18 Again

One of my roommates at the dorm was a competitive person. Whenever I studied, she would be anxious. If I opened a package, she would ask me what I was buying. She would also pressure me to tell her my whereabouts. There was even a time when I turned in my bed, she suddenly opened my divider curtain and asked me if I was secretly studying. I was literally going to go insane, but our nonchalant counsellor told me that I was overreacting. After that, I failed to secure a postgraduate position, but she managed to study overseas. When she returned, she became my supervisor. She told everyone she met that I was a very competitive person, and she kept assigning a lot of tasks for me to do. In the end, I died from overworking. When I opened my eyes again, I saw her get into my bed. I recorded the sound of pages flipping and turned on the night light. I played the recording for the entire night. If she wanted to be anxious and lose her sleep, so be it!

Pekerjaan dan pernikahan, dua hal yang belum ada dalam kehidupan Valerie di usianya yang mendekati angka tiga. Ia berharap, pertemuan dengan Arion, CEO tampan dan ramah, bisa mewujudkan keinginan sang ibu yang menginginkannya segera menikah. Namun, harapan itu tidak berjalan mulus saat mengetahui jati diri Saga. Siapa Saga? Dan bagaimana seorang Saga bisa mempengaruhi kehidupan Valerie?

"I will not promise you a happy life once you agreed to this union." Isang Arranged Marriage ang kinasangkutan nila Lumiere Jane Ramirez at Drake Achyls Hernandez matapos ang kanilang Senior Highschool. Isa itong Promise of Union ng dalawang pamilya at sa kanila ito maisasakatuparan. Habang naghihimutok sa galit sa pagtutol si Drake ay kaiba naman kay Lumiere dahil ito ay matagal ng may gusto kay Drake. Akala niya isang fairytale, kapag naikasal ka sa taong matagal mo ng gusto pero mas lalong naging cold, indifferent at malupit sa kaniya ang lalaki to the point he handed her a divorce. Namatay ang lolo ni Lumiere at sinisi niya ang lahat kay Drake. Nais na niyang iwan ito at hindi na magpakita pero nagkita sila sa isang bar. Nakita ni Drake na nakikipagsayaw sa iba ang kaniyang asawa. Sa unang pagkakataon ay inuwi siya nito sa condo para komprontahin. Dahil sa kalasingan ay nauwi ang lahat sa isang mainit na gabi. Kinabukasan ay nakita ni Lumiere ang divorce agreement at pinirmahan niya ito dahil hindi naman niya kayang pilitin ang lalaking mahalin siya. At ang nangyari kagabi ay dahil lang sa kalasingan. It was just a s*x. Umalis si Lumiere at hindi na muli pang nakipagkita kay Drake. After 5 long years, nagkita silang muli ngunit siya ay nobya na ng kaniyang pinsan na si Orphen. Lalo siyang nagalit ng malaman niyang may anak na ang mga ito. Pinilit niyang bawiin si Lumiere at nagsimula ang bawat dagok sa kanilang buhay. Isa bang sumpa ang Promise of Union o kailangan lang nilang mapatunayan na para talaga sila sa isat-isa.

"When will Amber leave this house? If you don't give me an answer, I won't be intimate with you anymore. If you truly value me over her, then do what needs to be done," Gwen said as she distanced herself from Dave while they were naked in bed. *********************** Amber’s world falls apart as betrayal and heartbreak push her to the edge. Her husband, whom she helped get out of a huge debt, abandons her for her best friend, leaving her with nothing. In her pain, she makes a solemn vow to never love again. Now, she faces a risky choice between love and revenge in a dangerous game of deceit. Her grandmother’s life is at risk, and Amber must make a crucial decision. Will she break her promise and embark on a dangerous mission that could land her in jail if she fails? Will she give in to her desire for payback or find a way to rediscover love? This captivating romance novel is filled with suspense, surprises, and a woman’s journey to reclaim her worth in a world where nothing is what it seems.

BLURB "You never wanted me," Eva's voice trembled, but her gaze was steady as she glared at Maxmillan. "You were too blinded by your love for Sara to see the truth." Maximilian clenched his fists, his jaw tight. "You think I don’t regret it? Every moment, Eva. Every moment I spent hurting you..” "Hurting me?" she cut him off, her eyes filled with anger. "You ruined me, Max. You let my sister and step mother destroy me, and when I needed you most, you turned your back on me, you made me go through hell." His chest tightened. "I was wrong. I know that now, but..." "But it’s too late," she snapped. "I’m not the helpless girl you left behind. I’ve come back for what's mine." Max’s voice softened, almost pleading. "And what if I’m part of what’s yours?" Eva's lips curled into a bitter smile. "Maybe. Or maybe I’ll destroy you the way you destroyed me." ******* Forced into a loveless marriage to save her family's business, Eva endures cruelty from her husband, Maximilian, who believes she manipulated his grandfather into choosing her as his bride. Blinded by his love for her sister, Maximilian made Eva go through hell. Eva is framed for a tragedy and sent to prison, she’s rescued by a powerful and influencial figure who she never knew existed. Six years later, Eva returns. No longer the broken and helpless woman she once was, She is now a force to be reckoned with. She is back to seek revenge on all those who had made her life hell. Now, Maximilian regrets his mistakes and isn’t ready to let her go. Will Eva choose love or will revenge be the only thing that can heal her broken heart?

Banayad ang unang kagat sa labi ni Samantha kaya napasinghap siya, at hinalikan siya ni Dwyn sa leeg pababa. Mainit at maselan ang bawat dampi, at si Samantha ay kusang tumagilid ng ulo, tila tinatanggap ang halik. Lalong tumindi ang pagnanasa ni Dwyn. Bahagyang bumuka ang bibig ni Samantha, naghahanap ng hangin, pero nanatili pa rin ang inosenteng ekspresyon sa mukha. “Bakit kamukha mo ‘yong boss ko?” tanong niya, lasing na lasing. Binuhat siya ni Dwyn papunta sa kama at inihagis sa malambot na higaan, sabay dakma ulit sa katawan niya. “Alam mo ba kung sino ako?” tanong niya, galit at sabik ang boses. Umiling lang si Samantha na parang tuliro. Napamura si Dwyn at tumayo, pilit pinipigilan ang sarili. Ayaw niyang samantalahin ang sitwasyon. Lumabas siya ng kwarto, pumunta sa kusina at uminom ng malamig na tubig para pakalmahin ang sarili.

"Daddy, Mom ran away! Again!" his son exclaimed with frustration. The powerful man exhaled a lot of air before he turned to his secretary. "Track your Madamé’s location. Also, call the higher-ups and tell them to lock down all the airports in this country within fifteen minutes. She can't leave." The secretary could only swallow in agony. His madamé really likes to run away from his master and little master, alas! Raeneera Clover Martinez, a woman who had everything she ever wanted - a loving fiancé, a caring stepsister, and a promising future. Pero sa gabi ng kasal nila ng fiancé, nalaman niyang matagal na pala siyang niloloko ng lalaking pinagkatiwalaan at ang stepsister na tinuring niyang bestfriend. They betrayed her and they even took away her life! However, fate had other plans for Neera. She was given a chance to start anew when she was reborn 15 years ago. And in a moment of passion, she had a one night stand with a powerful man before running away. Little did she know, she had conceived a child from that night. Sa loob ng limang taon, namuhay si Neera nang tahimik at nagpaplano kung paano gaganti sa mga taong nagpahirap sa kanya. But fate once again intervened when she met that powerful man from her past, Eliazar Mateo Ferguson. As they rekindled their relationship, Neera found herself torn between revealing the truth about their child and keeping it hidden to protect them from the people who wanted her dead. Will Neera find the courage to confront her past and embrace her future with Eliazar and their child? Or will she be consumed by the secrets that threaten to tear her apart? Find out in this gripping tale of love, betrayal, and second chances.

Diane is a young pretty girl who is an orphan and works as a maid for Alpha Denzel. Diane and her younger sister were happy living with the Alpha until he chose an evil lady called Morgana as his mate and Diane's life became a nightmare. Eventually, Diane and the Alpha found out they were fated mates and the Alpha rejected Luna Morgana and Diane became his Luna. Morgana was furious and plotted to kill Diane. She eventually succeeded and murdered Diane in the most gruesome way. Diane was brought back to life by the Moon Goddess and she gave Diane another face and supernatural powers to avenge her death. Diane comes back as a transformed girl completely different from her former self and her main mission is to deal with Morgana and take her rightful position as Alpha Denzel's Luna. Will Diane succeed in avenging her death? Will the cunning and evil Morgana defeat Diane? The battle lines are drawn and Alpha Denzel is caught in between the web. Find out what happens in this intriguing story of Love, hate, murder, deceit, revenge, supernatural power, and lots of plot twists.

Valerie Steele is on the run from her pack and first love, Adam, the moment she found out that her most trusted friend was going to be his Luna after she had a one night stand with him the previous night. She meets her second chance mate who rescued her from getting raped by some rogue when she roamed aimlessly after getting rejected by her mate. She left for the human world with him and they grew so close as he kept staying by her side even through the hardship of taking care of her pups and career. But what happens when she couldn't ignore the lingering feelings that was still left of Adam despite his rejection? What happens when Adam wants to be part of her life again as old times? Will she accept him back? or will she stick to her second chance mate?

Series 4 of 8 Read At Your Own Risk! "Do you want to kiss me?" He asked huskily. My jaw dropped as I turned my face to him, my eyes widen because of surprise. Paglingon ko nakangisi na siya. Napatingin ako sa labi niya nang pasadahan niya iyon ng dila. "Do you want to kiss your professor, Xena?" I gasped and swallowed the lump on my throat. He's staring at me using his menacing eyes. "S-sir.." Inangat niya ang isang kamay na nasa bulsa niya at inilipat sa bewang ko. Naiwang nakaawang ang mga labi ko at nakatingala sa kanya, napapatingin sa mapulang labi niya. "Just say it, Xena.. because I want to kiss my student." He grin evily then bit his lowerlip sexily, trying to seduce me.