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"How much for one night?" He asked and she felt tears forming in her eyes due to the humiliation. "Leave me!" She said angrily, trying to free herself from his grip. He chuckled humorously seeing her fruitless action. "Don't act innocent baby. I know how you orphans sleep your way up." He said and jerked her towards him. Tears ran down her cheeks hearing him. She felt humiliated! He brought his face dangerously close to hers and whispered in her ear, "Name your price for one night and submit yourself to me." "I said leave me! I am not-" "Drop the act. I can give you any amount you ask for. Just one night and it will be over." Saying he nuzzled his face in her neck. *** Killian Sullivan. A twenty-two years old man with rage running deep in his veins, eyes looking down at everyone and heart full of hatred for others. A sadist who enjoys others' pain and suffering. He has got everything he wanted- Money, fame, power and girls. That is until a girl refused to sleep with him and he took it as a challenge. Amara. A seventeen year old orphan (soon turning eighteen) with dreams in her eyes, lips spread into a smile and heart full of love. Her life was going smoothly until one day she met with the devil who destroyed her Completely. What will happen when Amara slapped Killian in front of everyone and he decides to get revenge on her? What will happen when they both hate each other with their guts but are forced to be in a contract marriage? How did a mere slap result in a contract marriage? Will love blossom between them or will the sins of Killian overshadow their relationship? Read the story to find out!

Melody Nolan was the proud heiress to the wealthy Nolan family. Why would she bow down to a man who already had another woman in his heart?The first thing she did upon regaining her memory was to get a divorce.In the city of Bayridge, it was common knowledge that the wealthy Christopher Bolton married a girl from the slums who was known for her greedy and materialistic nature. Yet one day, they divorced. Everyone said, "It must be a scheme to get more money!" Christopher said, "In three days, she'll come crawling back." Contrary to everyone’s expectations, the girl returned to the Nolan family and became an heiress who wouldn't spare him a glance. She revealed her hidden talents as a hacker, a top-notch doctor, and the nation's top designer—everything Christopher had been looking for. It was then he discovered the truth... Upon reuniting on a rooftop terrace during a business banquet, he pinned her against the cold railing. Tears flooding his eyes, he knelt reverently before her and begged, "Mel, I'm willing to be a substitute. Will you allow me to stay by your side?"

Diabaikan dan dihina oleh keluarga besarnya, ayahnya meninggal dunia saat usianya masih 10 tahun, ibunya terbaring di rumah sakit dan membutuhkan biaya operasi, Lein benar-benar hidup dalam kesengsaraan yang ekstrim. Dia rela melakukan apa saja demi kesembuhan ibunya. Berlutut dan bersujud? Mencium kakimu? Menjilat sepatumu? Dia akan melakukan apa pun! Namun, tidak ada yang mau membantunya, sampai sebuah notifikasi dari sistem muncul di penglihatannya. [Selamat! Anda adalah manusia paling beruntung di antara miliaran manusia yang ada di dunia ini! Jadilah penguasa sebenarnya di dunia yang sangat kecil ini!] [3...2...1...] [Sistem disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan dan keinginan Tuan Rumah. Analisa dimulai!] [4...3...2...1...Analisa selesai!] [Sistem dimulai!] Ikuti perjalanan Lein untuk mencapai puncak kehidupan! "Lihat! Semua pada akhirnya berada di bawah kendali kakiku!"

*Warning* Explicit Content Included. Adults only. They killed my parents. Turned my underaged sister as se* slave. Sold me to a brothel. It’s been 901 days until the soon to be alpha made the highest bid on my auction night. ** “You,”He leered and smirked at us. “Both of you. Get up.” I shook my head, shuddering, “Please… Please don’t–” He grabbed me by my arm and dragged me up to my feet. He grabbed Angelia with his other hand and proceeded to drag us towards the door. Angelia had gone all but silent as she was pulled along like a ragdoll. Her eyes seemed glazed over. My heart raced. “P-Please. I can give you gems! Jewelry! What about lunar flowers? We have them all. If you’d just take us back–” “How are you going to bargain with something that’s not yours anymore?” He scoffed, “Move it. The boss doesn’t like to be kept waiting.” Tears streamed down my face. We were brought out of the dungeon into another section. There were no windows and the scent of sweat and tears filled the air. The man who brought us there shoved us inside and closed the door behind us as a fat, whale of a man turned towards us. I could tell by his stature and his scent that he was either human or his wolf was weak. He chuckled and licked his lips as he approached. He stopped at me first, grabbing my chin and leaning close to take a deep breath of my scent. He chuckled as I recoiled and shuddered in disgust. Then, he stopped at Angelia, tracing a hand over her cheek. “I love the obedient ones. Welcome girls, to my dungeon. You will call me, Dan.”

I've always lived in the shadow of my husband's ex because he is still in love with her. Things get to a head when he divorces me without warning not long after she comes back into his life and he gets her pregnant. Heartbroken, I decide to put myself first for once in my life, but not long after I make that decision, I find that I'm pregnant with his child as well. Five years later, our paths cross again, and this time around, the tables have turned. Not long after, secrets from five years ago begin to unravel themselves and I find out that things are not what they seemed back then after all.

Siapa sangka kepulanganku yang mendadak dari Taiwan membuatku amat terkejut saat sampai di kampung halaman. Aku mendapati istriku gila dan anakku sudah meninggal dunia. Apa yang sebenarnya terjadi? Apakah semua kesaksian keluargaku itu bisa dipercaya?

Rania ingin memberikan kejutan untuk sang suami di hari pernikahan mereka yang ketiga tahun. Namun dirinya yang menunggu terlalu lama karena sang suami tak kunjung datang, akhirnya pun ketiduran. Betapa terkejutnya Rania ketika terbangun dari tidurnya dan menyadari bahwa yang tidur di sampingnya bukanlah Amar melainkan Rafka—adik iparnya. Setelah peristiwa itu keduanya merasa canggung. Tetapi entah mengapa Rafka selalu ada setiap kali Rania membutuhkan pertolongan. Apalagi Amar yang selalu dipercaya, diam-diam berkhianat di belakangnya sudah sejak lama. Akankah cinta bersemi di antara keduanya? Bagaimana hubungan rumah tangga Rania dan Amar selanjutnya? ☘️☘️☘️ Follow IG author yuk @richmama23_ :))

In remembrance! In remembrance! Lord Nox, the God of War, succumbed to the siege by the Ten Nations and perished in the treacherous Ocean of Death. The battleground witnessed not only the staining of azure waters but also a sea adorned with lifeless forms, as Lord Nox, with unmatched prowess, faced and conquered the formidable lions of the Ten Nations.Contrary to popular belief attributing Lord Nox's demise to the collective might of the Ten Nations, the truth unfolds that the one responsible for extinguishing his life was none other than the woman who held the deepest place in his heart.In the passage of time, Nox Greenshade stood atop the towering peaks, gazing upon the vast expanse below filled with ivory remains. With determination etched on his face, he proclaimed, "The debt owed shall be repaid in blood!"

Kapag ang asawa ng isang lalaki ay nabuntis ng iba, karaniwan na pinapalayas ng lalaki ang asawa niya mula sa bahay nila o siya ang makikipag-divorce. Gayunpaman, baliktad ito para sa 26-taong gulang na si Leon Wolf. Trinato na nga siya na parang isang alipin ng mga biyenan niya, pinalayas siya ng bahay ng asawa niya at ng pamilya nito pagkatapos nitong ipagmalaki sa kanya na nabuntis ito sa iba! Naguluhan at puno ng sama ng loob si Leon, naglakbay siya patungo sa sementeryo, kung saan nagkataon na nasaksihan niya ang pagbabalak ng iba na patayin ang isang magandang babae. Habang niligtas ang babae, nakatanggap ng nakakamatay na saksak si Leon sa kanyang dibdib at hinila niya papunta sa ilog ang sumaksak sa kanya para malunod silang dalawa… Ang lahat ay senyales na mamamatay si Leon, dahil hindi na siya umahon mula sa tubig kahit na ilang minutong naghintay ang babae. Nang maniwala ang babae na pumunta na sa kabilang buhay si Leon, umalis siya habang nagsalita siya sa ilog, “Ang pangalan ko ay Iris Young. Puntahan mo ako minsan…” May malay si Leon sa ilalim ng tubig… ‘Iris… Isang magandang pangalan…’

Risna Prameswari, wanita penyabar yang rela menggadaikan hidupnya untuk merawat sang ibu mertua yang stroke juga lumpuh dan mengharuskannya menjalani LDR dengan sang suami. Tapi ia harus menelan pil pahit bahwa suaminya justru mendua. 10 tahun LDR, kepercayaanku dihancurkan olehnya 10 tahun LDR, kesetiaanku kau balas pengkhianatan 10 tahun LDR penantianku tak mampu membuatmu untuk tetap singgah. Kau berpaling meninggalkanku hanya karena sebuah alasan ~Risna