And Still I Rise Poem

A self-proclaimed strong independent woman in her 30's finds herself single and lonely. She has a good friend who is stuck in his past. Together, they will try to battle their emotions as life partners. Will marrying a friend without a feeling bring them the happiness they've always wanted?

An overnight conspiracy crowned me the ruler of East Millsdearne. A ruler unfit to rule, a ruler always questioned, and looked down upon as weak. Why? Because I am a woman. Princess Adria was a rebel. Since young, all she wanted was the power and respect in every eye that looked at her. But all she got was lust. Where the crown gave her the power, she still surged to get the respect. Respect that came laced with lust, loss, and sacrifices. Sacrifices that kept her away from the love of her life. Tangled in a journey to find and give what women deserve, Adria tangles her love life. Will she succumb to the power of the throne, or will she draw herself out? A tale of the queen, that deserved power, and love. The question is how will she hold onto both.

Madeleine Lodrigo was abandoned by her father since sixteen so she was forced to work for a living. After her ex-boyfriend left her with a debt of 20 million, she is once again, forced to work just to pay the huge debt on his behalf. Pero nagbago ang lahat nang makilala niya ang isang Perez Salvatore. As a multi-billionaire with a severe case of haphephobia, Perez Salvatore finds it very devastating that he can’t even touch the woman he loves. When he met Madeliene Lodrigo, he was determined to make her stay and even made her his wife so that she can cure him. However, it was bound to be difficult when the tides turned to another direction and he was surged with new emotions. Nadag-dagan pa ‘to nang biglang bumalik ang first love niya, all of it went chaotic. A marriage that shouldn’t have been made and a love that shouldn’t exist, made them decide to part ways. Pero paano kung may malaman si Perez na makakapagpabago ng kanilang tadhana. Is it a happily ever after? Or is it too late, after all.

Lucas Grey becomes the head of his family at sixteen. He realizes that his parents death wasn't an accident. His main goals are to take care of his two sisters and find his parents killer. Lucas finds his bonded half but she doesn't want him, a brutal attack makes her go into hiding and Lucas has to suffer her nightmares. By chance they meet again and the bond is as strong as ever. Lucas is stubborn, slow to forgive and Rylee is afraid of loving him. Follow their story as they get pulled together by their bond but pushed apart by their actions as Lucas tries to lead his lair and protect his family. “See how easy it is to excite you,” I said as my fingers pushed inside her. Her whole body stiffened as she looked at me. “I don't love you Rylee and I wouldn't fuck you even if you begged for it,” I said. Her hand made contact with my cheek as she slapped me as hard as she could and it stung a little as she pushed herself up and away from me. “I fucking hate you,” she said coldly and walked over to the bed. “You hate me? I hate you back!” I yelled at her. “You expect me to believe your story but you won't believe mine?” she said angrily. “You can't even remember what the fuck you did that night, I saw you coming out of that bathroom with him following you! Can you honestly tell me you remember what you did in there?” I yelled. “I know myself and I wouldn't sleep with some random stranger,” she said as she looked at me. “Except that you did."

Having lived her life in the shadows as a pauper bastard with no father, Calliope's life changes the day Xandros comes to her school and she discovers they're mates, the difference in their status frightens her but Xandros swore to be with her but broke this promise as he announces someone else his mate, humiliating Callie. Heartbroken, Callie runs away and got hit by a car, she's hospitalized and left in a coma for three months before she's declared brain dead and her mother moves out of the pack and country, heartbroken. Xyla blames her brother for Callie's death and wouldn't forgive him but is shocked five years later when the infamous queen of the south invites her for a private dinner. Callie was saved by Rowland when she was declared brain dead as he's the pack's healer. She wakes up and realize her true paternity, she's the daughter of the infamous Alpha of the South, who's the Supreme Alpha that has gone missing for decades. She's set out on a clear path to avenge her enemies and become the Supreme She- Alpha. Would she achieve her desires?. Would she return back to the man that rejected her or make him face her wrath ?

Marizell Socorro Acevedo found refuge in bed with Teo, her fuckbuddy. Being with Teo between the sheets was a way for Marizell to cope with her father’s death. Naniniwala siya na hindi aksidente and pagkamatay ng kan’yang ama ngunit wala siyang ebidensiya na mapatunayan ‘yon. Kahit na dumaan ang dalawang taon kakahanap ng ebidensiya, wala siyang napapala. In the morning, she would tire herself looking for leads and at night, she would get comfortable with Teo. But despite the kiss and touches she’d exchange with Teo, she didn’t feel anything. Marizell already lost hope until they finally found a strong lead. Desperate for her father’s justice, she had let go of her relationship with Teo. It was just the sex she’s after so it wasn’t hard for her to let go. Handa na si Marizell para makamit ang hustisiya pero nang malaman na isang makapangyarihang pamilya ang nasa likod ng pagkamatay ng kan’yang ama, imposibleng makakamit niya ang hustisiya. The powerful and vicious Valleros were behind her father’s death. She knew too well that it’s impossible, they’d kill her before she could even file a case. But she doesn’t lose her hope, if she can’t get justice, then she has to get her revenge. She’s thirsty for justice but she never imagines she could be thirsty for revenge too. Everything was in alignment with her plan when she received a proposal from the Valleros. An arranged marriage with one of their heirs. In a blink, Marizell knew what she needs to do. Keeping her enemies closer would be easier for her to destroy them. She was ready until she met Teo again. But this time, he wasn’t her fuck buddy anymore. He’s Mateo Vallero, the ruthless of them all. And the worst, he’s her fiancé’s brother. Now, she’s confused and dumbfounded. Her plans crumbled every time she’d feel his touch. Now, she doesn’t know what she wants. Would it be revenge or him despite committing sin after sin with him?

Orlando Atmanegara sudah terbiasa menghadapi seribu satu sifat manusia sehubungan dengan pekerjaanannya sebagai seorang polisi. Tetapi saat dia harus menjaga seorang wanita yang kredibilitasnya luar biasa buruk dari seburuk-buruknya manusia, dia amat sangat tersiksa. Candramaya Daniswara adalah seorang mantan istri dari seorang pengusaha papan atas negri ini yang terpaksa diceraikan suaminya karena kelakuan nakal dan buruknya yang sudah tidak dapat di tolerir lagi. Bagaimana seorang Orlando Atmanegara menjaga seorang wanita nakal seperti Maya yang nyaris saja menjadi korban pembunuhan dan kini menderita amnesia? Bagaimana pula dengan Nayaka Bratadikara yang mendadak jatuh cinta lagi pada mantan istrinya yang sudah berubah kepribadiannya akibat amnesianya? "Kamu adalah wanita yang paling buruk akhlaq yang pernah saya kenal seumur hidup saya. Bagaimana mungkin amnesia bisa membuatmu menjadi berhati malaikat seperti ini hanya dalam hitungan hari? -Orlando Atmanegara Seburuk-buruknya saya, saya ingat bahwa harkat dan martabat saya sebagai seorang wanita itu adalah diatas segala-galanya. Saya tidak mungkin menukar harga diri saya hanya demi harta dan lembaran rupiah. -Candramaya Daniswara

“I never planned to fall for him… my boss, my sin, my secret. I am his mistress.” Akala ni Clara trabaho lang ang makukuha niya sa Velasco Corporation, pero isang gabi lang sa piling ng kanyang guwapong CEO na si Dominic, nagbago ang lahat. Siya ngayon ang babaeng lihim sa likod ng kanyang pangalan—ang kabit ng sariling boss. Pero hanggang kailan niya kayang itago ang bawal na relasyon bago sumabog ang lahat?

Lara Caleign Hermosa is a working student who strives to earn money for her tuition in college. She wants to help her family, especially her mother who was recently diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer. She needs money so badly, so, when her friend Alana offers her a part-time job as a club stripper, she grabs it without any hassle. She met Leon Amoroso, a handsome bachelor who once visited their club for a bachelor party. Leon Amoroso was hooked on Lara's beauty and that night they had a one-night stand. They have no idea that their fate will cross again for some reason. Leon Amoroso will be Lara’s professor. And this time, Lara will oblige for the rest of her semester with Leon. How can they resist their chemistry if they have a connection every day in school?

Do you believe in destiny? How about reincarnation? Or Transmigration? Well, for Arrianne, she loves to read novel with the related genre for reincarnation and transmigration, however she did not believe in any one of them. What she believe is that she is the one who will make her own destiny. Reincarnation or Transmigration? For what? You have to do everything you can in this life for you not to regret it. All comes with her own decision. Until....it happens to her. She was reincarnated and transmigrated to a novel. She was an orphan and his family only includes the people in the orphanage. She studied hard to have a better life and to live for his passion – cooking. The last thing she remember, she was in a hotel relaxing for her upcoming competition in the “Iron Master Chef“ competition, when she found a novel inside the side table in her room. To relax, she read and she was too angry with the character of the female villain. To bend her anger, she message the publisher and when she calms down, she was able to sleep. But to her surprise, when she wakes up, she was already the woman she despise. And since she knows the ending of the villain, she needs to work hard to live. She has to change her faith. This is a second chance and she promised to find the love that her character is searching.