Begin Again Novels & Stories

Hindi ako nagkamali sa nakita ko, alam ko siya ‘yon. Hinding-hindi ako magkakamali pagdating sa kanya. “Daddy!” it was a heart melting voice who called me. “There you are!” I said as I carry my son. I can’t do anything; it pains me seeing her walk away. I want to ask how her life is going, if she has someone new, if it’s still me. I really wanted to hear her talk, see her smile, and met her eyes once again. “Babe? Let’s go,” A soft voice called me, Solange. I turned my gaze in her direction once again, but I lost her… again. Ang pakiramdam na pilit kayong pinaglalayo ng mga alon ay sobrang sakit. Animo’y protektado siya ng malalakas at matatayog na alon kaya hindi malapitan dahil pilit kang itinataboy nito papunta sa dalampasigan. She’s an ocean wave that I can’t keep, an ocean wave that I can only see and admire from afar. ‘Till next time…

Synopsis Adrian Velasco, the untouchable 32-year-old billionaire behind Velasco Innovations, built an empire of “living glass” that reshaped Manila’s skyline. Sa mata ng publiko, he is a cold genius; to the elite, a dangerous rival. But beneath the glittering towers lies betrayal and a secret that could ruin him. Enter Elena Vargas, isang fearless investigative journalist. Determined to expose corruption tied to Velasco Innovations, she risks her career—and her life. When a scandal erupts linking Adrian to illegal government contracts, his enemies close in. To protect his empire, Adrian makes a shocking move: he proposes a one-year marriage to Elena, his greatest critic. “Be my shield,” he offers. “Expose me if you can.” Their sudden engagement shakes the nation. Social media erupts with #VelascoVargasWedding, calling it either a PR stunt or a love story. Forced into a public romance, Adrian and Elena clash behind closed doors, yet sparks of attraction begin to blur the line between duty and desire. Elena sees glimpses of Adrian’s hidden heart—funding schools, rebuilding towns—while Adrian is disarmed by her stubborn morality. But the game turns deadly. Rafael Santiago, Adrian’s ruthless rival and half-brother, orchestrates the smear campaign. Backed by political dynasties, he vows to destroy Adrian and claim Elena. Betrayal cuts deep when Adrian’s most trusted ally sells him out, forcing him and Elena to fight side by side. In a glass-shattering climax at Velasco Tower, their fake marriage becomes dangerously real as they confront Santiago. Adrian sacrifices billions to save his legacy; Elena risks everything to expose the truth. When the contract ends, their act has become reality. Elena chooses to stay—not as his shield, but as his equal. Adrian, once cold as glass, finally learns to love again. “This time, no contracts. Just us”

Evelisse Saint Laurent knew she had ruined everything the moment she became entangled with the infamous cold billionaire, Draven Virelli. Driven by her family’s greed and desperation for their approval, Evelisse did the unforgivable—she drugged the powerful billionaire and spent one reckless night in his bed. A single mistake shattered Draven’s seemingly perfect relationship and bound Evelisse to him forever when she discovered she was carrying his child. But Evelisse was never the villain everyone believed her to be. Behind the luxurious Saint Laurent name was a broken daughter—abused, neglected, and treated like nothing more than a pawn by her own father. Ever since her mother’s death, Evelisse had lived like a ghost, craving the love and validation her family would never give her. So when her father ordered her to secure the Virelli clan at all costs, she obeyed. Now trapped in a marriage with a man who despises her, Evelisse is forced to endure humiliation, betrayal, and endless heartbreak. Every cold glance from Draven reminds her of the sin that tied them together. Yet one thing refuses to make sense. Draven Virelli insists he was never the man she spent that scorching night with. The conviction in his eyes shakes everything Evelisse thought she knew. Because if Draven isn’t the father of her child… then who is? As secrets buried deep within the powerful Virelli clan begin to unravel, Evelisse finds herself caught in a dangerous web of lies, obsession, and power. And somewhere behind the throne of the Virelli clan sits a man far more terrifying—and far more obsessed with her—than Draven himself. In a world ruled by money, manipulation, and bloodlines, Evelisse Saint Laurent must decide whether she wants the crown… Or the man willing to destroy people just to keep her.

Kiana Cathryss Devereaux has spent the last ten years trying to outrun the ghosts of her past. Once a bullied scholarship student at an elite prep school, she is now a hardworking nurse buried under a mountain of debts and family responsibilities. When her 10-year high school reunion rolls around, she braces herself to face her old wealthy tormentors, fully expecting to be the underdog once again. Tyler Kezter Rosier—the city’s most elusive billionaire bachelor, a brilliant doctor, and a former classmate who barely knew Kiana existed back then. Tyler is dealing with his own nightmare: an relentless ex-girlfriend he desperately needs to get off his back, and the heavy pressure of the media spotlight. When a chance encounter in the hotel hallway leads to a spontaneous, defensive decision, Kiana walks into the ballroom on Tyler’s arm. They announce a fake engagement. The ruse works perfectly at first, completely silencing the high-society mean girls and giving Kiana her long-awaited moment of redemption. But the triumph is short-lived. A stray camera catches the moment, and photos of the "happy couple" instantly go viral, sparking a massive PR storm. The fake engagement quickly spirals out of control when Tyler’s terminally ill mother sees the news and finds new hope in her son's impending wedding. Bound by guilt and love for his mother, Tyler pleads with Kiana to keep up the charade. In exchange, he offers a lifeline: financial security and a guaranteed future for Kiana’s younger sister. With too much at stake, Kiana has no choice but to agree to the deal. As they are forced to navigate public appearances, family dinners, and flashing cameras, the lines between performance and reality begin to blur. Every lingering touch, protective gesture, and "fake" kiss starts to feel dangerously real.

"You were hired to protect me, not ruin my life or play the dad thing on my son" Solana Sevilla has everything a woman could ever dream of. And as one of the country's most beloved actresses and recording artists, millions admire her life from afar. Ngunit sa likod ng lahat ng iyon ay nagtatago ang isang napakasakit na pangyayari sa buhay niya. Five years ago, she walked into a luxury hotel intending to surprise her fiancé, a famous singer. Only to discover his affair with her best friend...the person she trusted the most. Heartbroken and devastated, she drowned herself in alcohol and made the worst decision of her life. She slept with a man whom she never even know. And months later...she discovers she's pregnant. Ngunit imbes na hanapin ang lalaking nakasama niya ng gabing iyon...ay hindi niya ginawa. Instead, she chose to raised her son with the help of her supportive parents. Everything is perfect. Until her father hires a new personal bodyguard for her. Kenjie Hanagata, a former Special Forces agent known for his cold personality, dangerous skills, and mysterious past. The moment Solana sees him, her world stops. Because Kenjie is the man from that night. The father of her son. At habang pilit niyang pinipigilang lumabas ang katotohanan...ay araw-araw niya rin nakikita na mas lalong naging malapit ang loob ng kanyang anak kay Kenjie. And as Kenjie slowly finds himself growing protective of both mother and son, long-buried truths begin to surface...along with dangerous secrets from his past that could destroy everything. Now, can Solana trust the man who broke down all her walls? Or will the secrets of Kenjie's past will destroy the second chance fate has given them?

"They call me Cherry... But you can call me anytime." ~Cherry~ She would be looked down upon the society, treated as a mere object by men, and considered the dirt of every city because of her job. But for him, she's special. She was the woman who captured his young heart, and everything he has ever dreamed of. He was her first man. And she was his... His Prized Possession. ***** World-renowned most eligible bachelor Xander Oxford is already prepared to be the next Boss of Asia. He's also the heir to the biggest company in the country -- the Oxford Group of Companies. As the son of the most powerful man in the country, he technically has no worries to think of. However, his almost perfect life is rattled when he fell in love with Cherry Lyn Avante - the girl he met in Club-V. At his age, he just doesn't care anymore as long as their relationship doesn't interfere with their private life, and feel happy with each other. Not until Cherry disappears with no trace or means of contact after everything he does. Determined to make their relationship work, can Xander do everything just to find Cherry and be with her again? Or stop himself from falling for the girl who is off-limits to him?

Do you believe in love after marriage? The accidental meeting and unexpected love brought Dustin Ibarra and Irish Rebana together. Dustin accidentally hit Irish with his car one rainy day while Irish was running across the road that day. He helped Irish and brought her to the hospital. He paid all her bills and medicines. He also gave Irish enough compensation for what happened. Irish apologized to him. She was the wrong one that day for suddenly running across the road that’s why the accident happened. They meet again accidentally on the road while Dustin is figuring out the solution to his Grandfather’s demand for him to inherit the company by getting married. He offered Irish for a contract marriage and Irish accepted his offer because of her mothers circumstances. They married secretly. She works in Dustin’s company and they live together to fulfill their husband and wife duty and to show to Dustin’s Grandfather that they live happily as a couple. Problem arises and Irish leave Dustin without him knowing where they are. Three years passed and they met again. Their Feelings for each other remained even though they never saw each other for so long.

“There's this thing when you meet a person but all you feel is hate even though he didn't do anything to you.” Maybe that’s what JR feels for Gerard. Once the other man saw Gerard’s face, all it takes is a second from a face devoid of any emotion to scowling one when JR lays his eyes on him. Imbes tuloy na matuwa si Gerard na nakita na niya sa wakas ang matagal na niyang hinahanap na matalik na kaibigan noong mga bata pa sila, nawala ang saya na iyon nang maramdaman niya ang pagkadisgusto ni JR sa kanya kahit wala naman siyang ginagawa rito. Hindi na siya umamin at ang pag-aasam na maging kaibigan ito muli ay nauwi sa wala. But why after years of not seeing each other, John Raven suddenly wants to be friends with him again? Why was the other hell bent on making up with him? Naaalala na ba siya nito o may mas malalim pang dahilan ang paglapit ni JR sa kanya?

Loving someone who abducts his parents and plays on her life is not her dream. Nathasha never thought that life would play so hard to her. Losing her memory, Wake up as a maid, Love the man she thought her savior but end up finding the truth that Luke the man she loves so much is the mastermind of her accident and her parents abduction is not easy to believe and process. Will love be enough reason for another chance? Is she willing to forget all the pain and betrayal's just for the sake of her triplets or She will raise them alone after her revenge? Is love enough for them to start and forget all the pain? Life is like a misery because when she almost got her revenge, she lost her triplets in exchange. How can life be so cruel to her, to suffer again from something she just wants to give justice at all. How can she suffer from something that she didn't do, how can life let her live in hell from someone who put her on it in the very first place. How can it be possible that her revenge makes her the one who suffers the most.

" You're the reason why I wanted to love one woman until my last breath." - DONOVAN ALLARD A woman named Nemesis ends up being the most sought entertainer in the world of Entertainment district after she was exiled from her own house. She used to be a lady who endures and keep things to herself. But she became a woman who doesn't like the idea of inconvenience anymore. She doesn't offer sexual service. But she holds the highest rank in the entertainment district. Her clients were mostly noble guests and from family of wealthy people. But she's one of a heartless and emotionless in this industry. She hates her job. And hates it even more when she met Donovan again. Donovan, who is a CEO and owns a multi billion chain business. The moment he laid his eyes on her again, he was bewitched and fantasized her beauty. He is a womanizer who thinks all women are after his money and wants to play with them like porcelain dolls. But that moment he wanted to save her from that hell. But Nemesis lost all the trust she once have in every people. And What if Donovan's habit never dies.