Great Minds Think Alike

When Claudia’s mother marries into the powerful family, she gains two affectionate stepbrothers—and one who refuses to even look at her. Damien Mancini is cold, distant, and unreadable, a storm wrapped in silence. No one knows why he seems to despise her on sight… and Claudia is too stubborn, too warm-hearted, to let it go. Raised to love loudly and tease playfully, Claudia makes it her mission to break through Damien’s walls, no matter how often he retreats behind them. What begins as curiosity becomes a challenge. A challenge becomes an obsession. And every time Damien slips—every accidental softness, every moment he protects her before he can think—Claudia feels herself pulling him in closer. Damien tells himself it’s just acceptance, the slow forming of sibling-like affection. But the truth hits harder. It’s not acceptance. It’s craving. The more he fights it, the more he needs her—her voice, her laughter, her attention that burns like sunlight through every crack in his armor. And when he can’t stop himself from treating her differently—too gently, too specially—Claudia realizes the tension between them isn’t fading. It’s spiraling into something neither of them are supposed to feel. In a home built on forced closeness and growing secrets, one thing becomes clear: The line between hate and desire isn’t just thin—it's already been crossed.

"You left without saying a word, Ciana. Hinanap kita, naghintay ako. Umasa akong babalikan mo 'ko dahil baka sakali na maisip mo ako," napatitig ako sa mga mata niyang kulay kayumanggi ngunit lumuluha. "Tapos ngayon babalik ka na para bang walang nangyari?" nakagat ko ang ibabang labi kasabay ng pagyuko sa kaniyang pangunguwestyon. "Sinisisi mo 'ko kasi hindi kita magawang kausapin ng maayos? Pansinin tulad nang dati?" napapikit ako ng matapos niyang sabihin iyon ay hinampas niya ang pader sa aking tabi. "You think I'm okay? Nasasaktan ako Ciana, kahit sorry man lang galing sa mismong bibig mo wala akong natanggap." Tinitigan ko siya ngunit ako mismo ang nasaktan nang umaagos na ang luha sa mga mata niya. "I'm sorry," mahinang sabi ko. "This is not the right time to do that, because I can't f-forgive you for l-leaving me." Malamig niyang sabi ngunit bakas ang hirap sa pananalita. "Mahal kita at nakalimutan kong may gusto ka nga pa lang iba," hindi ko siya makapaniwalang tinitigan dahil sa sinabi sa akin. "I'm leaving." Paalam ni Mateo tapos tumango at lumabas na ng kwarto.

Lumi-as someone who's being told what to believe and hope in everything as she grows up-reckons that living is a way to comply with and entrust one's entire life to serving superiors on top of the hierarchy. Who will not think of that way anyway? Being harbored in the lands of Castellanos, it is engraved in her mind that she lives to pay her debt of gratitude to the family who sheltered her, who protected her from all the cruelties the outside world has to offer behind those fences. What they're doing is to protect her life and welfare-that's what they told her. So there's no other way to live but be the gullible and obedient yokel of the Castellano clan, because they're doing everything just for her safety. But that's before her life turns upside-down as she discovers a strange note from the attic. "To whoever finds this message, they erased us. This is all that remains. Remember us, please." What does the note want to convey? Is it just one of those mundane trivial stuff found in an attic like the usual when someone decides to clean it? Or is it something connected to her... "safety?" For sure it is for her safety. That's what they always tell her. But what one hears is not always the version of reality. Most of the time, it is the most convenient scheme to twist and bend the truth. That... That's what they will never tell her.

CONTENT WARNING: Please note that this book contains sensitive themes and includes explicit scenes, making up approximately 20% of its content. It is intended for mature readers only. ✧✧✧ "Why is it hard for you to give up that office, Dr. Abernathy?" inis na tanong sa kaniya ni Dr. Carterson na anak ng Chairman—ex boyfriend niya 12 years ago. "Mahalaga sa akin, of course! At bakit ba gusto mo iyon?" tanong naman niya. "Ako lang dapat magtatanong," angal naman nito. "Bakit nga mahalaga?" "Regalo sa akin ng kuya mo iyon noong intern pa lang ako at ikaw na ang nagsabi na kapag regalo dapat iniingatan. Kaya ibalik mo sa akin ang opisina ko!" "Paano ba iyan? I hate to think that it's a gift from Jaxon, you're not going to like what I'm going to ask for." Nainis siya pero pinili niyang kumalma. "Then tell me, gagawin ko." "You sure?" "Why not? As long as hindi naman nakakamatay yan. Hindi mo naman ako uutusan na uminom ng lason o púmàtày ng pasyente di ba?" Tumaas ang sulok ng labi nito. "Okay...then take off your panty and give it to me." Napanganga siya. "W-What?"

I was staring at Leion. He was kneeling in front of me, begging like he would lose half of his life when I left him. "This is what you want, from the very beginning, right?" I said, while smiling from ear to ear, before I sipped on my red wine. I didn't know that red wine taste so sweet, when I feel the victory, I know I will win this one, because loathe makes me stronger, I will feel nothing, if not anger, resentment and pain. I am numb, and the day Leion hurt my feelings, over and over again. But now, look at him, acting like he loves me and he cares for me, that if his feelings are true, why couldn't he do it then? "Aubrey, I am begging you, please—" "Do you remember the day I begged you to stay, because I am weak and tired from all of your bullshits, I gave you patience and all the understanding, and now, do you think all of the so called kindness that you show me lately is enough to forgive all the things you've done to me?" "Why are you so heartless?" Leion said while his tears running down to his cheeks, a crocodile tears, I will never be taken away again. "My love, you're the reason, now deal with it."

Everything started at the conflict between the siblings of the king. Conflict that bring their future into the great distruction. Thinking that his eldest son would bring true success to the kingdom, he had no doubt that he had to be the next king, and didn't bothered thinking twice before giving him the throne. He never believe what his younger son told him about his brother and ignore all the bad issues. Prince Artemis, lovingly and caring to his constituents was deeply sadden thinking that he failed his people and his mother. His father didn't even give him a chance to prove his worth, instead' he was driven away and was branded as an immoral prince. Prince Dator, as a natural greedy prince didn't contented of what his father punishment, he secretly give an order to kill Prince Artemis. He is also the reason why Prince Artemis accused raping. Unknown to the awaited danger, Prince Artemis traveled alone. But unfortunately, he was ambushed by a group of people who paid by Prince Dator. Xinniang saved him and bring him to Mount Povo. On the other hands, prince Dator, who is now the king, begin to sow evil. Increased the taxes, killed people and abduct child. A series of crimes and murder occurred in the whole kingdom. In order to save the beloved kingdom, Prince Artemis and Xinniang traveled to the lost kingdom. They seek help and prepared for the imminent war that was coming. A major and bloody war happened between the siblings. Many have lost their lives, eventually good always win againts the evil. The greedy king died, Prince Artemis saved his kingdom. Later he was appointed as the new king together with his beloved Xinniang. In the end, they eventually got married and ruled the kingdom.

Samantha is a smart and hardworking girl. She wants to be a doctor and she will do whatever it takes to make it happen. One night, she decided to work as an entertainer at a bar but to pay her rent. Unexpectedly, his path crossed with Jared. A rich heir to one of the largest hospital in the country. He saved her from Joshua's hands, ang lalaking bin-usted niya.But instead of thanking him, humingi siya ng bayad rito. "No, I will not pay you." Pagmamatigas pa nito. "You need to pay me kapalit iyon ng bayad ko sana ngayong gabi kung hindi ka nakialam samin ni Johua."Pagmamatigas rin niya. "You really think na babayaran ka ni Joshua kung sakaling hindi ako nakialam ?" Namaywang rin ito sa harap niya. "Mukhang gusto ka lang niyang i-blackmail eh. I know him." ani nito. Maya maya ay nilapitan siya nito at inamoy ang buhok niya. "How about a night with me?" "W- what?" Gulat na tanong niya. Sinampal niya ito. Kailangan niya ng pera pero hindi niya kailangang maging ganoon kababa. After that nigiht she thought she would never see the man again, but unexpectedly, it turns out that he studies at their school and he is the most popular in her school. what will she do?

Aria could never imagine herself walking down the aisle, flashing a smile, and wearing a beautiful white wedding dress. Never had ever crossed her mind to get married. She's sure and knew it better than anyone. As cliché as it is, Aria's meant to marry the son of her mother's best friend, Ashton. Aside from the fear of commitment, she also doesn't want to be with someone she doesn't even love. After all, she is just a woman who never experienced true love before. Months passed when the preparation for her wedding came. She met Easton, a famous fashion designer in the Philippines. As Easton was taking measures for her gown, he accidentally clasped her two little mountains resulting for Aria to act instinctively and greeting him with a powerful uppercut that made his nose bleed with ketchup. There's no doubt that their expected first encounter was a total disaster. The day of her wedding came, and she finally decided to run away before she could even set foot in the sacred church and taint her soul. At that time, all that she could think of was to run and before she knew it, she finally arrived at her desired destination. . . unknowingly at Easton's wounded heart.

"If loving you is a gambling, then I'm willing to be a gambler" Benedict Vale is one of the most successful but ruthless businessman in the world of business. He doesn't give a single care to others when business is the one they're talking about. He is devilishly head turner handsome but at the same time dangerous like a poisonous forbidden fruit, but you'll definitely gonna try and risk just to eat it even you know its poisonous. Despite from being ruthless and dangerous, he is a very caring son and brother that only his family can see and he is also a one-woman kind of person. He doesn't do flings or hook ups, because for him the right woman will come without even rushing. But when Benedict saw Faith angelic face and kissable lips, all he can think is to claim her as his. He told to himself that's not right, at habang mas lalo niyang pinakatitingnan ang babae at dumadako sa mga mapupulang nitong labi ang paningin niya ay mas lalong nangingibabaw ang kagustuhan niyang halikan ito. He can ravish her lips all day if he will given a chance. Sinabi niya sa sarili na mapapasakanya ang babae kahit anong mangyari, kahit pa agawin niya ito mula sa kasintahan nito. Handa siyang sumugal kahit gaano pa kalaki ang kailangan niyang itaya mapasakanyan lamang ito...

Si Charlotte Scott ay walang interes sa pera at katanyagan. Nagpakasal siya kay Gerald Wilson dahil sa pag-ibig. Gayunpaman, ang kanilang pagsasama ay tumagal lamang ng tatlong taon at siya ay naging isang katatawanan pagkatapos ng diborsyo. The couple face each other for the last time at the Courthouse."Take the compensation and get lost from my life. Don't even think about getting back together." Nanatiling walang pakialam si Gerald. Isinuot ni Charlotte ang kanyang salaming pang-araw at mahinang ngumiti. "We are never getting back together. Ever! Kahit sinong dumating na nagmamakaawa na makipagbalikan ay walang pinagkaiba sa aso!"Hindi ba magandang maging mayaman at kaakit-akit na single na babae? Nang maglaon, hindi lamang nagtagumpay si Charlotte sa kanyang karera at nagmana ng kayamanan na nagkakahalaga ng sampu-sampung bilyong dolyar mula sa Scott Family, ngunit napakaraming lalaki ang humahabol sa kanya na maaari silang pumila sa kalye hanggang sa dulo ng block. Isang gabi, nakatanggap siya ng hindi inaasahang tawag. "Hoy, Charlotte...""Sino ito?""...Woof woof..."