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Martha, Martha is a deeply sensual, darkly poetic journey of a woman stripped of self and reborn in absolute submission. After awakening in a void with no memory or escape, 27-year-old Martha descends into a strange new world-a Castle ruled by a masked, formless Master whose Will is law. Subjected to trials of pain, denial, servitude, and desire, Martha is reshaped by five enigmatic Maids, each teaching her obedience, pleasure, loyalty, and control. Through erotic rituals and spiritual unmaking, she becomes Myrrha-no longer a woman of the past, but a vessel of reverence and sacred lust, living only to serve and be shaped by the Master's hand. Martha, Martha is not about loss. It's about becoming. All Rights Reserved.

Set in the same universe as "Shield of reason" a girl from far off has to deal with her own rather normal problems of life.

why hiding the feelings we have have for someone if we care about them. Mary loves Eric but she can't let him know while Khalid is trying to make Mary fall for him his ex is hellbent on taking Mary out of the way.

An ordinary young man named Rei Delfort, entered the Yonji academy after accidentally opening the seal of an evil spirit that had been sealed for thousands of years. His life changed drastically after living in the Yonji academy, he also not only went to school to study karma, but he also often helped other students and made friends with Guren Vasta, Hiro Aspirant, Finn Kansior, Ephyra Liana, Rhaptalia Dequeens

His was not just a tragic end,but an unfortunate beginning. Death found Marg at the hands of those he considered dear,his fellow brothers in crime. Having leaved a life of evil,sin and bad deeds,he had expected hell to welcome him with a big warm hug,only for him to wake in a pitch dark,dump cave on a mountainous range,with a splitting headache.

Revenge, that's all what Leo thinked of in the past ten years, after witnessing his parent's murder during his childhood. He poured all his time studying and planning to take down a single man; the man who fled from the scene 10 years ago, and using the same gun he used to take his parent's life, he'll let him see his end. After ten years of failure he considered giving up, until fate did a nasty turn and made the two cross paths. But after using what seemed like spatial magic, the man outmanoeuvred Leo and ended up teleporting him in a different world. Having lost the only weapon he had, he now have to survive this new magical world with nothing but a stick and his vengeance, will he ever get revenge?

Tiga Mawar, Satu Matahari: Sebuah Kisah tentang Takdir, Cinta, dan Pertarungan Hidup. Angkasa, Langit, dan Senjana adalah tiga mawar yang berusaha bertahan di bawah sinar matahari. Sementara Dirgantara adalah matahari itu sendiri, kuat dan tak tergantikan di tengah dunia yang mengelilinginya. Namun, dalam pertempuran ini-apakah semua mawar akan tetap mekar? Atau apakah sebagian dari mereka akan layu sebelum matahari bersinar untuk mereka? Kisah ini adalah tentang cinta yang tak bisa dihindari, pengorbanan yang tak terelakkan, dan takdir yang tak bisa dilawan. Di balik kemegahan istana bisnis keluarga Dewangga, tersembunyi kisah tiga mawar yang tumbuh di bayang-bayang kekuasaan, dan satu bunga matahari yang tegak berdiri di tengahnya. Mereka adalah Angkasa, Langit, dan Senjana-tiga saudara yang lahir dari Vivian, seorang penari balet cantik Amerika yang jatuh cinta pada Dewa, pewaris takhta bisnis Indonesia yang telah dipersiapkan untuk menikahi Saraswati, putri dari keluarga konglomerat terhormat. Namun, di tengah intrik keluarga dan kehendak kekuasaan, Vivian dan Dewa menikah secara diam-diam, menyatukan cinta mereka dalam rahasia yang kelam. Saat Dewa akhirnya menikahi Saraswati, ia tetap menjaga hubungan dengan Vivian, yang akhirnya melahirkan tiga anak yang tumbuh dalam ketidakpastian. Sementara itu, dari pernikahan resminya, Dewa memiliki Dirgantara, putra yang dilahirkan untuk menjadi pewaris sah. Ia adalah bunga matahari yang berdiri kokoh di tengah taman, tumbuh di bawah sinar kekuasaan dan pengaruh besar keluarganya. Sementara di tepian, tiga mawar berusaha bertahan di tanah yang tidak memberi mereka tempat yang utuh.

“Mary” is a meaningful life story book of a beautiful orphan girl named Mary, she lives with her uncle Christopher when she discovered a great monument from her father that monument will lead her into a meaningful journey, while she is on her journey, she accidentally created a monster who thirst of bloods and desire, can she survive all the encumbrance with a little of happiness yet full of betrayal?

Good news: You've awakened. Bad news: You're the villainess. Renee Jennings accidentally obtains a system, allowing her to break free from the plot's control by completing missions. Renee Jennings: "Wait a minute, what's with all the animal dictionaries as a reward?" System: [They can give you an affinity with animals.] Renee Jennings: "Why?" System: [Because a villainess has no affinity with people.] Renee Jennings: "…" This joke is not that funny... * After unlocking animal languages, Renee Jennings embarks on a path of no return— Leading dogs to save a blind woman being stalked by a pervert. Reporting an evil old man who murdered his wife and hid her body, thanks to rats. Helping a kitten catch the murderer who killed its owner and buried the body. Finding tens of millions in stolen goods based on intel from birds. * While others are petting cats, Renee Jennings is riding a tiger. While others are falling in love, Renee Jennings is solving crimes. While others are getting married, Renee Jennings is rescuing endangered animals. While others are having kids, Renee Jennings is serving her country.

After being found and brought back by her wealthy family, Arabella Donovan has an unexpected awakening and discovers that the world she lives in is a mishmash of popular story tropes. Her eldest brother is the tragic guy in a melodramatic, angsty novel; Her second brother is the cannon fodder in an showbiz power-fantasy novel; Her third brother is the scapegoat who ends up with a criminal record in a doting teen romance; Her fourth sister is the vicious villainess in a 'real vs. fake heiress' story; And even her parents are just antagonistic background characters in some sweet, middle-aged romance. Arabella Donovan: This family is a complete collection of misfortunes. The word 'tragic' doesn't even begin to cover it. Her family, after hearing all of her inner thoughts: "..."