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I'd rather die. That's what Lauresse San Forte words. She was taken to a prison cell and had not eaten for days. She was taken with the other girls as a means of a business, bought with a price in a life she did not know. Ashton Sid Del Aveiro was in pursuit of finding his only sister when Lauresse met him in a situation they didn't expect. In a world Lauresse has never been, she was brought with a price for the price. The price that needed her to act as his wife in the eyes of his rivalry, elite families, the organization, and his business associate. For Lauresse's safety. He had a goal, and she had her to be free again. But it won't make an easy way when she needs to dive into his world and into his life. In a game she joined, they were dancing in the system that Ashton would surely be his greatest fall if he let feelings rule him over his mind. His life was nothing but about the organization and as part of the family. He needs to keep it safe even if it's too risky. Life has one meaning, his family. His only sister. His father's happiness. His mother's sanity. But her, his greatest mistake yet his most significant happiness.

Catherine Montanari is the brilliant heiress to Montanari, a powerful company owned by her grandfather. With stunning beauty, sharp intelligence, and exceptional business skills, Catherine is determined to become the best manager possible. However, her life is turned upside down when she is forced to marry a complete stranger, unleashing a burning rage in her heart. Determined to prove her true worth to everyone, Catherine plunges headlong into a battle of obstinacy and determination. Thomas Conner, heir to a large company, also faces the pressure to marry in order to continue as CEO. At first he is firmly opposed to the idea, but everything changes when he crosses Catherine's path and is captivated by her strong and passionate personality. With each encounter, Catherine enchants him with her bright personality and stunning beauty, leading Thomas to become a possessive and protective fiancé. Driven by a burning desire, he will do anything to ensure that the wedding will take place and that Catherine will become his wife. Amidst a whirlwind of emotions, secrets, and ambitions, Catherine and Thomas embark on a tumultuous journey toward marriage. As they struggle against the expectations placed upon them and the challenges that life throws their way, the couple finds themselves involved in a dangerous game of passion and power. Will they be able to overcome their own fears and insecurities and discover the true meaning of love and trust? "Ties of Fire" is an irresistible story of two passionate souls who defy fate and fight for true love. Amidst a ruthless corporate world, hidden secrets, and an overwhelming attraction, Catherine and Thomas will discover that love may be the most powerful force capable of transforming their lives forever. Prepare to be immersed in an electrifying romance filled with intrigue, sensuality, and surprising twists and turns.

A greedy alpha male takes so many mates the other species of Alpha tries to try to kill him off but an unlikely hero emerges in the form of a sad lost human woman and her sidekick - an AI with the capacity to destroy the entire planet.

It was the six hundredth year since humans started to leave Earth to colonize other planets. Gradual was one of the planets they had colonized and during the most time they were there, they believed they were alone. But in the fourth year of human existence on Gradual, they were attacked by raven beasts, winged creatures born by the planet itself. Immune to all energy weapons of humans. The fight with the raven beasts cost humanity over a billion lives before they finally got victory. Such an expensive victory made the humans bitter, and they directed their wrath to one of the civilizations they had signed a peace treaty with, the AIs, the planet was shared by humans and Gradual but when the war came, the Graduals stayed out of it. Humans protested at all AI bases in Gradual but the AIs remained silent about the whole issue and over time their relationship began to show strains.

The world is cruel. The world is impartial. good people suffer. And the assholes cum. The people we believe in turn out to be the ones who will stab us in the back the next day. I learned all this in one night. One evening my life turned upside down, and I lost my family, my friends, the love of my life and my innocence. I lost my life. What gave meaning to my existence. But it's not big deal! And you know why?... Because I was able to be reborn. because I understood that all this time I was on the wrong side of the bank. That of good people, of those who strive to live by pronouncing good. And by condemning evil. But now.......I only have one goal. Have power. To be untouchable. And take revenge. And for that, I am ready to sacrifice my body and my soul. For that, I am ready to make a pact with the devil. A pact with Sladerkiss The most powerful and Machiavellian gangster in the state. my name is Suyakie and I am the rotten fruit of this unequal society. And I like it!

Tahun 1963, di desa Galogandang, tiga anak kecil berusia 12 tahun bersahabat. Kasim, Fikri, dan Khairul. Di antara mereka bertiga, Khairul merupakan anak toke beras dan paling kaya di kampung. Namun, orang tua Khairul Pak Anwar dan Buk Rosma melarang anaknya itu bergaul dengan orang miskin. Tanpa sepengetahuan orang tuanya, Khairul diam-diam tetap berteman dengan kedua anak tersebut. Suatu hari, Kasim dan Fikri belum makan seharian. Mereka minta makanan ke Khairul. Khairul mengatakan ibunya baru saja merebus ubi jalar. Mungkin dia bisa memberi mereka ubi rebus tersebut. Kasim dan Fikri sangat gembira. Mereka bertiga lalu pergi ke rumah Khairul ketika waktu sudah menunjukkan pukul sembilan malam. Khairul menyuruh teman-temannya itu menunggu di dekat kandang sapi, sementara dia pergi mengambilkan ubi tersebut. Ketika Khairul pergi, Pak Anwar ternyata sedang menuju ke kandang sapi dan memeriksa kandang tersebut. Hal rutin yang biasa dia lakukan setiap malam. Kasim dan Fikri langsung takut dan bergegas bersembunyi di belakang kandang. Sampai akhirnya Pak Anwar pergi. Saat Khairul kembali, dia berpapasan dengan Pak Anwar. Pak Anwar bertanya mau ke mana malam-malam, dan Khairul gugup sambil mengatakan kalau dia hendak membuang sampah. Pak Anwar pun curiga. Tanpa sepengetahuan Khairul, dia menguntit anaknya tersebut. Khairul yang merasa sudah aman, segera memanggil kedua sahabatnya. Mereka pun keluar dan semangat hendak memakan ubi. Saat itulah Pak anwar muncul lalu memarahi anak-anak tersebut. Pak anwar tidak segan-segan menurunkan tangan kasar ke Kasim dan Fikri. Sampai-sampai Fikri muntah darah dan Kasim merasakan tulangnya seperti mau patah setelah dibanting ke tanah oleh lelaki dewasa itu. Ketika kedua orang tua anak tersebut tahu apa yang menyebabkan anak mereka sakit, dendam dan kebencian pun menyeruak. Pak Abdul selaku ayah si Fikri dan Pak Uday sebagai ayah si Kasim mencari Pak Anwar untuk membuat perhitungan. Mereka menuntut keadilan untuk anak mereka. *** Cover dibuat menggunakan AI dari canva.com

"In the glittering world of the wealthy elite, a powerful billionaire has everything he desires. But when he meets his new maid, a fallen aristocrat with a mysterious past, his world is upended. As the two fight to suppress their forbidden attraction, the secrets of their pasts threaten to tear them apart. In a battle of love and power, can they survive society's scrutiny and discover the true meaning of love, or will their passion burn out before it even has a chance to ignite?"

After accidentally disrupting someone else's wedding, she was forcefully dragged to the marriage registration office by Mr. Gu. It was supposed to be a contractual marriage, but the man in front of her kept taking advantage of her time and time again.

The letters in "LIFE" are more to what we read meaning to, than they are. These are Nina's words when she steps beyond the boundaries that she thinks she couldn't. "How can I return to my husband's house without being recognized by him?" Well, Discover "The real me" in Nina's Story

“You belong to me, body and soul. No one dares lay claim to what is mine, Alessia. You’re My Essia and mine alone. Anyone who dares to cross me will learn the true meaning of power and possession." ****** Marco De Luca leads the feared De Luca Mafia Clan in Reggio Calabria. When he meets Alessia Rizzo at the Devil's Den club, their attraction is instant. But after a night together, Marco becomes obsessed with her and locks her away, ignoring her love for freedom. Alessia faces a tough choice: forgive Marco and stay, or find a way to escape his control. Will she ever forgive him and escape?