I'm Still Here

Splendor's life was forever marred by the traumatic events of her past. On her 18th birthday, she was brutally raped by someone she trusted. The experience left her shattered, and she built walls around herself to protect her heart. Years went by, but the memories of that fateful day continued to haunt her. Splendor struggled to trust anyone, especially men. Her life was a constant reminder of the pain and fear she endured. Despite her efforts to move on, Splendor's past continued to define her. She became a mother to a beautiful daughter, Dana, but the identity of Dana's father remained a mystery. Splendor's life took a dramatic turn when she met Jace a charming and wealthy suitor. Jace was the same person who had been sending her mysterious gifts. and eventually, they got married. But her life was turned upside down when she discovered her boss, Justin, was the same man who had brutally raped her years ago. The trauma she thought she'd overcome came flooding back. Despite her initial revulsion, Splendor found herself inexplicably drawn to Justin. She couldn't control her feelings, and they began a secret affair.

Eletheria Aurelius was bound to be married to a famous, rich and powerful man. Ngunit ang problema ay hindi niya man lang ito kilala. Nang malaman niya ang plano ng kaniyang mga magulang na ipakasal siya sa isang misteryosong lalaki, nag-walk out siya. Sa pag-walk out niya, napunta siya sa isang hotel kung saan may kahati siya. She has a roommate. And that roommate of her became the bridge for her to be free from her supposed to be marriage. She left their city and had her adventure. Pero may isang lugar siyang gustong puntahan ngunit eksklusibo lamang ito para sa pamilyang Ferrer. Ang Paraiso de la Ferrer. Desperada siyang naghanap ng paraan para makapasok sa eksklusibong lugar na iyon hanggang sa may nakilala siyang isang mayabang na lalaki, si Acanthus Ferrer. Naiirita siya sa lalaki ngunit wala na siyang ibang maisip na ibang paraan para mapasok ang lugar na 'yon. Hanggang sa isang araw, natagpuan niya na lang ang sarili niya na pumipirma sa isang marriage contract at sumasang-ayon sa mga kagustuhan ng lalaki. "Umalis ako at nagpakalayo layo dahil tinakasan ko ang kasal ko. Then, what? Suddenly, I'm married?!"

I wheel myself into the birthday celebration that Wales Price has thrown for me. The atmosphere is originally lively, but a brief silence descends when everyone sees me. The guests are there for different purposes, but celebrating my birthday is not one of them. "Is that Mr. Price's crippled fiancée, Joey Hertza?" "Yeah, but the one he really loves is Anna Giovanni. I saw them kissing in a corner earlier." They use their wine glasses to block their mouths as they speak loudly. They think I'm still the crippled deaf I used to be. They don't know that I regained my hearing last week. I can hear every mocking comment they make. Meanwhile, Wales stands there and allows it to happen. He doesn't stop the guests from talking about me. He seems to have forgotten that I only ended up like this while protecting him. I shoved him away when the accident happened and got trapped underneath the car myself. When I was rescued, Wales swore to stay with me and care for me for life. It's only been three short years since then, but he's already changed. I receive a message on my phone. "Ms. Hertza, the lifelike corpse that you've ordered is now complete. Reply to this message with your confirmation, and your death-faking service will be immediately effective. We will send the corpse to your and Mr. Price's wedding in five days." I don't even hesitate as I reply with my confirmation. Enjoy your wedding, Wales.

Mermaid. Mungkin satu kata itu jika terlintas di bayangan menggambarkan wanita cantik dengan ekor ikan yang indah. Namun beda dengan Monalisa. Monalisa atau yang biasa disapa Molis itu adalah mermaid dengan bentuk tubuh yang sintal berlebihan alias gendut. Menjadi mermaid tidak ada harga dirinya sama sekali di Aqua Land. Molis selalu dibully oleh teman-temannya. Karena Molis adalah mermaid tua yang tidak kunjung menemukan tambatan hati. Ya, selama 500 tahun Molis melajang. Hal itu menjadi bahan olok-olokan banyak mermaid. Sampai Molis diberi saran oleh temannya untuk menjadi seorang manusia. Seperti nenek moyangnya Ariel. Memperjuangkan cinta di dunia darat. Apakah Molis akan menemukan cinta sejatinya atau takdir lain akan menjemput hatinya? Ikuti petualangan Molis selanjutnya.

Letche naman oh! Kung hindi ko lang talaga kailangan ng perang pang piyansa kay Itay hinding hindi ako sasapi sa grupo ni Buknoy. At malay ko bang ang target namin ay isa pa lang bigatin na ubod ng gwapo, yaman, yabang, at saksakan ng pagkababaero bukod dun napaka-daldal niya at ang bastos pa ng bunganga. Walang iba kundi si Sebastian Cain Guevarra. Ang lalaking mas magulo pa sa buhok mo sa private part. Paano ba naman—"I'll give you two option, Miss. Pumili ka, kulong o magiging alipin ko?" seryoso ngunit nakangising tanong niya. Humakbang siya papalapit at inilapit ang mukha sa aking tenga saka bumulong. "Choose wisely cutie..." sabay kindat niya. ©CrystalineG

"Aku mungkin seorang jalang. Tapi haruskah aku mengandung anak dari para bajingan itu?" ~Lyora Dunia tidak pernah sesederhana hitam dan putih. Kebaikan dan kebejatan saling bertautan, menari di tepian batas yang rapuh. Seorang pria berbudi luhur dapat jatuh ke dalam kegelapan hanya karena satu pilihan keliru, sementara seorang pendosa besar bisa menebus dosanya dengan satu tindakan yang tak terlihat. Tidak ada manusia yang sepenuhnya menyerupai malaikat, pun tak ada yang seutuhnya menyatu dengan iblis. Kita semua hidup di dalam bayang-bayang, di antara kabut abu-abu yang membutakan. Di dunia yang kejam, di mana kekuasaan adalah hukum dan kelemahan adalah hukuman, Lyora berjalan di antara batas kehormatan dan kenistaan. Ia telah kehilangan banyak hal—harapan, harga diri, bahkan keyakinannya pada kebaikan. Namun satu pertanyaan terus menghantuinya: Apakah ia harus menanggung akibat dari kejahatan orang lain? Peringatan: Kisah ini mengandung unsur kekerasan dan seksual yang mungkin tidak cocok bagi semua pembaca. Harap membaca dengan bijak.

"Wanita lemah yang berubah menjadi yang terkuat." Apa jadinya jika nama pemberian orang tuanya sama dengan nama kekasih gelap ayahnya? Lucy adalah gadis tangguh yang memiliki kehidupan pahit dimasa lalunya. Saat kecil, ia dibuang oleh kedua orangtuanya disebuah panti asuhan karena ibunya menderita penyakit mental akibat semua orang terdekatnya terbunuh. Beruntung ia diadopsi oleh pasangan yang memiliki keahlian bela diri hingga mereka membuat Lucy tumbuh menjadi gadis yang kuat.

Young werewolf, Evangeline, can do something no other can, hold communication with someone far beyond her realm. What will happen when an Alpha claims Evangeline as his own, and when the most dangerous come seeking revenge?

"Sophie Patterson. Don't you dare walk away from me." Logan's menacing stare bore at me. I suddenly didn't feel drunk anymore. I sobered up quickly. "What, Logan? You're gonna tell me that you suddenly love me again? That you're here to sweep me off my feet? Please! I didn't need you all this time, and I don't need you now." He clenched his jaw, fisting his hands. "Enough. Stop being so damn stubborn. You know I do. I love you. I never stopped loving you, Sophie. It was always you." I left my hometown hoping to never see him again. I left with his baby still inside of me. Seven years after, and here I am again. Standing before him and a six-year-old wanting to know who his dad is, and asking me to marry him because everyone in his class but him and his best friend don't have a daddy.What am I supposed to do with all these feelings that are resurfacing? I'm realizing every day that I never got over him. I merely suppressed my feelings, and him telling me this now- in my face, just made things more complicated.

Article Headlines: "A student murdered her professor." Irishka Folk is an honor student who majors in BS Toxicology. She is everything that the girls want from her campus heartthrob boyfriend and as the sole daughter of the famous family of doctors. Her perfect life is shattered when her professor sabotages her grades and attempts to rape her. She was devastated, perplexed, and outraged when she lost her case against him. As a result, Irishka plotted a perfect crime, and in the midst of the mayhem, she met Investigator Hali Adral Lachowski, the nosy and cold police detective who always crossed her path. The person who wants to uncover the true murderer, letting Irishka discover the truth and experience the agony of betrayal.  Indeed, every pain has its own sweetest reward because it comes along on the journey of justice and vengeance. A steamy, ferocious love was ignited. "Even poison has an expiry date.”― Ljupka Cvetanova, The New Land