Center For Fiction First Novel Prize

“I hope you won't do anything to disappoint me. If not, I will tell you the consequences of your mistakes.” That was the warning Ryan Gonzalez gave Agnes on his first day at work. He is arrogant and cold, he possesses the most power and wealth in New York City. And Agnes unfortunately made fun of him and dragged him to bed. She woke up and was scared so she ran away, but then fate forced her to approach Ryan at all costs. Will he remember who she is after a few months? Was his distaste a manifestation of his silent revenge on her?

Lily Lai, a young lady of twenty-three, remains pure and untainted by the sinful desires of people even after enduring years of intense brutality and indifference from her parents. All she yearns for is to savor the sweetness of love, something that is foreign to her. she meets Lucas Fernandez, a cold-hearted and mysterious man. He makes it clear to her from the beginning that his world isn’t filled with a bed of roses nor is it full of sunshine but one of risks and selfish desires, yet for an odd reason, it attracts her to him even more. Is it the way his indifference glows in his eyes, the lethality that oozes from his aura or the darkness she’s feeling but cannot resist? Lucas makes Lily desire feelings she never knew existed while she reveals to him another outlook on life. In a world where danger freely lurks in the shadows their bond is as intoxicating as it is dangerous. Lily’s past, filled with wounds from years of torment and trauma she tries to forget will slowly unravel coupled with the mysteries around Lucas. Will Lily survive his hell that makes him who he is when she has already battled her own demons? Will her light overshadow his darkness or will his darkness swallow her whole?

Ivy Reed, a twenty year old with a haunting past. Ace Romano, the soon-to-be Italian mafia boss and also Ivy's brother's best friend who instantly takes a liking in Ivy when he first sees her. What happens when Ivy finds herself falling for him? And he, for her? Read to find out

Paano kung isang araw ay may isang estranghero na bigla na lamang mag-alok sa iyo ng kasal? Handa ka bang tanggapin ang mapusok na alok nito, o mas pipiliin mong tanggihan? Halina't tunghayan at alamin kung papaano mababago ang buhay ni Gelay De Castro sa alok ni Hadi Sandoval? *** Lumaki na hirap sa buhay ang dalagang si Gelay, simula nang pumanaw ang kanyang ama ay siya na rin ang umako sa responsibilidad na naiwan nito sa kanilang pamilya. Bukod sa pagiging panganay na anak ay ginampanan na rin niya ang pagiging Padre de pamilya para sa kanyang Nanay Myrna at dalawang nakababata pang kapatid. Wala siyang pinipiling pasukan na trabaho, basta ba't legal at marangal ay wala iyong problema sa kanya. Sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon, nakilala niya si Hadi Sandoval—ang lalaking malamig pa sa yelo kung makitungo sa kapwa tao. Sa hindi malamang dahilan, inis para sa isa't-isa agad ang kanilang naramdaman simula noong unang magkita. They also both wish not to see each other anymore…ngunit tunay na mapaglaro nga naman ang tadhana. Dahil itinakda ng pagkakataon na muli silang magkita… sa pagkakataon ito ay inalok siya ng kasal ng Binata. A marriage for inconvenience. Pakakasal siya kay Hadi, kapalit ng malaking halaga. Tanggapin kaya ni Gelay ang alok na maging Cinderella for Rent?

Alpha Derek Stronghold, the leader of the biggest and the strongest pack in the region with a dark past, he's been searching for his mate for the last 10 years only to find her in the only women he can't be with,a runaway Alexandria Salvatore, who has a huge secret begging him for rejection as they can never be together. a story of a forbidden love, will they end up together ?

Mara Wolfe has clawed her way from humble beginnings to the top of the city’s legal world, building a prestigious law firm brick by brick-while hiding her true nature as a chubby, fiercely intelligent werewolf. Her world shatters when she uncovers her husband’s betrayal: he’s plotting to siphon her hard-earned fortune with the help of his cunning, much younger assistant. Refusing to become a victim, Mara unleashes her sharpest instincts-both human and lupine-to turn the tables. Just as she sets her trap, an enigmatic new associate, Lucas, offers his help. His price? Just one date. But Lucas is more than he seems, and his unexpected loyalty forces Mara to confront what she truly wants from life and love. As secrets unravel and loyalties shift, Mara must decide whether vengeance or vulnerability will define her future. In the end, when a woman becomes the queen of her fate, she always has the chance to rewrite her love story.

[WARNINGMATURED CONTENTS! RATED 18] -----~[[AMELIA]~----- ~AND I KNOW WHAT WE'RE DOING ISN'T RIGHT BUT NO ONE ELSE TOUCHES ME LIKE YOU DO~ In the small, picturesque town of Willowbrook, eighteen-year-old Amelia Thompson finds herself caught in a tempestuous and forbidden romance that could tear apart her friendships and shatter her world. "SIN FOR ME" tells the gripping tale of Amelia's struggle to navigate her burgeoning feelings for her best friend's father, while he becomes increasingly obsessed with her. Amelia has always admired Mr. Daniel Mitchell from afar. As a well-respected businessman and devoted father, he exudes charm, intelligence, and mystery. But when Amelia's feelings for him evolve from innocent infatuation to something deeper and more complex, she is consumed by guilt and conflicted emotions. Determined to suppress her forbidden desires, she resolves to distance herself from him and protect her best friend, Lily, from the truth. However, Mr. Mitchell isn't willing to let Amelia go. As the lines blur between love and obsession, he becomes relentless in his pursuit, determined to make Amelia his own. His dangerous infatuation threatens to unravel Amelia's carefully constructed world, and she finds herself torn between her loyalty to Lily, her desires, and the potential consequences of their illicit romance. As the story unfolds, Amelia is faced with difficult choices, heart-wrenching betrayals, and an undeniable attraction that she cannot ignore. She grapples with her moral compass, societal expectations, and the taboo nature of their relationship, all while desperately trying to protect the people she loves. "SIN FOR ME" is a gripping tale of forbidden love, exploring themes of desire, loyalty, and the consequences of succumbing to our deepest passions. Will Amelia find the strength to resist the allure of an illicit romance, or will she succumb to the intoxicating power of forbidden love?

25-year-old Mikana decides to explore her desires by hiring a handsome escort named Axel. Despite his sometimes unpleasant behavior, she find herself drawn to his irisistable charm. As Mikana's feeling grow, she faces a dilemma: should she break her own rules to seek Axel's affection?

Xiamara Joy Orprecio is known habitue of contest, either pageantry or modeling. Everyone knows her. Everyone adores her passion and talent, reason why she don't have any problem in maintaining her self-esteem and cofidence. But just like a strong sound of applauses and cheers she have received, her

A man falls in love with a woman, and just because he is not up to her level. He decides to marry her sister instead with the ulterior motive of staying close to the woman he loves. The sister he got married to was an unwanted burden to her parents. This is the tough reality for Emma. After witnessing a shocking event, and her mother lying against her for the crime she committed. She is hit by a car while fleeing from the police arrest after the shocking reality. Even on the brink of life and death, her genuine desire is for vengeance against those who made her life miserable. unexpectedly, Emma gets a second chance at life and is transported back to a time before her ill-fated marriage with Zayn that decided her life. Amory, her sister's crush enters into a contractual marriage with Emma due to his harboring affection for her and he is ready to risk everything for her, and her quest for revenge begins.