Define Odd One Out

MAAGANG NAULILA, NAGHIRAP, AT TANGING TAGPI-TAGPING YERO LANG ANG TINUTULOYAN. Kahit ganito ang naranasan ni Magdalena, hindi ito naging hadlang upang itaguyod ang kanyang limang taong gulang na kapatid. Sa murang edad, naranasan ni Magdalena ang magtinda ng iba't ibang bagay. Kahit na dose-anyos pa lang siya, mayroon na siyang alindog na nais makamtan ng mga masamang taong nakapaligid sa kanya. Isang araw, habang naglalako kasama ang kanyang kapatid upang magkaroon sila ng makakain araw-araw, hindi inaasahan ni Magdalena ang munti na itong magahasa sa kanya. Ngunit buti na lang, mayroong isang mabuting binatilyo na tumulong sa kanya. Mula noon, laging iniisip ni Magdalena ang kanyang naging hero sa buhay. Ngunit hindi alam ni Magdalena na ang taong tumulong sa kanya ay isang malupit na Mafia Boss. Lumipas ang maraming taon, naging ganap nang dalaga si Magda, tanging elementary lamang ang kanyang natapos. Ngunit sa di inaasahang pagkakataon, may masamang nangyari sa kanyang bunsong kapatid. Sa halagang kalahating milyon upang mailigtas ang kapatid, nagawa niyang ibenta ang katawan sa makapangyarihang tao na magbubukas ng bagong yugto sa buhay ni Magdalena. Ngunit hindi niya alam na ang taong kanyang pinag-alayan ng kanyang puri ay isang Mafia Boss na tinuring niyang hero ng kanyang buhay.

She wants nothing to do with him... He would be miserable without her. **** Meet Sophie Franklin, a fiercely independent fashion designer who lives in New York, and then there's Marcus Beadoux, a dashing prince with a secret. The two meet on an exotic island, sharing a passionate one-night stand, after which Sophie leaves without so much as a goodbye, unaware of each other's true identities. When they reunite in New York six months later, Marcus is engaged to another, and Sophie is tasked with designing his bride's dress. Sparks fly as they navigate the risky waters of forbidden love, keeping their past a secret from Marcus's fiancée, Sophie's family, and the ever-watchful eyes of the media. But what happens when they can no longer keep their relationship a secret anymore? When a heartbreaking revelation pushes Sophie into hiding, an unexpected discovery sets off a chain of events that will test their love to its limit. Will they triumph and overcome these challenges, or will it result in their downfall? Book 2 in the Franklin Sister Series.

Lena grew up with nothin no family, no freedom, no love. She was sold off like property, her body and fate decided by others. She was caught between a dangerous offer which she couldn't refuse; being a bride to two masters Damian and Darius were brothers, powerful and ruthless. They never shared anything in their lives… until her. They didn’t ask for her love. They only demanded her surrender. One touched her with gentle hunger. The other consumed her with brutal fire. Together, they made her theirs in the same bed, at the same time, until she could no longer tell where one ended and the other began. Lena was their bride. Their obsession. Their lust. But in the heat of their desire, she finds herself caught between pain and passion, hate and love. Can a woman with nothing survive being wanted by two men who will never let her go? Or will she drown in the pleasure of belonging to both? One bride. Two masters. And a desire that chains her forever.

In San Francisco, a piece of news occupied the headlines today. "The engagement was made in the early years, and the Smith couple will choose one of the five young masters to be her fiancé!" Everyone was shocked. Soon, the media found the woman"s photo. The woman in the photo was ugly and chubby, wearing outdated clothes. Everyone complained that she was not worthy! However, after the news came out, it was such a slap in the face. The chairman behind the scenes was her! The most popular female singer, Kate, was also her! The mysterious racer was still her! ...... One by one, her disguise was revealed. No one dared to say that she was not worthy of the five sons of the Smith"s. It is them who didn"t deserve her!

Do you believe in vampires? What if I tell you that they are not just a myths? What if a vampire fall in love with a human? What will happen if the world is against them?

*My mate turns out to be the mafia king?!* “Stop flirting with my staff.” My head snaps toward the guy I’ve run into twice today. I thought he was just an average school playboy. “Your staff?” I ask stupidly. He smiles widely. “That’s right, sweetheart. This is my club.” * “W-what are you doing?” I whisper, but the look in his eyes says it all. “Do you feel that?” He asks. It takes a second, but then I feel tiny sparks racing along my skin as his hand slips under my jacket and over my skin. I gasp, and then his lips are on mine. *** A few years ago, a series of scientific research buildings were attacked. The chemicals from those research facilities had seeped into our water supply and slowly manipulated our DNA. Last year was the first report of someone showing a hint of supernatural abilities. Then another and another until suddenly, there were people with abilities popping up all over the place. People with abilities were either feared or envied. I have tried hiding my ability for as long as I can. My ability would have me locked up and used until there was nothing left of me. The ability to heal is a gift everyone would want to take advantage of, so I never use it…ever. Until... I meet him. Julian. My schoolmate. The boss of The Hell Club. The Mafia King. My...mate. What we didn't know at the time was that these so-called DNA alterations were all werewolf genes growing inside the human body. And he, Julian... is my mate.

Bagi Raymond Rudiart, kencan buta satu malam di Bali hanyalah untuk satu malam itu saja. Tapi bagi Sherly Agatha, kencan semalam itu telah mengubah hidupnya untuk selamanya. Sherly hamil tanpa tahu identitas laki-laki yang menebar benih dalam rahimnya. Semenjak itulah kehidupannya yang manis langsung berubah pahit. Sherly diusir dari rumah dan terpaksa membesarkan buah hatinya itu seorang diri. Tiga tahun kemudian Sheina, kakaknya datang dan berniat untuk mengadopsi anak Sherly agar Sherly dan anaknya bisa kembali punya kehidupan yang layak. Merasa sangat tersinggung dengan niatan sang kakak, Sherly pun bertekad untuk sukses agar bisa memberikan tamparan balik ke keluarganya. Berbekal prestasinya selama kuliah, Sherly pun diterima di sebuah perusahaan besar. Ternyata CEO perusahaan itu adalah Raymond Rudiart. Apakah Sherly akan meminta Raymond untuk menikahinya?

When the firmament becomes filthy with barbaric bats,And the ground begins to revolt bySputtering out appetizing red liquids and Enticingly galling skeletons.Scamper off to your secure nests, dear humans,And inhale every feeling of protection.For within the space of two heartbeats,The "sanctuary" feeling will be lost In the chaos for tranquility.

Rejected by her fated Alpha on the night she was to become Luna, Saelaith Night is cast out from the only home she’s ever known. But this is no ordinary exile. Hidden within her veins flows a forgotten bloodline tied to the Moon Goddess herself; a power that could shake the foundations of the entire werewolf world. Now hunted, betrayed, and armed with ancient secrets, Saelaith must rise from the ashes as the rogue Luna; stronger, fiercer, and more determined than ever. But Alpha Vaeron Stone, the cold and ruthless leader who rejected her, is not done with her yet. Their broken bond harbors dark magic, deadly enemies, and a love neither can forget. In a world where packs vie for power, secrets breed betrayal, and the Moon’s prophecy spells doom or salvation, Saelaith faces a choice: surrender or claim the throne by any means necessary. Will she become the Luna of no one; or the goddess they all fear?

In the year 2020, the world faced Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2, and took several years to slowly recover from its immense effect. Thirty years after, another virus rose and affected the world's population in just a few weeks. The health workers couldn't determine what exactly the virus is, its type, and the way it is being passed from person to person despite the advanced and improved technology. Because of this and the sudden virus outbreak, the World Health Organization assigned Richforte Medical Team for a research mission for the virus and find a cure for it as soon as possible. Would they be able to accomplish this mission if, in the next few hours, the world would have what they called Zombie Apocalypse?