Lampu Gantung Cafe

``` Eve Thompson mendapati dirinya terbangun di tempat tidur pria lajang paling memikat di Kota S dengan lengan pria tersebut melingkar di pinggangnya, tapi yang terlintas di pikirannya hanyalah kata-kata ibunya. "Pastikan tidak ada yang tahu kamu menyamar sebagai saudara perempuanmu," kata ibu itu padanya, sambil melihat tanda lahir palsu yang digambar dengan riasan di wajah anak perempuannya yang tersisa. "Kamu harus membuat Pak Charlie menikahimu, semuanya tergantung pada itu!" ucapnya. Sungguh sayang, karena pria di sampingnya sangat mirip dengan pria yang dia kehilangan bertahun-tahun yang lalu. Anthony Charlie memang terkenal sulit untuk mendapatkan simpati dari wanita, namun dalam kondisi mabuk, dia merangkak di bawah seprei dengan wanita di sampingnya, terpikat oleh memori seseorang yang telah lama hilang yang sangat mirip dengan wanita ini. Namun, dia tidak pernah memiliki tanda lahir. Tak mungkin itu dia. Apakah pertemuan mereka kebetulan? Apa yang akan terungkap dari masa lalu yang tersembunyi mereka!? Ikuti perjalanan seru Eve Thompson dalam kisah cinta dan spionase politik saat dia mengambil alih kehidupan saudara kembarnya yang kini ditinggalkan dan berusaha menyelamatkan keluarganya dengan memenangkan hati sang bujangan misterius, Anthony Charlie! ```

Di kisahkan, seorang gadis cantik bernama Helena. Dia mengalami kebutaan sejak lulus SMA, karena kecelakaan yang menimpa dirinya dan juga keluarganya. Ayah, Ibu, dan Kakak perempuannya yaitu Henna hanya mengalami cedera kecil. Tetapi, takdir sangat kejam kepada si bungsu keluarga itu, dia mengalami benturan yang sangat keras di kepalanya sampai akhirnya menyebabkan kebutaan. Setelah kejadian itu Helana harus hidup di dalam kegelapan untuk selamanya. Helena, dia berusaha untuk menerima takdirnya menjadi gadis buta. Selama dua tahun dia berusaha keras untuk membiasakan diri dan tidak bergantung terus kepada orang lain. Sampai akhirnya dia berhasil membiasakan diri dan beradaptasi dengan keadaannya. Dia mampu pergi kemanapun sendirian karena sudah tahu arah. Setelah matanya tidak berfungsi dia berusaha hidup melalui pendengarannya dan juga perasaannya. Dan... Siapa sangka, Helena si gadis buta itu di pertemukan dengan seorang laki laki yang sangat tampan yang bernama Kevin. Mereka bertemu di sebuah Taman yang sering Helena datangi. Seiring berjalannya waktu, karena mereka hampir bertemu setiap hari, akhirnya mereka menjadi saling kenal satu sama lain. Tetapi sayangnya, Kevin memiliki riwayat penyakit yang mematikan, yaitu penyakit leukemia. Setiap Minggu, dia harus cuci darah dan penyakitnya selalu saja kambuh hampir setiap hari. Kisah cinta mereka pun di mulai, kisah cinta seorang gadis buta dan laki laki penderita leukemia:) Apakah kisah cinta mereka akan berakhir bahagia? Jangan lupa ikuti terus ceritaku yaaaaa:)

Despite being betrayed by her boyfriend, the neglected heiress Lariette Elsher is still forced to marry him – all because her family wants to appease the fake daughter. The one she was switched at birth with. Screw this! She's done playing nice! Devasted and enraged, Lariette seeks her friend's help – to pick the best man at her butler cafe to be her contracted husband. Enter Ruediger Alvord, infamously known as the poor outcast of the Alvord family, the Elsher's family nemesis. He proposes to be Lariette's partner-in-crime, to wreak havoc in both families. While Lariette is busy getting her revenge, she fails to notice her contracted husband's strange behavior. She also fails to recognize him from a distant past. Before> Ruediger: I have nothing much on my name but, I can be a good househusband. Lariette: It's okay. I can feed you. After> Ruediger: Do you want that house? It's nothing much. Only one billion. Lariette: Aren't you just... a househusband? Since when is her husband a billionaire?! ---------- WSA 2025 Entry Exclusive cover illustration by @khaizusan (Instagram) Font and design by LotusLin We'll have two main couples in this story. Their romance will be shown simultaneously instead of in different volumes :) First: Neglected heiress FL X hidden bigshot ML Second: Returned with a bun FL X groveling husband ML

Their bond had been forged in the quiet moments within the cafe's walls, but now it was tested in the crucible of Yuuto’s reality. Together, they faced an uncertain future, but one thing was clear: they would face it together. Camilla (Shocked): You... Love me Yuuto? Yuuto (blushes): Yes, I do and very deeply but the thing is, bring you into my life is a big issue and I don’t want you in any predicaments because of me. Camilla (Smiles): I love you too. I am sure we can figure something out and without any risk. And here starts their dangerous love path of Camilla and Yuuto what to become of them and their lives, it was a risk they were both willing to take just to live together and get the life they wanted.

Eclipse 2150 Tahun 2150, dunia telah berubah menjadi masyarakat futuristik yang bergantung sepenuhnya pada teknologi. Kota-kota besar mengapung di udara, dan manusia hidup berdampingan dengan kecerdasan buatan (AI). Dalam masyarakat ini, introvert sering kali dianggap "tidak normal" karena kurangnya interaksi sosial yang dipandang penting dalam dunia maya. Ren Aster, seorang teknisi AI berusia 24 tahun, menjalani hidupnya dalam bayang-bayang. Dia menghindari percakapan, lebih suka tenggelam dalam buku lama dan komputasi AI. Namun, ketika sebuah AI bernama SOLA, yang dia kembangkan untuk tujuan damai, diretas dan digunakan sebagai senjata penghancur oleh organisasi misterius bernama Shadow Spire, hidup Ren berubah selamanya. Dengan ancaman perang teknologi yang membayangi, Ren dipaksa keluar dari zona nyamannya. Dalam perjalanan, dia bertemu orang-orang yang menantang pandangannya tentang hubungan manusia dan mengajarinya arti keberanian sejati.

A cosmic event involving an artifact like cube crafted by an ancient Martian civilization has created a supernatural barrier called the Sky Wall, which divides future Japan into three literal, and figurative regions, Touto, Hokuto, and Seito. Along with creating a complex split between the three, the event has brought with it legions of creatures dubbed Smash down onto the country, who chase and attack citizens on sight. Sento Kiryu, having lost his memory, is found and sheltered by a enigmatic cafe owner named Soichi Isurugi who gives him a belt called the Build Driver that gives him the ability to turn into Kamen Rider Build, which he uses to fight the Smash in his own way. Sento learns that his forgotten past is connected to the events of the Sky Wall Disaster. In his search for the truth about his past and a solution to the current crisis, Sento makes several friends who also gain the ability to transform and battle with him, acquires several adversaries who fight back at his attempts to save everyone, and is pushed to figure out who is on what side, and what the sides even are or mean! Fan adapted Novel following the Show "Kamen Rider Build" as closely as possible.

Chaby, gadis dengan mata bulat dan rambut panjang yang selalu terurai, berjalan dengan langkah gontai menuju gerbang sekolah. Ia baru saja menginjak bangku SMA, namun rasa gugup dan takut mencengkeram hatinya. Bukan takut akan pelajaran atau teman baru, melainkan takut akan dunia luar yang terasa begitu asing dan menakutkan. Masa lalu yang kelam telah menorehkan luka dalam di hatinya, membuatnya tumbuh menjadi gadis yang manja dan bergantung pada kakaknya, satu-satunya keluarga yang peduli padanya.

In Eldran, Calista Moore has secretly been in love with billionaire Viktor Draven for two years oblivious to his dark secret: he’s a vampire. When his long-lost first love returns prompting Viktor to plan a proposal, Calista decides to leave without telling him unaware that she’s pregnant with his child. Three years later, Calista has now built a new life and have disappeared to a new city but while attending a matchmaking event at a cafe, brings Viktor back into her world igniting their old passions and unresolved tensions. Though he seeks to reclaim her, Calista must also confront the truth of their past and decide whether to reveal their daughter’s existence or not. Caught between love and danger, she faces a pivotal choice that could change their lives forever.

Aurora, a teenage girl, has never stayed in one place long enough to call it home. With her father's military career dictating their moves, Aurora's life is a constant whirlwind of new cities, schools, and faces. But when her family arrives in Paris for the summer, something feels different. As Aurora explores the city's charming streets, historic landmarks, and picturesque cafes, she begins to uncover a sense of freedom and adventure she's never experienced before. As she settles into her new life, Aurora finds herself torn between embracing the thrill of the unknown and longing for the stability and connections she's always lacked. Will this summer in Paris be the turning point Aurora needs to discover herself, find love, and create a sense of belonging? A beacon of hope for love?

From the outside it looks like a normal cafe, but all the customers are S Rank Hunters who won't leave me alone! "Marry you?" "Meet your parents?" What's going on?! ------------------------------------------------------------------- Come follow me on twitter: https://twitter.com/DXHaseoXD Discord: https://discord.gg/BGrNgsbXXG

I was a normal part timer in a small cafe when one day walking down the street a man wearing mask killed me to steal my bag. just when I thought I was going to die a floating screen appears in front of my eyes... [CONGRATULATIONS YOU HAVE BEEN INVITED TO JOIN THE NEW WORLD] [4:58 YOU HAVE FIVE MINUTES TO MAKE THE DECISION] seriously!!! was my life was not shitty enough that now even at the time of my death these kind of jokes happening with me. in my heart I knew well that things like reincarnation doesn't happen but I have got no Choice. [CONGRATULATIONS! YOU HAVE ACCEPTED THE INVITATION] [ ELIJAH VALENTINE: A FAMOUS A* LIST ACTRESS AND MODEL] [PLEASE CLICK HERE TO TET THE MEMORIES

Sang perantau adalah kisah perjalanan Arfan, seorang pemuda yatim piatu yang berjuang mengatasi keterbatasan dan kesedihan setelah kehilangan ibunya. Didorong oleh dua pesan penting yang diwariskan ibunya—"Jangan pernah tinggalkan sholat" dan "Hanya gantungkan hidupmu pada Allah"—Arfan bertekad untuk mengejar impian menjadi petarung MMA. Dengan inspirasi dari karakter-karakter yang ia idolakan, seperti Serizawa dan Bouya Harumichi, serta para juara Muslim seperti Khabib Nurmagomedov dan Islam Makhachev, Arfan berlatih keras meskipun dengan sarana terbatas. Dalam perjalanannya, ia bertemu Aisyah, seorang gadis sholihah yang menjadi sumber motivasi dan dukungan. Meskipun hubungan mereka penuh tantangan, Arfan berusaha menjaga prinsipnya untuk tidak terlibat dalam pacaran, sementara Aisyah terus mendukung impian Arfan dari jauh. Dengan latar belakang dunia yang dipenuhi geng-geng remaja dan tantangan hidup yang nyata, Langkah Tanpa Batas mengisahkan tentang disiplin, kerja keras, dan kekuatan iman dalam menghadapi berbagai rintangan hidup.

"Hey, beautiful," she paused, "may I know your name?" Nox asked, not really believing the words that were leaving her lips at that moment. "I'm Dunamis, Aylin Dunamis. What's yours?" Aylin spoke, her sweet, soft voice sounding to Nox as beautiful as a symphony of angels. "Nox, Scarlett Nox, and I, dear Aylin, am your mate." Came the reply, Aylin's eyes widening with realization at the revelation by the Alpha before her. ------------------------------------------------------------- A random visit to a cafe` for a fresh coffee after a soulless morning in the office is the last place Alpha Scarlett Nox expected to find her mate, a sweet-looking omega called Aylin Dunamis. As they begin to explore their lives together as mates, the universe begins to stir. Unexpected encounters, unending hostilities and reunited loved ones appear, making the two wolves begin to realise that not all is as it seems. When the secrets they suffered to keep hidden finally surface, will they be buried under the skeletons they hid in their closets? One thing that is certain is that their meeting may have been fortune's favour, but the road ahead of them had no such sentiments. ----------------------------------------------------------- This is not a slow-burn romance in any way, shape or form. It contains some Futa aspects, if not comfortable, I suggest you don't read. Also, I do not take credit for any of these character images, the credit goes to pixart. This story is in the WSA Contest, so please vote and add it to your collection! Ruthless Alpha x Fiery Omega Girl x Girl

Pemuda Misterius pemilik K.O.A dengan sapaan Mr.K yang sebelumnya tidak pernah melibatkan dirinya dengan client dalam menyelesaikan misinya, terpaksa terlibat dalam sebuah penyamaran bersama sang client. Clara ... Gadis yang memiliki kepribadian yang hangat, namun biasanya tak dapat mempercayakan seseorang akan rahasia, maupun sesuatu mengenai dirinya, justru entah mengapa dirinya tiba tiba saja mempercayakan sepenuh nya pada pemuda yang ia sewa untuk memecahkan kasus nya agar dirinya dapat terbebas dari ancaman yang selama ini mengganggunya. Akankah hal yang diluar dugaan keduanya dapat membuat mereka bersatu ? Mungkinkah keduanya dapat berakhir saling mencintai dan menggantung kan perasaan mereka satu sama lain? Vol 1 End di chap 205 Vol 2 On Going, [Untuk yang mau tau karakter visual yang seya gunain di Novel ini bisa follow Ig : Gldseya. FB : Gld Seya]

When the most feared Mafia CEO, laid eyes on her,a beautiful and innocent cafe worker, he was irreparably drawn to her. His obsession with her grew exponentially, and for the first time, he felt vulnerable. As they navigated their whirlwind romance, they both struggled with the danger and uncertainty that came with loving each other. Falling for each other felt like both a crime and a blessing, threatening to upend their worlds forever.

"Keadilan dapat ditegakkan dalam berbagai cara,tergantung situasi dan kondisi. Biarkan saja mereka tertawa!! kalau tidak pernah berjuang sampai akhir,kita tidak akan pernah melihatnya walau ada di depan mata. Dan Mungkin orang-orang akan menganggapmu bodoh dan menertawakanmu, tapi itu tidak masalah, yang penting adalah hasrat!!" I have English version of this novel. The title is "I got a system" but don't expect too much. my English level isn't too high.

This book talks about the daily life of a young cat girl named Yuki Nakata, whose goal was to try and live the life of normal humans. Although not entirely different from normal human beings, she still suffers from the impacts of her cat-like traits and features that are visible on her human form. She used to live on a village far away from the city, where most of her relatives lived. Her curiosity took over her one day, and she left to board a train to the city on a nearby town. On the train, she meets a lady seemingly in her 30s. The lady struck a long one-sided conversation on the way to the city, where they exchanged info and bid farewell to each other. Yuki wandered off to a cafe which caught her attention, and so she took a break in the cafe. The waitress in the cafe grew suspicious of Yuki as she gets more polite the more she talks to her. Yuki ends up staying in the apartment above the cafe, under the waitress' care. She made 3 new human friends that day, which she was proud of. One of them was too playful and in a way, caused Yuki's cloth which she wrapped around her head to hide her cat ears to fly off as she fell on one of them...

In the bustling city of korea, 18 -year-old Mei, a shy and introverted high school student, lived a mundane life. Her world revolved around books and solitude, until she met him. Kaito, a 20-year-old enigmatic entrepreneur, with chiseled features and piercing eyes, was rumored to be ruthless in business and charming in the social scene. His true nature, however, was shrouded in mystery. Their paths crossed at a trendy cafe, where Mei accidentally spilled coffee on Kaito's expensive suit. Apologetic, she offered to buy him a new drink. Kaito, intrigued by her timid nature, accepted. As they sipped their coffee, Kaito's intensity drew Mei in, despite sensing danger. He, too, was captivated by her vulnerability and kindness. Their whirlwind romance began, with Kaito showering Mei with lavish gifts and attention. But beneath the surface, Mei detected hints of Kaito's psychopathic tendencies – his obsessive control, lack of empathy, and calculating gaze. Torn between fear and fascination, Mei couldn't resist Kaito's pull. He, in turn, found himself enthralled by her innocence and compassion. As their relationship deepened, Mei confronted Kaito about his darkness. He revealed glimpses of his troubled past, and Mei saw the pain driving his actions. Mei's love became Kaito's anchor to humanity, but his demons threatened to destroy their love. In this twisted dance, Mei must decide: embrace the danger or risk losing herself forever.

Diana Ardelaine was done. Diana Ardelaine had enough. Married to a Duke who returned from war with a mistress, she played the perfect wife, only to be humiliated at every turn. So, she did the one thing no one expected: she divorced him, walked out of his mansion, and decided to start fresh. Enter Cassian—a charming cafe owner with a knack for being in the wrong place at the right time. With his warm smiles and terrible puns, he made her believe in love again. Life was peaceful, simple, and—most importantly—happy. Until the royal guards showed up. With Cassian’s face plastered on a bounty poster, Diana's world turned upside down. Was her sweet husband a criminal? A liar? Before she could even yell at him, the crown prince burst into the cafe like a storm. “Where is that damn runaway prime minister?! The Empire’s about to fall, and this idiot is baking muffins?!” Diana froze. Prime minister? Runaway? Muffins? Turns out, Cassian wasn’t just a cafe owner—he was the crown prince’s cousin, a brilliant political advisor, and a man who really hated responsibility. Now, with imperial soldiers, assassination plots, and a furious prince barging into her life, Diana has to figure out how to keep her husband alive—and herself sane. Divorce was hard. Falling in love again was harder. But marrying into imperial chaos? That might just be impossible.

That year, The first time Jiang Xu saw Zhou Qingyue, he instantly fell for this girl with twin ponytails who had the sweetest smile. For her sake, Jiang Xu did a lot. He knew she liked bubble tea, so he saved his breakfast money to buy it for her. She loved small trinkets, so he tricked his parents into giving him extra money under the pretext of buying textbooks. Alternatively, he used the money he saved up during New Year. Whenever Zhou Qingyue was on cleaning duty, he would help her clean up. If she struggled with homework, Jiang Xu would stay up late, devising the best study methods for her. She wanted the latest phone. So Jiang Xu would spend weekends playing online games at the internet cafe, leveraging his skills to farm gold. After a while, he had made more than two thousand yuan and bought her a new phone with it. All he got in return was a lukewarm thank you. Countless confessions were rejected with the excuse that she wanted to focus on her studies. He believed that if he showered her with enough sincerity, he would eventually touch her heart. After they graduated from university, she said she wanted to start a business. So Jiang Xu gave her the two million yuan his parents had given him for a house, in secret. She became successful, only for him to see her nestled in the arms of another man. Devastated, Jiang Xu experienced reincarnation. This time, he swore not to make the same mistakes. He only then discovered, there was a treasure girl in his class. Her father was destined to become the richest man in China. But currently, her family is quite poor. Jiang Xu to her father: "Father-in-law, as you know, I've been without a spouse since childhood."

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Elliot, a young adult with a kind but lonely heart, opens a small café called "Dreamscape" in the heart of a bustling city. Having lost his family years ago, Elliot dedicates his life to creating a space where people can feel safe and valued. Little does he know, the café will become more than just a business—it will become a home. One fateful rainy night, Elliot encounters Lila, a starving orphan trying to steal food from the café. Instead of calling the authorities, he gives her a warm meal and a place to stay. This act of kindness marks the beginning of an unexpected journey as Elliot crosses paths with three more poor children.

In a newly reformed society, Yuzuru Aki simply wanted to live her life away from this monstrous world. All she wanted was to achieve her dream of living in their little cafe along with her loved ones. However, rumors are spreading that the rebel organization 'Krama' has returned and is causing chaos, the very organization that has taken their youth and inflicted countless traumas within their life. Fear once again strikes, as the people who led Krama’s initial downfall have begun to move with the intent of ending such terrorism once and for all. But that isn’t her problem now, is it? They were used as pawns for Krama to achieve its notoriety, people who were experimented on to create the device that Krama was infamously known for. That’s why all she wanted to do was to run away from them, especially now that she has finally escaped from their clutches. Yet fate is as cruel as ever, condemning them to the point of no return, giving them a life filled with dread and excruciating memories. With no other choice than to fight back, Yuzuru Aki sets out to destroy Krama and secure a peaceful future for herself and those she cares about. For that is the fate of a Numbered.

Dalam kehidupan, kita menjalani hari demi hari tanpa tahu setiap kejadian memiliki hikmat yang seringkali menentukan arah hidup kita. Contohnya seseorang hendak menerobos lampu merah, tapi teringat peraturan lalu lintas dan berhenti. Tiba-tiba dari arah lain ada seorang pemabuk melaju kencang menerobos lampu merah dan jika saja dia tadi menerobos, pasti mobil itu menabraknya. Kecil bukan? Namun akibatnya fatal. Jadi intinya, Cerpen Kehidupan adalah kumpulan cerita pendek yang bisa memberikanmu hikmat dalam berbagai aspek, seperti emosi, moral, pengalaman, dll.

Lu Shian, an employee burdened by personal struggles and an allergy to cats, dreams of opening a cat cafe. His life takes a turn when he remembers his past life and awakens a powerful "Tycoon System" that provides him with unlimited wealth. This money is not useful in his world but can use in Underworld. As horror games and guilds emerge, Lu Shian leverages his newfound riches to navigate this tumultuous realm, balancing his dream of the cat cafe with the demands of his extraordinary power. Can he overcome his allergy and make his dream a reality while shaping his destiny in a world where money can truly buy anything?

Crystal's father had left for a business trip and he had promised to come back safe... Three days had passed Crystal has not heard from her father. She thought he forgot his phone charger or the phone was off because he wanted to be left alone. Until two of his co-workers came to her cafe and the news came on talking about supernatural's were coming out more and more during the day and night. Crystal "what can I get for you gentleman" gentleman 1 do you have something dark for the gloomy one and something sweet for me.. Crystal I have coffee as dark as one soul

--- **AFTER BOOK** *Karya Luciel Veronica* "Kata-kata adalah arwah, dan buku ini adalah pusara bagi yang tak bisa melarikan diri." Di balik jendela kaca yang retak, matahari senja terjerat debu, merayapi rak-rak buku yang berdiri seperti makam bisu. Perpustakaan itu, sunyi dan terlupakan, menyerupai rongga dada tua yang hanya berisi bisikan-bisikan waktu. Di lorong terkelamnya, tersembunyi sebuah buku—tak bernama, tak bernyawa, namun tetap berbisik. Alea tak pernah mencari buku itu. Ia bahkan tak seharusnya ada di sana—di tengah udara dingin yang menggigit kulit seperti gigi hantu, di bawah cahaya lampu yang berkedip seakan ketakutan. Tapi ketika tangannya menyentuh sampulnya yang dingin, seolah-olah buku itu bernafas di genggamannya, halaman-halamannya mulai bergerak. Namanya terukir di tinta hitam yang berdenyut seperti nadi: “Alea S., nafasnya berhenti di bawah cahaya yang pecah.” Teks itu menulis kematiannya—pelan, penuh kenikmatan, seolah mencari makan untuk kepuasan

Aeternis, sebuah dunia yang diliputi keajaiban dan teka-teki, kini perlahan melangkah ke ambang kehancuran. Sesuatu yang tak terbayangkan dengan pasti bangkit dari kegelapan dunia, membawa kekeringan pada tanah yang mereka injak dan kehancuran pada setiap kehidupan yang mereka sentuh. Organisasi rahasia yang menyembunyikan identitas mereka, Voo'dvelthar memburu sesuatu yang mereka sebut "Kepingan yang Hilang"—fragmen kuno yang dipercaya memiliki kekuatan untuk membangun ulang dunia, namun dengan harga yang tak seorang pun ketahui. Di benua selatan, Kerajaan Mortisvale menjadi buruan pertama dari organisasi rahasia ini. Kekacauan melanda tanpa ampun, menghujani tanah itu dengan darah dan air mata. Perjuangan Afanas Anastasius, putra sulung raja Mortisvale, bersama Lucian, seorang elf dengan hati yang terluka dan Lucius, seorang ahli pedang dengan rahasia masa lalu. Mereka bertiga mati-matian memperjuangkan tanah mereka, melindungi penduduk, sekaligus menjaga "Kepingan yang Hilang". Namun, tanpa kehadiran Vlad Anastasius, putra bungsu yang hilang dari Mortisvale, perjuangan terasa begitu berat, bagai memanjat tebing tanpa ujung. Semakin mereka melangkah ke dalam konflik, semakin nyata pula bahwa Voo'dvelthar bukanlah satu-satunya ancaman. Sesuatu yang jauh lebih tua dan tak terkatakan mulai menampakkan wujudnya—sebuah kekuatan yang melampaui logika, bahkan melampaui sihir yang mereka kenal. Di hadapankan pengkhianatan yang menyakitikan, pertarungan yang menghancurkan, tangisan pilu, dan secercah kebahagiaan singkat, para pejuang akhirnya di hadapkan pada kebenaran yang mengerinkan. Saat kiamat perlahan menjadi kenyataan, satu pertanyaan tersisa menggantung bagai bayangan Mortisvale: Apa yang terjadi jika takdir benar-benar dihapus? Apakah kebebasan sejati atau kehancuran abadi di balik semua ini? Pada akhirnya, sebenarnya apa yang membuat dunia ini layak untuk diperjuangkan?

He let her die, just like that. For that, she swore for revenge. In case she can reincarnate. As old folks said, be careful about what you wish! Now, her wish came true. ::: Karin is a normal girl who operates a cafe called Black Tea and Coffee. All her life, she feels something is missing in her, but she never knew what it is. Accompanied by various nightmares every night, she keeps wondering what happened to her. Is it just a nightmare or maybe more than that? Until one day, fate brings her close to a mystery guy at her cafe. She can't understand her fright towards the man. The more she avoids him, the more frequent he comes, and the closer he brings to her. Her best friend, Jun Seo offers her protection after he realizes the man brings no good. But, Karin insists on knowing what happened between her and the guy. A meeting with a medium recommended by Jun Seo's friend revealed the whole truth. Sad and broken by the fate she faced in the past, Karin decided to seek revenge on her own. *** "I might have been your wife in the past, but not in the present. Not even in the future!" Karin tilts her head and smirks at Kitthan. The guy watches her, still keeping his calmness intact. "People changed, Karin. That's what people do," he replies. "Yeah, that's what I did. I changed." "What do you mean?" ***

He was the strictest Dom, loves to control women and she was a free bird, didn't like to be controlled by anybody. He was into the BDSM and she hates it. He was finding a challenging submissive for himself and she was a perfect match for him but she wasn't ready to accept his offer because she lived her life without any rules and regulations. She wanted to fly high like a free bird without any limitations. He has a burning desire to control her because she was his perfect choice but she was a hard nut to crack. He was crazy to make her his submissive and control her mind, soul and body. What will be the spark between them? Will it end with Dom dropping the whip or the bird getting into the cage? To know these answers join the cute and intense journey of the hot and strictest Master and his cute little butterfly. *** "I flared up by looking at the person like you." "What do you mean by this?" "I mean you're a Dominant who controls people life and I hate it." "You don't know anything, butterfly. At least experience it, then hate it." "It will be better if I throw you out of the cafe by kicking your *ss." His eyes widened a bit in shock. "This will also be a new experience for me." I grinned. "Butterfly, you will regret if you ever do this to me or even say this to me again." His tone became stern suddenly. "Oh, I'm so scared." I scoffed. "F*ck you and get the hell out of my cafe if you don't want me to kick your *ss." He frowned and dragged me to the backside of the cafe by seizing my wrist. Then he pushed me into the party hall and hurriedly locked the door. "What the f*ck do you think of yourself? You," "Shut up." He roared, cutting my words. He again grasped my wrist and dragged me to the sofa. He sat down and with a swift motion, he yanked me down and bent me over his lap. He pinned me against the sofa by pressing his hand on my back and locked my legs between his legs. What he is doing? Fear rushed down my spine.