A marriage forged by revenge. A love neither of them saw coming. To save her family from crippling debt, Aluna signs a contract marriage with Rey Ardian-the cold, calculating CEO who hides a burning vendetta. She's just a pawn in his game of revenge. But as the lines blur between pretense and passion, secrets unravel, and hearts begin to betray their original plan. He wanted her to suffer. She wanted to survive. Neither expected to fall. In a world filled with deception, scars of the past, and enemies lurking in the shadows- What happens when vengeance becomes love's cruelest test?
The rain lashed at the narrow alley with a relentless rhythm, each drop biting into Aluna's skin as she ran with all her might. Her breaths came in ragged gasps, mingling with the stifled sobs that shook her body. Behind her, the heavy footsteps grew louder, an imminent threat pushing her to sprint through the darkness and filthy puddles. Yet, in the midst of the overwhelming despair, her mother's frail figure and her younger sibling's innocent, hunger-filled eyes flashed before her, giving Aluna the last burst of strength to push her heart-racing body forward. She had to survive.
For them, she would face the night and the dangers lurking in it. The cold sensation of the rain seeping through her thin clothes felt like the vile touch of those thugs, triggering a wave of disgust and nausea that mingled with her fear.
Suddenly, a bright flash of light cut through the darkness at the end of the alley. A sleek, black car, polished to perfection, came to a smooth stop amidst the squalor of the surrounding environment, like a mirage in the desert of despair. From it emerged the tall silhouette of a man. A large black umbrella immediately opened above his head, creating a mysterious shield from the raging rain. A cold yet captivating aura enveloped the area, a strange allure in the midst of the threat that had just been gnawing at Aluna. There was something different about this man, a calmness that contrasted sharply with the chaos around him, and without realizing it, Aluna found herself drawn to him.
The man stepped closer with measured calmness, his dark, intense gaze fixed on Aluna as though he had been searching for her in the dark for a long time. His eyes reflected not pity, but a hidden, smoldering interest beneath layers of ice. Aluna felt her heart beat erratically, an odd physical reaction to the presence of this stranger, who was both intimidating and, unexpectedly, invoking a curiosity she hadn't anticipated-a mix of fear and admiration. There was something dangerous yet alluring in his stare.
"Is there a problem here?" His voice was deep and commanding, cutting through the eerie silence of the night. But beneath his firmness, Aluna sensed a subtle tremor she couldn't ignore, a strange resonance that felt oddly familiar, making her stomach flutter. His voice was like velvet, cold yet inviting, threatening and intriguing all at once.
The burly thug who had been chasing her responded roughly, his voice laced with suppressed anger. Yet, the look in his eyes showed caution and a hint of fear towards this man, whose charisma and aura radiated an undeniable power. There was something wild and dangerous about the man, something that made even the street criminals uneasy. Aluna noticed how their eyes avoided meeting his sharp gaze.
Without uttering another word, the man moved with surprising speed. His cold hand brushed against the thug's arm, making Aluna flinch, feeling a strange jolt spread across her skin-not only from the shock but also from the sudden, powerful touch. In the blink of an eye, the thug was already on the wet asphalt, writhing in pain. Aluna was stunned, not only by the stranger's physical strength but also by the brief yet lingering touch that felt, inexplicably, both intimate and threatening, leaving a cold trace in her mind.
The man turned his sharp gaze back to Aluna, but this time, his look softened slightly, as if seeing something deeper and more fragile beneath her evident fear. The rain continued to pour down, drenching her face, making her hair stick to her pale cheeks, accentuating her high cheekbones and the intensity of her gaze, full of determination despite the underlying anxiety. She looked fragile, yet there was a hidden strength within her that, for some reason, ignited a possessive desire in the man-a strange urge to protect and possess at once. Her soaked clothes clung to her body, revealing her slender figure, which attracted his attention despite the vulnerability he sensed in her.
"Your name is Aluna?" His question felt more personal, the tone conveying a curiosity that went beyond mere formalities. His voice, though cold, held a quality that sent a strange shiver through Aluna, a mix of fear and an unfamiliar attraction. There was something intense and personal in the way he spoke her name.
Aluna nodded faintly, feeling an odd warmth coursing through her body despite the coldness of the rain and her fear. His gaze felt so intense, as though it was stripping her bare down to her soul, leaving her feeling exposed and vulnerable under his stare. She could sense something different within her as their eyes locked-an unexpected connection, a strange bond that neither she nor he could explain.
The man sighed softly, his gaze no longer threatening but still unshakable as it remained fixed on Aluna. "Do you want to live?" There was an intensity in his question that made Aluna feel it wasn't just idle conversation. There was something deeper hidden in his words, an offer that could change her life entirely, and Aluna sensed that there were far-reaching implications behind it.
Aluna nodded more firmly this time, her eyes locking with his, feeling that strange bond between them. It was as if fate itself had intertwined their paths in this dark moment. There was a magnetic force in his gaze that made it hard for her to look away, a dangerous yet alluring pull that captivated her. She felt an unusual spark between them, an energy she couldn't explain.
"If that's the case..." The man took a step closer, his masculine scent, faint but captivating, mingling with the rain and the smell of wet asphalt, creating an odd yet thrilling sensation. Aluna could feel the cold from his body, yet there was a strange warmth emanating from his gaze. "Come with me now." His whisper felt like a promise-enticing and threatening all at once, sparking an overwhelming curiosity that she couldn't resist. "But there's a price you'll have to pay..."
Aluna looked at the large hand extended towards her. It wasn't just the strength she sensed in the grasp but also an undeniable attraction, a magnetic pull that drew her out of the darkness. She glanced at the sleek, gleaming car behind him, a world foreign to her yet somehow inviting, promising something she had never experienced. His eyes seemed to hypnotize her, silencing all doubts and fears, leaving only a burning curiosity and a sense of dangerous intrigue.
Slowly, her heart pounding and curiosity overcoming her caution, Aluna took his outstretched hand. The touch of their skin felt like fire in the cold night, a strange spark that traveled through her body, making her feel so alive and connected to this mysterious man. She didn't know where he would take her or what price she would have to pay, but for a brief moment, in his grip, Aluna felt a glimmer of hope she had never known before, mingling with fear and an equally powerful attraction-an odd and enigmatic beginning.
Coffee with Ghosts Damar, a 27-year-old guy and part-time slacker, suddenly lands a job as a night guard at Coffee Shop Kinanti-a tiny coffee stall tucked in the corner of a narrow alley, rumored to be... haunted. But since the pay's decent and no diploma's required, Damar shrugs and takes the gig. On his very first night, at exactly 12:01 a.m., the Coffee Shop changes. Chairs drag themselves across the floor. The lights flicker like in an old horror movie. And the first customer walks in-faceless. Night after night, Damar serves strange guests: A ghost child who always orders sweet tea but can't actually drink it. A woman who only speaks through Meggy Z songs. A presence that leaves behind a steaming cup of coffee, but is never seen. And letters-left by something that was never even born. Each customer comes with a spine-tingling story that's equal parts creepy and thought-provoking. But behind all these ghostly tales lies a bigger mystery: Why are all these spirits drawn to this one coffee stall? And why do all their stories somehow lead... back to Damar? Coffee with Ghosts isn't just about scares and laughs. It's a story of curiosity, of wounds that haven't healed, and of the scent of coffee that bridges two worlds.
Imagine someone who was once broken, now rising from the depths of despair. Arkana Wirajaya, a billionaire with a cold aura, returns to Jakarta with one goal: to seek revenge. The man he once loved, Rafael Pradipta, has taken everything from him. In the midst of the glittering world of business filled with intrigue, Arkana begins to execute his plan. Sienna Mahendra, Rafael's fiancée, is caught between these two men. Her old feelings for Arkana resurface, but she is also bound to Rafael. The dark secrets of the past are slowly revealed, making Sienna question everything. Arkana's burning revenge threatens to destroy everything. Will Sienna choose to remain loyal to Rafael, or will she follow her heart and give her old love a second chance? In the midst of betrayal and ruthless business intrigue, can love redeem the wounds of the past?
A burning desire for revenge, a love torn apart, and dark secrets lurking behind the glittering world of billionaires. Three years gone, Arkana Wirajaya returns to Jakarta as a cold-hearted billionaire with a single goal: to avenge those who destroyed him. Amidst a lavish gala, his eyes meet Sienna Mahendra, his true love, who now stands beside his sworn enemy, Rafael Pradipta. Once, they were engaged. Once, they made promises to each other. However, betrayal and business intrigue had separated them. Now, Arkana will use his power to destroy Rafael, even if it means sacrificing everything. Yet, amidst his intricate revenge plan, old feelings for Sienna resurface. Can Arkana separate his vengeance from a love that never truly died? Or will the dark past continue to haunt him, even after he succeeds in destroying his enemy?
Kaelyn devoted three years tending to her husband after a terrible accident. But once he was fully recovered, he cast her aside and brought his first love back from abroad. Devastated, Kaelyn decided on a divorce as people mocked her for being discarded. She went on to reinvent herself, becoming a highly sought-after doctor, a champion racer, and an internationally renowned architectural designer. Even then, the traitors sneered in disdain, believing Kaelyn would never find someone. But then the ex-husband’s uncle, a powerful warlord, returned with his army to ask for Kaelyn’s hand in marriage.
After two years of marriage, Sadie was finally pregnant. Filled with hope and joy, she was blindsided when Noah asked for a divorce. During a failed attempt on her life, Sadie found herself lying in a pool of blood, desperately calling Noah to ask him to save her and the baby. But her calls went unanswered. Shattered by his betrayal, she left the country. Time passed, and Sadie was about to be wed for a second time. Noah appeared in a frenzy and fell to his knees. "How dare you marry someone else after bearing my child?"
She was hurt. She was bullied and made fun of. And the only hope that kept her going was finding her mate. She has always been weak. Weak to the world. Why? Because she was a lantern. She didn't have a wolf. That's what everyone thought about her. When she found her mate, he wanted her to be his slut and not a wife. She might be an omega, but it doesn't mean she will take disloyalty and betrayal lightly. So she did something that no one in history ever did. She rejected an Alpha. "I, Alexis Clark, reject Brandon Sterling, the alpha of Black mist pack, and consider myself a free soul until I decide so."; Were her last words before she left that torturous place and became a rogue. A rogue that everyone was fearing and finding. Why? Because she was the rogue that has become one of the biggest problems of almost all the packs in the country. She was Alexis Clark. A rogue that rejected an Alpha, stealth food, kill other rogues, and more than that was living with humans and studying with them. What will happen when her case is given to the world's most dangerous alpha, Sebastian Sinclair, who has taken it upon himself to punish this rogue. The one who hated rogues and omega to a level that was beyond understanding. Why? Because his mate was an omega, who betrayed him with a rogue before dying. How will Alexis tackle this alpha, in whose College she was studying and living under hiding for almost a year? What will Sebastian do when he finds out the new girl he had been talking to is none other than the rogue omega that he had decided to kill? "To love you with all my might was my only wish, but you were the only one who gave me endless suffering. So today, I promise myself to not fall for anyone."; A simple saying that both Alexis and Sebastian had vowed upon. Will they be able to find their love amidst all these problems?
The dream of everyone with regards to marriage is to be able to find that special someone and settle down with them. Even arranged marriages grant you an opportunity to meet your partner briefly before the wedding. How will you feel about waking up in the morning with someone sleeping next to you who is not just anyone but your legally married partner yet with no memory of how that had happened in just a few hours of going out the previous day? This is the story of Jason Haward and Julia Harrison, two strangers trapped in a marriage they never planned. The quest to find out why led to the unfolding of a mystery which made them realize they are both living a lie. To find out more, read this amazing story of love, betrayal, revenge and murder.
Belinda thought after divorce, they would part ways for good - he could live his life on his own terms, while she could indulge in the rest of hers. However, fate had other plans in store. "My darling, I was wrong. Would you please come back to me?" The man, whom she once loved deeply, lowered his once proud head humbly. "I beg you to return to me." Belinda coldly pushed away the bouquet of flowers he had offered her and coolly replied, "It's too late. The bridge has been burned, and the ashes have long since scattered to the wind!"
Rumors claimed that Fernanda, newly back with her family, was nothing more than a violent country bumpkin. Fernanda just flashed a casual, dismissive grin in response. Another rumor suggested that the usually rational Cristian had lost all sense, madly in love with Fernanda. This frustrated her. She could tolerate gossip about herself, but slander against her beloved crossed the line! Gradually, as Fernanda's multiple identities as a celebrated designer, a savvy gamer, an acclaimed painter, and a successful business magnate came to light, everyone realized they were the ones who had been fooled.