A River Runs Through It

She returned to bury her father. Instead, she was forced to marry his enemy’s son. - Rosalind Marlow returns to New York to settle her father’s affairs, once one of the city’s most feared mafia bosses, only to find he died beside his greatest rival… and left behind a contract binding her to the rival’s son. Viktor Marino is cold, calculating, and infuriatingly magnetic. Rosa has no intention of becoming anyone’s pawn, not in grief, not in business, and definitely not in bed. But Viktor plays a long game, and with every stare, every challenge, he pulls her deeper into a world of secrets, power, and heat. She was raised to be untouchable. He was born to conquer. And in the space between vengeance and desire, who is going to lose control first? (Contains mature and dark content) ***** EXCERPT ‘Why would you want to leave this behind?’ he growled in my ear, his chest rumbling against my back. Because I can’t trust you. Because I don’t know what I want. ‘Because it’s cruel,’ I whispered. And then he pulled away, leaving me trembling, desperate, and furious.” ❦

Matapos ang trahedyang kumitil sa buhay ng mga magulang ni Janessa sa isang sunog, napilitan siyang manirahan sa piling ng mga taong hindi naman tunay na nagmamalasakit sa kaniya. Sa loob ng ilang taon, tiniis niya ang malalang pamamaltrato nila sa kaniya dahil kailangan, para mabuhay siya. Hanggang sa makarating sa kaniyang tiyahin ang balita tungkol sa sinapit niya. Hindi na ito nag-atubili. Agad nitong kinuha si Janessa at dinala sa bahay nila. Sa bahay ng kaniyang tiyahin, nakilala niya si Uncle River—asawa ng tiyahin niya. Sa unang pagkakataon matapos ang mahabang panahon, naranasan ni Janessa ang tunay na pag-aaruga. Masasarap na pagkain, may maayos na higaan, at higit sa lahat, minahal siya ng mag-asawa. Dahil madalas na wala ang kaniyang tiyahin, napapadalas ang oras na silang dalawa lamang ni Uncle River ang magkasama. Sa mga simpleng usapan at masayang bonding nila ay nabuo ang isang koneksiyong hindi agad maipaliwanag ni Janessa. Hanggang sa isang araw, napansin niyang may kakaiba na siyang nararamdaman kay Uncle River, lalo na kapag wala itong suot na damit pang-itaas at pawis ang katawan. Kasabay nito, natuklasan niyang hindi na magkaanak ang kaniyang tiyahin dahil baog pala ito. Na siyang dahilan kung bakit minsan ay nakikita niyang parang malungkot si Uncle River kasi hindi na rin pala ito napagbibigyan ng tiyahin niya sa kama. Hanggang sa dumating ang isang gabing babago sa lahat. Sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon, humingi ng pabor si Uncle River kay Janessa. Inaya siya nito sa kuwarto nila habang nasa bakasyon ang tiyahin niya. Nagmakaawa si Uncle River kay Janessa na pagbigyan siya sa kama kahit ngayong gabi lang. Sa gabing iyon, kakailanganin niyang pumili. Papayag kaya si Janessa o pipiliing niyang magkasala na lang sa sarili niyang tiyahin kasi gusto niya rin si Uncle river na matikman sa kama?

WARNING: [R-18] STORY WITH EXTREMELY EXPLICIT/MATURE CONTENT When Ara met the most annoying man on earth, Daniel, she actually met the man of her dreams. Her knight in shining armor who's willing to protect her, no matter what. They might be like cats and dogs, but he fields her life with roses and soon, thorns. Thorns when she has to let go of him and accept the fact that the love that they feel for each other is not for them to share for life but for eternity.

WARNING: [R-18] STORY WITH EXTREMELY EXPLICIT/MATURE CONTENT) Nang makilala ni Ara si Daniel Trinidad, ang pinakanakakainis na tao sa kaniyang mundo, she actually met the man of her dreams. Ang kaniyang knight in a shining armor na nakahanda siya protektahan anuman ang mangyari. At kahit pa sabihing mistula silang mga aso at puso, nagawa pa rin ni Daniel na gawing kulay rosas ang kaniyang paligid. And soon, thorns. Iyon ay ang sakit na hatid ng katotohanang kailangan niya itong pakawalan at tanggapin ang isang mapait na katotohanan. That their love for each other is not for them to share for life but for eternity.

After I got pulled into the horror game, my nearsightedness made everything blurry. I ended up treating the creepy girl in the blood-stained dress like my own daughter, the final boss like my husband, and the old creepy ghosts like my loving parents. The first time I met the boss, I grabbed his abs and said, “Nice body. Shame you’re kind of short.” He actually laughed in anger, picked up the severed head in his hand, put it back on his neck, and ground out, “I’m six-foot-one. Still think I’m short now?”

"She was my siren. My unearthly creature, far more beautiful than any angel. I was getting lost in her ocean blue eyes and she was making my heart skip a beat every time she smiles. She was the beginning and the end of all my days, she was my reason to wake up and live a better life. She was my whole life. And my undoing..."

You can call her Cindy or Elle, well her name depends on the town she's living in. Her real name's Leira Mint Salcedo, the girl who wants to die. Or at least that's what she always says and thinks about. Until at her fourth suicide attempt, an intruder named Chris suddenly came to her, asking for help. Soon as she opened her glass door, it felt like she welcomed him in her life. Crisostomo "Chris" Ychavez, a self-proclaimed man of his words who intervenes with Leira's fourth suicide attempt. He is kind, thoughtful, and a very understanding man who would want to help Leira to appreciate the beauty of life and making things right. Chris and Leira's uncanny encounters continued. They always meet accidentally. When she needs help, when she's afraid, when she's alone, even if she doesn't want Chris' presence, he is mysteriously, always there. After Leira runs away from her best friend, she is now jobless and renting at Lumiere Town. Without a job, she's on the verge of becoming homeless until Chris proposes something to her. Chris wants to travel to the Disney Republic and so she proposed to Leira to travel together. All expenses are shouldered by Chris, all he is asking is for Leira to come and join him. Left without a choice, she agreed. And so, they traveled the country together, met a lot of people, discovered some truths and lies, and the reason behind Chris' kindness towards Leira. Time is ticking for Chris and Leira is still thinking about her own death. Will Chris be able to save her after she finds out who he really is in her life, or it will gonna be a reason for her to continue her final suicide plan?

They were polar opposite; He's rich, a model, and a playboy. She's poor, thriving every day, and got played by her ex. They met in an awkward situation and a missing baby came their way. Mayroon bang pag-asa na magkaroon sila ng feelings sa isa't isa?

When a chance encounter in a dimly lit club leads her into the orbit of Dominic Valente.The enigmatic head of New York’s most powerful crime family journalist Aria Cole knows she should walk away. But one night becomes a dangerous game of temptation and power. Dominic is as magnetic as he is merciless, and behind his tailored suits lies a man used to getting exactly what he wants. What begins as a single, reckless evening turns into a web of secrets, loyalty tests, and a passion that threatens to burn them both. As rival families circle and the law closes in, Aria must decide whether their connection is worth the peril or if loving a man like Dominic will cost her everything.

Would you hook up with the guy who turned down your best friend? Definitely not! It's against the girl code. . . . Hazel Woods is a carefree, young, witty girl who loves to have fun. She is the type who respects friendships more than anything and would do anything for her best friend who has been there for her since forever. A silly bet for $500 dollars turns her life upside down where she struggles to save her friendship whilst controlling her desire for the hottest guy she has ever encountered. Jayden Brooks is anything but humble. He knows the effect he has on a woman and uses it to his advantage. Once he sets his eye on a woman, he would do anything to get her in his bed but... Would Hazel be any different? Or would she be another one of his hot pursuits? Read more to find out what happens when the truth comes out and hearts are broken. P.S : Not a regular cliche story!