Expect Nothing Appreciate Everything

“You're nothing different from a rotten corpse if you don't have anything to prove." Origin Laurier is a young girl who was once an ally of an underground criminal organization called the Westside Dragons. She is hailed as the mafia’s killing machine, the Scarlet Beast, who only knew how to live as a tool for the mafia boss. Because of her deadly talisman ability, she never fails all of her missions. But the tables started to turn when she suddenly lost her ability and was kicked out of the mafia believing that she is not useful anymore. Origin is left homeless and scattered as she wonders how to regain her power and approval of the mafia boss she admires the most. On her path back to power, she stumbled upon a good-looking, yet emotionless guy who knew everything about her past, and stepped on her pride as a legendary assassin. He is W, the Student Council President of Greendale University, a school founded to protect the new generation of talisman users from being hunted down by scientists and evil organizations. W offered to help get Origin’s abilities back in exchange for forging an alliance with the Student Council who turns out to be members of a military agency called FEAR, Westside Dragon’s sworn enemy, secretly protecting and recruiting talisman users to Greendale. Upon joining the Student Council affairs, Origin will learn that there is more to humanity than she thinks. As her fate interconnects with the Student Council President who has a hobby of stalking her, how can she handle this new everyday life and her future that is uncertain of her relationship with the Mafia she grew up into?

A story about the girl who wants to escape from her life. She wants to find peace and forget everything that happened to her. In the new life and world that she's trying to build, she will meet a man who will make her feel so loved. But her past will chase her back to the nightmare she don't want to remember.

Sophia Bennett, the enchanting violin teacher of a private musical school. Not just a violinist but also a great painter. Lumaki sya kasama ang batang inabandona at mga wala ng magulang. A woman who will do everything to survive in this cruel world. Lukas Harrington, the ruthless and intelligent CEO. Tingin ng mga tao sakanya ay isa syang walang awang tao pero hindi nila alam, sya ay mapagmahal na kapatid at anak sa kanyang pamilya. Sa kanilang pagtatagpo, he will be captivated by the beauty of the woman. Marami na syang nakita at nakilalang magagandang babae pero iba ang babaeng nasa harapan nya. Bumibilis ang tibok ng puso nya kapag nakikita nya ito, hindi sya mapakali kapag hindi nya ito nakikita. Gusto nyang angkinin ang babaeng nagparamdam sakanya ng ganito.

Vivienne Zhe Ainsley enters an arranged marriage with Caleb Leander Vasquez, a wealthy and emotionally distant man who treats her more as a mere "bed warmer" than a wife. With little regard for her emotional needs, Caleb's coldness leaves Zhe feeling isolated and unimportant. However, as time passes and unexpected moments of vulnerability surface, both Caleb and Zhe are forced to confront the growing connection between them. As they navigate their complex feelings and the emotional distance in their marriage, Zhe must decide whether there's still hope for love in a relationship that began with nothing but emptiness, while Caleb struggles to open his heart to the possibility of something real.

After masking herself with the good, prim, and proper facade, the daughter of the Vela Solana Family, Willow Andromeda Salavieja, uses her pen to reveal her emotions, the only way to express her thoughts and feelings. No one knows that she writes. When she faces an existential crisis, she finds herself on the outskirts of town, where she wanders and wonders about how life is happy and simple there- or so she thought. On the day she crosses the path with Atlas Hussein Elizondo, the truth finally unveils; everything was just a hoax. She found out the poor life of the minority and how it hinders children from reaching their dreams. The moment she opened her lips, words spread and traveled. But then, she can't help but ask and doubt herself if she made the right decision.

Luna Amaranthine Halcyon, the queen of Spain lost everything she have because of the people that wanted to detrone the king. She survived but she lost all her memories. She found another home from the people who saved her. Little did she know, the one who saved her was also the one who planned to kill her. And now, they are using her to dethrone the king. King Alexander have no intentions to even lay his eyes at Luna. He even ordered her to hide her face using a veil. Little did he know, the woman whom he despised is also the same woman he wish it was alive. Will Alexander find out the truth? Will the memories of Luna returned? Either of the two, Luna made a vow that she will be the reason for Alexander's downfall. ************ This is a work of fiction. The places, businesses and events mentioned in the story are only used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead or actual events are purely coincidental. All rights reserved 2022. PLAGIARISM IS A CRIME.

After being suspected of killing someone, an innocent lady found herself running away from the furious man in order to hide from his wrath. People describe Fortunate Agony Fariscal as an epitome of gentleness and serenity who belongs to a well-known family. She has everything she needs in life but her vulnerable heart can't stop dreaming for more. While she's pursuing her dreams, her heart is fighting for her cousin's bodyguard even his world was different from her life. She did her best to know him better. Naging magkalapit sila ng lalaki at nagkamabutihan sa kabila ng agwat ng kanilang pamumuhay at magkaibang pananaw. Everything went smoothly not until the incident happened. All of her efforts and sacrifices crashed into pieces... including his promises. Will their hearts aim for bliss through ignorance or should their world collide again for justice?

A doctor fell in love with his patient? That seems very typical and romantic for others. But not for Elli. There are a lot of obstacles that he has to surpassed. A lot of twists in life that he never really expect that will happen to him. Especially being involved with that man who seems to be more than just a patient. That man is a beast. Elli thought he can change him. He thought that he's the only one who can heal him. And what he didn't know, that all those thoughts will lead into crumble. Elli totally assumed that he can tame the beast. He's wrong about that. "I hate you. You freaking monster---" "Shush baby. This monster might eat you alive." The beast leaned closer to Elli. "Hate me huh? Have you forgotten... You're a rabbit who fell to this beast..."

Zaeia is an innocent girl who has only ever dreamed of a happy ending love story ascertained her fiance is having an affair with her sister before their wedding day. She was heartbroken, desiring to die because she realized her fairytale love story was nothing more than a charade. Her ex-boyfriend Duke from college spotted her drowning herself in a nightclub. He helped Zaeia, but Zaeia was drunk and didn't realize what she was doing. She passionately kissed him. That night, they had a romance. Zaeia's awareness of what they had done led her to travel to the United States. But later, found out she was expecting twins. After three years, she decided to return to the Philippines, only to find out that Duke was already married. Then, Adonis, her ex-fiance, pursues her again after his separation from Zaeia's sister. How will Zaeia handle such a situation? Will she give her fairytale love story a second chance? Or a complete family for her kids?

“You can leave if you want. No one will stop an ungrateful person like you after all.” Those were the words that Maliyah heard from Jake who is handsome but blunt. She flew to Iloilo for a certain reason. Maliyah could've done her plans faster he didn't come into the picture. Jake is someone who ruins her mood often. She believed she will never want him not until a kiss happened. Maliyah knew that everything's ruined because of that one kiss. But can she give up the plans that she's been preparing her entire life? What if she'll discover a truth that will haunt her for the rest of her life? What is it that she's capable of giving up for love?