2025 Reading Challenge

Kate Castillo is the kind of girl who would do anything she wants in life. Partying, drinking, having intercouse to whoever she likes, she wants to experience all the good things in life. While on the other hand, Axel Crawford is the kind of person who takes everything seriously. Mula sa trabaho, sa pakikipag kaibigan, to the point na pati pag-girlfriend, hindi pa nito nararanasan. And because Kate is up to every challenge, sinubukan niyang mapalapit kay Axel. Pero hindi nito alam na iba magmahal ang mga seryoso. When she finally succeeds to seduce him, doon pa lang pala magsisimula ang kalbaryong hindi niya kailan man inaasahan.

Keyara (Key) and her four friends celebrated her acceptance to work at the most famous game design company at that time. To liven up the mood, Key joined in the game of Truth or Dare and accepted the challenge to randomly kiss a stranger that night. Grey, a handsome and mature man, felt down after fighting with his girlfriend. He was unsure about marrying her because of their differences. While pondering over his drink, a stranger woman surprised him with a hot kiss. As it turned out, they both met again at the office as bosses and subordinates. For Key, the kiss became a bad start in her workplace. And for Grey, the kiss marked the beginning of his punishment game towards Key. Will the relationship that started with a kiss end up sweet or sour, considering that Grey already has a girlfriend?

Title: The Wolf's Fairy - Genre: Fantasy. - Setting: magical city of Greiner, surrounded by forest, hills, and gardens. - Individual settings:- - - The forest where the Wolves reside, adds depth to their world and highlights their wilderness lifestyle. - - The lush gardens of Greiner, contrast with the rugged wilderness, giving readers a sense of the two different environments in the story. - - The mountains, provide a challenge and a refuge for Nuala. - Time: Medieval. - Main Protagonist: Nuala, the powerless and fearless Fairy and Conri, the fierce Alpha Wolf. - Personalities: - Nuala; - courageous - Determined - Altruistic - Smart Conri; - Fierce - Intimidating - Hurt (his mother was taken by the Fairies when he was a child) - Backstories: Nuala was born without power and intended to flee Greiner to find herself, while Conri's mother was taken by the Fairies when he was just a child.

Zoya Bipasha Vijayalakshmi, daughter of a tycoon named Narendra Prasadh. After graduating from college in Boston, her father sent her to Dharavi, the largest slum area in the world for tough life training in expecting that Zoya could become a caring, compassionate, and strong-willed leader. But she is falling in love with a poor who sell food named Praveen in Dharavi. Praveen Jayachandran, a poor young man. From the village he dreamed of becoming a famous Bollywood star, but fate brought him to Dharavi to become a street vendor selling Idli. Will Zoya be able to complete her father's challenge with the harsh life in Dharavi? Or she even get into trouble for falling in love with a man from a lower caste? Can their love survived in the midst of her fake identity?

As the CEO of Sebastian Pictures, I have power and authority. I was the one who called the shots, constantly in the spotlight. I was meant to be the man in charge. Until I met Eloise, she was a junior art director at my subsidiary company. She also happened to be my best friend’s ex-girlfriend. To her, I was Mr. Dangerous in a suit—her new boss. For me, she was a challenge I couldn’t resist. I was used to getting what I wanted. I craved to own her, possess her. Now, we’d gotten ourselves tangled in a game where neither of us could win. But here’s the thing: the more we played, the more she turned the tables. She had me breaking my own rules.

“You are mine, Lucy, you became a Wilson the very day you unwittingly signed those papers” he spoke with venom. His words hit the deepest part of my heart and left me utterly speechless. I should challenge him, he had just confessed to deception, but as much as I wanted to I lost my speaking ability. Lucy Frank, a 23-year-old actress lands herself a deal with Shane a ruthless billionaire to become his fake fiance for a photo shoot. While at it, she reluctantly signed a shady document on camera which she supposed was part of the fake deal. Unknown to her, it is a legal marriage contract. What would become of Lucy and what would be her faith after the deceitful marriage?

A COLLECTION OF SHORT LOVE STORIES. 1. FATED TO LOVE YOU She wasn't looking for love; yet, found it in the least expected person. When Dr. Mahnoor first laid eyes on Captain. Dr. Haider, she couldn't fathom even in her wildest dreams the mess she was about to get herself into. Haider, who was a , quirky and charming neurosurgeon, could hardly be described as anything except trouble personified. The kind of man, whom she never thought she could give a second thought about, least of all get involved with.Yet, little did she know that all her prayers had led her to someone, who was going to challenge everything she had ever believed in and break down the barriers she had spent a lifetime building. Fate brought them together but love tore them apart. 2. A LITTLE BIT OF LOVE Hoorain is done with her studies and ready to be thrown into all this marriage business. But what she isn't prepared for, is meeting the dashing and arrogant Hadeed who is not only far from her ideal type but a cold jerk whom she wishes to have nothing to do with. Hadeed is coldhearted and ruthless to anyone who messes with him. His past still haunts him and he measures a person's worth on that scale. Yet, he finds it hard to ignore the girl who dares challenge him at every step. Despite their mutual hatred, the two get thrown into a marriage pact. What do you do when you realise that the world is not all that it seems and you have battles to fight that you didn't sign up for? Can the two overcome their hatred and heal each other, mending the broken pieces of their souls? Or will the reality of their world tear them down even more?

Adedayo is well-connected and popular. A sophomore at the University of Lagos. Dayo is charming and beloved, an ardent player with the ladies and enjoys their attention. Girls are lining up for a chance to get into his bed while many have confirmed that he is naturally gifted between the sheets. When his friends places a bet to smash their lecturer's daughter, he accepts the challenge, boasting he'll have her in his bed by the end of the semester. But Eniola Craig is so much more than Dayo expected, and soon enough, he's in too deep. The last thing he needs is another complication, but staying away isn't an option. One thing's for certain: this girl totally throws him off his game. Could the well-known player be playing for keeps this time?

Adriana Nikolas, a twenty-one-year-old college student, finds herself caught in a perplexing situation with Raptor, a seductive biker who appears fixated on pursuing a sexual relationship with her. Despite his undeniable appeal, Adriana senses danger lurking beneath his charming facade, both inside and outside the bedroom. Raptor, known for his determination in obtaining what he desires, is currently focused on claiming Adriana as his own and is willing to go to great lengths to achieve his goal. However, Adriana resists his advances, a behavior that challenges Raptor, who is accustomed to women readily succumbing to his charms. Raptor, displaying his characteristic arrogance, cockiness, and stubbornness, eagerly takes on the challenge but ultimately discovers that his pursuit of Adriana leads him to unexpected and profound ...

He's the devil she can't resist. She's the one sin he can't afford. Rookie FBI agent Nina Torres has one goal- to find her sister and take down the man responsible for abducting her. Cold, calculating and untouchable, Rafael Santiago, the billionaire businessman with ties to the Black smoke syndicate has eluded every investigation. But when a chance encounter throws them into each other's path, Nina discovers that the line between duty and desire is far thinner than she imagined. Every glance from Rafael feels like a challenge, every touch a dangerous confession. In a city built on secrets and blood, falling for the enemy might be the one crime neither of them can survive.