features of a gothic

In a tale of revenge, rebirth, and romance, Ashlyn Knight rises from the ashes of public humiliation to become one of the most powerful figures in the business world. After being betrayed at her wedding by her fiancé Christopher White and his mistress Penelope, Ashlyn transforms through a strategic marriage to mysterious billionaire Richard Walker, who shares a connection to her past life as a military commander named Hannah. Ashlyn methodically dismantles the White and Knight families' empires, revealing dark secrets including Penelope's involvement in her mother's death and Christopher's illegitimate status. Her revenge plot takes an unexpected turn when she discovers she's actually Steven White's granddaughter through his illegitimate daughter, giving her a legitimate claim to both family empires. Richard, initially a partner in her revenge scheme, proves to be more than just an ally. Their marriage of convenience evolves into a powerful love story as they discover their shared past lives - he was a fellow commander who failed to protect Hannah in their previous existence and has spent this life making amends. The story climaxes at the International Business Summit, where Christopher's desperate attempt to destroy the couple backfires spectacularly. Multiple confrontations lead to Penelope's arrest, Christopher's imprisonment, and the public recognition of Ashlyn's birthright. In a dramatic moment, Richard renews their vows, transforming their tactical alliance into a declaration of true love. The narrative concludes with Ashlyn and Richard's unified empire becoming a model of ethical business leadership. They establish a foundation in her mother's name, helping others who face similar injustices. Their story becomes legendary in both business and social circles, proving that the sweetest revenge isn't just in destroying enemies, but in building something greater from the ashes of trauma while finding true love along the way.

I'm Lindt Group's CEO's mistress. When Gerald Lindt's fiancée calls to demand answers, I lean into his embrace and tell him to go to her. I play the role of a mistress perfectly. However, Gerald kisses me tenderly. "You're too kind, Lucy." I conceal the ruthlessness and hatred in my eyes as the image of a young woman's corpse appears in my mind. She was subjected to inhumane torture before her death. The pain of losing my loved one eats away at me; it's a feeling I'll never forget. I want all of these people who think they're better than me and my sister to pay with their lives.

Ini adalah kisah yang terjadi di dunia rekaan, mirip dengan sejarah China kuno, namun berbeda. Han Yu Shi adalah seorang pangeran dari Kekaisaran Han yang pernah jaya menguasai seluruh dunia, namun ketika ayah Han Yu Shi terlena dengan kecantikan seorang selir, seorang menteri jahat berhasil mengambil kesempatan dan mengkudetanya. Kaisar mati terbunuh, sedangkan Han Yu Shi dan saudara-saudaranya yang lain dihukum buang.Sembilan tahun penuh penderitaan Han Yu Shi harus lewati dari penyiksaan musuh yang amat membencinya. Menyaksikan satu persatu saudaranya meninggal dalam penyiksaan, dendam Han Yu Shi untuk merebut kekuasaan yang telah luput dari tangannya semakin menggelora. Namun, bagaimanapun statusnya hanyalah seorang budak, tidak punya kesempatan sama sekali untuk melarikan diri, apalagi merebut kekuasaan.Akankah Han Yu Shi berhasil dalam mencapai misinya, mengembalikan kejayaan dinasti keluarganya?Kisah ini hanya fiksi semata. Nama tokoh, lokasi dan sebagainya adalah murni khayalan penulis, tidak ada hubungan dengan kejadian nyata apapun juga.Ini adalah karya saya sendiri, bukan terjemahan.Terimakasih banyak! Saya berharap kamu menyukai cerita ini! Have a nice day!

On the verge of a great war between the realms of humans and of dragons, Larice Whitewind, a female dragon hunter who has an extreme fear of fire, journeys out to find the dragon who burned her village and her parents alive; but when she realizes who the real enemy is, she must learn to face her greatest fear before she loses all the people she cares about ... including the "dragon" she loves. *** Meanwhile, Raeherys Alagor, the last Hyborn of the Dragon Realm who's afraid of making his own decisions, travels out to the human realm to find the Orb of Phlareus, the only heart of magic that can save them from the humans trying to annihilate their realm; but when he realizes that not all humans are bad, he has to learn how to make his own decisions to lead his brethren before he loses the entire dragon race for good.

Verana tahu bahwa dia telah salah langkah, percaya dengan rayuan dan janji manis pacarnya, Josh. Setahun berpacaran, mereka sudah melakukan lebih, tidur bersama bahkan melakukan hubungan badan. Dua garis biru tampak di depan mata setelah bulanannya tidak kunjung datang. Panik, Verana langsung meminta pertanggung jawaban dari pacarnya, namun Josh dengan enteng mengatakan digugurkan saja karena mengingat mereka sudah semester enam, sudah pasti akan sangat sibuk mengurus skripsi dan yang lainnya. Bagaimana nasib Verana selanjutnya?

"Halo istriku, aku mengalami masalah di antique street, sebuah vas pecah mereka menyuruhku membayar ganti rugi 16 milyar." "Apa?" 'sungguh sial menikahinya,'

From a maid to the fiancé of one of the most eligible bachelor's in Europe, Cara Stone thought that she was living another Cinderella story without an evil stepmother... Little did she know that what destiny had written for her was much worse then having an evil stepmother... COPYRIGHTED ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Aulia Sarah bekerja di restoran sebagai salah satu tim dapur yang membantu chef, kehidupan Aulia hanya berputar pada pekerjaan dan rumah tanpa memikirkan kisah cintanya. Kehadiran seseorang di masa lalunya membuat Aulia Sarah menjadi berbeda, pria bernama Giovanni Alfaries hadir kembali di kehidupan Aulia. Kisah masa lalu yang belum selesai membuat Aulia tidak tahu harus bagaimana, Giovanni sendiri seolah menunggu jawaban dari Aulia atas pernyataannya beberapa tahun lalu. Perasaan Aulia sendiri tidak tahu apa masih sama atau berbeda dengan Giovanni karena kehadiran pria lain yang juga dari masa lalunya. Siapa yang akan Aulia pilih untuk kehidupan ke depannya? Akankah pilihan ini terbaik bagi mereka semua? Apa Aulia bisa bersabar dengan segala perbedaan?.

His birth is an abomination, a child that should never have been born but he came forth still, on that turbulent night. Conceived from the emergence of two enemy entities of clans that never agree, he is a disaster waiting to unleash. In order to prevent this calamity, and secure the future of his entire park, Alpha Grayson does the one thing he deemed right, sealing the child's Wolf. But the greatest of werewolves that ever existed is yet to awake.

Pernikahan hanya demi menuntaskan janji mampu membuat Saraswati merasa lelah, menguras batin, dan tersiksa. Memiliki suami yang begitu dingin dan tak peduli sama sekali, bukanlah impian dari seorang wanita. Semua wanita ingin memiliki seorang suami yang mencintainya, bukan malah membenci. Sungguh, menyesakkan tatkala sang suami membawa wanita lain ke rumah sendiri dan bermain ranjang di sana. Mengkhianati janji suci pernikahan mereka, hingga membuat Saraswati tak mampu bertahan. Rasanya seperti ingin mati, jika harus melihat perselingkuhan dan pengkhianatan tersebut. Namun, jika ia mengakhiri semuanya, maka bencana besar akan terjadi.