Stepmother Artinya

Esmeralda "Esme" Moreau never imagined her life would lead to a secret arrangement with Alexander "Alex" Vale, the enigmatic billionaire. Desperate to save her family from ruin caused by her stepmother’s reckless spending, Esmeralda became Alex’s "kept woman," sacrificing her freedom for her family’s survival. Yet behind the power imbalance, she found herself falling for the man beneath the facade. But whispers of Alex’s first love returning convinced Esmeralda she was only a replacement. Heartbroken and determined to protect herself, she vanished without a trace, hiding the fact that she was carrying his child. Three years later, Esmeralda is a thriving tech entrepreneur, fiercely independent and raising her son, Luca Moreau-Vale, on her own terms. But her carefully rebuilt life comes crashing down when Alex spots her at a gala. Now more ruthless and determined than ever, Alex confronts Esmeralda, his fury ignited by her disappearance and his shock intensified by Luca’s uncanny resemblance to him. As Alex fights to reclaim the family he didn’t know he had, old wounds and new betrayals surface. Esmeralda must navigate the scars of her abusive past, from her manipulative stepmother to her scheming stepsister, while grappling with her unresolved feelings for Alex. Meanwhile, Alex is determined to prove that Esmeralda was never second-best, even as jealous rivals and dangerous secrets threaten to tear them apart again. In this tale of passion, redemption, and second chances, can two hearts bound by secrets find their way back to one another?

Through time travel, she transformed into an ugly commoner, her noble identity being compromised. After her death and resurrection, she disguised herself as a harmless little flower, carrying a space for refining medicine and secret techniques, and instantly killed all the beautiful men in the world. Let's see the common women turning over, fighting against stepmothers, stepping on legitimate sisters, collecting treasures, practicing sharp weapons, and all kinds of killings coming in one after another, subduing demons and eliminating evil spirits, recruiting a basket of beautiful men, and thriving in the alternate world. Stepping on the green cloud road, one person with a sword laughing in the flower room!

In a world teetering on the edge of environmental collapse, brilliant scientist Dr. Eleanor Frost launches a desperate gambit: a groundbreaking cryogenic sleep experiment that might give humanity a second chance. Among the carefully selected volunteers is her stepdaughter, Seraphina, a perceptive young woman whose courage and intelligence make her the perfect candidate for this leap into the unknown. But what begins as a scientific endeavor takes a dark turn when Seraphina awakens decades later to find a world transformed by catastrophic climate engineering gone wrong. The landscape is locked in eternal winter, and a tyrannical queen rules with an iron fist, using a mysterious substance called Frostbane to maintain her power and immortality. As Seraphina navigates this harsh new reality, she discovers she's not alone. MIRRA, an advanced AI created by her stepmother, has evolved beyond its original programming and now exists as both guardian and guide. Joining forces with a band of rebels, each possessing unique skills and haunted by their own histories, Seraphina must unravel the truth behind her stepmother's disappearance, the queen's rise to power, and the connection between the cryogenic technology and the Frostbane that holds the land in its icy grip. But time is running out. Other cryogenic subjects remain in suspended animation, their lives hanging in the balance, while the queen's control grows stronger with each passing day. Seraphina must decide what future is worth fighting for—and what she's willing to sacrifice to achieve it.

At nineteen, Ella Thompson had everything a young woman could want: wealth, beauty, and a prestigious family name. But all she ever wanted was her father's love. Growing up in a family such as hers should have been a dream, but living with a stepmother who despises her and a stepsister who charms everyone while tormenting her behind closed doors has turned her life into a nightmare leading to her death at twenty-six. Ella wakes up six years in the past, just a few weeks before her twentieth birthday. Armed with knowledge of how her life unraveled, Ella has a chance to change everything. What Ella hadn't anticipated was him. Alexander Giovanni Sterling

16 years have passed since I was born as Allen, the eldest son of an earl in this world, while still retaining my memories of the present world. This world is peaceful and a stable society. The only extraordinary thing is that I was reincarnated into a world that is lenient on the existence of concubines. I selected a silver-haired maid as a sex slave and second wife candidate from among 10 candidates after a strict fellatio practical exam. I then lived an erotic life at home and at school as an attendant, but my reincarnated life is so fulfilling that I'm worried it will explode, as my busty childhood friend, a noble girl who was unsuccessful, ran for the third wife candidate, and my stepmother, who was my virgin partner, was sold off.

You can NEVER run from destiny. This world needs a SACRIFICE to live. Will you still save YOURSELF? Meet Seraphyne Lycanwood, a master chef who unexpectedly finds herself transmigrated into the mesmerizingly futuristic world of Sinalta. But this isn't your typical fairy tale. She steps into the role of a stepmother and weds the enigmatic Alpha, igniting a whirlwind of secrets and intrigue that even her culinary expertise couldn't prepare her for. Just when things couldn't get any more complicated, Seraphyne is unceremoniously thrust back to Earth. The carefully planned marriage proposal for her crumbles into nothingness, leaving her broken. Seeking comfort in her grandmother's home, she crosses paths with a gallant military captain and his son, who strangely addresses her as "Mommy." Little does she know that this chance meeting will alter her fate forever as she becomes entangled in the captain's hidden world. As these two parallel realms collide and the ominous specter of the Apocalypse looms ever closer, their destinies become intertwined in ways they could have never imagined. Will Seraphyne and her newfound allies have the power to avert the forthcoming catastrophe, or will they succumb to the inescapable forces that threaten to consume both worlds?

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.

Warning!!! Rate M untuk adegan dewasa dan kata-kata kasar. Bekerja di sebuah penerbitan besar dan ternama adalah suatu kebanggaan tersendiri bagi Inggrid. Tapi kalau owner penerbitnya adalah Mikael Dewangga? Inggrid harus punya stok kesabaran yang banyak. Inggrid sadar, sejak awal ia mengirim lamaran ke Orange Publishing adalah suatu kesalahan besar. Tapi jika itu berarti ia tidak akan bertemu dengan mantan keparatnya, Inggrid rela harus berhadapan dengan orang paling menyebalkan bernama Mikael Dewangga, tetangga yang merangkap menjadi bosnya itu!! "Sudah puas menggerayangi tubuhku?" "Aku ... itu ... maksudku ..." "Menyusup ke dalam kamar seorang pria tengah malam begini, hormon mu pasti sedang naik pesat." "Apa? Heeey ... jaga bicaramu, ya!" . "Apa yang kau bawa? Tali? Kain? Kamera?" Mika mengerling nakal, "Aku lebih suka jadi dominan kalau kau ingin tahu." "Dasar pria sinting!"

Terrence, the eldest son of the leader of the Dahlia pack, was framed for killing his stepmother and got cursed at a very young age, all thanks to the jealousy of someone near to him... but no one knows the truth While Terrence received the hatred of everyone after he was kicked out of his pack, his little brother Erick, received the love of everyone around him. When the annual tournament came Terrence's father asked him to return because it was time to marry him off to an Alpha and leave the family forever…. Without knowing that his arrival will bring with him many entanglements and surprises... ꨄ Book cover made with Pinterest's images Illustrations' rights to their respective authors.

Ketika sebuah kebohongan kecil menjadi awal dari sebuah kisah yang mengguncang hati. Haruto Aizawa adalah siswa SMA yang menikmati kehidupannya yang tenang dan bebas dari sorotan. Namun, semua berubah saat ia tanpa sengaja terlibat dalam insiden memalukan dengan Himari Tachibana, gadis sempurna yang menjadi pusat perhatian di sekolah. Ketika Himari tiba-tiba memintanya berpura-pura menjadi pacarnya, Haruto berpikir ini hanya lelucon. Tapi semakin ia terlibat, semakin ia menyadari bahwa ada sesuatu di balik senyum manis dan popularitas Himari. Sebuah rahasia yang ia sembunyikan dengan sangat hati-hati. Hari-hari mereka yang dimulai dengan kontrak pura-pura, perlahan berubah menjadi sesuatu yang lebih rumit. Himari yang dikenal kuat dan tak tergoyahkan ternyata menyimpan sisi rapuh, sementara Haruto mulai menemukan keberanian untuk keluar dari bayang-bayang kebiasaannya yang monoton. Di tengah rumor sekolah, tatapan penasaran teman-teman sekelas, dan konflik batin yang perlahan muncul, mereka berdua mulai belajar tentang arti saling memahami—dan mungkin, arti cinta yang sesungguhnya. Namun, pertanyaan terbesar adalah: Mampukah hubungan mereka bertahan ketika kebenaran akhirnya terungkap? Musim semi ini adalah musim yang tak pernah mereka bayangkan—penuh tawa, air mata, dan momen-momen yang akan mengubah hidup mereka selamanya.

Jin Leilei is the beautiful heiress of the Jin family. After her mother's death when she was young, her father brought home his mistress and other children from the same mistress, making the mistress the new madam of the Jin family. Over time, thanks to her stepmother's cunning nature as well as her father's indifference, she became the forgotten heiress of the Jin family. She fell in love with Wang Shen and ended up getting pregnant for him, much to the delight of her stepmother who used the pregnancy as a tool to make sure she was ostracized from the family. Wang Shen denied the pregnancy and left leilei to her fate. Leilei determined not to let those who wrong her go scot-free, brought up her son by herself while navigating life and its challenges with the hope that one-day things will be better. And then came the Matriach of the Gu family Gu Meili. She loved Leilei and her son from the moment she saw them, and she made it her mission to make leilei part of her family by getting her married to her grandson, also known as the devil of the Gu family. What will happen when a single mother looking for a way to survive and punish those who wronged her, meets the formidable devil of the prestigious and illustrious Gu family, Gu Jiran. Will the heavens be on her side and make her enemies suffer, or will the devil make her already pathetic existence a living hell?

Mary is an ordinary kid to some, but crazy to others. I mean it’s not everyday someone says their dad and stepmother are gods. That’s exactly the case for Mary, and her twin brother Seth. The perfect school was made for her, and kids like her. Twelve Olympian High. Giver of quests and prophecies, and new training camp of heroes. Following the unfortunate accident of showing her powers to early, Mary was forced to go to the school She lives in Elysium with her stepmother Persephone and the heroes of legends shortly following the death of her mother. While Seth lived with Hades in main section of the Underworld. Not all demigods lived with their godly parents. It was uncommon, but not unheard of. Unknown to her that she has a special gift, and lives secluded in Elysium for her own protection. Now what will happen when the gods wage war against each other, and she’s caught in the middle? Part of the Twelve Olympians High series.

Defeated in war, Princess Swan, who has been relentlessly bullied her whole life and crippled by her stepmother and sister, is sent to be the bride of the King of the Beasts—Gale Stormfront—as a prize for his victory. Swan thought that the savage beast would eat her. She will be chewed until there is nothing but bones left in her. But what if Gale wants her to be a remedy for his constant rut instead? This is a tale of a crippled and timid princess and a beast king who is fated to turn into a mindless animal, desperately searching for his fated mate to cure his curse . - Author Note: This novel is a Werewolf novel, as the ML is an Alpha before he becomes the King of Beasts. It contains a lot of R-18 scenes for mature audiences only. Weak-to-strong female lead x doting-but-dark male lead. - Instagram: @foreverpupa

Lisa Davis, a brave and smart girl, blessed with stunning beauty. Tragedy struck her life when she lost her mother in a heart-wrenching accident at the age of 5. Lisa's father, John Davis, later got married to Lisa's stepmother, a kind-hearted woman who would take good care of Lisa. However, as time went on, things didn't unfold as expected. Claire, Lisa's stepmother, proved to be far from the loving, kind mother she hoped for. Instead, she treated Lisa very badly and her daughter affectionately. To make matters more complex, the Davis and Miller families were childhood friends, so they arranged a marriage between their children to further their friendship. Mera Davis, Lisa's stepsister, adamantly refused to marry Lugard Miller, considering the rumors that surrounded him. Whispers echoed through the city, painting Lugard Miller as an ugly beast. It was said that anyone foolish enough to incur his wrath would meet a swift and deadly end. These rumors further flourished, claiming that his face was disfigured so badly that he looked like a monster and he no longer felt the desire to touch a woman because of the catastrophic accident. He never showed his face to the public. Clare's daughter pleaded not to be wed to the "ugly beast," and her mother confronted her husband, saying "My daughter will never marry that ugly, useless man from the Miller family, You have another daughter; marry her off to the Miller family. They are a perfect match." If you're curious to know what happened between Lisa Davis and Lugard Miller, continue reading till you find out.

Long Love Story adalah sebuah kisah cinta yang mana seorang pria yang menjalani kisah percintaan nya dimulai dari dia sejak SMP dan pada saat itu dia menjalani Cinta Monyet dengan seorang Wanita yang seumuran dengan nya, tapi siapa yang sangka kisah percintaan nya hingga 20th lama nya. yang mana si pria tersebut selalu menjalani kisah asmara ini dengan apa ada nya, ketika putus sang pria itu menerima nya begitu saja karena sang pria itu adalah seorang lelaki yang kurang peka ( karena masih SMP ) tapi seiring berjalan nya waktu, sang pria ini memahami apa itu arti cinta yang sebenarnya sampai dia kuliah dan bekerja. ketika sang pria berpacaran dia sering mengalami konflik dengan pasangan nya sejak SMP, SMA, KULIAH, dan BEKERJA, sungguh ironi sekali karena sang pria hanya menunggu wanita itu hingga saat ini, walaupun mereka sudah sama sama berkeluarga Tapi mereka masih menjaga komunikasi dan menjaga jarak karena mereka di pisahkan oleh ikatan Pernikahan. tapi apa daya sang pria hanya menjadi Pengagum saja tapi tidak bisa memiliki wanita tersebut hinggal kini.

Gadis ini adalah sosok karakter penting yang akan menjalani kehidupan yang begitu sulit, awalnya dia hanya bertemu dengan seseorang yang mengaku suka padanya, tapi bukan berarti history dari gadis ini merupakan pertanda yang baik.

Alex, an 18-year-old high schooler, lives a seemingly ordinary life with his loving mother, Monica, and his bubbly 7-year-old sister, Maria. His father, John, a dedicated soldier, visits them once every two months, bringing joy and stability to their home. Life feels normal, even predictable—until one fateful day changes everything. A chilling message from the army headquarters announces that John has survived a devastating plane crash but is gravely injured. Rushing to his side, the family finds him confined to a wheelchair. As Monica speaks with the doctor about taking John home, her composure remains unusually calm, even… happy. Back home, the day winds down. After dinner, Alex retreats to his room, hoping to distract himself with a chat among friends. But when Monica steps into his room, something shifts. She moves closer, her arms enveloping him in an unexpected embrace. Silent tears stream from her eyes, falling onto Alex’s cheeks, carrying a weight of unspoken emotions and an unshakable mystery. What lies behind Monica’s strange reaction? What secrets are buried in their seemingly perfect family? Each page unravels a story of love, loss, and a truth that could change Alex’s life forever.

Abby has always wanted a happy life for herself. She wished for a blissful wedding just like the one she had watched in fairytale movies but hers wasn't so. She had agreed to an arranged marriage in order to save her family's company. Her stepmother and sister made life difficult for her and pushed her into getting married in order to get her out of the way. She never thought her meaningless encounter with a stranger would result in pregnancy. Will she be able to hide the pregnancy from her husband before their wedding? What will happen when she discovers the father of her child is her company's rival?

Is the useless son-in-law actually a Mafia boss hiding his identity? Don't worry; your fiancée is lying on my bed. She even said she wants to give me her first time. The most talented heir wants to turn me into a beggar? You should check again; your beloved stepmother and sister are my spies. The God of War Returns? I'm sorry, your wife calls me husband; your daughter even wants to be my woman. Are you the male lead? Hahahaha… Sorry, I'm the villain. ***Warning: Make sure you are over 17 when you read this sh*t

After his abusive stepmother burns his novels, writer Zhen Wo takes his own life—only to wake in a world where women don’t exist. Claimed by the powerful warrior Wei Xiaotian of the Meilan Sect, he must navigate a new life as Yu Hengtian. But is their bond true love—or a dangerous fate?

Ye Zhenzhen, the omnipotent queen of the film industry, transmigrated as the despised cannon-fodder villainess and wicked stepmother in a novel. Her husband was wealthy but had a superficial relationship with her, and her stepson was adorable but indifferent towards her. According to the book's original plot, this cannon-fodder villainess was about to face a tragic ending... Ye Zhenzhen thought, 'Since I've transmigrated into the book, why should I fear these 2D characters?' In the face of her cold and distant plastic husband's words, she retorted, "How can a grown man with a body temperature of thirty-seven degrees speak such icy and heartless words to his wife?" Then, she was faced with the irrational demands of her stepson's classmate's mother, "Ye Zhenzhen, you owe me an apology." She scoffed disdainfully, "Apologize to you? Will you kneel and listen to me if I do?" With her outstanding professional skills, she turned her life around by hosting a parent-child variety show, becoming an overnight sensation, and receiving countless acting offers! The stepson, who used to address her distantly and never as his mother, suddenly said, "My mom, Ye Zhenzhen, is the kindest and most beautiful woman in the world!" Haters: "So what if she's pretty? She married an old man for money!" One day, her plastic husband appeared at a charity gala and introduced himself, "Hello, everyone. I am Ye Zhenzhen's husband, the rumored old man." The audience below couldn't believe their eyes and ears! The handsome and wealthy CEO of Huan Ya Group was Ye Zhenzhen's husband?! Haters: "Being slapped back in the face like this hurt like hell!!"

"Sunset Love" adalah kisah cinta yang manis sekaligus menegangkan, berlatar keindahan Pulau Bali yang memukau. Arka, seorang vampir dengan kemampuan unik untuk menikmati sinar matahari terbenam, telah hidup selama berabad-abad dalam kesepian yang mendalam. Kehidupannya yang abadi terancam oleh cinta yang tumbuh di hatinya untuk Dewi, seorang gadis Bali yang ceria dan penuh kehidupan. Cinta mereka, yang bersemi di bawah langit senja Bali yang penuh warna – dengan warna jingga, merah, dan ungu yang melukiskan langit – diuji ketika rahasia Arka terungkap. Dewi harus menghadapi kenyataan mengejutkan tentang kekasihnya, sementara Arka dihadapkan pada pilihan yang sulit: mengorbankan cintanya demi keabadiannya, atau meninggalkan kehidupan abadi yang telah lama ia jalani. Ancaman dari kelompok vampir lain yang memburu Arka karena kemampuannya menambah intrik pada kisah cinta mereka. "Sunset Love" adalah perjalanan emosional yang penuh dengan warna, aroma, dan suara Bali yang memikat, mengungkap arti cinta sejati dan pengorbanan yang rela dilakukan demi cinta tersebut.

Ana, gadis 17 tahun, harus memulai hidup baru di sekolah baru setelah pindah ke kota lain. Namun, kehidupannya tidak semudah yang dia bayangkan. Dia diganggu dan diasingkan oleh teman-temannya. Ketika semuanya terasa tidak berarti lagi, tiga pahlawan muncul untuk melindunginya: Tama, teman sekelas yang setia; Eza, anak sultan yang sederhana; dan Juna, siswa pintar yang diam-diam menyukainya. Mereka melindungi Ana dari gangguan dan bahaya, dan ternyata mereka memiliki perasaan cinta kepada Ana. Siapa yang akan dipilih Ana? Apakah cinta mereka bisa mengatasi segala rintangan? Ikuti kisah cinta, persahabatan, dan perjuangan Ana bersama tiga pahlawan bayangannya.

Transported to a medieval world, I become a noble named Field. Soon, I discover a peculiar truth about this realm—women have a chance to awaken as extraordinary "Chosen Ones" with unique abilities and unrivalled beauty. But before Field can celebrate this revelation, he’s sent by his stingy father and alluring stepmother to a desolate, monster-infested wasteland to pioneer new lands! Worse still, the entire empire—no, the entire world—is utterly rotten. Ruthless nobles, cultists worshipping malevolent powers, unfathomable monsters, pervasive conspiracies, and relentless persecution—trouble seems to lurk around every corner. Fine, then! You want to play dirty? Bring it on! Humanity? Who needs it?

Winter was born with albino disorder, and because of her pale skin, unusual eye color, and white hair, she lives like a ghost child. Some people called her weird, but that did not bother her because she has seen ghosts and magical creatures since she was a child. When her father died due to illness, she was left alone with her stepmother, and they returned to the Philippines to live in her father's hometown. She then encountered an enigmatic man who initially gave her the impression that he was just another ghost before revealing who he really was. He is the fairy king who is protecting the old three in their land, as well as the man who will forever change her life. Originally written by Seirinsky.

Warning:this novel contains R18. And it is a boy's love (bl) novel. After my lovely mother died, I was killed by my father and his wife for my property but they claimed that it was because of I was a gay... when I died, I was reborn and also transmigrated into the body of the young master of a very wealthy and powerful family. but in the new family, my father and stepmother love me, while my mother hated me and used me to get what she wanted but then I took revenge on her and found my old family and also took revenge on them

Matteo De Cannio's life took a drastic turn when his parents, Mr. and Mrs. De Cannio Militao, passed away in a tragic road accident. Left in the care of his wicked stepmother, Lily De Cannio, Matteo's life became a living hell. His stepmother, a notorious drug dealer, mistreated and bullied him relentlessly. Despite the hardships, Matteo's fortunes changed when the Italian Government offered him a scholarship to study at a prestigious university. However, his stepmother refused to let him accept the offer. Forced to sell his stepmother's illicit drugs on the streets, Matteo's life took a devastating turn when he was killed by the police. But fate had other plans for him. Matteo awakened in a London hospital with a mysterious System that promised him unimaginable wealth and power to exact revenge on those who wronged him. His stepmother, who had killed him, was at the top of his list. With his newfound wealth and fame, Matteo became a force to be reckoned with, establishing big companies around the world. But as he plotted his revenge, he couldn't shake off the feeling that his stepmother's wickedness would not be easily defeated. As Matteo navigated his new life, he wondered: Would he survive his stepmother's evil schemes, even with his newfound power? What would happen when Mrs. Lily De Cannio discovered that Matteo was alive? The battle for revenge had just begun.

Emily, a young girl, is trapped in a toxic home environment with her father and stepmother, who constantly belittle and abuse her. Her life is a constant struggle to maintain her sanity and sense of self. Emily's father remarried after her mother's supposed death, but Emily's never accepted her stepmother. As Emily navigates her treacherous home life, she begins to uncover secrets about her mother's past and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance. Her desire for revenge against her father and stepmother grows, but she's also desperate to find the truth about her mother.

seorang manusia biasa yang tinggal di bumi yang hanya hidup untuk mencari uang, Rey mati karena kecelakaan dan ia segera bereinkarnasi sebagai Rey inflator nama yang sama dengan karakter lemah di novel yang ia baca, yang keluarganya akan hancur di tahun kedua di masa depan yang di dalam novel tersebut yang ia baca sebelum kematiannya, novel tersebut berjudul The hero destiny' dan kini ia harus berjuang untuk bertahan hidup juga harus bertambah kuat untuk melindungi keluarganya ia di kasih tugas untuk merubah alur cerita dinovel tersebut karena ceritanya bakal berubah tidak seperti novel aslinya dan karena seorang protagonis saja tidak bisa berperan untuk menyelamatkan dunia yang akan hancur di masa depan dan yang artinya ia harus berperan dalam cerita tersebut dan harus menjalani hubungan sekolah dengan sang protagonis dan karakter utama lainnya, hari hari nya bakalan sibuk. untuk penyendiri seperti diri nya ikuti perjuangan Rey untuk bertambah kuat yak ,