Among Others Novels & Stories

Jean is the CEO of Your Wish is My Command isang organisasyon na tumutupad ng mga requests ng iba't ibang tao sa lipunan na may kaakibat na halaga sa bawat matapos nilang misyon. She is also a hopeless romantic, dreaming on how it is to be loved and cared for but fate became playful. Nasangkot siya sa buhay ng isang sikat na aktor nang hindi inaasahan and ended up marrying him. "Speak now or forever hold your peace," narinig niyang sabi ng pari kaya napatayo siya sa gitna habang nanginginig ang mga tuhod bago naglakas-loob na isigaw ang mga katagang "Itigil ang kasal!" Kitang-kita niya na nagimbal ang lahat dahil sa kanyang sinabi. Wala siyang nagawa kundi takpan ang kanyang mukha dahil katakot-takot at nagkikislapang flash ng camera g mga reporters ang bumubungad sa kanyang pagmumukha. Only to find out later that the man who was supposed to get married on that day is the same man who happens to be her ultimate idol among the actors in the country. Because of the shame and disappointment, hindi tumigil ang lalaki na hanapin siya upang mapakasalan at maisakatuparan nito ang paghihiganti sa kanya. He promised to make her life miserable the very moment while exchanging their vows. Ngunit paano naman siya? Sapat na bang dahilan ang hindi pa ito tapos magmahal ng iba upang ituro na rin niya sa sariling puso na huwag na itong mahalin?

Catalina Ramirez has always been the subject of gossip on campus—labeled a playgirl not for what she did, but because of what people think they saw. When her long-distance boyfriend left for the Philippines, rumors flew that she cheated with her boy best friend, Aiden. What no one knew was that Aiden was simply protective of her, always by her side, never crossing the line. But to others, closeness easily looked like something more. With striking blue eyes as calm and deep as the ocean, Catalina doesn’t need to lift a finger to catch anyone’s attention. Her beauty is effortless, her voice captivating. As a member of a rising campus band, she sings with a passion that defies the quiet disapproval of her mother. Who has always tried to pull her away from music. Catalina feels it deep in her bones: her mother is hiding something from her, something about her past, something she’s not ready to confront. Then came Logan Axel Tyndall. At first, Catalina thought it was nothing but a harmless crush, an infatuation she’d get over in a week or two. She tried to laugh it off, but soon found herself stalking him, chasing after the way he walked, talked, and carried the world like he knew more than he let on. Before she knew it, she wasn’t just falling... she was drowning in him. But Logan wasn’t just another boy. He held the missing pieces of a puzzle she never knew she was trying to solve. Through him, secrets begin to unravel. Questions long buried rise to the surface.

"Not because men dumped you countless times, you'll gonna dumped me as part of your revenge. Tandaan mo kasal tayo, sa ayaw at sa gusto mo ako ang end game mo!" -Xavier- It was supposed to be a simple favor - pretend to be his lawful and loving wife until her twin sister gets back. But when Xavier Oxford - a drop-dead gorgeous billionaire with eight-pack abs enters her room and demands her duty in bed, she instantly forgets that she was just pretending to be his wife. ***** No one would even realize the difference between Avigail and Avery Alfonzo - the naughty twin sisters. All her life, Avigail "Avi" Alfonzo only wanted three things-- freedom to live her life to the fullest; success in her profession as an artist; and continue switching identities with her twin sister as a form of their escape. Not until her twin sister Avery left the country and ask her to pretend to be the wife of her husband -Xavier Oxford. He's known as the epitome of perfection, a snob, and a business tycoon at a young age. But Avi never liked her twin's husband. However, that changed when she had to pretend to be his wife. His touch can easily make her delirious. His kisses make her squirm in pleasure. And his stares, searing her very soul, could make her forget how to act without getting caught. Can Avigail fool him like how she fooled the others? Or would Xavier catch her off-guard, and see the woman behind her pretentious face?

That fragile and innocent girl, whom molested because she aims to protect her family. She was harassed and molested by those low-life gangsters for the loan interest she borrowed. Her innocence was stolen, she’s deprived of being herself as she was when her family is well and happy. That demon living inside him, his kingdom of hell, and his world of loathsome desire chasing richness among other evil minds. The mastermind of ruthless crimes and terrorism. This demon became a hero, a savior to a helpless lady, that alley witnessed every heroic thing that demon ever made to save and help that girl. A CHANGE OF FATE, A LADY THAT IS SAVED FFROM THE VERGE F DEATH AND LATER ON BECAME OF A WIFE OF THE MOST RUTHLESS AND FEARED MAFIA KING HECTOR HERRERA, A BILLIONAIRE HELL OWNER. QUINN NOVA’S LIFE WAS ALTERED AS SHE BECAME THE QUEEN OF THE MAFIA WORLD AFTER HECTOR SAVED HER FROM THOSE LOWLIFE GANGTERS BECAUSE OF THE MONEY. SHE AND HECTOR BECAME A POWERFUL COUPLE AND RULED THE MAFIA WORLD BUT AS THEIR VICIOUS LIFE REIGNING THAT THRONE WITH BUSINESSES THAT DEALS OVERSEAS ILLEGALLY, HER HUSBAND DIED DUE TO AN AMBUSH, AN ACCIDENT THAT CHANGE ONCE AGAIN HER WHOLE LIFE. GIOVANNI CERVANTES, A MYSTERIOUS GUY KNOWN TO BE ONE OF THE TOP JOURNALISTS IN A PUBLISHING COMPANY. DESTINY PLAYED HIM AN MET NOVA IN AN ACCIDENT. YET PUZZLED, HE DECIDED TO HELP NOVA REGAIN HER REIGN INSPITE OF HIS FAMILY BACKGROUND AND FIND THE TRAITOR THAT CAUSE HER HUSBAND'S LIFE. WILL NOVA BE ABLE TO TURN THE TABLE AND FIND HECTOR’S KILLER? WILL SHE BE FINALLY FREE FROM THE CHAINED AND SHADOW OF ARRANGE MARRRIAGE SHE HAD AND CREATE AWONDERFUL IFE WITH GIOVANNI EVEN THOUGH THE HERRRERA CLAN IS AGAINST IT.

A 20-year old guy, Lucas Monreal, has to cope with the hardship and trials in life after being abused, failed, and accused of a crime he did not commit when he was 18. He had a dark experience with women, which caused him to develop gynophobia (fear of women). Wanting to help a needy family, he ventured to Manila and worked in different fast food restaurants as part time. Until he met a regular customer, Mike, who took him as an office staff member of his company. In Manila, Lucas met Nathaniel de Guzman, 25 years old, a man who, little did he know, was a policeman who volunteered to spy on him due to the allegations of his ex-girlfriend’s family. According to their accusation, Lucas raped the woman, causing her insanity. As the investigation progressed, the young policeman confirmed that Lucas was innocent. In fact, he is the victim. The guy had trauma whenever he attempted a sexual scenario. He suddenly gets scared and ends up fainting. His affection for him grew exponentially, and he soon fell in love with the young man, Lucas. Nathaniel has a muscular body and is handsome, so he can attract women at a glance... and even a guy like him couldn’t resist him. This triggered Lucas’ identity crisis, questioning himself why he felt it for him. To help each other, Nathaniel proposed a sex adventure, a process to find out what their sexual orientation really is. Sex adventure confirmed that they are of the third sex — or, as it is more commonly known, LGBTQ — among bisexuals. The adventure also clarified their feelings towards each other. So in the end, they will stand together to reveal what really happened and to bring justice to both victims. Sydney and Lucas.

R-18.Mature Content. They think she’s reckless.They think she’s toxic.They think she’s just another spoiled rich girl who loves chaos. But they’re wrong. Si Maxine Blaire Kensington ay hindi basta “bad girl.” She is the storm pretending to be a breeze. Beautiful. Untouchable. Calculated. Sa prestigious university na pinaghaharian ng mga elite families, she plays the role perfectly—the flirt, the troublemaker, the girl who ruins reputations for fun. Lahat akala nila impulsive siya. Emotional. Irrational. Pero ang totoo? Every smile is planned.Every tear is rehearsed.Every scandal is engineered. And her next target? Kael Alessio Montenegro—the campus king. Cold. Brilliant. Dangerous in his own way. An heir to a powerful business empire… and the son of the man who destroyed her family. This isn’t attraction.This is strategy. She doesn’t want his heart. She wants his downfall. Slowly, she infiltrates his world. She earns his trust. She becomes his weakness. Pinaglalaruan niya ang emosyon nito na parang chess pieces—and she’s always three steps ahead. Until something unexpected happens. Kael Alessio starts fighting back. Because unlike the others, he senses there’s something off about her. And instead of running, he studies her. Matches her moves. Challenges her control. Now the game is no longer one-sided. What happens when two masterminds fall in love—but neither of them can afford to lose? In a world built on power, revenge, and manipulation…Who will win? The king?Or The Bad Girl who planned everything from the very beginning?

Lily never imagined she’d end up married to Ethan, her sister's boyfriend. But now, she finds herself under the same roof with Ethan and his family, her life taking an unexpected turn. Caught in the web of her confusion, anxiety, and the judgment of her family, Lily is left feeling more isolated than ever before. Once a close-knit and loving family, the atmosphere now crackles with resentment. Lily’s every move is scrutinized, and the disapproval from her own family is overwhelming. Her desire for acceptance seems impossible as the weight of her actions presses down on her. However, there’s one person who still offers her warmth, Mommy Maita, her mother-in-law. Unlike the others, she tries to make Lily feel welcome, offering her kindness and comfort. But Lily can’t help but question whether this kindness is genuine or just a way to keep up appearances in a family already torn apart by scandal. Ethan’s attitude towards Lily only complicates things further. His anger is palpable, and he seems resistant to accept her as his wife. Lily is left in the dark, wondering why he’s so hostile, when all she wants is a connection. But with every passing day, the emotional gap between them widens, and Lily is left questioning her place in this fractured life. Torn between her desire for love and the turmoil surrounding her, Lily struggles with feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt. As expectations and societal pressures weigh heavily on her, she starts to wonder if she’ll ever find a way out of this mess. Lily finds solace in her friends Miya and Rafael. They offer her the understanding and support she desperately needs, reminding her that maybe there’s still hope in a world that seems determined to tear her apart.

Sa isang mundong pinaghaharian ng yaman at kapangyarihan, ipinanganak si Elena Cruz sa kahirapan. Maganda siya—mala-porselanang kutis, brown ang mata, at may alindog na kahit sa simpleng ayos ay nakakakuha ng pansin. Pero sa likod ng ganda, puno ng sugat ang kanyang buhay—ama niyang lulong sa sugal at inang kasambahay sa pamilya ng mga Monteverde, isa sa pinakamayamang angkan sa bansa. Isang gabi, nagbago ang lahat. Sa desperasyon at gutom, nagnakaw ang kanyang ama mula sa mansion ng mga Monteverde—isang kasalanang nahuli sa CCTV. At nang mabunyag ito, nasira hindi lang ang tiwala, kundi pati ang buhay nilang mag-ina. Sa gitna ng kahihiyan, pagkakautang, at apoy na sumunog sa kanilang tahanan, namatay ang kanyang ina sa konsensya at pangamba, habang nagtatago naman ang ama. Walang ibang natira kay Elena kundi ang pangalang minantsahan ng kasalanan. Hanggang sa isang gabi, muling tumagpo ang landas nila ni Lance Monteverde—ang bilyonaryong CEO na anak ng among pinagsilbihan ng kanyang ina. Malamig, makapangyarihan, at walang pakialam sa pag-ibig. Ngunit sa kabila ng lahat, tila may kakaibang puwersang nagtulak sa kanya na iligtas si Elena mula sa kamay ng mga mapang-abusong nanghihingi ng utang. Kapalit ng kaligtasan, isang alok ang binitawan ni Lance: “Babayaran ko ang lahat ng utang mo, Elena. Pero may kapalit... ikaw.” Sa pagitan ng utang, galit, at pag-ibig na unti-unting tumutubo sa gitna ng poot—mapipilitan si Elena na maging asawa ng lalaking kinaiinisan at kinatatakutan niya… ang lalaking unti-unti ring matututo kung ano ang tunay na halaga ng pag-ibig at pagkatao. Ngunit sa mundo ng mga Monteverde, walang libre. At sa dulo ng bawat pangako, may kapalit na kalayaan.

Catchline: "Maid niya lang ako! Ina lang ng magiging anak niya! Wala akong karapatang mag-inarte dahil kasalanan ko kung bakit ako nasa ganitong kalagayan. Kailangan kong itatak sa aking isipan na ang nasa sinapupunan ko ay kahalili ng anak niyang namatay— namatay nang dahil sa akin. Oo nga at masakit, pero wala pa ito sa kalingkingan ng nararamdaman niyang sakit no'ng pinatay ko ang anak niya." SYNOPSIS Dahil sa kahirapan napilitang pumunta ng Maynila si Olivia upang mamasukang katulong. Sa edad na beinte-sinco, second year college lamang ang kaniyang natapos sa kadahilanang hindi na kaya ng kaniyang mga magulang na sabay silang pag-aralin ng kaniyang kapatid. Nang tumuntong siya ng Maynila, akala niya doon na niya matatagpuan ang kaniyang pinapangarap na Prince Charming— sa katauhan ng kanyang gwapo ngunit masungit na among si Vanadium Abejero, na pangalan pa lamang ay malalaman mo na kaagad na galing ito sa mayamang pamilya. Ngunit nasira ito nang malaman niyang may asawa na ito't anak. Napakabuti ng kaniyang Senyora Isabel kaya hininto niya na ang anumang nararamdaman para sa kaniyang napakasungit na amo. Pero makalipas lamang ang ilang buwang panganganak nito sa kanilang anghel, namatay sa isang car accident si Isabel Abejero. Kaya muling nabuhay ang kaniyang pilit na tinatagong nararamdaman para kay Vanadium. At makalipas lamang din ng tatlong taon matapos mamatay ang kaniyang Senyora Isabel ay naganap ang isang aksidenting siya ang may kasalanan, na naging dahilan upang mabuo ang isang kasunduan sa pagitan nila ni Vanadium. Kasunduang maghahatid sa kaniya ng isang mapait ngunit masayang karanasan.

"I didn't plan on falling in love with someone else." 'Yan ang salitang hinding-hindi makakalimutan ni Gilliane dahil sa isang pangyayaring nag-iwan ng malalim na sugat sa kanyang puso. Pagkatapos siyang takbuhan ng lalaking mapapangasawa niya sana sa araw ng kanilang kasal, sa harap ng altar at napakaraming tao. Nang nangyari 'yon ay doon niya natutunan na walang kasiguraduhan ang anumang bagay sa mundo. That true love is not measured by how long you are together because in the end, it all just doesn't matter when the person you love the most gave up and find another woman and leave you before your eyes. Pagkatapos ng lahat nang delubyong nangyari sa kasal niya ay napilitan siyang sumama sa matalik na kaibigan pabalik ng Pilipinas para paghilumin ang sugat. Nagtungo siya sa bar gabi-gabi and her bestfriend was aftraid she would self-destruct. Sa unang bar na napuntahan ay nakilala ni Gilliane ang isang napakaguwapong lalaki. They even talk without giving each others name and number. Nang sumunod uling gabi, sa ibang bar ay muli silang nagkita nang hindi sinasadya. Nakailang beses silang nagtagpo kahit na hindi nila pinag-uusapang magkita. Naisip niya na waring pinagtatagpo sila ng tadhana. Pero dahil sariwa pa kay Gilliane ang nangyaring pang-iiwan sa kanya ng kanyang long-time boyfriend, ayaw niya munang mapaugnay sa kahit na sino mang lalaki. She stopped going in the bars and chose to stay at home. Ngunit waring talagang tadhana na ang gumagawa ng paraan para magkita sila ng lalaki dahil muli silang nagkita sa loob ng operating room. The man was Dr. Sebastian Villaraza, isang mahusay na surgeon sa bagong ospital na pagtatrabahuhan ni Gillian. A Ano kaya ang nais ipahiwatig sa kanya ng tadhana sa kanilang muling pagkikita ng napakaguwapong surgeon na ito?