A Picture Is Worth Novels & Stories

In the elite circles of Angeles, Pampanga, where reputation is everything and love is often a luxury, Elara Villanueva agrees to an arranged marriage with Lucas Del Rosario to save her family’s crumbling perfume empire—but the moment she steps into his world, she is irresistibly drawn to his guarded older brother, Adrian. As stolen glances turn into dangerous emotions, loyalties begin to fracture: her best friend Mira is in love with Adrian, while secrets within the Del Rosario family quietly surface. What begins as a perfect arrangement spirals into betrayal, heartbreak, and a truth no one is ready to face. When everything explodes just days before the wedding, Elara is forced to make an impossible choice between duty and desire. In the aftermath of shattered expectations, she walks away from the life chosen for her—only to discover that the kind of love worth fighting for is the one you choose, even if it costs you everything.

“Paragons and past phantoms could leave a legacy of blood wars and endless pain…where love and hatred could lose or gain… “ The whole story started with a stupid mistake. Heather mistakenly gave her precious virginity to the wrong man in a deceptively right hotel room. The “wrong man” turns out to be the most sought-after bachelor and CEO of Primal Industries, Kahlil Zillion Primalion who heads a company that has been flourishing for what seems like an eternity. She thought it was a cunning plot by her own BFF Avaz. However, it seems that someone else staged the whole scene. It was by someone who knows here inside out…her other self. The whole scenario of their steamy night together went viral in the Net and was feasted on both by her co-workers, mostly bashers and know-it-all netizens. It almost ruined her life to the point that she wanted to end it. What’s more painful are her parents, especially father who adds more pain to her injury by disowning her, even calling her a prostitute, and her mother who was too helpless to even say soothing words. Good thing her brother remains a good listener, as her other siblings have been quite unreachable since their parents sent them away for adoption or to different orphanages. Her past traumas caused the unrevealed personality disorder in Heather. However, things became more twisted and turned to a superficially positive route as she became pregnant, and the CEO’s grandmother suddenly came into the picture, mandating that Khalil should marry Heather ASAP. Though business & bed partner Tamara threatened to interfere, and the CEO himself at first wanted to get rid of their child, he slowly falls for the bait of the stronger persona behind Heather’s past: Savarra.

Actress Vinta Serrano, 28 yrs old, was found alone and unconscious in the forest where they were currently filming her latest television series. They rushed her in the hospital, but she's still insensible as the days passed by. Little they did know, the woman was pulled back in the year of 1895, where spanish colonial is reigning in the Philippines. Her soul was rebirth into another woman's body and name. Not just another woman, but into a nun. Hermina Claveria, was passionate in pleasing her parents. It's her happiness, so when they want her to serve in church, she decided to devote herself in serving God's glory. She liked it, but when Crisanto Agapito gives colour in the picture, her world turns upside down. As it is prohibited, she tried to stop whatever she's feeling for him. She keeps praying for her sanity and faith for Him. That it is just His ways to prove her adherence for Him. But, the harder she wants to stop, the harder she's falling for him. Hence, she gave up and decided to follow what her hearts wants. Crisanto's economic status belongs in "lower class" but she rejected the idea and go on loving him. Until one day, Hermina's parents knew about Crisanto and they.. killed him Hermina is holding Crisanto's lifeless body and whisper, "Sa ika-isangdaan at dalawampu't walong taon na pagtatakip ng mundo sa araw at buwan ay muling magpapakita ang ating nakaraan at magsisimulang muli ang panibagong yugto ng ating pagmamahalan. Nawa'y dumating ka, Crisanto. Pangako, aking mahal. Hihintayin kita kung saan tayo nagsimula."

“I need you. Babayaran kita, just name your price, after.” Umiling si Carol, “N–No, don’t– huwag kang lalapit.” mariin na tugon ni Carol, habang unti-unti siyang nakakaramdam ng pagkahilo at pinipilit na lumalayo siya sa estrangherong lalaki. “Wala pang babaeng tumanggi sa akin ng ganito. Sorry, Miss, but I won’t let you go that fast– not now that I need you, bago pa ako magkalat ng eskandalo sa labas.” — Carol is secretly married with someone na hindi niya pa kahit kailan nakikita. Dalawang taon na silang kasal, pero sa picture lang, tapos bata pa roon ang asawa niya sa picture. Nang araw na kikitain na niya ang kaniyang asawa sa condo unit nito ay aksidente siyang napagkamalang bayarang babae ng isang lalaki, at ipinasok siya sa isang unit na may tila isang lasing at naka-drogang lalaki. After that night, tumakas siya at takot na takot na mahanap pang muli ng lalaki. Not knowing that is her husband! Laking gulat niya ng pag-uwi niya sa bahay ay annulment papers ang naghihintay sa kaniya. She thought she would be free now, ngunit ang hindi niya alam ay nakatakas man siya sa kaniyang asawa, pero nabaliw naman ito sa kaniya dahil sa gabing may nangyari sa kanila at pilit na ipapahanap siya sa mga tauhan nito! Kapwa nila hindi alam na mag-asawa pala sila!

Shaina Dela Cruz only wanted a decent job to help her struggling family in Cebu. Becoming the secretary of Lukas Vergara—the arrogant, perfectionist CEO—was never part of her plans. Their first encounter was a disaster, and her first day at work proved he was every bit the impossible boss she imagined. But fate has a cruel sense of humor. Sharing the same office with him meant sharing the same air, the same silence, and—much to her dismay—the same intoxicating scent that made her pulse race against her will. Lukas was cold, demanding, and annoyingly unreadable… until one slip of her fingers on the keyboard revealed her thoughts in the most embarrassing way. For the first time, she saw him smile. Now, stuck between her pride and her growing attraction, Shaina must decide: is babysitting the boss worth the chaos in her heart? Or will this impossible man become the one mistake she’ll never regret?

Their love was forbidden, but it was undeniable. Olivia Dela Vega may not have been the typical good student, but when she laid eyes on her professor, Ethan Reynolds, she knew she had to have him. He was like a forbidden fruit, but she couldn't resist the temptation. Ethan, on the other hand, tried to resist his attraction to Olivia, knowing that it was wrong to have feelings for a student. But love has a way of defying reason, and he found himself drawn to her like a moth to a flame. Their love affair was a dangerous game, and the stakes were high. They knew the risks, but they couldn't help themselves. However, their secret was soon revealed, and they were faced with a difficult decision. Would they give up on each other, or would they risk everything to be together? The answer was unclear, but they knew one thing for sure - they couldn't live without each other. Is the thrill of wanting someone you can't have worth it? Or will it always be an irresistible, forbidden desire?

From Ruin to Power. A Journey of Revenge and Redemption. Ednel lost his family. He lost the woman he loved. He lost everything, except the stubborn fire in his chest telling him to survive. From being an ex-convict na halos walang pag-asa, inangat niya ang sarili mula sa pinaka-madilim na yugto ng buhay niya. Unti-unti, he built an empire and becaome a business tycoon, a billionaire, a man feared and respected. Pero kahit gaano kataas ang narating niya? The ghosts of betrayal and heartbreak never stopped haunting him. The past has claws, and it refuses to let go. At nang bigla siyang harapin ng babaeng matagal na niyang inilibing sa puso’t isipan, walang iba Kundi si Elise. She made his world trembles again. Will Ednel hunger for revenge burn everything down, including his last chance at love? Or will he finally realize... that love might be the only battle worth losing everything for?

"I'm a billionaire. I own several enterprises and tons of money. Hindi ako makapaniwalang ginawa niya akong bayarang lalaki." Nagngingitngit at hindi makapaniwalang tinitigan niya ang perang iniwan ng dalaga. "And am I really only worth 150 pesos?!" lalo pa siyang nainis. Kayde Guijo has it all-looks, money, and power. For him, women are just past time, and love is a word he doesn't even bother to spell. Pero nagbago ang lahat nang makilala niya si Bambi Tubiano-isang brokenhearted woman na nagkamaling isipin na isa siyang call boy matapos ang isang one-night stand. At ang mas masakit? Iniwanan pa siya nito ng bayad! Sanay si Kayde na siya ang nang-iiwan. Pero ngayong pride niya ang tinamaan, handa siyang ipakita kay Bambi kung sino talaga siya... kahit pa sa prosesong ito, baka siya mismo ang matutong magmahal.

This story will show you the different kinds of love. Love that doesn't need an exchange. Love that allows you to let go. Love that can endure. Love that can sacrifice. Love that can forgive. Love that keeps you from chasing, and Love that shows you why second chances are worth it.Ellie Saavedra is a US based General Surgeon. Hindi inaasahang nabuntis ang kaniyang kaibigang ibinabalak na ipadala sa Pilipinas para maging temporary Surgeon sa isang branch ng ospital nila. Kinailangan niyang tulungan ang kaniyang malapit na kaibigang si Niana kaya wala siyang nagawa kundi ang palitan ito. Nang makabalik siya sa Pilipinas, hindi niya inaasahan na kung saang ospital sila ipinadala ay doon din pala nagtatrabaho bilang General Surgeon si Vic. Will she handle her emotion and completely forget Vic? Or she'll give up and fall for him again?

11/1/25 : Under Revision "If this pain is the only thing that makes you happy, then I pray I never heal." Zandrie. One reckless night changed Reign's life. Ang pangarap niyang masayang buhay kasama ang taong mahal niya ay gumuho. A stolen kiss, a secret desire, and a baby that bound her- not with her lover but with her bestfriend. Now, she's trapped in a marriage with her unwanted husband, a man who endured her rejection, her pain and her desperate attempts to break free. Ginawa ng asawa niya ang lahat, sinagad sa hangganan ang pasensya at pag-unawa. Pinuno nito ng pagmamahal si Reign kahit pa pilit itong bumabalik sa multo ng kan'yang nakaraan. He did everything to make Reign realize that he has all she need for. Ngunit lahat ay napapagod. Will the life and love she is dying to fight for, worth more than the sacrificial unconditional love of her UNWANTED HUSBAND ?