Cruel World

**Synopsis of *"Between Us and the Stars"***: Keisha Joli, a driven and independent woman, is determined to build a life of her own without relying on anyone. But her world collides with that of Jarren, a powerful and wealthy CEO, whose arrogance represents everything she despises. Initially sworn enemies, their fierce rivalry gradually evolves into an undeniable attraction neither of them can ignore. Despite their differences, Keisha and Jarren find themselves drawn to each other, each challenging the other in ways they never expected. As they navigate the ups and downs of their passionate yet tumultuous relationship, Keisha and Jarren are surrounded by their close-knit group of friends, who are all on their own journeys of love and self-discovery. But just as Keisha and Jarren start to believe they can make it work, a tragic turn of events shatters their world: Keisha's plane crashes during a business trip, leaving Jarren devastated and heartbroken. In the aftermath of the tragedy, Jarren spirals into grief, regretting every moment he took Keisha for granted. As he struggles to come to terms with her loss, a mysterious new figure, Sofia, enters his life, bringing a flicker of hope. But is Keisha truly gone, or is there more to the story than meets the eye? With unresolved love, heartbreak, and the shadow of a second chance, *"Between Us and the Stars"* explores the fine line between fate and choice, with the promise of a new beginning lurking just beyond the horizon.

Jewel wants her mother to love her. She grants her request even though it leads her to certain doom. Her world seemed to fall apart when she found out about her mother's dark secret. Her sister is incapable of conceiving. And when Jewel gives birth, they will take the child from her. But this is not the only thing that shocked Jewel. Because the father of her future child is her sister's fiancé.

Her life is full of lies, have many hidden secrets and delusions, way too far from a simple and ordinary life. It all started with the accident that happened to her mom and all the blame was pointed to her. That event changed her life. Everyone around her became hypocritical, everyone had a hidden secret and intentions. But he came into her life and helped her leave the world she's been suffering for a long time, a world that is full of lies. She fell in love with him, but destiny is too playful. When he confessed his feelings to her, Hayacinth rejected him, because for her, a love is not enough to heal a wounded past and a broken soul. Her tears fell down when the person she loves dropped the line that she doesn't want to let others know, that 'kahit magsinungaling ang bibig mo, nagpapakatotoo pa rin ang mga mata'. It marked her mind and her soul. She didn't know what to do at those times because of being hurt, of being not enough and not worthy. She was too afraid to gamble when it comes to the word 'love'. What she wanted to do in those time is to know the truth, to unveil every hidden secret and find the every page of A Book of Lies.

Montreal Series #2 Ice Rylee Ackeri is an official under the Special Force of the Government who also serves as A member of Black Brother Organization - A Brotherhood that is notoriously known by their Assassination. She is the Ace among the Aces but what will happen if she is destined to meet another ace in her life? The Ace she wouldn't want to meet with, The Ace who will drag her to the messy and bratty world of Montreal university, The Ace who will destroy her! - Ace Relick Montreal Sy.

Haunted by the loss of his fiance, Lawrence is drawn to Katherine not only for vengeance, but also because she shares an uncanny likeness to the woman he lost. As secrets unravel and emotions flare, Katherine begins to doubt everything—including her past, her identity, and the man who now calls her his wife. In a world intertwined with deception, power, and a twisted type of love, can two shattered souls discover truth, or will their link destroy them both?

Love and serious relationship wasn't part of a twenty two years old Tanya Margarette Morales' plan in life. Study, graduate college, and work in their company, iyon lang plano niya. Kaya nang dumating sa buhay niya si Sixto Achilles Altamirano, a twenty seven years old best friend of her cousin - Alfred James Morales, her dark grey world became red and became dark grey again when shit happens unexpectedly.

In a world ruled by power and deception, a formidable woman stands at the top of an empire built on strategy and silence. Feared for her intelligence and admired for her composure, she controls every move—until an unexpected betrayal threatens everything she has worked for. As hidden enemies emerge and trust begins to crumble, she is forced into a dangerous game of manipulation and survival. But she has never entered a battle unprepared. When the final move is made, only one will remain standing.

"You are a billionaire?" "Yes, baby! You're the billionaire's sinful obsession before and now officially his girlfriend." Aphrodite Saavedra is an orphan who only wants peace and freedom from those criminal who took her love ones from her. She was busy hiding until she met Felix Saavedra—his stepbrother and a billionaire who turns her world upside down when she became his sinful obsession.

Amnesia’s Curse, Mafia’s Love Aurelia Noelle Montclair, the Billionaire Queen heiress, had everything beauty, power, and a future waiting for her. Pero hindi lahat masaya sa success niya. Her stepmother, Isabella, secretly planned her death to take all the wealth and control the Montclair empire. One night after work, Aurelia’s car was sabotaged. While she was on the phone with her best friend, the brakes failed, leading to a tragic crash. The world believed she was gone. Pero fate had other plans. Aurelia survived but lost her memory. A poor yet loving family found her and gave her a new name Celeste Amara Valdez. She started a new life, simple and far from the world of riches she once knew. Enter Alessio Rafael Moretti, a half-Filipino, half-Italian billionaire mafia boss feared by many. When their paths crossed, destiny sparked between them. Pero Alessio knew love was dangerous in his world. Kahit tinutulak niya palayo si Celeste, he secretly protected her. As Celeste regains fragments of her past, the truth about her stepmother’s betrayal slowly comes out. She must face who she really is Aurelia, the lost heiress while Alessio must decide if he’s willing to risk everything for love.

Akira Kasumi grew up in silence—an introvert who found comfort only in the presence of her grandfather, the last family member she had. But everything fell apart on the day that was supposed to be her happiest: her 23rd birthday. Her grandfather died unexpectedly, leaving her truly alone in a world she never felt safe in. In the wake of his death, the people around her revealed their true colors. Chief among them was Mr. Kang, her grandfather’s closest friend, who betrayed her most devastatingly. With her inheritance stolen and her dignity shattered, Akira was left with nothing but trauma, grief, and rage. Desperate to reclaim what was taken from her, Akira finds herself on the brink of death—only to be saved by THE VENGEANCE the Mercinary Group, an underground group of Mercenaries feared for their ruthless efficiency and cold-blooded executions. With nowhere else to go, she makes a choice that would change her life forever. She wants protection. She wants power. She wants revenge. But in a world ruled by violence and secrets, trust is a luxury she can’t afford. Will Akira rise as the weapon she needs to be, or fall deeper into the darkness that almost consumed her? This is a story of betrayal, survival, and a woman’s fight to take back her life—no matter the cost.