Good Realistic Fiction

After I hand over my five-million-dollar commission to my departmental colleagues, they drag me to a hotel and celebrate with me for three days straight. But when I walk past the bathroom, I overhear a conversation between two of my colleagues that stops me cold. "Have the results of the vote been released yet?" What vote? Confused, I check my phone and find that I've been removed from the Project Department's group chat. "Who else could it be? Our hero, Zane Carter, received 11 votes. It was unanimous, and the motion was passed." "Serves him right. I've never liked him anyway." I freeze. I can't believe that my colleagues would betray me after what I've done for them. After taking a moment to calm down, I immediately decide to resign. The next thing I know, I receive a call from the company chairman, Wilson Smith. "Have you made up your mind? Quitting now would breach your contract. As a result, your five-million-dollar commission would be revoked. "You're also a key technical staff member. If you leave, your entire department would most likely be dismissed. Once that happens, your colleagues will end up unemployed. Are you sure about this?" I lower my gaze and let out a cold laugh. "Absolutely."

On day two of Matthew's so-called business trip, I was wiping down the counter when I said, "Auri, play some music." Instead of music, a syrupy voice chirped, "Sure thing, my Baby Moon. Oh, and Matthew, don't forget Bibi's birthday surprise tonight." I froze. The speaker blasted some random playlist, but all I heard was 'Bibi.' Matthew Kein was my husband. So who the hell was Bibi? I called him. "Did you mess with our smart speaker?" A beat of silence, then his fake laugh. "Oh, a buddy dropped by. Probably logged his account in. Why?" I laughed back like I bought it, then hung up. Two taps later, I was scrolling the login history, already hailing a cab to the company tied to that mystery account.

May nag-post ng pagtatapat ng pag-ibig para sa akin sa confession wall ng college. Pero nag-iwan ang nobyo ng kahati ko sa kwarto ng komentong nakipagtalik na ako sa bawat lalaki sa campus. Galit na galit ako at handa nang tumawag ng pulis. Nagmakaawa ang kahati ko sa kwarto na patawarin ang nobyo niya, nangangakong uutusan niya itong manghingi ng paumanhin sa confession wall. Pero bago dumating ang paumanhin na iyon, isang sensitibong video ang nagsimulang magkalat sa mga group chat. Sinasabi ng lahat na ako ang babae sa video. Ipinatawag ako ng college para sa makipag-usap at iminungkahi kong kumuha ako ng leave of absence. Pag-uwi ko, tumanggi ang mga magulang ko na kilalanin ako bilang kanilang anak. Nawala sa akin ang lahat. Kinain ako ng depresyon, at kasama ng walang katapusang tsismis, nawalan na ako ng pag-asa at winakasan ang buhay ko. Pagkamulat ko ulit ng mga mata ko, iyon ulit ang araw na unang lumitaw ang pangalan ko sa confession wall.

After I turn five years of age and have my very own phone, I start receiving strange messages every single day. For some reason, the sender keeps referring to me as their mom. At 3:00 am, they send me another message. "Mom, I saw you in my dreams again. The rain is seeping into the attic. My stepmom told me to use a rag to soak up all the water, but the rag is too small. Even though I tried to wipe it up all night, it still wouldn't dry. Mom, I'm so cold and hungry. I miss you so much…" I tilt my head, looking at the rain pouring outside the window. I then earnestly reply, "Don't be scared, sweetheart. Where are you right now? I will bring you something yummy!"

After helping the company secure a project worth 30 million dollars, the HR department suddenly tells me that I'm fired, and I will not be receiving any of my bonuses this year. Confused, I look for my boss, Jett Leroy, to ask him about it. However, he points his finger in my face and yells at me, "If it weren't for you being a stupid Scorpio, being the most toxic match for me and affecting the company's luck, we wouldn't have had a 30% drop in net profits this year! "I'm already generous enough by not making you compensate for all the losses you caused me! How dare you still ask me for more money? Get lost if you know what's best for you!" I smile when I read the text message notification on my phone and hurriedly sign the release documents. Jett is right. My horoscope and his definitely don't get along well. After all, I will be coming for his ass just a short while later!

Lilly was broken, she was abused, she suffered and fought for her survival every single day, until it all changed. Falling into the arms of her mate wasn’t hard, not when his love for her burned like the fire in hell . The desire they feel for each other was explosive, addictive and strangely healthy. Together they grow the family they have always wanted but is it realistic to think they can actually live in peace? Or will the fact that they run the biggest pack in the world demolish all hope of happiness? Or will the hidden secret lethal weapon they love and care for save them all?

Uso pa ba ang love at first sight? Posible bang magmahal agad sa unang pagkikita palang? E kung dahil sa isang insidente, maramdaman mo iyon sa taong isang beses mo lang nakasama, hahayaan mo ba ang sarili mo na mahulog sa kanya ng ganun kadali? Kakalimutan mo nalang ba ang nararamdaman mo? Paano kung siya ang nagligtas sa buhay mo, kalilimutan mo rin ba ang utang na loob mo sa kanya? Paano kung isang araw maisipan nalang nyang maningil ng pagkakautang mo sa kanya pero hindi pera ang gusto nyang kabayaran? Napuno ng katanungan at kalituhan ang utak ni Francesca Dominique simula ng makilala niya ang isang gwapong lalaki na hindi lang isang beses nagligtas sa buhay niya. Nasundan pa iyon nang matuwa sa kanya si tadhana at ilagay pa ulit siya sa kapahamakan. Meeting his gorgeous knight will not just save her life but will also capture her heart. But falling in love with him surely has a cost. Endless complications regarding their status compatibility will soon arise. Pwede bang magkatuluyan ang mayaman at mahirap? Kaya ba niyang ipaglaban ang pagmamahal dito at isakripisyo lahat para lang magkatuluyan sila? O susuko na lamang siya at mas pipiliin nalang na iwan ito para sa ikatatahimik ng lahat? Perhaps, she wasn't even Cinderella to ask her fairy godmother to give her a happy ending. But she had fate to take her where she really is supposed to be.

Haziya's marriage to Shabir has just been a year. The long-awaited pregnancy had to be cured due to a miscarriage. Shabir drove Haziya back to her mother's house. A piece of Haziya's heart was cracked. In-law and brother-in-law who are not friendly, always manage their domestic life with Shabir further straining their relationship. Not to mention the fact that Shabir is having an affair with another woman. The presence of Zaweel, a handsome man who offers to become a lawyer, helps him to be free and separate from Shabir. However, the seeds of love exist between Haziya and Zaweel. Haziya's past doesn't make their relationship easy, because they get rejected by the Zaweel family. Can Haziya start a new life full of happiness or continue to embrace the endless wounds? Read on, don't forget to subscribe, okay? Thank you

When Meriah Buenavidez - a rich, young woman studying in a prestigious university bumped to a student participant that happens to be in their school for a competition to represent their university - James dela Vega, Meriah thought that it is a very unlucky day for her. Katulad ng frappe na natapon sa kanila, malamig at malagkit ang titig nila sa isa't isa. The thread of patience Meriah was holding back snapped. Her anger exploded in front of everyone. Kumawala sa mga labi niya ang mga salitang mas magpapainit sa sitwasyong kinabibilangan nila. Meriah didn't expect that after a year, her family will face a complication that will leave her no choice. Transferring to a public school is the last thing Meriah would do but she needed to. Seeing James in his all uniform in the university where she transferred makes it worst. If the students would know what happened between them a year ago, it is the end of her - that's what she thinks.

Rose was a loving child to her mother but didn't seem to exist to her father. Along the line in high school, she met a wolf in sheep's clothing called Prince who was born with a silver spoon. He won her heart with his charm and wealth because anyone who dated him was a queen. Prince and Rose's relationship was kept secret from their parents. Only their friends, colleagues, and some teachers knew about their affair. She lost her virginity to him and got pregnant afterward. She was scared of telling her parents and also being a subject of ridicule so she obliged with Prince's advice of aborting the pregnancy. She ended up aborting many pregnancies for him that the doctor warned her not to go ahead with the last abortion as it might terminate her womb. On Prince's birthday, he had his way with her and impregnated her. She was in a state of a dilemma but still adhered to Prince's advice on aborting the final pregnancy. She lost her womb and the true nature of Prince surfaced as he broke up with her and abandoned her. He cut contact with her but karma caught up with him. He lost peace and stopped attending lectures as he was afraid to face his parents who were aware of his crime. He decided to conceal his whereabouts. His new place was lodging in a remote hotel where he was caught and exposed. His parents who have been looking for him for a long time found him with the help of a hotel receptionist who dialed the police number to expose his whereabouts. He finally met his parents and was instructed to go and apologize to Rose's parents for their loss because she actually committed suicide when guilt and shame were overwhelming for her.