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Marco Polo

Betrothed to the Italian mafia leader

In the shadowy streets of Italy, where loyalty was a currency and power was a game, Alessandro De Luca ruled with an iron fist. As the formidable leader of the De Luca mafia family, he commanded respect and inspired fear. But Alessandro's life was about to take an unexpected turn. A debt of honor, forged in blood and tradition, bound him to marry the beautiful and innocent Sophia Bianchi. Their families' alliance would secure peace and strengthen the De Luca empire. Sophia, however, was unaware of the arrangement. Her world was about to shatter. As she stood at the threshold of her destiny, Sophia faced a daunting choice: obey her family's wishes or risk everything for freedom. Little did she know, Alessandro's world was just as complicated. The weight of his legacy, the loyalty of his men, and the secrets of his past threatened to destroy the very foundation of their union. Their betrothal would ignite a firestorm of passion, loyalty, and deceit. Would Sophia surrender to the darkness of Alessandro's world, or would she become the light that transformed him? Prologue: (The scene sets the tone for the story, introducing Alessandro's ruthless leadership and Sophia's innocence.) Alessandro De Luca stood on the rooftop, gazing over the twinkling lights of Rome. His city. His kingdom. "Sir, the Bianchi family has agreed to the terms," his consigliere, Marco, said. Alessandro's gaze narrowed. "Ensure Sophia understands her role. She will be my wife, my partner, and my property." Marco nodded. "Yes, sir." In another part of the city, Sophia Bianchi laughed with her friends, her heart full of hope and dreams. Tonight, her life would change forever. ---
Natasha_Onuoha · 10 Views

Satu Malam Liar

Lucinda Perry, seorang penyendiri sosial dan pekerja keras, berjanji pada dirinya sendiri untuk benar-benar menggila di ulang tahunnya yang ke-25 dan bahkan mencetak one night stand jika ia mendapatkan promosi yang sudah lama ditunggu di pekerjaannya. Beberapa hari sebelum ulang tahunnya yang ke-25, dia dipromosikan ke posisi yang lebih tinggi dan tidak hanya itu, tapi ke kantor pusat di kota yang berbeda. Harus menghabiskan malam ulang tahunnya di kota baru, dia pergi ke klub di mana dia bertemu dengan orang asing tampan, Thomas Hank, yang menawarkan diri untuk menjadi one night stand-nya setelah melihat daftar berani-melakukannya, yang termasuk memiliki satu malam berdiri. Thomas Hank, setelah digunakan oleh beberapa wanita di masa lalu, bertekad untuk mendapatkan wanita impiannya yang akan mencintainya untuk dirinya sendiri dan bukan karena kekayaannya. Jadi ketika dia bertemu Lucinda Perry yang imut dan polos di klub, dia memutuskan untuk menjaga identitas aslinya dari dia dan mencari tahu apakah dia layak untuk dia pertahankan. ***Excerpt*** Apa yang lebih menghibur daripada sisi karakter yang gila? Katakan halo pada Sonia dan Bryan. Jantung Sonia berhenti berdetak sebentar, lalu berbagai pemikiran mulai berterbangan di kepalanya pada saat yang sama. Bryan Hank? Idola selebriti yang dia naksir sedang berlutut tepat di depannya dan memintanya untuk menjadi istrinya? Apakah dia salah mengira dia dengan orang lain? Apakah mungkin ini adalah lelucon, atau mungkin ini seperti salah satu lelucon selebriti dan ada kamera-kamera di sekitar, menunggu untuk merekam dia membuat dirinya tampak bodoh? Atau mungkin dia sedang bermimpi? Sonia bertanya-tanya sambil melihat-lihat sekitar mereka, tetapi yang dia lihat hanyalah penonton yang penasaran. "Tolong! Jadilah istriku dan buat aku menjadi pria paling bahagia di Bumi," katanya dengan suara keras yang menarik perhatian semua orang. Editornya yang telah ditunggunya selama lebih dari satu jam karena dia mencoba menandatangani kesepakatan dengan produser film yang tertarik dengan salah satu ceritanya, muncul saat itu juga, "Sonia, kamu kenal Bryan Hank?" Tanyanya dengan heran saat melihat adegan di depannya. Sepertinya sudah berjam-jam sejak Bryan berlutut, tapi ternyata baru satu menit. Bryan tahu tidak ada wanita yang cukup gila untuk menerima proposal gila seperti itu, dan bahkan jika ada yang mau menerima, membayarnya dan membatalkan keseluruhan hal tersebut akan mudah karena yang dia inginkan hanyalah skandal yang bisa terjadi dari situ. Judul beritanya mendatang akan tentang proposal pernikahan yang ditolak atau pertunangannya yang dikatakan, yang cukup membuat Sophia lepas dari kaitannya. "Ya!" Jawab Sonia dengan semangat sambil menganggukkan kepalanya dan mengulurkan jarinya agar dia memakaikan cincin pertunangan. "Ya?" Tanya Bryan dengan bingung saat mendengar jawabannya. "Ya! Aku akan menjadi istrimu dan membuatmu menjadi pria paling bahagia di dunia!" Sonia berkata dengan tertawa dan menggerakkan jarinya hingga Bryan memasukkan cincin itu ke jarinya. Secara mengejutkan cincin itu adalah ukuran yang tepat untuknya, dan duduk di jarinya seolah-olah dibuat khusus untuknya. Suara tepuk tangan meledak di sekitar mereka saat Sonia berdiri dengan senyum lebar di wajahnya dan memeluk Bryan sebelum menciumnya tepat di bibir. Bryan sedikit terkejut dengan keberaniannya tapi cepat pulih karena ini adalah permainannya, dan dia harus ikut serta. Dia lah yang mendekatinya terlebih dahulu, bagaimanapun juga. Jadi ketika dia mencoba memutuskan ciuman, dia memegang dagunya dan perlahan menggigit bibir bawahnya sebelum membuka bibirnya dengan lidahnya dan mengisapnya dengan cara yang menggoda, mengeluarkan desahan dari Sonia. Sonia merasa pusing. Ini terlalu bagus untuk menjadi kenyataan. Itu haruslah mimpi. Bagaimana lagi dia bisa menjelaskan bahwa pada suatu saat dia duduk di lobi hotel menunggu editornya, dan pada saat berikutnya dia bertunangan dengan idola selebriti yang dia naksir dan menciumnya di sini di depan umum?
Miss_Behaviour · 361.1K Views

Terkutuk Bersama Mu

[PERINGATAN: KONTEN DEWASA] "Aku mencintaimu, meskipun ada tanda bahaya." ____ Abigail yang terlindungi dan polos menderita penyakit terminal. Dia tahu ia akan segera meninggal, jadi sebelum ia meninggal, ia ingin memenuhi satu-satunya keinginannya - untuk jatuh cinta. Dia ingin merasakan bagaimana rasanya mencintai seseorang secara romantis. Namun, dengan satu syarat aneh - ia ingin seorang pria yang tidak akan jatuh cinta kepadanya karena dia tidak ingin dia menderita ketika dia telah tiada. Dia bertemu dengan Alexander Qinn, pria yang dingin hati dan misterius. Dia memperingatkannya dari awal bahwa dia tidak menjalin cinta dan bahwa dia berbahaya. Namun itu yang menjadikan dia pria yang sempurna untuk Abigail. Dia adalah tipe pria yang dia cari. Alexander akan mengajarkan Abigail yang polos tentang jenis kenikmatan yang ia kenal, sementara Abigail akan menunjukkan kepadanya kegembiraan dari melakukan hal-hal sederhana dalam kehidupan. Dunia mereka yang sangat berbeda bertabrakan, penyakit Abi dan misteri-misteri tentang Alexander akan perlahan terungkap. Dapatkah Abigail menghadapi jenis neraka miliknya? Dapatkah Alexander menangani cahayanya? ___ VOLUME 1 [CERITA UTAMA] - STATUS: SELESAI Kisah seorang gadis yang menderita penyakit terminal dan seorang pria tanpa hati. ____ VOLUME 2 [CERITA SAMPINGAN] - STATUS: SELESAI Kisah seorang pangeran vampir dan gadis manusia yang galak dan kaya raya. ____ VOLUME 3 [CERITA SAMPINGAN] - STATUS: SELESAI Kisah cinta tak berbalas penyihir kuno. ____ VOLUME 4 [CERITA SAMPINGAN] - STATUS: SELESAI Kisah seorang hantu dan pangeran vampir. #dari-musuh-jadi-kekasih ____ Cover adalah milik saya jadi jangan menggunakannya. Akun Instagram: kazzenlx.x Halaman facebook: author_kazzenlx Server Discord: https://discord.gg/UGTA3A4
KazzenlX · 11.8K Views

Veil of Secrets

Synopsis of "Veil of Secrets" In a sprawling metropolis shrouded in ambition and deception, investigative journalist Alex Hayes is on a relentless quest for truth. When a series of mysterious disappearances begins to plague the city, Alex sees an opportunity to expose the dark underbelly of the elite—people who will stop at nothing to protect their secrets. Haunted by a personal tragedy linked to one of the missing, Alex is driven not just by a professional duty but by a deep-seated desire for justice. Teaming up with Maya Chen a passionate activist advocating for the victims and Sarah Hayes who is a skilled hacker with a talent for navigating the shadows of the digital world, Alex plunges into the depths of a hidden society where privilege meets peril. Their investigation reveals a web of corruption that extends to the city’s most powerful figures, including Marco Rossi, the charismatic leader of the elite society, whose charm masks a ruthless ambition. As Alex unravels the tangled threads connecting the disappearances, they encounter Ethan Blake, a mysterious informant with a foot in both worlds—the elite and the marginalized. With his insider knowledge and complicated past, Ethan offers crucial information but harbors secrets of his own. Together, they must navigate a treacherous landscape where trust is a luxury and every revelation could be a deadly game-changer. As the stakes rise and danger lurks at every turn, Alex’s relentless pursuit of the truth puts them at odds with the very forces they seek to expose. Each chapter unfolds a new layer of betrayal, ambition, and moral ambiguity, leading to a final confrontation that will challenge everything Alex believes about justice, loyalty, and the price of uncovering the truth. "Veil of Secrets" is a gripping tale of resilience and revelation, exploring the lengths people will go to protect their secrets—and the devastating consequences of uncovering them.
delphine_siri · 6.9K Views

In service to the CEO

Lucas Mark, whose old name was "Hades, the Dark Monarch," is a former soldier who now works in the high-stakes world of business power. People who were afraid of my power forced me to quit early, so I went back home. When I got a job offer at Prospera Corporation, I was thrown back into danger. I met Amelia Marco there. She is the smart, persistent CEO who guards her business and her heart with equal vigilance. When I find Amelia poisoned in her office, I know that her life and her business are in grave danger. She is in even more danger now that you have saved her, because people are attacking her home and life. We were both surprised when we were forced to go to a public event. It was meant to boost her reputation and buy us time while we look for the mysterious person who is planning her downfall. But the more time I spend with her, the more difficult it is to separate the act from how I feel about her. Amelia is strong and driven, but she is also becoming more and more fragile because of lies and betrayals she can't get away from at every corner. Every turn shows how deep the plots go and how badly her enemies want her to fail as they deal with corporate spying, break-ins, and constant threats. But when I find that one of her closest friends has been hurting her from within, I understand the stakes are higher than we ever expected. In our final battle with her betrayers, just when I think we’ve finally won, a new threat appears, one we never saw coming. And as I stand beside her, I can’t help but wonder: will my loyalty be enough to keep us both alive, or has our trust come too late?
Daniel_Ugbo · 3.9K Views

Beyond the Silver Linings

Azra Amarante seems to have it all—a family name well-known in high society, a childhood spent in luxury, and a future paved with opportunity. As the youngest daughter of a discreetly wealthy family, her life could be filled with elite parties, designer clothes, and prestigious circles. Her parents are pillars of success: her mother a celebrated fashion designer and her father the owner of a renowned car empire, with siblings who embody ambition and success in various fields. Azra, however, has chosen a different path. Defying expectations, she becomes a teacher at San Miguel University, a humble institution in a quiet neighboring town, where her life takes a simpler yet more purposeful turn. In the close-knit community, Azra’s grace, intelligence, and gentle strength quickly draw attention—not just for her family name, but for her genuine passion for teaching. She becomes the unexpected heart of the campus, adored by students and quietly admired by her colleagues. But as her influence grows, so does the quiet tension between her chosen life and the world she left behind. Despite her desire for simplicity, her family’s legacy looms over her like an unbreakable shadow, with subtle pressures from her mother and siblings reminding her of the life she could have had. In her classroom, Azra encounters students who are fighting their own battles, especially Mateo, a young man torn between the responsibilities to his family and the dreams he barely dares to voice. Through her role as a mentor and confidante, Azra begins to understand the weight of her own choices. Her encounter with Marco, a mysterious transfer student with his own secrets and a knack for unsettling truths, further challenges her carefully constructed life. He sees through the polished exterior to the woman who has defied expectations and lived on her own terms—a rare sight in his world and one that intrigues him. As her students reveal their dreams, fears, and resilience, Azra finds herself reflecting on her own identity. Caught between two worlds, she must grapple with her deepest desires, her family’s legacy, and the lasting question: Can she truly escape the life she was born into, or will she find a way to bring her two worlds together? In Azra’s Choice, readers will journey through a story of love, ambition, and the search for identity, as one woman confronts the sacrifices and unexpected rewards of living a life on her own terms.
DaoistnWrVrs · 276 Views

Love Unveiled, Secrets Unmasked

'As the masquerade balls continue, the tension builds, and the masks that once concealed now seem to reveal more than they hide. The truth is poised to unravel, and the consequences are deadly.' ...... 'In 16th century Venice, Lady Valentina, a noblewoman trapped in a loveless marriage to the powerful Duke Marco, finds solace in a secret life as the alluring masked courtesan "Bella". Behind the veil of her disguise, she captivates the charming Leonardo, a man with secrets of his own. As they dance through the city's grand masquerade balls, their forbidden love ignites a passion that threatens to consume them both. But their whirlwind romance is fraught with danger. Duke Marco, suspicious of his wife's newfound independence, launches a ruthless investigation to unmask the mysterious Bella. Meanwhile, Leonardo's own family, rival nobles to the Duke, scheme to exploit Valentina's secrets for their own gain. As the stakes grow higher, Valentina must navigate the treacherous landscape of her double life, torn between her duty to her family and her love for Leonardo. With each masquerade ball, the tension builds, and the lovers find themselves trapped in a web of deception, intrigue, and desire. Will their love be strong enough to overcome the masks they wear, or will the secrets they keep tear them apart? In the city of Venice, where masks hide the truth and love is a dangerous game, Lady Valentina must confront the darkness of her own heart and make a choice that will change her life forever.'
Saskia_Snow · 4.8K Views

Entangled Desires

In the gripping narrative of Isabella, Diego, and the rival Alejandro and Vega families, a web of intrigue, passion, and betrayal unfolds. Tasked with the mission of infiltrating the Vega family as a spy for Diego Stone, Isabella's journey takes an unexpected turn when she inadvertently falls into Alejandro Vega's cunning scheme, ultimately finding herself ensnared in a web of love and deception.Alejandro Vega, a formidable and enigmatic lawyer of the Vega family, exudes charisma and charm while secretly wielding immense power behind the scenes. With Marco, the heir of the Vega family, serving as a mere figurehead, Alejandro's calculating nature and manipulative tactics effectively steer the family's affairs. As Isabella delves deeper into her role as a spy, she uncovers shocking truths about her past and the Stone family's dark secrets.The revelation that Grandpa Fernández, once revered as a patriarch of the Stone family, was responsible for her father's murder and subsequent cover-up shatters Isabella's world. Adopted into the Stone family under false pretenses, Isabella grapples with the devastating truth of her origins and struggles to reconcile her loyalty to Diego with her growing feelings for Alejandro.Meanwhile, Diego's unrequited love for Isabella transforms into a dangerous obsession, driving him to desperate measures to win her affection. Despite his genuine affection for her since childhood, Diego's misguided pursuit only deepens the animosity between the warring families, igniting a fierce conflict that threatens to consume them all.As tensions escalate and the specter of war looms on the horizon, Isabella finds herself torn between her loyalties and her heart's desires. Faced with impossible choices and the weight of her family's sins, Isabella must navigate a treacherous path to uncover the truth and protect those she loves.In the explosive climax, Isabella's courage and resilience are put to the ultimate test as she confronts the darkest secrets of both families and fights to forge her own destiny. As the dust settles and the smoke clears, Isabella emerges from the crucible of conflict stronger and more determined than ever before. Who got the girl finally? How did he do it? How did the story end? Read this novel.
adegbite_feranmi · 8.1K Views

Assalamu'alaikum, Ya Aini.

SEASON SATU Aini, hanya gadis biasa yang mengidap penyakit TTH kronis dan trauma yang berhubungan dengan penyakitnya. Memiliki masa lalu yang tak menyenangkan, karena selalu di ejek dan dihina oleh teman-teman sekelasnya dan Aini hanya bisa bersabar menghadapinya. Tapi, siapa yang menyangka bahwa hal itu membuat Guru bahasa Arabnya jatuh hati dan diam-diam suka padanya? Kejadian itu berlalu lima tahun yang lalu, saat kali terakhir sang Guru menitipkan pesan padanya untuk menjaga hati dan juga dirinya, karena Guru muda tersebut berniat untuk mencari dan melamarnya setelah berhenti mengajar dari sekolah itu. Aini yang polos hanya bisa balik bertanya mengenai maksudnya, tanpa ada jawaban balik dari pertanyaannya. Dan, siapa sangka bumi begitu sempit bagi mereka. Awal pertemuan yang singkat bagi Aini, ternyata berdampak besar pada masa depannya. Aini berusaha menghindar dan pura-pura tak mengenali sesosok pahlawan yang pernah menjadi pembelanya di saat sekolah dulu. Karena penyakit, trauma, rasa sakit dan juga hidupnya yang serba sulit akibat perceraian kedua orang tua, membuat Aini sedikit minder. Dia takut, perhatian dan juga kebaikan sang Guru kembali lagi sama seperti dulu. Aini tak ingin membebani banyak orang. Dan tanpa dia sadari bahwa gurunya tersebut malah mengikuti permainan yang di buatnya. Bagaimana kisah mereka? Maukah Guru Bahasa Arabnya itu menerima semua keadaan Aini? Dan, apakah penyakit dan rasa sakit Aini akan berakhir dengan kematian, atau justru dirinya dapat bertahan karena adanya sesosok pahlawan yang telah berdiri di sampingnya? Kisah ini mengandung unsur trauma, berbagi cinta, rebutan cinta dan juga perjuangan. Ada banyak hal-hal yang menebarkan bawang di dalamnya. SEASON DUA Menjadi obat luka bagi Aini tetap Mursal lakukan dalam pernikahan mereka. Sama-sama saling mencintai, merawat, merangkul dan menjadi teman dalam suka dan duka cita. Aini yang perlahan-lahan sembuh dari sakit dan masa lalunya, dari ketakutannya dan dari apa yang menjadi masalah dalam hatinya. Bersama Mursal dia banyak menggapai impian-impian kecilnya yang bahagia. Bahkan menjadi ibu seakan berada dalam dunia dongeng yang tak pernah dia bayangkan, sangat indah. *** Tentang Madinah dan Rasyid, adik dari Mursal yang juga perlahan menemukan cintanya, cinta sejati mereka. Juga tentang Azizah dan Ahmad yang berusaha merangkai cinta yang sakinah, mawaddah, warahmah hingga syurga. Terakhir, siapakah yang akan menjadi obat bagi Arsyad Haikal Zulkarnain? Simak kisah keempat pasangan bucin ini dalam satu buku.
Ainin_ain · 49.2K Views
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