Cross Paths

Ashton Johnson is a formidable presence, a person who refuses to be controlled. With a strong will, unwavering resilience, and complete accountability, this twenty-two-year-old billionaire alpha male navigates his extraordinary life with ease. Every day brings a flurry of adoring fans, transforming a simple lunch into a chaotic spectacle. By afternoon, his face is plastered all over the internet, capturing the attention of millions. From the moment he was born, Ashton's life was destined for fame and recognition, thanks to his prominent family. He is the epitome of American royalty, carrying the weight of his lineage on his shoulders. However, his world takes an unexpected turn when he is assigned a new bodyguard, someone who will be with him around the clock. This is when Ashton comes face-to-face with his worst fear: being paired with a tattooed, MMA-trained professional who is notorious for disregarding rules within the security team. As if that weren't complicated enough, this bodyguard also happens to fulfill one-third of Ashton's deepest desires. Lennox Burke, twenty-seven years old, has a singular duty: to protect Ashton Johnson at all costs. Anything beyond the realm of strict professionalism, such as flirting, dating, or engaging in intimate encounters, is strictly forbidden and could lead to Lennox's termination. However, when unexpected emotions begin to surface, the task of safeguarding this stubbornly alluring celebrity becomes increasingly complex for Lennox. As their paths intertwine, the boundaries that separate them start to blur, and the consequences of their growing connection could be catastrophic for both of them. The risk of exposure looms large, threatening to upend their lives in unimaginable ways.

They shattered her once with lies. Tried to erase her a second time with betrayal. But some flames don’t die—they learn how to burn back. Alina Cross had it all—or so it seemed. A perfect marriage. A promising future. Until one night tore everything apart. Blood on the pavement. A name whispered like a curse. And then… silence. But fate doesn’t forget what the world tries to bury. Rescued by a man with shadows in his eyes and secrets in his touch, Alina awakens with a new face, a new identity, and a purpose more powerful than pain. As unfamiliar figures from her past resurface—one with answers, one with loyalty—she begins to see the truth behind the lies she once lived. This time, she isn’t the woman who lost. everything. She’s the woman with nothing left to lose. And she knows exactly where to aim the blade.

Anger, in all shades, blared into his eyes as he pushed me against the wall, growling. “Don’t let any man touch you ever again!” My blood boiled at his audacity as I spat out. “You have already rejected me, Alpha Vincenzo. Now, you can’t …” The rest of my warning died down in my head as he lunged forward and wrapped his hand around my throat. Despite his maddening rage, his gruff voice sounded eerily calm, sending shivers down my spine. “Rejected or not, you are mine, Ashley. Touch another man, and trust me, I’ll make sure you see me tear him to shreds!” … Rejected, banished, and tormented. Ashley’s life was another name of hell as she struggled to survive in the rogue pack every single day. She loathed her ex, Alpha Vincenzo, the reason behind her endless misery. However, life wasn’t exactly a bed of roses for Vincenzo as well. Burning in the fire of regret, his love turned into obsession, driving his wolf to the edge of insanity. His only goal was to bring Ashley back, no matter how long it took. After five years of separation, their paths crossed again in a fateful encounter, entangling their fates with a bizarre backlash of rejection. But Ashley was sure of one thing, she would never forgive Vincenzo! As her hatred clashed with Vincenzo’s obsession, the old feelings surfaced, reigniting the spark. Would she be able to resist the temptation of the bond that still simmered between them? Or the storm of true love would wash away all the grievances of the past?

Bruises. That’s all Louis has ever known. At twenty-seven, you’d think he’d have escaped the violent grip of his abusive father—but breaking free from the man who raised you, no matter how monstrous, is never simple. Life has never gone easy on Louis, and now, he carries a secret that’ll finally get him killed by his father: his sexuality. He hides it, suffocates it, tries to erase it—but it never leaves him. All he needs is a savior. Someone to pull him from the dark hole he’s sinking in. But hope has never been more than a cruel fantasy—and he’s long since stopped believing in rescue. Then comes Elias Montgomery. The most feared and ruthless Don in the Midwest. Silent. Disciplined. Calculating. And utterly alone. No one dares cross Elias. He keeps his enemies close, and the traitors? Six feet under. Love has never been part of the equation, not after what happened the last time. So, what happens when, against all odds, Elias crosses paths with Louis? Will he bury the tension—and the dangerous spark between them—for the sake of his image and empire. Or will he risk it all for a boy who’s known nothing but pain?

Cresia doesn't believe in afterlife, even more so in heaven or hell. But suddenly, she died at the only age of twenty-nine when she accidentally saved a little girl from getting hit by a car. She didn't know the exact reason why, but she ended up saving the girl. She woke up after the accident only to find out she was already a soul. According to Kairos, a mysterious man who introduced himself as her death angel, her body is still in the ICU. But after sixty days, she will die and her soul will go straight to hell. But because of what she did to save the little girl, Cresia was given a chance to still enter heaven. But if only she will be able to fulfill the mission given to her in sixty days. And her mission—she had to watch over a high school student named Caren who according to Kairos, was a younger version of her. In the middle of her mission, she crossed paths again with Lenos—the only man who broke her heart. She discovered he was Caren's Math teacher, he was the father of the child that she saved that night, and the most shocking of the things, he could see her just like Caren. Suddenly, all the feelings she had for Lenos, together with all the memories they had together came back to her...

Mia had one goal in life and that was to get away from her abusive family. One day she can’t take it any more and leaves, no plans and nowhere to go. So, what will happen when she meets Jacob and starts to fall for him. The guy who refuses to settle with one girl. He’s a werewolf Alpha of the biggest pack in Australia, but Mia knows nothing about the werewolf realm until she crosses paths with the mother who abandoned her! Will they be able to work things out and will Mia finally get the happy ending she has craved for so long?

It's been a rollercoaster ride for Cooper. From being a player, to becoming a one-woman man and to being a first-rate gigolo, and eventually living his life like a bargain-basement rubbish. He felt that way, opposite to what other people see in him as someone who has everything on his reach; fame, wealth, and looks that anyone would kill for. But he was empty inside. He has nothing. He lost everything because he made a wrong choice. If only he could turn back time. He could have protected Zyon as what he promised to her. Yes, he could have but he was not able to as he was the reason of her heartbreak. And now, he is paying the price of his unwise decision, a price that he thought he could afford but he knows he couldn't. Zyon has been coping up with everything she had been through pretty well. With a very nice job she is very passionate about, spending all her time for it, making a huge name for herself internationally, somehow helped her big time with escaping her sorrows. Going back to Philippines was not on her choices as of the moment. She still wants to achieve more and armored herself with invincible success so she can win the battle when the right time comes. Kapag hiningi ng pagkakataon, wala siyang magawa but for now she is still enjoying everything she can grasp and won't allow bad memories to haunt her. She wouldn't! But as she set her foot back in the country, memories came flooding in for both Cooper and Zyon. Will their paths cross again? Will they give their past a final closure? Or will they be able to revive what happened before and give it a new twist with a happy ending?

Vol. 1. The Unveiling of Immortality Zheira believes herself to be a monster, burdened with the extraordinary gift of peering into people's memories. But when a haunting presence claims to be her very soul, her world spirals into chaos. Desperate to resist this entity's control, she inadvertently becomes a danger to her own father, whose life hangs by a thread after she almost drained his blood. Consumed by the fear of hurting those she loves, Zheira flees, seeking solace and answers in the shadows. It is in these depths that she crosses paths with Vladimir, a charismatic vampire. Drawn to his captivating demeanor, she finds herself torn between his persuasive words and the overwhelming need to retain her autonomy. As Zheira embarks on a perilous journey, forces beyond her comprehension converge. Supernatural threats lurk in every shadow, testing her resolve and challenging her understanding of her own identity. With each step she takes, the stakes escalate, her own destiny intertwined with the fate of both her soul and those she holds dear. In this gripping tale of self-discovery, Zheira must confront her inner demons while navigating a treacherous world teeming with unknown dangers. Will she succumb to the seductive allure of her soul's dominance or forge her own path, risking everything to protect the ones she loves?

Falling for the man who is paying you for sex is a dangerous business. Stella Kaye Wyatt is running from an abusive past she'd like to forget. She secures a new identity by working at a brothel to stay hidden. When her once knight-in-shining armor boyfriend becomes what she escaped, she feels responsible for trying to save him at a high cost to herself. Alaric John Carter is an adventure seeker who uses adrenaline highs to forget his own troubled past. When his life crosses paths with Stella's and he's informed of her sexual job, he takes advantage as a paying customer with surprisingly deep pockets. Despite strictly being a business arrangement, real feelings begin to develop between the two. Stella begins to dream of a better life, but will handsome Alaric accept her for who she truly is when he learns the dark truth she's hiding? As Stella's past returns to reclaim her and Alaric's secrets are revealed, the truth will potentially end not only their feelings for each other, but their lives.

Bailey, a kind-hearted innocent woman finds herself burdened by financial struggles, forcing her to take on various odd jobs to sustain herself. She crosses paths with a mysterious billionaire William. Williams is haunted by a troubled past that has left him with deep-rooted trust issues. Williams, aware of Bailey’s financial predicament, proposes a mutually beneficial contract to alleviate their burdens. Although hesitant at first, Bailey reluctantly agrees to the agreements little does she know the relationship which initially seemed merely transactional would soon unravel a complex web of emotions and secrets.