Close-mindedly Novels & Stories

Out of choice, Tori Alonzo agreed to marry Roux Fuentabela to make her father proud and to save her sister. She hasn't met Roux even once in her life... or so she thought. She vowed to make them regret the marriage. She became the billionaire's stubborn wife. But everything backfired when Roux was done with her stubbornness. Unexpectedly, they became close until someone came back. Then an unexpected event came that wrecked Tori's life. Losing someone important to her was just the tip of the iceberg. Skeletons in the closets were found one by one. Everyone's secret was slowly revealed and no one was ready for the consequences of their actions. Tori ran away, not expecting to have something that would remind her of the past. And when she came back, she faced the biggest disaster of her life in the form of Devroux Fuentabela. Will everything still fall into their right places? Or they will just let the disaster ruin their lives?

Sa simula palang ay hindi na maganda ang impresyon ni Kathrina sa kapitbahay nilang si Dandreb. Lalo siyang nainis dito ng bansagan siya nitong “Manang”. Feeling close e bakasyonista lang naman ito sa kanilang lugar. Pero sa tuwing magkakatinginan sila ng binata at matitigan niya ang maganda nitong mga mata ay gusto yata niyang i-close ang sarili rito. Kahit inis na inis na siya ay hindi niya napigilan ang sariling magkagusto sa aroganteng binata. Lalo na nang ligawan siya nito. Hanggang sa magkaroon ito ng karibal sa panliligaw sa kanya ng dumating ang first love niyang si Chad. Kasing hot din ito ni Dandreb at talagang tumatak ito sa puso niya noon. Biglang nalito si Kathrina. Because she and Chad a ‘thing’ way back. She knew she needed to choose....

Seraphina Skye Torres lived a simple life on the farm her grandparents owned. The animals and plants were her only companions, the ones she talked to when no one else was there. Living far from the city made her independent. She learned to stand on her own and never let anyone look down on her. She knew her worth. Her life changed when Nikolai Aleksander Sergei Moretti entered it. A billionaire CEO with wealth, power, and an attitude that clashed with everything she believed in. To save her parents' business, Seraphina had no choice but to marry him. Her life as an independent farmer slowly faded, replaced by a role she never wanted, being Nikolai's wife. As she stepped into his world, she faced judgment from people who wanted him and doubt from those close to him. Surrounded by pressure and expectations, Seraphina was left wondering if this life was only temporary, or if she could still find herself in a future she never chose.

“Your ex-fiance’s loss is my gain. Akin ka na ngayon, Selene.” Selene Martinez thought she was close to the happily ever after she had been dreaming of since she was a child dahil papakasalan niya na ang lalaking mahal niya. Balak niya itong surpresahin pero mas nasurpresa siya nang tumambad ang hubo’t hubad na kasintahan kasama ang kaniyang stepsister. Akala niya talo na siya, ngunit dumating si Leviticus Thompson para isalba siya. Ang bilyonaryong may nakakabighaning kagwapuhan at karisma. Kailangan niya nang maipapakilalang asawa sa kaniyang pamilya, kailangan naman ni Leviticus ng asawa para makuha ang kaniyang mana. Ang naisip nila? To make her his temporary wife. But what happens when their pretend marriage starts to feel all too real? As their fake union evolves, will they discover that what they’ve been searching for is right in front of them?

Life is a deep darkpit, but it's still beautiful. Mazarina is the luckiest when Aeron, the son and heir of one of the wealthiest family in the world, marries her. But little did she know, behind Aeron’s pretty facade is a dark secret—nakatago ang pangit at nakahihindik na nakaraan. The ghost from Aeron’s past is the reason for Mazarina to fear and leave him—with their unborn child. Arin swears not to go near the Griffins ever again. But fate seems not to care about her plans. Seven years later, their paths crossed again when Aeron had an accident and Arin became his doctor. Desperate to win his wife-that-got-away, Aeron swears to do everything just to make a different ending to their story—and pretending to have an amnesia is his way to get close to the sexy neurologist—the only woman who can mend his lonely heart. Will Aeron be successful? Will Arin let him in to her heart? But what about her son who often looks for his father?

Lumaki man sa mayamang pamilya. Pinagpala man sa ganda. Pakiramdaman ni Cloughd may isang kulang sa buhay, iyon ay ang utak. Kahit anong pilit niyang mag-aral ay ayaw nitong pumasok sa utak niya. Kaya naman first semester pa lang ay bagsak na siya. Paano na ang pangarap ng parents niya sa kanya? Para makapasa sa bagsak na marka ng masungit niyang professor, isang kalokohan ang pumasok sa isip niya. Iyon ay ang oplan akitin ang professor niya. Maakit kaya ang supladong professor sa bitag ng estudyante? Magawa pa kaya niyang makapasa at mairaos ang kursong hindi niya pinangarap? Ano ang gagawin niya gayong close pala sa family niya ang professor na bumagsak sa kanya? At mapapangasawa niya pa talaga? Is it a bad or good news?

Celene Ramos never planned to cross paths with Luther Montefalco — the ruthless billionaire CEO feared by everyone in the corporate world. She only wanted to prove herself, to work hard and survive the chaos of the city. But one stormy night changed everything. When Luther offered her a ride home under the rain, he unknowingly opened a door he could never close again. Beneath his cold control hides a man consumed by desire — dangerous, possessive, and drawn to Celene in ways he can’t explain. And no matter how hard she tries to stay away, she finds herself falling into his world of power, secrets, and forbidden passion. As their lives intertwine, lines blur between love and obsession, pleasure and pain. He wants to protect her. He wants to own her. But loving a man like Luther Montefalco might come with the greatest price — her heart, her freedom, and everything she thought she knew about herself. A story of desire that burns, love that wounds, and a connection neither of them can escape — even if it leads to ruin.

The Revenge of Rebirth Ex-Wife (R18) At the age of twenty-six, Renata Sumatra married her longtime boyfriend Abaddon La Valle, thirty-four year old-an doctor of surgeon. Renata is a successor of cosmetic company. She is good in her job, a smart and very humble. Meanwhile, Abaddon is a very busy person because of his job-to save other people's lives. A week after their wedding, Renata gets into an car accident and dies. Renata resurrection, but she now has a different appearance. Renata's discover they've come back to life in new bodies. Avil Velasco is Renata's close friend and diagnose with kidney cancer now possesses a common appearance, but it's Renata's spirit and because of Avil apperance, they don't recognize her. Renata worked as a attorney-Avil's present work. Because of her mysterious resurrection in Avil's appearance, the accident that happened to her is known to be planned and because of that, when she comes back to life she will find out who is behind the planning of her death and she met her ninong Atlas, and begin to work with him at law firm.

Isla Carter is a fearless journalist known for exposing truths powerful men would rather keep buried. Sebastian Romano is one of those men—an untouchable mafia boss whose influence hides behind wealth, silence, and control. When Isla’s investigation pulls her dangerously close to Sebastian’s world, their connection becomes unavoidable. What begins as watchful distance turns into charged conversations, careful restraint, and a growing tension neither of them planned. Isla knows better than to trust a man like him—especially when the truth about him is exactly what could destroy him. When she finally publishes the story that exposes Sebastian, it should have ended everything. Instead, it changes them. As danger closes in and lines blur between duty and desire, Sebastian is forced to choose between power and honesty, while Isla must face the cost of loving a man she once meant to bring down. Set against a world of secrets, control, and quiet confessions, Byline of My Heart is a slow-burn romance about choosing truth—even when it risks the heart—and discovering that the most dangerous love is the one that refuses to cage you.

Minsan sa buhay may mga bagay tayo na kailangan pag daanan. Mga bagay na kailangan nating gampanan dahil ito 'lang ang paraan upang makalaya tayo sa matirik na dinaraanan. ----- Raelynn Mona Hayami is a typical girl, a shy woman who has the innocent face of an angel in disguise. She is concealing something behind her soft-spoken face. Raelynn had been diagnosed with PTSD. Those she thought she could trust have abused, played with, and hurt her, as the people perceived her as a tyrant in their lives. At the end, trust is no longer there. It no longer holds any significance in her life. For her, many people can shatter trust, whether they're family, close friends, or strangers. Pero sa mundo na puno ng mapang husga may isang tao na aangat sa lahat. He climbed the mountain solely to reach her. He obtains her heart, mind, soul, and body, but most importantly, he obtains her trust. However, everything is prone to breaking and falling. You have stopped to hold on. (•On-going)