English Short Story With Author

Natalia Punongbayan. They call her "extraordinary," and for good reason. She's not just someone who stands out in a crowd; she's someone who can fundamentally alter the course of lives with a single, calculated step. They say she can ruin someone's life just by stepping into it. Her friends call her "troublemaker," a term that speaks volumes about her cunning. It means she's a force of nature, someone who can navigate any situation, escape any consequence, and always come out on top. She's a con artist, a master manipulator, able to weave intricate webs of deception that leave people tangled and bewildered. She can twist people's minds around her little finger, making them believe anything she wants. And when things get tough, she simply disappears, leaving behind a trail of shattered lives and unanswered questions. But even the most skilled manipulator can make a mistake. And for Natalia, that mistake was a monumental one. She was supposed to target a specific man, disrupt his life, and leave him reeling. But she got it wrong. She ended up targeting the wrong groom, the wrong wedding. She pretended to be his mistress, claiming to be pregnant, all for a scheme that was supposed to be flawless. But it wasn't. Argo Greensmith, the groom of the wedding Natalia mistakenly attended, refused to let her slip away unscathed. Fueled by a desire to ensure she faced consequences for her deceitful actions, he stood firm in his decision to hold her accountable for her misdeeds.

Sila'y pinag-isang dibdib ng kanilang masidhing pagnanasa— ang maghiganti at manubos para sa mga inosenteng buhay na isinangla kay kamatayan. Kapwa nanumpang palaging iingatan, poprotektahan, pahahalagahan, at mamahalin ang isa't isa mula sa araw na ito at sa mga susunod pang bukas, subalit ito'y hindi pangkaraniwang kwento ng romansa. Sila'y kapwa nanunumpang dudurugin, sasaktan, kasusuklaman, at kikitilin ang buhay ng isa't isa mula sa araw nang pagkakabunyag ng nakaraan at sa mga susunod pang bukas, hanggang si Kamatayan na mismo ang tumapos sa kanilang ugnayan. Bilang nag-iisang anak ng tanyag na mafia boss, lumaki si Quinn Amara Montejo sa pagkandili ng mga baril at patalim. Sa paghele ng karahasan at kalupitan, kanyang nasaksihan ang walang-awang pagbawi sa buhay ng kanyang mga minamahal. Ganid at uhaw sa dugo ang kaniyang kinalakihang mundo. Tila isang bombang nasa binggit ng pagsabog, rebelyon ang kanyang nakitang tanging susi upang makalaya mula sa anino ng kaniyang ama, ngunit agad itong natuldukan nang mag-aklas ang mga guhit sa kanyang palad. Ni hindi naligaw sa kanyang hinagap ang pagpapakasal, lalong hindi kay Gunther Zenith Dragoza, isang tanyag na business magnate na maraming sikretong itinatago. Lahat ay umaayon sa plano ng binata subalit kung siya'y ipinagkanulo't pinagtaksilan ng sariling puso, sino ang mananaig? Paghihiganti o pag-ibig? Dalawang pusong buong tapang na naglayag sa iisang sagradong tipanan. Sa bisig ng isat isa nga ba nila matatagpuan ang tahanang kanilang matagal na pinananabikan, o sila'y kapwa estrangherong dumaong lamang sa maling isla?

Ethan Montenegro is Allison Garcia's impossible dream. He's the popular heartthrob on campus, while she's the quiet girl who just exists in the background. She doesn't mind being unnoticed; in fact, she prefers it that way. Ethan and Allison's paths were never meant to cross until a mere nanosecond of eye contact changed everything. Since then, Ethan has become like bubblegum stuck on her shoe. Their friendship eventually turned into love. At first, Allison was confident that no matter what happened, they would fight for each other. Little did she know that one day, she would be the one to make Ethan hate her. She broke his heart and made sure the sin she committed was beyond redemption. When fate brings them together again, will Ethan find it in his heart to forgive Allison?

Daphne lives happily alone as a Doctor. Until she found out from her mother that she was in an arranged marriage with a man she didn't know. It was very difficult for Daphne to just accept that the marriage was going to happen. That's why she had a decision that she didn't fully think about and prepare for. A night full of passion and rage. She preferred to give her virginity to a stranger. And fate was playful, because the man she was with that night was Treyton Louis Fuentevalle, the man she was about to marry. But, what's surprising is that the man doesn't remember her, and what's more painful is that he remembers her sister the night they were together. Will the marriage still last? Can Daphne be able to be with the man while she shares her sister whom she hates the most? What if she finds out Treyton's true motives? Will she be able to handle it?

Maxime Jaccob Ainsley, a man who hates women because of his mother's past actions. He always plays women and changes every night. Until one day, he gets a woman as a guaranteed gift from someone. Her rebellious attitude made Jake even more interested in to subduing the woman. Will Jake succeed in luring Maria, or will he be captivated by his slave?

How does it feels to marry a man that you doesn’t even know or you don’t love? It was supposed to be love before marriage, but marriage came first before you actually love the person. I, Andricia Harlow, hates marriage and doesn’t want to get marry. But do I have any choice? I think I will need to suffer from marriage.

Akemi Sean Lee is a woman who was loved, was hurt, and will take vengeance. After the tragedy she considered the darkest in her whole life, she changed herself into a version of a woman she didn’t imagine she would be. She worked hard, graduated, and specialized in New York in the field of engineering. Five years later, she will be back in the Philippines. Wiser. Bolder. Braver. She will return to avenge the three people who threw her into the muddiest and darkest period of her life. An eye for an eye. A tooth for a tooth. A heart for a heart. She will be back for her game—the game of vengeance. But faith is indeed playful. In her game, she will discover something. Something that will rip her heart and herself apart once more. How will she face and overcome the game that she thought was hers?

Amelia Thompson just wanted to finish her last year in highschool in peace and move on to the next stage of her life but little did she know that she would come across the drop dead handsome Blake Andrews. It was love at first sight for the both of them but still, Amelia knew she couldn't afford to fall for a playboy like Blake. Despite all odds, Amelia knew that battling her feelings for Blake would be difficult but she was ready. Or was she?

Desperate to support her father, Shanelle sold her virginity for money. But Elvin, the man she trusted, mistreated and imprisoned her on an island. Despite this, he confessed his love for her. Now torn between betrayal and affection, will Shanelle forgive Elvin and accept his love?

A soft gasp escaped her lips when Tobias’ hand slipped into her gown and caught one breast. She tried her best to suppress her emotions but her eyes just involuntarily shut due to a pleasurable sensation brought by his warm touch. She blinked her eyes open when he detached his hand from her breast. Tobias distanced himself from her, however, the rage in his eyes was still there as he watched her. “I almost forgot. You told me a few years back, only I can touch you unless I pay you.” Minah's brows furrowed, her eyes fixed on him. Tobias pulled himself away from her, composing himself before he took his wallet out of his pocket. He then pulled out some paper bills and threw them on her. Her eyes darted to the money that he tossed right in front of her. Six violet-colored paper bills. Her mouth was left agape. Six hundred pesos! Minah could feel her blood rushing to her face as insult, rage, and humiliation stirred inside her. She lifted her face once again and threw daggers at Tobias. “I am no whore, you son of a bitch!” His expression grew ominous. “You are filthier than a whore, Damara,” he said firmly, his voice sounding displeased.