the man's decree

Lesley Hummer, my husband's sister, lies to me about being unable to conceive. She wants me to help her produce a child. To my shock and horror, my husband and mother-in-law agree with her! I refuse to give in, so they drug me and force me into bed with my her husband. When the pregnancy comes to term, I give birth to a daughter. My husband and his family go nuts because it's not a boy. They kill the baby before my very eyes! They even take away all my organs that can be exchanged for money. Then, they continue searching for a surrogate for Lesley. When I open my eyes again, I'm back to the day Lesley kneeled before me to beg me.

In the small town of Eastwood, the mysterious disappearance of 12-year-old Daniel from his abusive family had left a void that no one could fill. Over a decade later, Daniel, now a suave, enigmatic billionaire arms dealer, returns to Eastwood with two purposes in mind: to reconcile with his past, particularly with his beloved younger sister, and to wage a secret war against the dangerous underbelly of the town. His first encounter in town is with Kate, a beautiful waitress with a challenging life of her own. They're immediately drawn to each other, sharing a connection that neither can explain. But with this connection come complications: Kate is tied to a world Daniel is fighting against, with a looming arranged marriage to a millionaire who has dark secrets. As Daniel delves deeper into the town's affairs, he uncovers a network of narcotics trade, child traffickers, and corrupt officials. All the while, he keeps his true identity hidden, trying to get closer to his family without revealing himself. Kate becomes both his anchor and his weakness. Her association with the town's malevolent forces, especially her fiancé, threatens to tear them apart. However, as they grow closer, their combined strength becomes a force to reckon with. Throughout their journey, they'll face intense challenges, both from external enemies and internal demons. The town of Eastwood will witness a storm of love, action, betrayal, and redemption. But the question remains: can love truly conquer all, even the shadows of a tortured past?

🏆[No.2 "The Leading Star" of "The Legendary Urban Man" Contest]🏆 Darius Reid, an average university student is always looked down upon by the society. Just when he thought his life would take a turn for the worst, a phone call and a sudden inheritance changes his life. From now on, he is no longer an average university student. He is Darius Reid, the only heir to the Reid Consortium!

Sheyki seorang gadis berumur 25 th meninggalkan profesinya sebagai peneliti dan memilih terjun ke dunia penulisan naskah. Dirinya lebih hebat dalam menciptakan naskah drama daripada membuat sebuah projek pengamatan. Sheyki seorang wanita tangguh karena dia pernah berusaha bertahan sendiri dengan kondisi mentalnya. Tidak benar-benar sendiri melainkan dia mendapatkan motivasi dari seseorang yang belum dia temui sebelumnya. Seseorang itu adalah Azmi yang merupakan dokter psikiater terkenal yang membuatnya perlahan menyembuhkan sendiri sakit mentalnya. Sejauh ini, Sheyki belum pernah menemui Dokter Azmi, padahal dia sangat ingin menemui dokter muda yang terkenal itu. Pada suatu kesempatan, Sheyki membaca poster lomba membuat naskah yang hadiahnya bisa mengantarkan gadis pelosok ini untuk terbang ke ibu kota. Dipikirannya, dia harus menang untuk bisa terbang ke ibu kota agar setidaknya jaraknya tidak terlalu jauh dengan keberadaan Si Dokter. Ternyata dia benar-benar bisa memenangkan perlombaan itu dan bisa terbang menuju ibu kota. Akan tetapi, luasnya ibu kota membuatnya tetap susah menemui orang seterkenal dokter itu. Tanpa disangka, rupanya dia diterbangkan ke ibu kota untuk projek membuat naskah khusus untuk grup band paling terkenal. Karena dia masih belum menyerah untuk bisa menemui dokter kebanggaanya, Sheyki menerima tawaran untuk membuat naskah drama untuk grup band tersebut dan berhasil bertemu dengan tujuh orang pria yang posisinya sangat terkenal saat ini.

"I'm coming for you. No matter how far you think you can run, I can assure you that you can't hide and I'm closer to you than you think." Cassandra receives this letter from her mailbox. It's the millionth time she's been receiving these threats on a regular basis and her entire life is at stake and the tragedy of her life puts not only her but her husband, Mustafa on the edge as well, as Sandra is curious as to who is planning to desperately to put her in bondage again. Who could want to put her in captivity? Could it be her ex boyfriend, Dan? No. He didn't love her. He only broke her heart and cheated on her severally so there was no way on earth that he would want her. Could it be the loan shark that enslaved her when she was nine? Or could it be her mother placing yet another risky gamble over her life?

“I should’ve known you weren’t as reckless as me,” he says quietly. “You’re Elliot’s little girl after all.” “I’m not a little girl,” I snap. “I’m twenty-five.” “And I’m almost twice your age, Natalie,” he says, almost like he’s giving up. “But that didn’t stop you from coming to me.” In a second, he has me pinned against the wall. His hands trails up the sides of my body. “Do you want me to stop?” he whispers, his breath hot against my neck. “I waited for you that night,” I whisper, my hand sliding up his chest. “I imagined us doing all the things you implied you’d do.” He groans softly, a low, guttural sound that vibrates through his chest. “Did you touch yourself?” he asks in a whisper, his eyes closed. My other hand moves lower, trailing down his body until I brush against the hard evidence of his desire. I feel his breath hitch, and I smirk, knowing what I’m doing to him. “Yeah, but it was your hands I was feeling.” On the brink of her second wedding anniversary, Natalie Jones uncovers a devastating betrayal—her husband, Michael Cooper, embraced passionately with his mistress. Confronting him in a dimly lit restaurant, Nat exposes his scheme to marry her for her father’s fortune and storms out, her heart shattered but her resolve unbroken. Ric Steward, on the other hand — billionaire and philanthropist — never expected his evening to ignite with scandal. When he sees Natalie—radiant, powerful, and on the edge of a breakdown—he’s immediately captivated. Their fiery, forbidden attraction is challenged when Ric learns she’s the daughter of a longtime friend. But that doesn’t stop Nat. It only makes her want Ric more…

"If kidnapping her is the only way to make her mine, then I'll do it without hesitation," Kiego remarked. **** Kiego Alcazer was a man every woman could wish for; a multi-billionaire who initiated a desperate plan to kidnap the woman she loved on the very day of her wedding in order to get her back. But an unexpected turn of events happened because Kiego's men had kidnapped the wrong bride! She's Brevorah, who belongs to a well-known aristocratic family, an obedient daughter to her father, who set her up for an arranged marriage. A forced bride, about to marry a man she isn't in love with. Two different individuals, each having their own struggles in life, accidentally bump into each other. Will Kiego be the person who can bring Brevorah some courage to finally fight and stand for what she really wants in life without her father's shadow? How about Kiego? He aimed to ruin Brevorah's life due to his great anger towards her, because for him, she was the reason why his plan didn't work out. What if his hatred eventually turns into something different than he'd least expected? Will he be able to correct his mistakes when what happened in the past is like a curse keeping them away from each other? Including Sheena, the woman he was supposed to kidnap before and is now trying to get back into his life. ***

Beneath the Mafia’s Veil adalah sebuah cerita misteri dengan nuansa gelap dan penuh teka-teki di kota Ravenwood. Kisah dimulai dengan Detektif Leon Ardian yang menyelidiki serangkaian pembunuhan dengan pola aneh, di mana korban selalu ditemukan dengan bunga camellia putih di sisinya. Bersama dengan ahli forensik Evelyn Selene, Leon mulai menyusun potongan-potongan teka-teki yang membawanya pada jaringan kriminal yang lebih besar. Penyelidikan mereka berkembang dari pembunuhan sederhana menjadi pengungkapan operasi rahasia berskala internasional yang melibatkan mafia, senjata biologis, dan konspirasi politik. Cerita ini menggambarkan perjuangan Leon dan Evelyn melawan waktu untuk menghentikan Damian Crowe dan bos kriminal di baliknya. Sepanjang perjalanan, mereka menghadapi ancaman mematikan, teka-teki simbolis, dan keputusan sulit yang menguji moral serta kepercayaan mereka satu sama lain.

"Aris, kita kan di kampus. Jangan seperti ini, nanti ada yang melihat," ujar Clara dengan nada cemas, mencoba melepaskan diri dari dekapan suaminya. "Kamu lupa kalau aku ini suamimu?" Aris justru menarik tubuh Clara lebih dekat, membuatnya terduduk pas di pangkuannya. "Tapi, bagaimana kalau penggemar Bapak tahu? Ini bisa jadi masalah besar untuk reputasi Bapak," protes Clara, wajahnya memerah antara gugup dan malu. "Aku tidak peduli apa pun yang mereka pikirkan. Yang penting bagiku hanya kamu, Clara, bukan mereka atau siapa pun," ucap Aris lembut, kedua tangannya kini memegang dagu istrinya, memaksanya menatap langsung ke matanya.

22-year-old Serena is a student at the University of California Art Institute. She has an uncontrollable desire for sex and would offer it as a price to get anything she wanted. She meets Vincent, a young billionaire, playboy, and crypto investor at a club and they both have a one-night stand. Unknown to her, Vincent is her new boss at her new job. He makes her fall head over heels for him, using his charm to manipulate her. 28-year-old Vincent is a dropout from the University of California Arts Institute. He made his money through crypto and forex trade. He meets Serena in a club and they both have a one-night stand. Serena turns out to be his new Secretary, but Vincent uses the opportunity to get closer to Serena, manipulating her for his sexual gratification while having true in-depth feelings for her. Will Serena's sexual history ruin her chance for real love? How long will Vincent manipulate Serena for his sexual gratification? Will she escape the grips of Vincent, or will she find solace in their twisted sex life?