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« Is it not enough that I have been 'sold off' as a catalogue bride but also have to compete with a dead woman for favour? »
Shelby looks like she has it all. The perfect family and all the perks that come with it. But she must go through a 'forced contract marriage' and also compete for the attention of the man she had been unwillingly tied to...
Ian lost the love of his life so suddenly that his mind still refuses to accept that reality. He gave up everything and secluded himself until his mother found him a bride. His one task was to give the family an heir but how can Ian do this when the air he breathes all revolves around the one woman he can never have. However, he finds himself in a predicament and dilema when the new contracted bride is thrust into his life unwittingly... especially, when he finds out that she is more than meets the eye.
Image: Image generated from starryai.com, cover completed by me.
This is an original story of mine.
Copyright Loctovia 2023
Update schedule: 5 chapters per week
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438 Chs
Jasa Pindahan Surabaya Bali
Jasa Pindahan Surabaya Bali
PILAR TRANSPORT
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399 Chs
Blood on Pointe Shoes
What if a pacifist needed to work for mobsters ?
Yoh Song-ho dreams about dancing in the Opera of Paris but living in North Korea doesn't help. After travelling illegaly to France, he must pay the trup by assassinating people for his boss.
Here where it stinks ; his target is a political influence, and he sweared to kill Song-ho's mother if anything were to happen to him. And if he doesn't do the work, our aspiring prima ballerina will be the one assassinated.
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54 Chs
The Bali Stories - Book of Revision
Inspired from true events & true stories, this book is an anthology episodes of which each episode could related to one another. Settings at Bali island, this book also reveals plenty of bizarre things which are native to the Bali island & not found outside Bali. The main topic for the stories in this book is about the life story of gay peoples those take setting in Bali island, started from the main protagonist character dubbed: Henry who is actually a local immigrant individual who made an exodus from his own hometown to escape the future unwanted bully from his family & society due to his gay status. His life's stories started at Bali island therefore.
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3 Bulan di BALI
Karim yang berasal dari Bekasi mengunjungi kawannya dan memenuhi undangan dari Bondan yang bekerja sebagai pedagang Baju dan Pakaian di Pulau Bali. Dia bersama Bondan berkomunikasi dengan Gaib di pulau itu karena pekerjaan Bondan yang bisa berkeliling ke seluruh pasar di bali.
Pertemuannya dengan Bli Ketut juga memberikan pengalaman yang cukup banyak dalam mengunjungi beberapa tempat di bali dan berkomunikasi dengan gaib-gaib di Pulau itu.
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"Assalamu'alaikum kang, udah sampai belum dan dah dijemput belum oleh kang Bondan?" chat Bli Ketut.
"Wa'alaikumsalam Bli, Alhamdulillah sudah sampai bli, tapi kayaknya belum bisa hari ini saya ke sana, mungkin dua atau tiga hari lagi saya ke sana bli," balesku.
"Ya ndak papalah, yang penting sampeyan dah sampai, dan selamat," chatnya.
"Siap bli, terima kasih sebelumnya," balesku.
"Sudah ke sini saja segera, banyak kerjaan nih disini," balesnya.
"Kerjaan apa bli?' tanyaku.
"Ini tundukkan gaib disini, hahahahaha," balesnya.
"Iya bli santai saja, merekaa gak kemana-mana kok," balesku.
"Hahahaha..iya mereka menunggu sampeyan kang, udah gak enak ini badan saya sudah banyak yang nyerang saya," balesnya.
"Ya dikasih makan saja dulu kang, kasih kopi dulu, ahahahaha" balesku
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"Saya Raden Batur, penguasa terkuat Gunung Batur, wujudku Siluman Naga...hahahahhaa," katanya keras menggelegar suaranya sehingga kang Bondan mulai ketakutan.
"Ohh, kamu Raden Batur namanya, hhmmm...perkenalkan saya jamaah dari Penguasa Alam Gaib," kataku kepada Raden Batur.
"Haduuh maaf beribu maaf saya tak tahu dan tak sopan kepada kamu..." katanya sambil menunduk dan menyembah kepada kang Bondan.
"Ya sudah, gak papa, silahkan duduk saja yang baik," kata kang Bondan.
"Ya, terima kasih," katanya.
"Lah, kamu sudah lama jadi penguasa Gunung Batur?" tanya kang Bondan.
"Saya sudah 950 tahun ada di sini," katanya.
"Hmm, dah lama juga ya?saya mau tau mengenai beberapa hal saja mengenai Gunung Batur," Kata kang Bondan.
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A WALK IN THE EMPRESS SHOES
在皇后鞋裡散步
Zài huánghòu xié lǐ sànbù
A gentle and kind-hearted soul, Wang Xiu Ying was the sole heir of the esteemed General of the Song dynasty. At the tender age of fifteen, he was forced by a royal decree to marry the sixth prince of the kingdom, becoming a member of the palace. With his unwavering dedication, he assisted his husband in stabilizing the nation.
However, tragedy struck when he became entangled in the schemes of the inner court. Distrust was cunningly sown between him and the Emperor, ultimately leading to his demise at the age of twenty-five.
Refusing to succumb to his unfortunate fate, Wang Xiu Ying made a solemn vow upon the spilled blood and tears of that fateful day. In his next life, he swore never to love or trust again, determined to protect his heart. But destiny had other plans for him. As his eyes opened once more, he found himself transported back in time, one year before his forced marriage. Was this a blessing or a curse to relive his tragic destiny all over again?
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Different Shoes
If you change your perspective towards people, they will turn yourself into a positive way and will be thankful to you.
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A New Pair of Steel Shoes
Nathan Pratchett’s last relationship ended because he spends too much time at the barn with his mare, Birch. But he finds peace in the saddle.<br><br>However, Birch seems to have other plans.<br><br>After losing a shoe while out on a trail ride, Nathan is forced to use a new ferrier. After that, it seems like Birch is a different horse. She’s gone from well-behaved to running loose! And, for some reason, she keeps winding up at the home of a dreamy fella named Lucas Shaw. Is it possible the mare knows something Nathan doesn’t?
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11 Chs
Walking in my sister's shoes
Alexander and Alexandria, twins, lived with their stepfather after the passing of their mother at the young age of 5.
Alexander had to become the person that his sister looks up to. But is he up to the task?
Alexandria sees her brother as her hero, he can do no wrong. Is she blind or wilfully ignoring what is in front of her?
Is there such a thing as twin telepathy or is that nonsense?
The Bali Nine is a group of Australians who were caught attempting to smuggle drugs in Bali, Indonesia. They were arrested in 2005. Their actions were part of an international drug - trafficking operation. It was a big shock in both Australia and Indonesia. Some of them received very severe sentences, including the death penalty for some, which led to a lot of diplomatic discussions between the two countries regarding extradition laws and the rights of the convicted.
The King Bali story is about a generous and powerful king. He was known for his great rule. Once, Lord Vishnu came to test him in the form of a dwarf. Bali, being very charitable, promised to give the dwarf whatever he asked for. The dwarf asked for as much land as he could cover in three steps. Bali agreed. But then the dwarf grew into a huge form and covered the entire earth and heaven in two steps. Since Bali had given his word, he was sent to the netherworld. It's a story full of lessons about pride, charity, and the power of the divine.
King Bali was a great and generous asura king. Vamana was an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Vamana came to King Bali and asked for three paces of land. Bali, being very magnanimous, agreed. But Vamana then grew to a gigantic size. With one step he covered the earth, with the second step he covered the heavens. Since there was no place for the third step, Bali offered his own head. Vamana placed his foot on Bali's head and sent him to the netherworld. This story shows the victory of good over evil and also the importance of humility and the right use of power.
The Bali 9 real story is about nine Australians caught up in a drug - smuggling plot. They were planning to traffic a significant amount of heroin from Bali. Their actions were detected, and they were apprehended. This led to a long and complex legal process. Some of them were sentenced to death, which sparked intense debates about the differences in legal systems between Australia and Indonesia and also about drug - related crimes and punishments.
The Bali Nine real story involves a group of Australians who were caught attempting to smuggle drugs in Bali. They got involved in a large - scale drug - trafficking plan which unfortunately led to their arrest. It was a significant event that received a great deal of media attention in both Australia and Indonesia, as it involved complex issues such as international law, drug policies in different countries, and the fate of the individuals involved. The case also sparked discussions about the death penalty, as some of the Bali Nine faced this harsh punishment in Indonesia.
The Bali 9 story is a cautionary tale. These individuals, for various reasons, thought they could get away with smuggling drugs in Bali. But the authorities in Bali were vigilant. Once caught, they had to endure long court processes and harsh sentences. It not only affected their own lives but also had an impact on the relationship between Australia and Indonesia to some extent. The whole incident made people around the world more aware of the seriousness of drug - related crimes and the differences in legal stances across countries.
Well, for a Nali Bali story, decide on a theme - like friendship or courage. Build the story around that. Develop a beginning that hooks the reader, a middle with lots of action and emotion, and an ending that leaves them satisfied.
The main characters in the King Bali story are King Bali and Lord Vishnu. King Bali is the powerful and generous king. Lord Vishnu, in the form of a dwarf, plays a crucial role in the story as he tests King Bali's generosity and pride.
The leyak stories are among the most famous. The idea of these shape - shifting entities is deeply ingrained in Bali's folklore. They are not just simple ghosts but are associated with complex magical and cultural beliefs. Their menacing nature towards the vulnerable, like pregnant women and infants, makes them a prominent part of Bali's ghost lore.