Dry Humor Novels & Stories

Henry Rosales has three rules in life: work hard, save every peso, and keep his bedridden mother alive. He doesn't care about luxury, fashion, or fame. So when he accidentally becomes a human shield for Veronica Lores—the ruthless "Ice Queen" of the fashion industry—he isn't trying to be a hero. He just wanted to save her expensive suit because he couldn't afford to pay for the dry cleaning. ​Amused by his pragmatism and desperate for a loyal protector, Veronica hires him on the spot. The offer? A salary that could solve all his problems. The condition? He must belong to her—exclusively. ​But Henry is dense. He thinks "exclusive" means no moonlighting as a delivery rider. He doesn't realize that he has just walked into a war zone. Not only does he have to protect Veronica from corporate saboteurs, but he also has to survive the aggressive flirting of her rival, the fashion diva Anastasia Altino. ​Caught between a boss who claims him as property and a rival who wants to buy him with a Ferrari, Henry only has one question: ​"Ma'am, does this job come with a rice subsidy and 13th-month pay?"

Siya si Chryll Araneta, 19 year old. Maganda, may balingkinitang katawan at morena ang kutis ng kanyang balat. Si Chyrll ay anak ni Police General. Wilson Araneta sa kanyang dating kasintahan, hindi niya alam na nabuntis niya ito noon bago sila maghiwalay at ipakasal siya sa anak ng kaibigan ng kanyang ina. Nalaman nalang niya na may anak siya dito ng madengue at nanganganib ang buhay ng bata na kailangan agad itong masalinan ng dugo sa lalong madaling panahon. Simula noon ay kinuha nito ang bata sa kanyang dating kasintahan na hindi nagustuhan ng kanyang asawa. Bata pa lamang si Chyrll ay nakakaranas na ito ng kalupitan sa kanyang step-mother at sa kapatid nitong si Carlyn, ng tumuntong siya sa edad na dese-otso ay natuto siyang ipagtanggol ang kanyang sarili. Walang kaalam-alam si General Wilson sa nagaganap sa pagitan ng kanyang asawa at anak na panganay at sa bunso nito. Dahil sa kagustuhan ni Chyrll bumukod ng tirahan ay nagkaroon sila ng kasunduan ng kanyang ama, papayag lamang ito kapag kaya na niyang tumayo sa sarili niyang paa, kaya napag-isipan niyang magtayo ng negosyo at ito ang Chyselle Coffee Shop ng kaniyang kaibigan. Habang namamahala siya ng negosyo nila ng kanyang kaibigan ay pinagpatuloy parin nito ang makapagtapos ng pag-aaral sa kolehiyo. At doon niya nakilala si Red Simon Marcos na isang negosyante ng mag hurado ito sa ginanap na ntramurals sa university. Unang kita pa lamang niya sa binata ay nagkagusto na siya dito. Lahat ng lakad nito ay inaalam niya ng palihim, hanggang sa nahuli siya at hindi ito nagustuhan ng binata. Atin pong alamin kung paano mapapaibig ni Chyrll o mapaibig nga ba niya ang isang Red Simon na mahilig maglaro ng damdamin ng isang babae. At sabay-sabay din po nating tuklasin ang kanilang mga tinatagong lihim.

EL JEFE#2: HIDING MY BOSS'S SON [RIGEL ALTAREJOS] To save her sibling's life, Yesseniah Celine Altazar accepted an offer from a friend. In her situation, she had no other choice. She needed the money for her sibling, so now that a significant offer has come, would she refuse it? However, in everything we do in life where we did not work hard for it and our dignity is at stake, there is a price to pay. Can she keep everything hidden? Or is there still a chance to change her beliefs?

Si Zariah Luccien Ybañez ay mapagmahal na kapatid at handang gawin ang lahat para sa kanyang pamilya. At sa hindi inaasahan ay tinakbuhan ng lalaking nakabuntis ang kapatid niyang bunso at sumabay pa ang kuya niyang may utang na sampung milyon. Pinatawag si Zariah ng boss niya sa opisina nito. Ayaw niya sanang pumunta dahil ex-boyfriend niya ito, at ayaw niyang makita. nang makarating ng opisina ay inalok siya ni Froilan ng contract marriage. Kapalit ay babayaran nito ang utang niya at sasagutin ang gastusin ng bunso niyang kapatid. Tatanggapin ba ni Zariah o pipiliin mabaon sa utang kaysa makasama ang ex niya?

"Maria, a resilient single mom from the Philippines, thought love had passed her by. After 25 years, her ex-partner, Dylan, failed to fulfill his promise of marriage, leaving Maria heartbroken and doubting her self-worth.Meanwhile, Liam, a charming pilot and former casanova, sought redemption from past heartaches. He ventured into social media and dating websites, searching for his dream girl. That's where he met Maria.Despite initial hesitations, they connected, exchanging sweet messages and thoughts. As their online romance blossomed, they faced challenges, including quarrels and skepticism from friends and family. Liam's friends doubted Maria's intentions, while those around Maria questioned Liam's sincerity.Undeterred, the couple leaned on each other, introducing their friends DC and Marco to facilitate open communication. Through life's ups and downs, Maria and Liam stood strong, nurturing their love. As they prepared to unite in Canada, Maria's excitement grew. Together, they braved criticism and proved that true love knows no borders.Will their love prevail, or will external pressures tear them apart? Dive into Maria and Liam's poignant journey, exploring themes of resilience, trust, and the power of true connection. As the days turned into weeks, Maria and Liam grew closer, their bond strengthening with each passing day. They would spend hours talking, sharing their dreams, fears, and aspirations. Maria would tell Liam about her kids, her job, and her passion for cooking, while Liam would share his adventures as a pilot, his love for travel, and his desire to settle down. Despite the distance and the skepticism from those around them, they found ways to make it work. They would chat each other every day, sharing their daily routines, and making each other laugh. Liam would always checking up Maria to make her feel special and loved.

Pria is a struggling university student working night shifts at a café while facing relentless bullying on campus. Life hasn’t been easy, but she’s determined to fight for her dreams. Luna, a cold and brilliant heiress, is about to become CEO of one of Asia’s largest corporations. As Pria’s professor, she keeps her distance, but beneath her icy exterior lies a complicated heart that begins to notice Pria’s quiet strength. When Luna’s harsh facade starts to crack, and jealousy and hidden tenderness emerge, Pria must confront her fears about love and trust. With Luna’s family drama and their vastly different worlds threatening to keep them apart, can these two women break down the walls between them, or will their fears keep them apart forever?

A love that is silent but never a secret. It is a soft scream that echoes over the years. At a young age, Lana Normina Delfin started developing simple admiration towards someone, her classmate, who constantly teased her because she's a transferee. Turns out that this boy had a crush on her and was just trying to get her attention. But right after she realized her admiration on him, he suddenly distanced himself and started treating her like a mere acquaintance. But even after leaving her confused and wondering, she stayed silent and kept her feelings. She was okay admiring him from afar, with few rumors spreading about it, hoping they would reach him. Until he left, leaving the country without any assurance of returning. Was it the end? He already left and there's nothing between them that she could hold on. Should she accept it already and live by? Because it's been years. An undeniably long years.

Nagpakasal si Julliane sa edad na dalawang pu't taong gulang dahil sa isang sirkumtansya na nangyari sa kanyang pamilya. Hindi siya gusto ng lalaki na pinakasalan niya. At sa ikalawang araw ng kanilang kasal ay pinadala siya nito sa Amerika para doon magpatuloy ng pag-aaral. Pero muli siyang nagbalik sa Pilipinas makalipas ng tatlong taon dahil malubha na ang sakit ng kanyang ina. At may isa pa siyang gustong gawin, ito ay ang pirmahan ang annulment paper na nakahanda na agad sa unang pagkikita pa pa lang nila ng kanyang asawa. Pero nagtaka si Julliane, dahil hindi agad pinirmahan ng lalaki ang papeles, dahil dito ay naisip niya na baka may kaunting pag-asa sa kanya na sana ay matutunan rin siyang mahalin ng kanyang asawa.

Synopsis: Elara Santos is willing to do anything to save her dying mother — even sell herself to the devil. When she offers her body and freedom to the ruthless billionaire CEO Damien Torres in exchange for millions, she expects a cold, heartless contract. What she didn’t expect was the burning passion that consumes them every night, the way he touches her like he owns her soul, and the dangerous pleasure she finds in his arms. Damien needs a wife to secure his empire. Elara is just a desperate bargain — beautiful, innocent, and completely his for one year. No feelings. No love. Just raw possession. But as he breaks her in and claims her in the most sinful ways possible, the ice around his heart begins to crack. Caught between lies, uncontrollable desire, and a ruthless rival who wants to destroy them both, Elara finds herself falling deeply for the man who bought her. While Damien realizes too late that the woman he thought he could control is now the only one who can break him. Sa mundong puno ng pera, kapangyarihan, at lihim, hanggang saan ang kaya mong isuko para sa pag-ibig? Isang taon. Isang kontrata. Isang mapanganib na pag-ibig na maaaring sumira sa kanilang dalawa. "I bought your body... but you stole my soul." Genre: Romance, Drama, Erotic, Thriller, Forced Proximity, Billionaire Warnings: SPG | Mature Content | Strong Language | Emotional Angst | Possessive Hero

From the ruins of her failed marriage, Ayla learned the hardest lesson of all: never to trust men completely. Natuto na siya. Mula sa dating asawa, tanging sakit, pighati, at pang-aabuso lang ang natutunan niya. She closed her heart off, deciding that love was not for her anymore. Instead, she sought temporary comfort-giving her body freely to whoever came along, thinking that was all she was good for. Pero may isang bagay na hindi niya kayang tanggalin. Sa tuwing nakahiga siya sa piling ng ibang lalaki, sa tuwing susubukan niyang magpakaligaya, ang mukha ng kanyang ex-husband ang lilitaw sa kanyang isipan. It haunted her, stealing every moment of pleasure, making her feel dirty and trapped. She could never truly enjoy intimacy. She was physically there, but her mind and soul were miles away, imprisoned by her past. Until she met Fiyero. They shared an incredible night, a moment of pure passion and release. For Ayla, it was just that-satisfying a need, a temporary fire to keep the cold away. She told herself it meant nothing. Just two people finding comfort in the dark. Pero para kay Fiyero, that night was everything. It was the beginning, not the end. He pursued her with sincerity, wanting more than just her body. He wanted her. Ayla found herself drawn to him, unable to resist the pull. She could easily throw herself at him, surrender to the heat between them, and enjoy the physical bliss she never thought she'd feel again. With him, the ghosts of her past were silent. With him, she felt alive. But the question remains... She can give him her body. She can give him her nights. Pero kaya nga ba niyang ibigay ulit ang kanyang puso?