Dunce Cap

** "Why did your feelings suddenly change?" Xander asked me looking completely lost. There was no way I could say it was because if I stayed with him, I might die. His cold eyes were piercing through me but it didn't make me fret. I averted my eyes knowing my next reply was a big lie. "I love someone else now, and I can't stand you anymore. Since we would be together for two months, our parents' promise will be honoured." Then he froze unable to believe my words. **** Karis was in an arranged marriage to Xander, a cold-hearted billionaire who stood on the Pinnacle of the business for years. Karis's entire life revolved around Xander. She loved him for years and did her best to save their marriage, abandoning everything she loved or cared for just to please him, but Xander never reciprocated her feelings. She thought if they could finally have a child, he would love her back, but that was just her delusion. Xander never loved her and betrayed her by cheating on Karis with her step-sister Emma, leaving Karis devasted and leading to her death. Luckily, fate smiled at Karis, and she was given a second chance to redo it. This time, she wants nothing to do with her heartless husband and just wants to focus on living the best life, but why does Xander keep on pestering her life? Will Karis give Xander a second chance or end up with his rival Skyler who picked interest in her? Why does Xander keep on pestering her in this life despite ruthlessly betraying her before? Are there secrets to be unravelled? Why don't you find out in this intriguing story of love and betrayal and watch things unravel?

"You are my friend's daughter. I should not be doing this, Meredith." He breathed shakily, but I could feel that he wanted me. His hard member was a glaring testament. I cupped him, suddenly feeling confident as I sat on his legs. "A...anyone could enter the classroom now." Did he just stutter? Did the most confident, intelligent, and wealthy nerd just stutter because of my touch? Earl Sherwood makes me feel hot and wet, but he is my college professor. I try everything I can being an anti-social autistic student to get close to him, and when I think I got a chance, he turns out to be my Dad's friend. Now, he's going to be my private tutor, and I can't wait to see how much I'm going to learn in private.

"Mommy, we found a daddy!" My twins have brought three powerful men for me to choose a husband. The most powerful and handsome man in the world is standing before me, saying, "I gave you my virginity, won't you take responsibility?" "Darling, I was wrong, please come back to me," my ex-husband who once sold my innocence for his own gain and abandoned me for my sister is on his knees begging me for me to get back with him. Even the in-laws and adopted family, who once despised and tormented me are now at my feet, begging for forgiveness. "Baby, we finally found you," the mysterious family I never expected, who've been waiting for me their whole lives. Meanwhile, my new in-laws are ready to fight the world for me, "She’s not just our daughter-in-law, she's our daughter." And my brothers-in-law, standing with their brother, fiercely ready to even burn the world for me, "If anyone dares to touch our sister-in-law, they won't even leave ashes behind."

---> if you are interested in my work, please check out my novel The Starving Vulture. Available on Amazon, $3.99 for the Ebook and $14.95 for the Paperback https://www.amazon.com/Starving-Vulture-Miguel-Monta%C3%B1a/dp/1951150899<---------The Pacific Capital. A product of an altered world, the legacy of the dead Philippine nation. A congested megacity holding 50 million people all huddled in what was once Metro Manila. It is the center for Pacific Maritime Trade, the world's largest Tax Haven and one of the few places in the world free from the Draconian but necessary environmental laws that saved the world since Cometfall. Ruled by Megacorporations, Corrupt Politicians, Invested Nobility and Criminals. It is one of the world's most important agricultural and pharmaceutical centers. H-6 is an Arbiter of the Court. As Judge Jury and Executioner, they maintain the essential Power Plant Canals and Massive weather controlled Dome Districts. Two elements that even the all powerful Megacorps need maximize their profits. Making Arbiter's Court the true rulers of the city. But even an all powerful Arbiter of the Court like H-6 knows, that Ambition and Greed will always find ways to ignore the rule of Law. Solus Valentine is a Security Consultant, plying her trade to anyone in need. She is a gun for hire who has the street smarts for the city's underworld. Whether in the gilded halls or the most flooded streets, she's ready for your contract. But while completing a contract, she stumbles into a vast conspiracy that just might threaten the city's fragile power balance, if not the world. She just might need an Arbiter's help for this one. One who might be someone from her past.

"For you, I would burn the world, You can only belong to me" Excerpt I want to get even with her but I can’t bear to see her hurt. I want her to feel the same pain I felt when she betrayed me but my heart aches at her slightest pain. I was with her most of her life but he has only been with her for eight years and she can’t let go of him. In what way am I inferior to him? Aiden let out a low laugh. Synopsis Aliya Finch is the daughter of the Finch family, she's betrothed to Aiden Hendrix, the billionaire heir of the Hendrix enterprises. A betrayal from the Finch cost the lives of Aiden's family and forces Aiden to go into hiding. Now he comes back to Capital City to get his revenge and regain his family status but Aiden is no longer the innocent boy he was, he was now a mafia lord who had encountered blood sheds and is far more dangerous than before. The first step to his revenge is destroying the Finch family and taking back his bethroted but not out of love but for revenge. Aliya loves Aiden but she’s always torn between choosing his side or protecting her family and good friend Ryan Andres

WARNING! 18+ This book is intended for mature audiences only. It is not suitable for anyone under the age of 18. You have been warned. ****** Welcome to my collection of short erotic stories where desire has no shame and temptation always wins. Each tale invites you into a world drenched in lust, heat, and deliciously sinful encounters where boundaries blur, fantasies ignite, and passion refuses to be denied. From stolen moments to reckless indulgence, these stories explore craving in its rawest form. No promises of forever, only bodies, chemistry, and the thrill of giving in. Enter if you dare. This is a world of steam, sin, and unapologetic pleasure.

Julian hanya ingin meracik minuman dengan tenang di barnya yang remang-remang. Namun, tatapan matanya yang tajam dan aura misteriusnya justru menjadi magnet bagi empat wanita berbeda yang terobsesi memilikinya. Ada Lily, mahasiswi polos yang nekat menyelinap ke gudangnya. Giselle, sang mantan yang penuh dendam dan rindu. Clara, investor kaya yang ingin mendominasinya. Dan Dr. Sarah, tetangga yang menawarkan "terapi" tengah malam yang panas. Di tengah gemerlap Jakarta Selatan, Julian terjebak dalam permainan seduksi yang berbahaya. Siapakah yang akan memenangkan hatinya—dan tubuhnya—malam ini? "Setiap wanita ingin memilikinya. Tapi tak ada yang bertanya, apa yang Julian inginkan."

Si Kleer Ronnilaine Cruz, dating anak ng kasambahay sa pamilya Lyverigo ay may lihim na pagtingin kay Arrex Jhames Lyverigo, ang tagapagmana ng pamilya. Nang mapilitan silang magpakasal, biglang nagdesisyon si Arrex na makipag-divorce pagkaraan ng dalawang taon. Ang hindi niya alam, buntis si Kleer sa kanilang anak. Nang malaman ni Kleer ang tunay na yaman ng kanyang pamilya, nagpasya siyang lumipad patungong New York kasama ang kanilang anak para itago ito kay Arrex. Limang taon ang lumipas, bumalik si Kleer sa Pilipinas at muling nagkrus ang landas nila ni Arrex—ibang iba na ito, mayaman na at may kasamang anak. Sa pagbabalik ni Kleer, magbubukas ang bagong mga lihim at pagsubok. Ipapaalam na kaya niya kay Arrex ang katotohanan tungkol sa kanilang anak, o mananatiling sekreto ito magpakailanman?

Handang isakripisyo ni Agathe Clementine Capucine ang lahat para sa kanyang ina. Napilitan siyang makipagkasundo kay Gunther Percival Silvestri, ang tagapagmana ng pinakamayamang pamilya na namuno sa Stonewood City sa loob ng maraming siglo, dahil nasa panganib ang buhay niya at ng kanyang ina. Maliban sa pagpapagamot ng kanyang ina at maligtas ang kanyang buhay, inisip niya kung ano pa ang maaaring mangyari. Hindi niya inaasahan, gayunpaman, na sa gabing iyon, siya ay ikakasal kay Gunther at magpapanggap bilang kanyang tapat na asawa habang pumipirma ng kontrata para gawing pormal ang kanilang pagsasama. Nag umpisang maguluhan si Agathe habang lumilipas ang mga buwan. Nakikipaglaro pa ba siya, o nakahanap na ba ng paraan si Gunther para makuha ang wasak na puso niya?

Eu carreguei o filhote do meu companheiro destinado. O filhote do Alfa Seth. Mas por doze anos, ele se recusou a me aceitar. Eu era seu segredo. Sua curandeira pessoal. Nada mais. Ele nunca sequer permitiu que nosso filho, Leo, o chamasse de "pai". Tudo porque ele odiava que o destino tivesse escolhido uma companheira "impura" como eu. Ele alegou que eu o drogara, que eu o prendi com uma criança. Ele faltou ao Primeiro Uivo de nosso filho por causa de outra mulher. Uma Beta poderosa chamada Sarah. Aquilo foi a gota d'água. Eu o rejeitei. Peguei nosso filho e fugi. Dizem que o orgulhoso Alfa enlouqueceu. Que a dor da rejeição o destruiu, e que ele nos caçou como um louco. Mas não há volta. Não há perdão.