How Did Daddy Pig Die

His eyes burned, his voice dripping low but sharper than a knife. “I will do whatever, whatever it takes, Leylla. And if I fail, I would rather take my own life than see you become my stepmother!” She squared her shoulders, then let out a devilish, cold smirk. Her voice dripped raw, devoid of any warmth. “If that happens, Vincent, I will gladly descend your casket into the base of your grave with my own hands.” _____________________________________________________________________ He was her greatest love, one that she had held on to as if it were her own precious life. But he took it all for granted, used her, and when he was done, he dumped her for her only friend. Shattered and confused, Leylla bumped into a strange, breathtaking sugar daddy. He gave her an offer that she couldn't resist: a one-night stand. But the morning after, she discovered that the man she had slept with was none other than her ex's father and the senior surgeon at the hospital. And because fate always has a wicked way of exposing the truth, their affair comes to light, and a scandal explodes. Now, her ex would rather die than see her become his stepmother, while his father is willing to lose everything for her. A love once sweet,turned sour. Two lovers, turned into mortal rivals. Sweet promises, turned into dangerous, life-threatening threats. And threats? They are starting to turn real, one by one. And finally, death???

There are monsters in this world. And they used to be us. Now it's time to euthanize to survive in a hospice where Emily, a woman haunted by her past, only wants to do her job and be the best mother possible. Post-infection Chicago. Christmas. Inside The Hospice, Emily and her fellow nurses do their rounds. Here, men and women live out their final days in comfort, segregated from society, and are then humanely terminated before fate turns them into marrow-craving monsters known as ‘Smilers.’ Outside these imposing walls, rabid protesters swarm with signs, caught up in the heat of their hatred. Emily, a woman haunted by her past, only wants to do her job and be the best mother possible. But in a world where mortality means nothing, where guns are drawn in fear and nobody seems safe anymore – at what cost will this pursuit come? And through it all, the soon to be dead remain silent, ever smiling. Such is their curse. It won't be long before that snow-speckled ground will be salted by blood. ©️ Crystal Lake Publishing

Sebelum terkenal sebagai model, Tania telah lama menjadi sugar baby dari Gerald Bentley, seorang pengusaha kaya raya yang memiliki banyak perusahaan yang bergerak di berbagai bidang. Sejak bercerai dengan Catherine, istrinya, Gerald enggan menikah lagi dan justru memilih untuk mengisi liburannya dengan ditemani Tania selama dua tahun terakhir. Begitu dimanjakannya Tania hingga Gerald memasukkan gadis itu ke Magical Entertainment, perusahaan agensi miliknya dan Tania pun langsung terkenal. Gerald memberikan segala yang Tania inginkan dan membuat gadis itu bisa menikmati kehidupannya yang begitu mewah. Gerald mengerti bahwa sebagai wanita muda, Tania pastilah menginginkan kisah cinta "normal" seperti pada umumnya. Ia membiarkan Tania dekat dengan pemuda manapun namun tetap merahasiakan fakta bahwa Tania adalah sugar baby-nya. Selama dua tahun lamanya Tania tak terpikir untuk menjalin hubungan dengan pemuda mana pun karena ia sibuk menikmati pekerjaannya sebagai model, hingga akhirnya ia berkenalan dengan Davin, lelaki tampan seusianya, pemilik Casualads, brand pakaian terkenal di Paris. Keduanya begitu jatuh cinta dan menjalin hubungan selama beberapa bulan sebelum akhirnya memutuskan untuk melangkah ke jenjang yang lebih serius. Davin dengan begitu bersemangat membawa Tania untuk berkenalan dengan kedua orang tuanya, namun betapa terkejutnya Tania saat mengetahui bahwa ayah Davin adalah Gerald, pria yang selama ini menjadi sugar daddy-nya.

Di era yang tampaknya semakin maju ini, hampir semua orang tidak pernah terlepas dari platform yang ada di ponsel mereka. Termasuk platform kencan online. Tidak ada yang menyangka pertemuan Alana dan Alan di aplikasi kencan online berlanjut hingga mereka melakukan kesalahan yang fatal. Akan tetapi kesalahan tersebut justru membuat Alana bisa melupakan Bagas, mantan kekasihnya. Namun bagaimana dengan Alan yang masih menginginkan Fina di hidupnya?

Emmanuel High School, one of the prestigious schools in the Philippines, one crime destroyed its reputation because a student named Nate Keehl died inside the classroom, many cops believe that he committed suicide, but one detective alias ‘S’ learned that someone murdered him. He suspected six students for the crime. Six students, six lives, six secrets. Will he find out the culprit’s real identity or it could lead to his death?

Biru Alesha Zahra. Gadis berusia 29 tahun yang masih melajang karena belum ingin punya pasangan. Mungkin lebih tepatnya ia sebenarnya tidak ingin punya pasangan, makanya menuliskan kriteria pasangan yang sedikit terlalu berlebihan dalam motto hidupnya mencari pasangan. Kaya, mapan, dewasa, bertanggung jawab, tampan, dan yang pasti menyayanginya. Ia tidak ingin mencari laki-laki yang usianya sepantarannya dengannya, apalagi di bawah usianya. Bahkan meskipun laki-laki itu lajang dan usianya 40 tahun, selama memenuhi kriterianya di atas, Biru tak keberatan. Lalu, tiba-tiba semuanya berubah, termasuk dunianya karena Langit, seorang pemuda yang lebih muda lima tahun darinya datang ke hidupnya dan mengacak-acak prinsip hidupnya. Apakah Biru masih akan bertahan dengan prinsipnya mencari hot daddy, atau harus takluk dengan baby manis yang menerobos hatinya?

Synopsis Adrian Velasco, the untouchable 32-year-old billionaire behind Velasco Innovations, built an empire of “living glass” that reshaped Manila’s skyline. Sa mata ng publiko, he is a cold genius; to the elite, a dangerous rival. But beneath the glittering towers lies betrayal and a secret that could ruin him. Enter Elena Vargas, isang fearless investigative journalist. Determined to expose corruption tied to Velasco Innovations, she risks her career—and her life. When a scandal erupts linking Adrian to illegal government contracts, his enemies close in. To protect his empire, Adrian makes a shocking move: he proposes a one-year marriage to Elena, his greatest critic. “Be my shield,” he offers. “Expose me if you can.” Their sudden engagement shakes the nation. Social media erupts with #VelascoVargasWedding, calling it either a PR stunt or a love story. Forced into a public romance, Adrian and Elena clash behind closed doors, yet sparks of attraction begin to blur the line between duty and desire. Elena sees glimpses of Adrian’s hidden heart—funding schools, rebuilding towns—while Adrian is disarmed by her stubborn morality. But the game turns deadly. Rafael Santiago, Adrian’s ruthless rival and half-brother, orchestrates the smear campaign. Backed by political dynasties, he vows to destroy Adrian and claim Elena. Betrayal cuts deep when Adrian’s most trusted ally sells him out, forcing him and Elena to fight side by side. In a glass-shattering climax at Velasco Tower, their fake marriage becomes dangerously real as they confront Santiago. Adrian sacrifices billions to save his legacy; Elena risks everything to expose the truth. When the contract ends, their act has become reality. Elena chooses to stay—not as his shield, but as his equal. Adrian, once cold as glass, finally learns to love again. “This time, no contracts. Just us”

The young and beautiful daughter of a hunter, Isabella Abegail Bannister was born with a silver spoon in her mouth and yet unlike other rich man's child, her life is more challenging than most. As the only descendant of her father, she has to become the head of their clan and that is to protect the human against wolves. The Northern region was at peace for a while ever since her family and the Alpha of the North signed an agreement of peace treaty. The wolves are not to enter the city, without permission from the head of the leader while the people in the City are forbidden to hunt the mountains that belong to the Vernice. The signed agreement was respected and maintained until the heirs took over. As Alpha Zero passes his leadership to his son Charles, Isabella becomes the head of the Bannister hunters. What would happen to peace and the promise of co-existence? When both of them have their grudge against each other. But faith will turn the tables around after Alpha Charles falls into the charm of a beautiful female hunter named Isabella. And Isabella needle his help in her fight against the other pack of wolves. That she wouldn't mind seducing him to get back at her enemies.

Bei einem Ausflug in den Vergnügungspark brachte mein Beta-Freund Drew plötzlich eine Frau mit ihrer kleinen Tochter mit. Im Auto fehlte zufällig genau ein Sitzplatz. Drew bat mich auszusteigen und den Platz den beiden zu überlassen. Er sagte: „Laura hat es mit dem Kind nicht leicht. Sie sollen erstmal fahren, ich hole dich später ab.“ Ruhig stieg ich aus und sah zu, wie das Auto langsam den Parkplatz verließ. Drei Stunden später kamen sie im Vergnügungspark an und nahmen an der abendlichen Feuerwerksveranstaltung teil. Als meine beste Freundin Drew fragte, warum er mich noch nicht abgeholt habe, half er gerade geduldig Laura, eine übergroße Feuerwerksbatterie zu entzünden. Er war nicht im Geringsten beunruhigt und sagte: „Es ist kein Problem, Sienna später abzuholen. Sie nimmt das nicht krumm. Ich werde sie schon beschwichtigen, dann ist sie auch nicht mehr sauer.“ Wütend wird man nur auf Menschen, die einem etwas bedeuten. Dass mein Vater, meine Mutter und mein Bruder sich nie um mich scherten, habe ich noch hingenommen. Aber dass sich jetzt auch Drew nicht mehr für mich interessierte... Darum ist es Zeit, für immer zu gehen.

Pinauwi sa pilipinas si Cassandra Monteverde ng kaniyang lolo dahil sa isang masamang balita, hindi siya nakapaghanda sa magiging buhay niya doon. Nag-iisa siyang apo nito kaya halos ikulong siya nito sa mansiyon, idagdag pa ang bodyguard niyang si Alejandro na grabe makabantay sa kaniya. Hindi niya alam ang gagawin lalo pa't istrikto din ito. Pero sa pagdaan ng panahon, hindi na niya namalayan na nagkakagusto na pala siya sa bodyguard niya, it's impossible! Pero paano nga ba niya pipigilan ang pagtingin niya kay Alejandro kung nasa iisang bahay lang sila?