Contemporary Period Philippine Literature

Riveria was on the brink of collapse when Ethan Rivers arrived and took control of it. To fulfill his teacher's dying wish, he governed Riveria for three years, turning it into the most prosperous province in the country. However, just as he was about to end the turmoil once and for all, he was framed and imprisoned, and powerful families seized his achievements. They smeared his name, turning him into a public enemy. With Ethan gone, they believed that Riveria belonged to them.  Little did they know that the border forces rejoiced. "Ethan is gone? Hahaha! No one can get in our way now. Let's get started!" Foreign enterprises also jumped for joy. "Riveria is perfect for factories. Without Ethan stopping us now, nobody can stop us!"  Chaos returned, and people began to yearn for Ethan. As they investigated his life, shocking truths emerged.  He was the author of bestselling books and had donated hundreds of millions to the impoverished. He had even provided homes to the families of national heroes. When the truth came to light, the world fell into chaos, the villains panicked, and everyone was filled with regret!

"You are just someone who was forced on me and nothing else. An ugly-duckling like you, will never be love by me." His words were like a sharp sword that pierced my heart deeply. He was mentally hurting me. He did not have to act like that to remind me who I was.  ~Months later~ "I deserve this." He said in a tone that held agony.  "But please, don't leave. I'm sorry for everything." His eyes dimmed and his voice cracked. "Please. I need you." His grip only tightened. ~"~"~"~"~"~"~ Linda Foscar has been secretly in love with Daniel Anderson for years. It was love at first sight. So, when she got the chance to spend the rest of her life with him, she instantly grabbed the opportunity. Nevertheless, she forgot that along with roses, are the thorns. In a marriage with full of lies and misuderstandings, how will she fight for her love? -Betrayal does not come from enemies. -Secrets are yet to be revealed. -Two main leads, several rivals. -A blackmailed son, an unwanted bride and a mistress

KAMBAL, iyan ang naiwan ni Dave kay Anastasia, matapos siya nitong pagtaksilan. Nilisan ni Anastasia ang dati niyang buhay bilang assassin ng organisasyong Dark Moon at tagapamahala ng mga ari-arian ng pamilya Clinton bilang nag-iisang tagapagmana kapalit ng buhay sa piling ni Dave. Ang buong akala ni Anastasia ay nahanap na niya ang labis na kasiyahan dahil sa naging relasyon nila ni Dave pero may nangyaring hindi inaasahan. Natunghayan mismo ng mga mata ni Anastasia na katalik ni Dave ang best friend niyang si Katrina, na labis na nagpadurog sa puso niya. Simula noon ay pinili ng dalaga na mangibang bansa at buhaying mag-isa ang kambal niyang supling. Inilaan ni Anastasia ang buhay niya pag-aalaga sa dalawa. Nagbalik-loob din ang dalaga sa dati niyang buhay bilang tagapamahala ng ari-arian ng pamilya Clinton at bilang isang assassin. Ilang taon ang lumipas ay nagbalik si Anastasia sa Pilipinas kasama ang kambal niyang anak matapos siyang pagnakawan ng mga kasosyo niya sa negosyo. Sa muling pagkakataon ay nagkita rin sila ni Dave. Hahayaan pa kaya ni Anastasia na kumatok sa puso niya ang binata matapos siya nitong labis na sinaktan? Manumbalik pa kaya ang naudlot nilang pag-iibigan? Makuha kaya ni Dave ang loob ng kambal niyang anak? Paano kung malaman ni Dave ang tunay na pagkatao ni Anastasia?

Matteo Rizzo is the heir of the Italian mafia in New York City, and he is arrogant, obnoxious and a playboy. He has a constant target on his back, as he is feared by most. No dares to cross his path, and those who do, don’t to tell the tale.Avery Miller is a college student, and on a out, she decides to let her hair down and enjoy herself after her of six years dumps her for her roommate. Avery and Matteo cross each other’s paths, and he becomes obsessed with the goddess that used him for her own satisfaction and disappeared in the middle of the . always come back for more, expect her.

Pinatay si Rosaline at personal na nilagay ni Sean si Jane sa kulungan ng mga babae dahil dito. “Alagaan mo siya ng mabuti” — ang mga salitang sinabi ni Sean ay ginawang impyerno ang buhay ni Jane sa kulungan at nagdulot pa para mawalan siya ng kidney. Bago siya mapunta sa kulungan, sinabi niya, “Hindi ko siya pinatay,” ngunit walang epekto ito kay Sean. Matapos niyang makalaya mula sa kulungan, sinabi niya, “Pinatay ko si Rosaline, kasalanan ko ito!” Gigil na sinabi ni Sean, “Tumahimik ka! Ayokong marinig na sabihin mo iyan!” Tumawa si Jane. “Oo, pinatay ko si Rosaline Summers at nakulong ako ng tatlong taon para dito.” Tumakas siya at hinagilap ni Sean ang buong mundo para sa kanya. Sabi ni Sean, “Ibibigay ko ang aking kidney, Jane. Kung ibibigay mo ang iyong puso.” Ngunit tumingala si Jane kay Sean at sinabi, “Hindi na kita mahal, Sean...”

It starts with loving him secretly but ends with hating him deeply. --- Ronan painfully divorced Ysabelle. Even though she loves him secretly, she agrees to leave him, but slowly, hatred fills her heart. She showed up again after five years as an heiress of his nemesis. As soon as his eyes met hers, Ronan marked in his life to win her back. But things are not easy. Ysabelle is getting married to someone he didn't expect to be connected with. However, Ronan found out something significant that he could use to get his Belle. Ysabelle’s mind screams hate, but her heart whispers that she still loves him. Despite the obstacles, will her heart give in to her ex-husband’ desire? Or everything will just remain a painful memory that cannot be brought back again.

WARNING ⚠️ SOME SCENES AND WORDS ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUNG READERS. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK..!! Isang gabing kabiguan na nauwi sa isang pagkakamali. Pinagtagpo ngunit hindi ba tinadhana? Saan hahantong ang nangyari sa kanilang pagkakamali? Would they be continue the mistakes they made o gagawin nila ang tama para maitama ito lalo pa at alam nila na pareho na silang committed sa iba. Ano ang naghihintay sa dalawang nilalang na ang tanging hangad lamang ay makatakas sa parehong kumplikadong sitwasyon ngunit mas naging masalimuot pa ang lahat ng umeksena ang mga taong nakatakda nilang pakakasalan. Mangingibabaw kaya ang parehong nararamdaman sa unang pagkikita pa lamang? Saan sila dadalhin ng pagkakamali na nagawa nila? Kaya ba nilang labanan ang lahat, matagumpayan lamang ang hinahangad na kaligayahan? How can the one night mistake become their favorite and the mistake they treasured the most?

Pinakasalan ni Lance Villavicencio si Freeshia Natalia Altamonte dahil sa kagustuhan ng mga magulang niya. Itinago niya ang asawa sa mata ng publiko at nang bumalik ang unang pag-ibig niya na si Celestine ay nagawa niyang pagtaksilan ito. Humingi ng Divorce si Freeshia at hinanap ang sarili niya at nang bumalik siya sa bansa after two years ay nagkita silang muli ni Lance. At ngayon, ang dating asawa na nanloko sa kanya started to flirt with her and wants her back at para itong asong ulol na habol ng habol sa kanya!

Xyrine Marie Caballero thought it was the end of her life, not until she meet her new lawyer—Iñigo Kang Alcantara, he's a typical, arrogant, handsome, but smart and wise lawyer. The murderer accused Xyrine Marie Caballero of killing her step-father. Since Xyrine Marie defended herself because her step-father tried to rape her, the only self-defense would have, ended up killing her step-dad. Her mother was unable to defend her because she loved her partner more than her daughter—Xyrine Marie. Xyrine Marie's life will change when she meets her new lawyer—Attorney Iñigo Kang Alcantara. Attorney Iñigo Alcantara promised that he will help Xyrine Marie's case be acquitted if she also cooperates with him. Xyrine Marie also promised that she will owe Iñigo for the rest of her life if her case against her step-father's family and her mother. The case against the daughter and his step-father became trend when the fake evidence came out. Due to the injustice of the law, Iñigo himself used his connection with his father who won their case. Since Xyrine Marie didn't graduate from high school, she agreed to serve the Alcantara's family, but Attorney Iñigo Alcantara didn't agree to the girl's wishes. Instead of serving his family, Attorney Iñigo hired Xyrine Marie as his personal assistant. And the agreement, she'll work with his lawyer for five years, and follow everything that he asked of him even his personal needs.

My name is Joshua, I used to be a simple man living in my own small world with my foster parents but that world collapsed when I found out my true parentage, the only child of a very famous and rich business. In time I found out that my real parents murdered by those that claim to be the most 3 powerful and forbidden families in the country and from then,I knew I had to change to avenge my parents and I became the perfect unfeeling CEO in my parents company dedicating the rest of my life to growing my company and getting revenge on the 3 forbidden families. My name is Ysabelle and once upon a time, I was a rich daughter of a business mogul but things changed when we lost everything to father's gambling habits. I a bid to help my family recover it's lost status, I took a job as a manager to the ruthless CEO, Joshua. But in time, I realized that buried under the hatred and ruthlessness. Joshua had a kind heart and charm no could ever resist, not even the strong and persistent me. Will Joshua be able to grow his parents company and enact the perfect revenge on the the three forbidden families? Will Ysabelle succeed in reinstating her family's lost glory and will she be able to open to her managers closed heart to a feeling love?