Cold-eyed Novels & Stories

Para takasan ang isang arranged marriage sa isang lalaking doble ang tanda sa kanya at kilalang marahas, nag-layas si Iris. Walang pera, gutom, at hinahabol ng mga tauhan ng kanyang stepfamily, nakapuslit siya sa isang ultra-exclusive charity gala para magtago. Sa kanyang desperasyon, pumasok siya sa isang pribadong VIP suite para magpalit ng kasuotan at umiwas sa mga humahabol sa kanya. ​Ngunit nagbago ang lahat nang bumukas ang pinto at pumasok si Damian Vance—isang reclusive, cold, at mailap na tech billionaire. May hinihintay si Damian—isang elite, undercover female investigator na kinuha niya para mag-imbestiga sa isang maseselang kaso ng pagnanakaw sa kanyang kumpanya. Dahil sa suot ni Iris at sa tyempo ng kanyang pagkilos, napagkamalan siya ni Damian na ito ang investigator. ​Upang makaligtas sa mga bodyguard na nag-aabang sa labas ng hotel, pinatulan ni Iris ang maling akala ni Damian. Tinanggap niya ang kontrata at sumama sa mansyon nito. Ang problema? Zero ang kaalaman ni Iris sa pagiging investigator. Habang sinusubukan niyang gampanan ang pekeng papel, unti-unting nahuhulog ang loob niya sa mailap na billionaire—habang bawat araw ay isang sugal dahil isang maling galaw lang, mabubunyag ang kanyang sikreto. Poprotektahan ba siya ni Damian kapag nalaman nitong isa lang siyang magandang impostor?

Synopsis: Elara Santos is willing to do anything to save her dying mother — even sell herself to the devil. When she offers her body and freedom to the ruthless billionaire CEO Damien Torres in exchange for millions, she expects a cold, heartless contract. What she didn’t expect was the burning passion that consumes them every night, the way he touches her like he owns her soul, and the dangerous pleasure she finds in his arms. Damien needs a wife to secure his empire. Elara is just a desperate bargain — beautiful, innocent, and completely his for one year. No feelings. No love. Just raw possession. But as he breaks her in and claims her in the most sinful ways possible, the ice around his heart begins to crack. Caught between lies, uncontrollable desire, and a ruthless rival who wants to destroy them both, Elara finds herself falling deeply for the man who bought her. While Damien realizes too late that the woman he thought he could control is now the only one who can break him. Sa mundong puno ng pera, kapangyarihan, at lihim, hanggang saan ang kaya mong isuko para sa pag-ibig? Isang taon. Isang kontrata. Isang mapanganib na pag-ibig na maaaring sumira sa kanilang dalawa. "I bought your body... but you stole my soul." Genre: Romance, Drama, Erotic, Thriller, Forced Proximity, Billionaire Warnings: SPG | Mature Content | Strong Language | Emotional Angst | Possessive Hero

Matapos malaman ni Lorelay ang katotohanan na may kaugnayan si Mr. Shein sa pagkamatay ng papa niya, iniwan niya ito ng walang pagdadalawang isip. Nabuo ang galit sa puso niya para sa kaniyang asawa kaya kailangan niya ng oras para makabangon siyang muli. After she spent her last night with her husband, she decided to leave without leaving any traces behind. Because of her disappearance, maraming pagsubok ang dumaan sa kanila. Many third parties involved na naging daan kung bakit napagdesisyunan ni Lorelay na huwag ng bumalik sa asawa. After 5 years, bumalik si Lorelay. With the lawyer in front, she signed the contract stating that she'll be Mr. Shein's assistant kapalit ang isang milyon. Lorelay knew that the contract is not on her favor. She knew what will gonna happened to her while staring at Mr. Shein's cold eyes. Gone with the loving husband. Gone with the caring husband. All she can see now is the ruthless, and cold-hearted CEO. 'Para sa mga anak ko at kay auntie Lorena, lahat ay gagawin ko.' Ang sinasabi ni Lorelay sa isipan niya habang tinatahak ang daan papunta sa asawa niyang minsan na niyang nilayasan. She’s back in his husband’s embrace, knowing that she’ll taste his wrath for leaving him 5 years ago.

"In the kitchen, she's a firestorm. In love, she's about to burn." Youngest Perez. Billionaire. CEO. Head-turner. Maxine Avrielle Griego Perez has it all-beauty, brains, and billions. With multiple successful businesses under her name, she's unstoppable. But behind the glam life, may isang pangarap siyang matagal nang hindi natutupad: To become a certified chef. As her final requirement, she's sent to train at Moonlight Kitchenette, a cozy restaurant owned by her tito-but managed by Chef Timothy Hayden Sanders, a perfectionist known for being cold, demanding, and insanely hot. At first, clash sila. She's used to being in control. He's used to obedience. But in between the yelling, stolen glances, and late-night cooking sessions, something starts to simmer. Timothy falls-for her strength, her sass, and that laugh she tries to hide. And Maxine? She falls harder. For the first time, she lets herself feel. Then comes Cassandra. The manager who's always wanted more than professionalism. One drunken night. One betrayal. Maxine leaves-broken, silent... and pregnant. Five years later, Maxine returns as a world-class chef and single mom. Fierce, focused, and definitely not here to rekindle anything. But fate isn't done with them yet. Timothy is back, full of regret-and still in love. He wants answers. He wants her back. What he doesn't know is... he already has a piece of her. Secrets will be exposed. Old wounds reopened. And somewhere between revenge, forgiveness, and five-star meals... a second chance might be served.

Scarlett Louise Santillan, a.k.a. "Red," is the best and most famous assassin of the Wolfgang Creed Organization. She's the rank one. She lived just like a normal businesswoman by day, but by night, she was a dangerous, powerful, badass, fearless, smart, and bravely beautiful woman. No one can match her. She's ruthless and brutal when killing. She kills anyone who gets in her way without mercy. ——————— Lucien Aziel Savedra is a multi-billionaire. He is the owner of Savedra Oil Company, the richest company in the country and Asia. He is known as an arrogant, cold, and heartless man. That's what most people know because that's what they see in him, but the truth is, Lucien doesn't want to show his true self to others. That was his father's order. Moreover, they are a rich family in all of Asia. They have many enemies, and they should not be seen as weak. Not only that, Lucien didn't know that his father was a member of the underground society. ——————— After Red accomplished her mission, her boss called her for the next job. She thought her mission would follow the same routine, but she was wrong. His boss gives her a new assignment. A mission she never thought would be given to her will be accepted. Her mission is to protect and be the maid of an arrogant billionaire. What happened to Red when she was with the man? How will she protect the man when a lot happens that she didn't expect? Will she be able to survive the mission to protect and guard him? Or, for the first time, will she give up on her mission?

After their wedding, Phoebe woke up next to an empty bed. She couldn't find her husband. Alam niyang hindi siya iiwan ni Pierce. They even made love last night. She tried to find him, but to no avail. She even hired private investigators to find her missing husband but the investigation would always fail. There's no lead, no clue, no reason at all why would Pierce left her like that! After two years of living in pain and self-blame, Phoebe has already decided start over. She has to work for her family since her Dad passed away. Ngunit tila pinaglalaruan siya ng tadhana. Because Pierce suddenly shows up! She couldn't believer her eyes. Akala ng lahat ay naglaho na ito, ngunit mula sa kung saan ay bigla na lamang itong bumalik. Her heart was filled with hope again. Finally, she saw him again! But it seems like Pierce couldn't remember her. He treated her cold and heartless. Hindi na niya makilala ang bagong Pierce na nasa kaniyang harap. The Pierce she knew was loving, clingy, and thoughtful... not this one who's rude, ruthless, and cold. Nasaan ang kaniyang asawa? Bakit hindi siya nito maalala? Bakit bigla itong nawala? How could they make their marriage work when Pierce couldn't even remember her? How would she deal with him? How could she endure more pain after the two years of living in pain?

Three years ago, on what was supposed to be the happiest day of her life, Lynell Gibbs was left completely broken. It was her 20th birthday — a day she had been so excited for — but instead of candles and wishes, she got heartbreak. Shaun Hernandez, the guy she loved with all her heart, broke up with her. No fight, no warning. Just a simple, cold explanation: “Nagising na lang daw siya at narealize na hindi na niya ito mahal.” Those words haunted her for years. And no matter how strong she tried to be, the pain left a scar too deep to forget. But she survived. She stood up, rebuilt herself piece by piece, and slowly became the woman she never thought she could be — stronger, wiser, and even more beautiful. Gone was the naïve girl who gave everything to someone who didn’t deserve her. She had learned her lesson. She moved forward and opened her heart again. That’s when Martin came into her life — kind, respectful, and everything Shaun wasn’t. For the first time, she felt safe. Finally, she believed she had healed. Until one unexpected announcement shattered her peace. Their company was under new management. At first, she didn’t think much of it — change was normal. But everything came crashing down the moment she heard the name of their new CEO. Shaun Hernandez. The same man who once tore her apart... was now her boss.

Amelia grew up noticing that her family never gave her much attention compared to a maid's child, whose daughter was showered by countless adoration and love by her own parents. At first, she thought that it was normal however, as years passed by, she grew to learn the unfair treatment her family was showing which caused her to grow cold with her blood relatives, especially with her father. One day, she was inside a bar taking drinks when a man who is assumed to be around his early thirty's approached her. The man was drunk and a little sketchy which made her want to avoid him but for some reason, she couldn't. There was something that was pulling her back into her seat, probably the foreign sensation or new found affection from talking with a stranger. The two will then start dating until a woman named Feline comes into the picture. She was also in love with Samuel which ultimately led to their rivalry. Amelia was in the middle of getting her revenge with the same woman when she reported her to her family. It led her to being scolded at home and finding out that all this time, Feline was her half-sister; the daughter of her father with another woman. Broken hearted from the notion, Amelia finds herself running towards Samuel's doorstep only to be met with another mischief. It just so happens that the same day she went to his house was the day; she met the same man she met at the bar that night. He reintroduces himself as Marshall and according to him; he was there with a restraining order in his hand.

Si Lira Mendoza ay isang simpleng basurera na araw-araw lumalaban sa kahirapan para sa kanyang pamilya. Sanay siyang maliitin, tapakan ang dignidad, at ipaalala ng mundo kung saan siya nababagay… sa ilalim. Ngunit isang aksidente ang magbabago sa lahat nang matapunan niya ng basura ang isang mayabang at misteryosong lalaki na hindi niya alam ay isa palang makapangyarihang CEO. Si Nathaniel Cross, isang cold at elite na negosyante, ay sanay makuha ang lahat… pera, respeto, at babae. Ngunit iba si Lira. Hindi siya nagpapanggap, hindi siya humihingi ng awa, at kahit sugatan ang pride, buo pa rin ang tapang. Sa gitna ng isang marangyang villa party, muling nagtagpo ang kanilang mundo… at doon nagsimula ang isang masakit na banggaan ng uri, dignidad, at damdamin. Habang unti-unting nahuhulog ang loob ni Nathaniel sa babaeng galing sa mundo ng basura, lalong humihigpit ang hawak ng kanyang pamilya, lalo na ng kanyang ina, na may sariling plano para sa kanyang kinabukasan. Sa pagitan ng pang-aalipusta, lihim na kasunduan, at unti-unting pag-usbong ng pag-ibig, kakayanin ba ni Lira ang mundong hindi siya kailanman tinanggap? O mananatili siyang basurera sa paningin ng lahat… kahit sa lalaking handa nang ipaglaban siya?

Ang kuwentong ito ay hindi angKop sa mga batang mambabasa.*** Since childhood, Astin Kier Hernandez has loved Laura Miller. But it was a one-sided love. Laura never had feelings for him. Still, he didn’t give up; he guarded her closely all through college. Out of gratitude to his family, Laura agreed when he proposed in front of her parents. He knew she wouldn’t refuse because of gratitude to their family. He thought he was the happiest man that day. He was wrong. Laura admitted she already had a boyfriend, Gael. But Astin didn’t allow the wedding plans to be canceled. Learning this, he rushed to set the wedding date. On their wedding day, Laura didn’t show up, and that was his first heartbreak. One-sided love is torture. For months, he disappeared from everyone’s radar, leaving behind his comfortable life. To forget, he joined the military, spending four years in training. After that, his team was deployed abroad on their first mission, which lasted longer than expected. Eight years is a long time, so he returned to the Philippines. He and Laura crossed paths once again. But he was no longer the Astin who was hopelessly in love with her. How many women had he left heartbroken whenever he was reassigned to a different place? But how could he now avoid the woman who did nothing but apologise and try to win him over every day? And how long could she endure his cold treatment?