I'm Nobody's Shadow

Sa isang mundong pinaghaharian ng yaman at kapangyarihan, ipinanganak si Elena Cruz sa kahirapan. Maganda siya—mala-porselanang kutis, brown ang mata, at may alindog na kahit sa simpleng ayos ay nakakakuha ng pansin. Pero sa likod ng ganda, puno ng sugat ang kanyang buhay—ama niyang lulong sa sugal at inang kasambahay sa pamilya ng mga Monteverde, isa sa pinakamayamang angkan sa bansa. Isang gabi, nagbago ang lahat. Sa desperasyon at gutom, nagnakaw ang kanyang ama mula sa mansion ng mga Monteverde—isang kasalanang nahuli sa CCTV. At nang mabunyag ito, nasira hindi lang ang tiwala, kundi pati ang buhay nilang mag-ina. Sa gitna ng kahihiyan, pagkakautang, at apoy na sumunog sa kanilang tahanan, namatay ang kanyang ina sa konsensya at pangamba, habang nagtatago naman ang ama. Walang ibang natira kay Elena kundi ang pangalang minantsahan ng kasalanan. Hanggang sa isang gabi, muling tumagpo ang landas nila ni Lance Monteverde—ang bilyonaryong CEO na anak ng among pinagsilbihan ng kanyang ina. Malamig, makapangyarihan, at walang pakialam sa pag-ibig. Ngunit sa kabila ng lahat, tila may kakaibang puwersang nagtulak sa kanya na iligtas si Elena mula sa kamay ng mga mapang-abusong nanghihingi ng utang. Kapalit ng kaligtasan, isang alok ang binitawan ni Lance: “Babayaran ko ang lahat ng utang mo, Elena. Pero may kapalit... ikaw.” Sa pagitan ng utang, galit, at pag-ibig na unti-unting tumutubo sa gitna ng poot—mapipilitan si Elena na maging asawa ng lalaking kinaiinisan at kinatatakutan niya… ang lalaking unti-unti ring matututo kung ano ang tunay na halaga ng pag-ibig at pagkatao. Ngunit sa mundo ng mga Monteverde, walang libre. At sa dulo ng bawat pangako, may kapalit na kalayaan.

When Auriel questions her worthiness as Alpha Herveaux's mate, he assures her that his love transcends any divine decree. But what if Auriel, once a human, had deceived him and concealed the truth about his true love's demise? As their bond is tested, a twist of fate thrusts ************************ Samantha Eduardo, a reckless billionaire heiress, found herself in a world of werewolves. Now, she must navigate this unfamiliar realm, where survival becomes her ultimate challenge. With secrets unraveling and destinies entwined, Samantha's journey unveils a fate she never could have imagined.

After getting into an accident, I pretend to be an amnesiac to pull a prank on my husband and son. "Who are you guys?" I ask. A hint of delight flickers in my son's eyes. He pulls a woman waiting outside the hospital ward inside and says, "My parents and I came to visit you, ma'am." My husband watches all of this happen without saying a word. He doesn't correct our son.

Warning! Contains explicit sexual content. For mature reades only! Lilly is young. Lilly is sweet. Lilly is the clumsiest PA that has ever existed. But I have my own thoughts of how she should be corrected. A short story!

Nadia Thompson had been in a high-profile, five-year relationship with Harry Jones, the kind everyone in Highport City’s upper social circle knew about. On the day they were supposed to get married and register their marriage, she got ditched. Nadia had enough. She swore a vicious oath, walked away, and turned her fiance into her ex-boyfriend. After one phone call from a certain someone, she got married on impulse. She registered her marriage with Julian Jones, Harry's older brother, despite them not getting along well. Julian was a well-known heir in Highport City’s upper social circle and a terrifying financial shark who built his own empire overseas. After they married, he spoiled Nadia and indulged her in everything. When Harry humiliated Nadia and called her worthless, Julian sent him crashing straight to the floor. "My wife's the apple of my eye, the one I hold the dearest. No matter how she is, I will spoil her. If you say one more word about her, I can get your name erased from the Jones family records!" Only much later did Nadia learn that the man she used to fear had loved her in secret for a decade, and that their marriage was part of a plan he laid long ago…

"You have to remember one thing, I'll never let go of someone who stole something from me, and you're so sassy stealing my kiss. Naomi ... I think you in trouble right now." (*) Starting from a mistake one night, leading Naomi to an affair scandal with an American businessman who was her ice skating club sponsor. Then, after learning that the man was betrothed by his parents and planning to get married soon, Naomi realizes her relationship with Enrico is no longer just a sex partner. Enrico can't undo his matchmaking with Eve because he doesn't want to disappoint his parents, but he also doesn't want to lose Naomi. The woman he recently realized was someone he loved. When Naomi finally decides to leave his life on his wedding day with Eve, how does their story end?

She took her best friend's comatose brother's identity because she needed the money and she was running out of options. Walked straight into a job working for Lorenzo Moretti — the most feared man in New York — told herself it was temporary, told herself she just needed enough to cover her mother's hospital bills and then she would be gone. By day she is Kia, his quiet obedient male assistant who knows his schedule better than he does. By night she is Alessia, the woman he keeps coming back to in the dark without ever asking her name. This man never once figured out that both people he needs the most are the same person standing right in front of him every single day. She told herself she would never catch feelings for him. She lied.

Mauveine is a selfless and a brave girl. Gagawin at gagawin niya ang lahat para sa kanyang pamilya at mga kaibigan. Dumating ang araw na hindi niya inakala. Ikakasal na siya! Ikakasal siya sa lalaking ayaw na ayaw niya. Even though this man is the handsomest of them all, she loathes him down to the core. He was a big bully to her when they were both in high school! Wala na itong ginawang mabuti sa kanya at maging sa mga kaibigan niya. Parati lang kasi siya pagtripan at ginagawan ng kalokohan nito. But when her father wished her to marry him, she’s stuck in between. She knew that he was a jerk, and he would never commit himself into a serious marriage. Dahil alam niyang masasaktan lang siya kagaya ng mga ‘di mabilang na babae na pinaiyak na nito. Pero sa huli ay pinagbigyan niya ito. It’s not just for her father, but for the entire Arellano Empire. Their business was going downhill and there’s nothing they could do unless she marries him. He’s the heir of one of the leading empires in country, after all. Their marriage would play as a seal for the said agreement. Matututunan ba niya itong mahalin ‘pag nagsama sa sila sa iisang bubong? O mas lalo pa nilang kamumuhian ang isat-isa? Lalo na’t maraming sekreto at rebelasyon ang susubok sa pagsasama nila.

As the third-generation heir of the Oakenfeld Medical Group, 33-year-old Frost bears the weight of being the Chosen Son. However, having witnessed the cruelty and hypocrisy embedded in family feuds, he finds himself profoundly exhausted by family love and anything that stirs his emotions and prompts love. A solitary panther, he discovers solace and fulfillment in one place alone: the operating table. On the other hand, Bianca, a dedicated yoga instructor, grapples with severe allergies that can lead to fainting spells triggered by the scent of spring flowers or even someone else's cooking. Committed to a life of celibacy, her primary goal is to purchase a house. Bianca harbours a significant secret despite being labelled a "rich client harvester" by her peers due to her hard work in accumulating wealth. Their paths cross dramatically during a commercial shoot that takes a tragic turn, where Bianca sacrifices her life to save Frost. Despite this courageous act, animosity brews between them. Surprisingly, Frost, determined to express his gratitude, decides to buy an entire neighbourhood for Bianca. Rejecting his offer, Bianca is left stunned when she stumbles upon Frost's deepest secret. Unveiling a chilling revelation, the secrets of these two individuals converge toward a distant, mysterious, and sinister direction.

Blurb: Malaking katuparan para kay Olivia ang maipakasal siya kay John Carlos na ikalawang anak na lalaki ng pamilya Carlos ngunit lingid sa kanyang kaalaman na kayamanan lamang niya ang siyang dahilan ng pagpayag nito na pakasalan siya. Hindi matanggap ni John Carlos na ipinambayad utang siya ng kanyang mga magulang, kaya naman hindi nito binigyan ng magandang pagtrato si Olivia. Dahil doon ay inatake si Olivia sa puso na kinakailangan pang dalhin sa America. Ngunit sa pagtataka ng kanyang asawa at pamilya nito ay ibang tao na si Olivia ng magbalik sa kanila. Isang Olivia na handang maghiganti at bawiin ang lahat ng sa kanya. May natitira pa kayang pag-ibig sa puso niya para kay John? O galit pa rin ang siyang mamayani hanggang sa huli?