Beauty Is Pain

DE GUIA SERIES 2: Love is Dead Cheating is never in Alyson's dictionary. Kilala siya sa angkan ng mga De Guia bilang dakilang Ambassadress ng Pag-ibig. Kaya naman emotera siyang nag-itim at nagpa-reserve ng puntod nang madiskubreng niloloko siya ng nobyong si Ramon - ang lalaking tunog-kanto ang pangalan pero may abs. Ang malaking problema niya: Paano siya magwawala at maghihisterya sa pait ng pag-ibig gayong Triple A lang ang karakas ng baterya niya? Sino ang tutulong sa kanya sa paglilibing ng feelings kung buntis at baliwag ang masasandalan niyang pinsan na si Erin? At paano siyang hindi madi-distract sa aali-aligid na bigote at abs ni Noonie Valderrama? Love is dead. Or does it really die?

The king orders me to spend three days in a trial marriage with four beastmen separately and pick one to be my consort. The first beastman is a naga, which means double the fun down there. The second beastman is a werefox who has the fluffiest tail. The third beastman is a lycan. His kind is known for having the strongest core strength. The fourth beastman, on the other hand, is Julius Lockewood, a cervitaur I've liked since childhood. After I'm drugged, I reject the other three beastmen and search desperately for Julius while tremors rack my body. However, I end up overhearing his friend laugh and say, "Julius, you rascal. I can't believe you drugged the princess just to win a bet that she would keep herself pure for you. Aren't you worried that she'll go to someone else instead?" Julius snorts indifferently. "She's crazy in love with me. Cervitaurs prefer virgins. If she loses her virginity, she'll have no chance of marrying me. She wouldn't dare. I bet that even if she were driven mad with lust, she wouldn't touch anyone else." Heartbroken, I follow the king's orders and enter a trial marriage with each of the other three beastmen. When Julius comes to my house, he hears me beg, "Don't put your tail there…" It makes him so angry that he loses his mind. When the royal decree is issued, he gets on his knees and begs me to stay with him.

On the verge of death, I received a system that gave me special powers. I was giving five wishes. However, both my body and soul will have to experience excruciating pain for every wish that I make. My childhood sweetheart, Ben Greenwood, used my first four wishes recklessly whilst ignoring the pain that I had to experience for every wish. When he forced me to use my last wish to make the scar on his female consultant's face to disappear, I looked at the face that looked exactly like his first love and my heart ached. What he didn't know was that after using my final wish, I would die.

"I only dated you because I wanted to know how it feels being with a plus size"Tim had said to me, the night he took my innocence,5 year ago. "Tim what are you saying?"I had asked confused. This is the same man who confessed his love for me and entrapped my heart. "Do you think I will ever walk hand in hand with someone three times my size" He had replied bluntly. "You are not serious,are you?"I chuckled sadly , thinking maybe he was pulling my leg. He said nothing and left. But that is nothing compared to this day,it was supposed to be the best day of my life,as Nathan asked me the big question but since he don't know my size we both went to the jewelry store to get a ring. "If you ain't so far maybe the ring would've been your size"Nathan yelled out. I tried not to cry as everyone in the jewelry store fixed their eyes on me. "Sir,we have larger sizes to try"the jewelry store owner suggested. But the problem isn't the ring but me,he is done with me, and will dump me,any slightest chance. This is the fourth time yet I kept falling victim of this false love,now Mr Bruno?,who would've believed Mr Bruno,I maybe fat but not stupid. Beauty, a 24yrs old,a plus size ,low-esteem,timid and self-conscious lady, hated herself for her looks,found herself working in a fashion company,her dream job even though she doesn't fit into the beauty standard,she was the least rated worker. Bullied and bodyshamed even in her past toxic relationships, unintentionally stole the heart of Mr Bruno. Can Mr Bruno be really hers?,or is it another heartbreak story ?

Greg the city's billionaire stormed on Hayley his contracted fiancée cheating with his friend two weeks before their arranged marriage and immediately is involved in a fatal accident leading to memory loss. Vanessa his late best friend sister is also involved in the accident. Now Greg has to marry his fiancée who is having his child when he has finally opened his heart to Vanessa who has found out her true parentage and has vowed never to have anything to do with him or Hayley her foster sister who is pregnant and engaged to Greg Neville the father of her six-year-old daughter, Amy. Can their love prevail amidst the deadly secrets and circumstances surrounding them? Will Greg be able to unravel soul-shattering secrets from desperate people around him?

Naomi Venice was a daughter of one of Florence's noble family, Venice. As someone who loves books, she would often go to libraries. While strolling, she passed by an alleyway where she saw a library. She went there with her personal maid, Lillian, to browse for some books when something strange happened. It was gone in an instant and they got home completely fine. Late at night, something strange happened and when Naomi woke up, she found herself in an unknown world and occupying an unknown body. Defenseless and no fighting capabilities to protect herself, she was almost driven to her wits end. Will she be able to survive in an unknown world despite her circumstances?

“Kiss me.” The words tumbled out and Lex stepped back instantly. He turned away from her and Isis felt her pride being butchered. “Isis, I-” His voice travelled through the room. It was laced with uncertainty. His back was still to her. "I am sorry. I shouldn’t have asked. I-uh. Good bye, Mr. Greyson.” Isis replied as she slid off the desk. She needed to leave, before her embarrassment killed her. Isis grabbed her bag and stalked off towards the door. A grip like iron encased her shoulder and she was spun around to face Mr. Greyson, he pushed her against the door and dropped her bag onto the floor. He pinned her body with his, a hand around her waist bringing her body against his and his other hand cupping her face. He ran his thumb along her lower lips and took satisfaction in her shuddering. He drew her hands up and anchored them above her head, pinning them to the door. His mouth slowly covered hers and moved teasingly. Isis gasped at the skillful movement of his lips against hers. He possessed her fully, slipping his tongue into her mouth. He tasted her, devoured her and nothing was sweeter for Lex. He fought to control his natural instincts firing to life and focused on giving her this but he was certain he would gain the most pain from it. He knew he would never forget this kiss, never meet its equal. He pulled away from her, their breath labored. He rested his forehead against hers and committed the moment to memory. He leaned off her, let her hands drop to her sides, he handed Isis her bag. "Good bye, Ms. Davenport.” He replied with some pain as he turned the door knob and allowed her to leave.

First love is supposed to fade. Yours became an obsession. Liam Thorne was everything to you—his warmth, his kindness, his adorable quirks. You risked it all and confessed, only for him to break your heart with three devastating words: "This is my girlfriend." Ten years later, you've painstakingly rebuilt your life, securing a prestigious job at the Aethelgard Corporation in the gleaming city of Aethelburg. But on your first day, your past walks through the door. There he is, your first love, now your cold, demanding boss who treats you like a total stranger. Blinded by a decade of pain, you unleash your fury on him… until a shocking revelation changes everything. The man in front of you isn't Liam. He's his older brother, and your fresh start just became a beautiful, complicated nightmare.

Adrian Royce, once a commanding force in the business world, now hides in the shadows of his fears and a wheelchair. Cynical and broken, he’s forced into a marriage with Serena Cooper, a fiery young woman whose dreams are as big as the struggles she’s endured. A healer at heart, with her grandmother’s ancient remedies and an indomitable spirit, Serena has known heartbreak and betrayal—but never defeat. From their first meeting, sparks fly—not of passion, but of sharp words and clashing wills. “You think I want your money?” Serena snaps when Adrian accuses her of being a gold digger. “No, Mr. Royce. I want a college seat.” Reluctantly, Adrian lets her into his life, and Serena’s presence becomes more than just physical healing. Her selflessness and quiet resilience begin to chip away at his icy walls. Despite himself, Adrian starts waiting for her each evening, sharing meals he once ate in solitude, his heart unknowingly opening to her warmth. As their contract of necessity shifts into something deeper, Serena finds herself captivated by Adrian’s rare smiles and the vulnerability he hides behind his sharp tongue. Serena, who vowed never to trust again, feels her walls crumble under the weight of Adrian’s gaze. His touch sends shivers down her spine, his presence a constant reminder that she isn’t alone. And yet, she fears the same pain that has haunted her past. But as emotions rise, so do the challenges—old flames, family betrayals, and scars from their pasts. Can Serena overcome her fear of losing someone she loves again? Will Adrian be brave enough to fight for her? The Cure Is You, is a heart-stirring tale of resilience, betrayal, and the healing power of love that will leave you breathless until the very last page.

Deril mencari di setiap ruangan, mulai dari kelas 1 hingga kelas 3, di ruang praktek dan ruang latihan drama, namun gadis itu tidak ada disana. terakhir pemuda itu menemukannya di ruang loker. Hana masih terlihat serius mengecek isi lokernya sebelum pulang. Deril sangat senang dan segera mendekatinya. “Hay…!” ucap Deril sambil berjalan mendekati Hana Tanpa melihatnya Hana sudah tahu bahwa seorang yang sedang menyapanya adalah Deril. Hana mencium aroma parfum bercampur keringatnya yang masih sama sejak setahun lalu. Tentu itu adalah parfum mahal yang dia beli di toko-toko berkelas. “Hay … Deril Batara Sandrian,” jawab Hana. Gadis itu tahu betul bahwa seorang brandal seperti Deril tidak mungkin menemuinya tanpa maksud. “Sepertinya ada urusan yang sangat penting hingga anda menyempatkan diri menemuiku.” Tanya Hana langsung pada pokok permasalahan. “Ehmmm…aku tahu ini memang konyol. Tapi aku membuthkan bantuanmu” ucap Deril sedikit ragu “Great..!” Hana tersenyum bangga saat Deril mengucapkan permintaan tolong padanya. “Ya..apa kita bisa latihan drama bersama setelah pulang sekolah?, aku tidak yakin untuk memintamu, namun aku ingin pementasan nanti berjalan dengan baik” ucap Deril Hana mengangguk. “Oke…aku akan membantumu. Kita akan latihan bersama dengan satu sayarat” ucap Hana “Oke…No paroblem, sebutkan saja apa yang kamu minta” jawab Dilan penuh percaya diri “Kita akan latihan bersama asal kamu mau berjanji tidak akan jatuh cinta padaku” Hana berucap dengan sangat serius. Deril tersenyum mengolok. “ Never “ jawab Deril cepat. Bagi dirinya tidak mungkin jatuh cinta pada gadis biasa seperti Hana, tentu dia sama sekali bukan tipe Deril. Pemuda itu masih tidak percaya jika Hana seyakin itu.