Daedalus And Icarus By Nick Pontikis

"Love finds you in the strangest places.!" Marriage wasn't on Preston's agenda. He was enjoying life as the most eligible bachelor until his family began to mount pressure on him. After a time, he had no choice but to get married to a woman he didn't even know. His close friend teased, "You lucky ! Your wife must be gorgeous." When Preston thought of the woman who slept with a mask on in his bed, his blood boiled. “What was gorgeous about her? Humph!” "You had better stop it. One more word and I'll make her yours!" he cursed. Preston thought he was going to be a miserable married man. However, he received a surprise when his marital life turned out to be the exact opposite. Curiosity killed those around him after some time. His friend asked again, " I know you don't like talking about your wife.But can you describe to me what exactly she looks like? Why does she always have a mask on?" This time, Preston's lips curved into a smile. "My sweetheart is beautiful and adorable. Lower your gaze whenever you see her. If l catch you staring at her, I'll make you go blind." Everyone's jaw dropped when they heard that. They looked at him like he was crazy. One day, Preston's wife suddenly packed her bag and declared, "I can't do this anymore. I've had enough of your humiliation. Please, give me a divorce!" This request hit Preston like a bolt out of the blue. When he saw that she was being dead serious, he held onto her with both hands and begged, "Honey, please don't leave me. I promise to treat you better. If you want, I can give you the whole world. Stay with me!"

Savina was the last witch of the powerful clan of Witches Canary. But due to conspiracy, her clan was slaughtered by the Golden Wolf Clan. Savina's father sacrificed his life for her to escape. She went into hiding for a few weeks before she was caught by the second-generation alpha of the clan that slaughtered her clan. Savina became a slave of the ruthless Alpha Desmon. She endured the hardships of being a slave just to take revenge on Desmon, who is the son of the late alpha of the Golden Wolf Clan. What if she suddenly falls in love with her enemy? Will she be able to take her revenge on the clan that slaughtered her clan? What if she discovered that there was a conspiracy about what happened to her clan?

Si Vanessa Coldero-Montecarlos ay napilitang maikasal sa binatang si Randall Montecarlos dahil sa utang ng mga magulang niya sa pamilya nito. Minsan siyang saktan ng asawa tuwing lasing ito, ang mga magulang niya naman ay pinabayaan na siya. One night, the Montecarlos held a party at their place. May estrangherong lalaki na pumasok sa kwarto niya na nagpakilala bilang si Aaron, inakala niyang isa ito sa mga kaibigan ng asawa niya. Nakipagkwentuhan siya rito at nakisalo sa dala nitong inumin. Ang pagkekwentuhan nila ay napunta sa pagtatalik. After they were done, she suddeny felt dizzy and lost consciousness. Aaron wasn't who she thought he was. She woke up in a different room. She was kidnapped by the man she cheated on her husband with. Nalaman ni Vanessa na may galit ang lalaki sa asawa niya at may plano itong maghigante at kaylangan siya nito para matupad ang planong nitong paghihigante. He was silent, rude and hot-headed. Living under the same roof as him was painful and dangerous. That's why she needed to escape. But an incident happen which forced them to pretend as a couple. He was going to kill her if she refuse and she had no other choice but to obey this ruthless and ridiculously handsome billionaire—her kidnapper.

In order to keep the world safe and balanced, the gifted ones are bestowed unique powers to protect the Royals. The famed Kings, who come from different countries, decided to seek the Legendary Flame Haze, the one who possesses the most unpredictable abilities. However, Luna Alivia Hessley opposes submitting to her fate. She's too hot to handle and no one would dare mess with her unless they want to feel the burn. Meet the girl who will never take orders from other people. A girl with a fierce mind and brave spirit. Clothed with strength and dignity. A girl who demands to reject her purpose and defy the nature of their law. She believes that no man should dictate what she do. Luna lives finding justice for her parents' death and rejecting the Old Religion. She's madness in a pretty package, and most of all she's the type of girl that even the Four Kings of Arkania couldn't let go of.

He's the greatest enemy of my father, but I am bound to make him own me, as part of the plan. But falling in love with my enemy, wasn't part of the plan.

Meet Zarina Da Cerna, a living princess and aspiring actress like her deceased mother. Unfortunately her father gone broke to casino and indebted with billions to Rayne Madrigal. With that option, desperation overtook him and left him no choice, He sold her one and only daughter to Madrigal. Rayne was pleased upon seeing the girl with innocent face and capabilities. He took her to his place and become his personal maid and a secretary. He was a businessman and cold hearted man who use money and power to get what he wanted. She hated him to the bone and even curse him while he was asleep. She wanted to run and escape from the controlling hands of Rayne but she can't because even she hates him, she was attracted to him at the same time. Finding herself falling and even getting married to him. He wants only the validations of his father but his heart remained untouched. Then married life take toll on them and get divorce after but if they got another chance will they choose to be in arms of each other? or either way.

"St... Stay away" Her voice trembled in fear as he leaned closer, invading her personal space. His palms were pressed against the wall, caging her in his embrace while her tiny fists were making futile attempts to push him back. "So, you want me to go out to satisfy my needs when I have a beautiful wife at home?" His thumb stroked her lips, his eyes fixated on them, unyielding and hungry. "But you made it clear that your heart belongs to someone else and our marriage is nothing but an agreement" her heart throbbed with pain as she thought about it. After the horrific and pitiful past, destiny has bestowed her a devil for a husband. "That's true," he cocked his head. "But we don't love every chic we fuck. Do we?" His callous words shattered Roseline's world. All she wanted was to cry on her fate! Her pain was evident through her eyes but this didn't stop him from getting what he wanted! ~•~•~•~ In an unexpected twist of fate, Orphan Roseline finds herself in a contract marriage with a ruthless Billionaire, Vincenzo De Luca. On the first night, she gets to know that he has married her on purpose, and the doors to his heart are securely guarded. He has money, looks, and fame, but not the love for which she has craved her whole life. She has an infectious laugh, he never graced his lips with a smile. She follows her path, he demands unwavering obedience. She is sympathetic, he is cold-hearted. Their personalities are worlds apart, yet both harbor secrets concealed behind their respective facades. Will Roseline be able to make her space in his heart or will she be cast aside once his hidden purpose is fulfilled?

WARNING ⚠️ READ AT YOU OWN RISK..!! SOME SCENES CONTAINS WORDS THAT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUNG READERS..!! Nagising ka sa katotohanan na hindi lahat ng nakikita ng mga mata mo ay totoo. Paano kung sa pagdaan ng mga panahon ay may makikilala kang isang tao na naging parte ng nakaraan mo? Paano kung ikaw ang nakatalagang magbantay sa kan'ya? Paano mo gagawin iyon kung ang sarili mo ngang puso ay hindi mo nababantayan at nagising ka na lang na hulog na hulog ka na sa kan'ya?

Nagtagpo ang landas nina Miyu at Kyle sa hindi inaasahan subalit perpektong pagkakataon. Kinailangan ni Miyu ng lalaking magpapanggap na nobyo niya upang maitaboy ang nakaiiritang manliligaw na si Armand. Kaya bago pa nakapag-isip nang tama ang dalaga ay hinila na nito ang pizza delivery boy na pumasok sa gate at ipinakilala kay Armand bilang kasintahan. Little did she know that the pizza delivery boy was actually the owner of the biggest pizza chain in the country- Kyle Padrepio. Coincidentally, Kyle was also thinking of a way to stop his sister from pimping her friends on him. Kaya pumayag ito sa nais ni Miyu- provided that she acts as his fake girlfriend, too. Kaya perpektong-perpekto ang pagtatagpo nilang iyon. They both needed each other for the fake relationship. And at first- they enjoyed the game. Until one of them fell in love and the other wanted out.

"No one, okay!...No one has ever had me,not like you Calla" A pause; I endured badly as she stood on the other side of the door. "You have your whole life, you wanna throw that away and for what?... We'd be tired of all this one day and you'd realize it's not what you wanted and we'd hate each other." she replied, her voice cold and distant. "I'd never hate you!" "you don't know that now!... I'm not going to be between you and you family." Calla Grayson's life is turned upside down when her mother is diagnosed with lung cancer. Desperate for financial help, she's relieved when a French wine company calls her fashion brand for an interview for a lucrative contract. However, things become complicated when she meets James Renault, the company's heir, who is struggling with his own family demons. Their conflicting meet turns into a deal that helps her fashion brand secure the contract for a fashion and Wine show in Paris. As Calla and James navigate their feelings for each other, they must confront the dark secrets of their families' pasts. James's father is a ruthless and abusive man who will stop at nothing to maintain his power and wealth. Calla's Mum Passes leaving her helpless and alone. James also discovers his father secret of his murder of Calla's biological father, he is forced to choose between his loyalty to his family and his love for Calla. Ultimately, James and Calla find healing, forgiveness, and each other. They vow to spend their lives together and build a brighter future, free from the secrets and lies that haunted their families for so long.