Hard-working Protagonist Novels & Stories

Anaya Grace Santillan was a woman deprived of a complete family. Her mother died when she was twelve years old, and her father quickly remarried. She learned early to work hard to survive and finance her college education. She thought her suffering at the hands of her stepmother and father would end after graduation, but she was wrong. After finishing her studies, her father forced her into a marriage with a man she didn't love to settle his and her stepmother's debts. But what if, on her wedding day, she chose instead the man who arrived last at the hotel and pulled him before the altar? Before the man could speak, she demanded he sign the marriage contract so she could escape her torment. Aurelius Kael Quinn Gutierrez, the only child of the Gutierrez family—Asia's wealthiest and most prominent business magnates—owns various companies and will inherit his parents' empire. He never expected to be powerless against the woman who insisted on marrying him, despite her family problems. Nevertheless, he's prepared to be her bodyguard, sugar daddy, and even stalker to ensure her safety. But what if, due to a misunderstanding, she hides their child from him? "Will love and effort be enough when the heart dictates the person you choose?" author by Jelly-Gel

Dionne Estella Sy was bound to only love Tyrone Salazar. At a very young age, alam na niyang ito lang ang lalaking para sa kan'ya at nararapat na para sa kan'ya. She grew up wanting love and stockpiling heartaches from people who could not reciprocate her feelings — her family. She’s thirsty for her parents' affection and always so envious of her older sister for all the attention she was getting from their parents. She’s the youngest child yet always the neglected one. She has to work hard for herself and is only able to study through scholarships despite having a wealthy background. Kaya naman ng ipagkasundo siya ng mga magulang niya at mga magulang ni Tyrone labag man sa loob niya ay mabilis siyang pumayag. Lahat kaya niyang gawin para sa pamilya niya. Handa niyang gawin ang kung ano mang gusto nila basta ang kapalit nito ay ang pagmamahal ng mga ito. Ngunit sa hindi inaasahang pagdating niya magugulo ang lahat. Hindi niya maintindihan kung bakit unti-unting nag-iiba ang mga pangarap niya. Is he worth it of her sacrifices?

BLACK MAFIA SERIES Warning: Hard SPG ️ The real Mafia does not valued honor and loyalty. Guns, drugs and money. He drawn by a lust for power. Tristan Geller o Dos ang tawag sa kan'ya ng mga kaibigan niya. Ang bilyonaryong walang kinatatakutan kung sino man ang kan'yang babanggain pagdating sa mga illegal na negosyo. Pinasok niya ang negosyo sa pagbibinta ng mga matataas na klaseng mga baril, pagbibinta ng iba't ibang klase ng drugs at pagpapatayo ng mga sugalan. Matalino, tuso at magaling maglaro pag dating sa mga kalaban niya sa negosyo. Pero paano kung ang katapat niya lang ay ang inosenteng babae na walang kaalam-alam sa mundo. Si Kath Antonio, na nagtatrabho sa kompanya ni Lewis Kingston. Naging magulo na ang mundo niya nang makilala niya si Tristan Geller dahil sa kanyang katangahan na akala niya boyfriend ng kaibigan niya nagtaksil, kaya sinampal niya ito sa harap ng maraming tao. Hindi niya lubos akalain na sobrang yaman ng lalaking ipinahiya niya. Pinakidnap siya at doon nagsimula ang kan'yang miserableng buhay.

Stranger at day, fuck buddy at night, this isn't a sweet love story, it is a kind of story where lust meets love. Maya came from a small rural village, working as a dancer in a downtown bar just to afford her younger brother’s medication. Life had been nothing but struggle a relentless cycle of poverty and heartache she endured alone. On her very first night at the bar, Atlas Volkov watched from the shadows of a VIP sit. The billionaire CEO was known for ruthless business tactics and a cold, unforgiving empire. But as he looked at her, he didn’t see a dancer; he saw something he was determined to possess. He summoned her to his private space, the air thick with tension. “I can pull you out of this place,” he said, his voice smooth and dangerous. “But there’s a condition. You’ll be mine—a companion behind closed doors. Sign the contract, follow my rules, and you’ll be paid more than you’ve ever imagined.” Maya’s heart raced. She’d heard stories of the urban elite—their world built on rivalry and power. Getting involved with a Volkov was like walking into a hurricane. Yet the image of her brother “How much?” she whispered. “Two years. Ten million dollars.” The number stunned her more than she could earn in a hundred lifetimes, but desperation won out. “Deal,” she said, her voice shaky Atlas brought her to the Volkov Villa a sprawling estate where staff bowed in unison, he ordered her to undress. “No,” she snapped. “No contract means nothing.” He tossed her a folder. “Sign it. Now.” Her hand trembled as she scrawled her name.

Sa mundo ng mga elite, isang pagkakamali lang ang kailangan para gumuho ang lahat. Celestia Kie Marquez learned this the hard way. Isang gabi ng maling akala at bugso ng damdamin ang naging dahilan ng kanyang pag-alis. She fled without a trace, leaving behind the wreckage of her reputation and the only man she ever truly loved, the ruthless billionaire, Kielixus Riverra. Three years later, Celestia is forced to return. Her family’s business is on the brink of bankruptcy, and there is only one person powerful enough to save it. But the man she meets in the boardroom isn't the Kielixus she used to know. He is colder, sharper, and deeply bitter. For Kielixus, Celestia’s return is the perfect opportunity for payback. He offers her a deal she can't refuse: a business merger that requires her to be at his beck and call. Habang pilit nilang nilalabanan ang tensyon sa pagitan nila, unti-unting lumalabas ang mga sikretong pilit itinago ni Celestia.. ang isang pagkakamali na may buhay at mga matang kamukhang-kamukha ni Kielixus. As they navigate the cutthroat world of corporate wars and high-society scandals, they must realize that their past wasn't just a series of errors.

“W-Why are you here? I already did what you wanted, didn’t I? I thought we had a deal?” Nina’s voice trembled as she blinked in disbelief. “I don’t negotiate, darling. You don’t get to decide what I do to you.” Hades smirked, his tone laced with amusement at her confusion and fear. “I’m not playing games with you, Hades! Please, just leave my house!” “Too bad. I can’t.” His smile darkened. “Now, are you going to be a good girl, or keep pretending to be feisty?” “Get out! Now!” Nina tried to slam the door, but Hades shoved it open, forcing his way inside. “No! Let me go! You’re hurting me!” He dragged her into the living room as she struggled to free herself from his tight grip. Her wrists burned under his hold. Then, with brutal force, he threw her onto the couch—hard enough that she stumbled and lost her balance. Hades stepped closer, his shadow swallowing the light between them. “Now… strip,” he said darkly. “I'm going to fuck you till you can't walk” Author’s Note: My first attempt at bringing a story to life. Thank you for reading!

“I’ll turn ruins into homes, no matter who stands in my way.” —Elara “In a world of power, she’s the only one who defies me.” —Veylen Elara Cruz is an idealistic architect determined to honor her late father’s legacy by building homes for the people. But her world collapses when Adrian Veylen, the world’s first trillionaire and ruthless tycoon, buys out all her projects overnight. Furious and heartbroken, Elara accepts a position in his company—not to serve him, but to secretly destroy him from the inside. Working under Adrian proves far more dangerous than she imagined. Sparks ignite between them as she navigates office politics, subtle sabotage, and his piercing attention. Adrian, captivated by her fire and brilliance, is unaware that her loyalty is a lie. Adding to the chaos is Cassandra Vail, Adrian’s childhood friend and long-time admirer, whose manipulations and jealousy create constant obstacles, forcing Elara and Adrian into moments of tension, desire, and bitter confrontation. Their hidden attraction soon leads to a night that changes everything—followed by betrayal, harsh words, and a storm that leaves Elara with amnesia… and carrying Adrian’s child. Taken in by Lucas, a childhood friend who secretly falls for her, Elara begins a new life unaware of the father of her son. Seven years later, fate brings them together again at Elara’s engagement party. Adrian slowly discovers the truth about their child, while Cassandra’s schemes continue to fuel doubt and rivalry. Memories resurface, secrets unravel, and the stakes rise as they confront past betrayals, jealousy, and manipulations. In the end, If love proves stronger than revenge and ambition. Is Adrian and Elara will reunite? Embracing their son and rebuilding their lives together from heartbreak to redemption is enough to fix what's broken?

Zelena Artemis Caitlin Harris is a typical girl who loves her family so much. Dahil para sa kaniya, pamilya ang dapat na inuuna nino man. Kahit pa ang ibig sabihin nito ay ibenta niya ang sarili niya sa iba para lamang masuportahan ang kaniyang ina, at dalawang nakababatang kapatid. Si Zeno Black ay isang binatang bilyonaryo at kinatatakutan ng lahat. He's a ruthless, wicked Mafia Boss, and he is the boss of a mafia group called the Blacks. Everything was fine until Zelena came to Zeno's club, and free herself for a night. Pero paggising niya kinaumagahan, isang estranghero ang tumambad sa kanyang mukha. Hindi rin naman maikakailang sa una nilang pagkikita ay nagkagusto sa kanya ang binata. At dahil doon, naisipan ni Zeno ang isang kakaibang bagay. Ang gawing playmate sa kama si Zelena na nakita niya sa bar. And Zelena always deem na wala lang ang nangyari sa kanila, but everything will takes place as she start unraveling the truth about her life, and his dad who was killed when she was a child. Little did she know na ang pagkikita nila ng lalaki ang tuluyang magpapabago sa buhay niya. Because Zeno's father was the one who killed her dad, and what upsets her more is Zeno hid it to her, but despite of that she believes him. But no, everything was just a plan, a mafia group called Dritt Organization planned it all. All the killings were their doing, they set up everything--from start to finish. And when Zelena and Zeno knew it, they start eliminating the group, they start working together. Once and for all, all the beginnings has an ending, for some is a tragic ending, but on their love story, it is magically a happy ending.

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?"

Being the head of the family, kay Marco na atang ang responsibilidad na palaguin ang kumpanyang itinaguyod ng pamilya pati na rin ang pagpapalaki sa nakababatang kapatid na si Beatriz. He had worked hard, played all his cards wisely para marating ang kung anumang narating niya ngayon. Aside from being the CEO of Fuentabella Conglomerate, together with his two mates ay naitayo nila ang FHM Management. He then finally decided the inevitable, to settle down because part of him longed for something warm like the sunshine. How cheesy it may sound he wanted something like what Beatriz possess. Love and family. Everything was doing fine. He's waiting for Poleen to be ready until he get a taste of her. Her sweet, innocent Cielo. Consuelo Sta. Maria, ang dalagang napiling ipakasal kay Stefano Hernandez. Ang naturang kasal ang magiging kaganapan sa matagal ng plano ng parehong haligi pamilya. She give it a try, kung para sa abuelo niya ay gagawin niya ang lahat. Stefano seems nice sa kabila ng pagiging stiff at aloof. Until their paths cross, the remarkable Marco Antonio Fuentabella Would she succumbed to heat everytime Marco initiates it? Paano na ang nalalapit niyang kasal kay Stef? Would she commit?