruler am I if I would hurt those whom I serve?' With the hands of his own child, the prince of the kingdom, his life ended in a flash. The last thing he can hear was the shouting of people, celebrating as if it was something to look forward. As he saw such sight… his eyes lit no light of hope… Huff huff huff “Good thing you are finally awake, hurry up before the others empty the bins” “Where… am I?“

Two years ago, she was a well-behaved and lovely young lady, but she had an irresponsible and worthless fiancé. She simply broke off this ridiculous engagement, but it led to a catastrophic disaster, turning her into a captive maid to a bloodthirsty man. He hated her, kidnapped her, imprisoned her, degraded her in the cruelest ways. And then... he fell in love with her. When he wanted to heal her with true love, she fell victim to a treacherous plot and disappeared along with their unborn baby. Two years later, they meet again, and she is on the verge of death, with no recollection of him...!

Dari kecil Fang tidak mengenali kedua orangtuanya. Dirinya hanya mempunyai seorang keluarga, yaitu pria tua yang sudah menganggapnya sebagai cucu sendiri meskipun tidak ada ikatan darah di antara keduanya.Fang selalu menanyakan asal-usulnya kepada sang Kakek, tetapi pria tua tersebut mengatakan waktunya belum tepat untuk Fang mengetahui identitasnya dan berjanji akan memberitahu dirinya ketika usianya menginjak tujuh belas tahun.Fang menghabiskan waktunya untuk belajar dan berlatih ilmu beladiri serta berharap suatu saat bisa mendengar kebenaran tentang masa lalunya.Saat yang ditunggu akhirnya datang, sang kakek menceritakan identitas Fang dan disaat yang bersamaan memaksa dirinya untuk meninggalkan Hutan Kematian yang menjadi tempatnya selama ini. Dari sanalah kisah Fang dimulai.

Book 2 in Criminal Love Series. It can be read as a standalone!This is Isabel and Marco's story. So what happens when you judge people based on what you think? When you decide to punish another for a crime they didn't commit? What happens when you fall in love with the person? Will she be able to trust your love after everything? Marco felt betrayed when his best friend decided to take his sister and forcefully take her as his slave. He was going to make Ricardo feel the same way he felt and it just happens to be that naive Isabel was Ricardo's only sister who needed up being caught up in the web of lies!! Read on to find out!!This story contains mature content, language and violence. Read at your own risk.