persepolis by marjane satrapi graphic novel

A story compilation of the love journey of an Accountant and a Graphic Designer

Hari dimana Lena tampak terlihat menyedihkan lantaran banyaknya masalah yang menimpanya, serta dirinya yang harus bertahan hidup membuatnya menjadi gadis yang kesepian. Satu per satu orang datang mendatanginya dengan maksud tertentu. Terkadang tidak bisa Lena bedakan niatan baik atau buruk orang tersebut. Hingga akhirnya, Lena tersadar dan melihat dengan jernih siapa orang-orang yang selalu ada di sampingnya ketika ia berada di titik terendah. Lena sama sekali tidak memiliki tempat untuk bersandar dan menceritakan semua hal yang membuatnya lelah. Sang kakak yang ia harapkan selama ini juga tidak menunjukkan eksistensinya. Kendati begitu, ia tetap berusaha untuk menemukan tempat tinggal Sena—sang kakak. Berada di lingkungan keluarga dari ibunya pun juga tak menjamin hidupnya akan tenang. Sang tante dan sepupunya juga membuat dirinya berada dalam pilihan yang sulit. Ditambah ia harus mengalami beberapa hal yang seharusnya tidak menjadi urusannya dan bahkan sama sekali tidak ada sangkut-pautnya dengan dirinya. Namun, karena atasannya sendiri yang menceritakannya, membuat dirinya ikut terlibat di sana. Untuk merasakan jatuh cinta saja dia harus berperang dengan hatinya sendiri disaat ada laki-laki yang bisa membuatnya merasa senang menjalankan hidup.

Mission: Cultivation of aristocratic demeanor, first side quest: Spend 20 million within 2 hours in this mall in front of you, and the items purchased must be something you can use yourself. Mission reward: 200 points and ownership of the items purchased. Consequence of mission failure: Unknown punishment. When the alien read out the mission, Finn Lewis was completely stunned. Are you sure this mission will cultivate an aristocratic demeanor, not a nouveau riche mentality? Finn Lewis, targeted by the alien, looked at the mission given and the list for exchanging numerous advanced items, with an utterly speechless expression on his face.

What if your second life came with a price tag? Nova is a brilliant but withdrawn teenager. After a car accident leaves him in a coma, his only chance to survive is to enter Economy – a revolutionary VR game where pain is real, hunger burns, and every decision costs. But this isn’t just a game. It’s a ruthless simulation of trade, power, and survival. Nova is dropped into a desert kingdom with nothing but his wits and two loyal friends, Edgar and Virgeln. To wake up, he must conquer the game’s economy – and defeat its most dangerous players. Soon, Nova discovers a terrifying truth: he isn’t just playing the game. The game is playing him. With every deal, every betrayal, every step across the burning sands, Nova moves closer to wealth – and closer to losing himself. --- In a world where everything has a price, who will Nova become: a tycoon, a hero, or a monster?

A story of endless war between Humanity and Elven race. (NOTE: Please be advice, English is not my primary language and I'm just writing to kill time so if you find any corrections either in spelling or grammer just comment and i will try to fix it ASAP. MUCH LOVE!)

The guidelines of life.

This not just your typical vampire-pet story. This is something more than you would ever imagine. Open your eyes and join with the emotional roller-coaster of Zion Macquoid & Sofia Charmeine. _______________________________________________________________ She was the baby faced beauty who captured the hearts of everyone. She was the loving angel who had a heart of gold. She is the pure soul no one could found until him. She really enjoyed her life to the fullest though she lacks a luxurious life till one special monster barge in. And above all she thought that she is too normal among the other girls of her age. Yet did she really knew her own identity? _____________________________________________________________ He is the definition of the real monster. He was the dark angel who captured the hearts of every girl. Everyone wanted to be a part of him because of his god like features, fame, power and the nobility. He was out of ordinary in each and every aspect. He loved to gamble with the hearts of the girls as he pleased and blondes were his most speciality. He was the next in line to the throne who didn't like to wear the weight of the crown. Yet did he really knew someone will change his life to the perpetuity? **Cover of the book isn't mine and it belongs to the respective owners.**

Kang-Dae Ja, he’s the renowned leader of the Ja Syndicate. In the syndicate lie 4 families; the main family, and three families under them. Ruling was easy until Kang-Dae neared three decades in age; the clan leaders pestered him to find a mate. Tired of the incessant grumbles from the families he proposes for the three families to send their heir. Much obliged, the families send their heirs to win the heart of the leader. Win the heart of the renowned Kang-Dae and all shall be yours.

The first time Ji Huan was to be married, the groom died just as her bridal sedan chair arrived at his door. The second time Ji Huan was to be married, the groom was struck by lightning just as the auspicious hour arrived. Having been 'returned' twice, her ominous reputation spread throughout the surrounding villages, and it seemed she would be left on her family's hands. Her grandmother, who favored boys over girls, slapped her thighs and wailed, "What sins did I commit in my past life, that you can't even be sold for a single tael of silver!" Ji Huan: "...You might not believe this, but I'm destined for great fortune in the future." Yikes! There's a rule that "those who are unmarried by the age of seventeen will be assigned a husband by an official"? Not to worry, not to worry, I'll just find a fake husband to deal with it. That vagrant at the village entrance... if he cleans up, he's actually quite presentable. It'll be him!

Stella Sterling, born into wealth, had always followed the rules. Jaded by the hypocrisy of high society, she suddenly had a whim one day to have an ordinary romance. Thus, a fabricated rumor that Stella Sterling had spent a fortune to hire a Matchmaker from a dating site to find her a partner quickly spread through her circles. Those on good terms with her teased and watched the fun. Those on bad terms with her waited to see her become a joke. Later, an employee from the dating website revealed, "The company was acquired with an investment from a Vicenzan tycoon, and the profile of a certain female member with the surname Sterling was hidden overnight." The public speculated wildly about the identities of the Vicenzan tycoon and the female member with the surname Sterling. - Later on, a candid street photo that was accidentally captured went viral. In the dense night of The Spire on Vesper Island— Beside a Benz, a handsome, composed, and dignified man lifted a striking beauty in a red dress with one arm, pressing her against the car door and lowering his head for a deep kiss. In the faint light and shadow, the woman's flowing hair was swept by the wind, wrapping around the man's finger, which wore a pinky ring. Like a footnote to a romance, and even more like a vintage film frame etched into the axis of time. Someone immediately dug up the man's identity based on clues from the photo. The eldest son of Vicenza's Rhodes Family—low-profile and inscrutable, cold and untamable, and also the powerful contemporary authority of The Vesper Circle. And the alluring, glamorous belle by his side was none other than Stella Sterling. When the street photo spread to the mainland, everyone excitedly exclaimed: "The case is solved, the case is solved—"