If The Tables Were Turned

Matapos madiskubre ang pagtataksil ng nobyo, si Selena Payne ay nagpakalunod sa alak, isang gabing puno ng pait, galit, at isang hindi inaasahang pagkakamali. Sa ilalim ng impluwensiya ng alak, hindi niya naisip na mauuwi ito sa isang isang-gabing pagnanasa kasama ang isang estranghero. Nagising siyang walang saplot, puno ng marka ng gabing hindi niya matandaan, at may isang pangyayaring hinding-hindi na mababawi. Ang akala niya, madali na lang kalimutan ang lahat at magpatuloy sa buhay. Pero hindi ganoon kadali ang tadhana. Dahil sa isang napakapait na biro ng pagkakataon, ang bagong kliyente niya ay walang iba kundi ang lalaking nakasama niya noong gabing iyon, Axelius Strathmore, ang tagapagmana ng pinakamayamang pamilya sa bansa. Bilang isang dating consultant, tungkulin ni Selena na tulungan si Axel makahanap ng babaeng pakakasalan. Pero sa isang hindi inaasahang twist, siya mismo ang inalok nito ng kasal. Isang taong kontrata. Isang kasal na walang emosyon, walang pag-ibig, isang pormalidad para sa parehong interes nila. Pagkatapos ng isang taon, pwede na silang maghiwalay, bumalik sa kani-kaniyang buhay na parang walang nangyari. Pero isang lihim ang hindi alam ni Selena. Binago ni Axel ang kontrata. Dahil natuklasan nitong nagdadalang-tao siya. Buo na ang desisyon ni Axel na sa kabila ng walang pag-ibig sa pagitan nila, gagawin niya ang kanyang responsibilidad at aakuin ito. Ang kasinungalingan na sinabi ni Axel ay unti-unting nabago nang mas makilala nila ang isa't isa. May namumuo sa pagitan nila sa paglipas ng araw.

In her right state of mind, she would never have even been in a strangers car more less kissing him deeply at the backseat, but she wasn't in her right state of mind. Jeff's hand came down her face, to her neck, he held her waist gently and she let out a soft moan. She had nothing on but a silk gown that had thin straps. “Sir, ma'm we're here" Walter said out loud. They hadn't noticed the car had stopped some minutes ago. Emily's cheeks flushed with embarrassment and she quickly sat upright, and picked her purse and heels. …. They had a misunderstanding when they met, an intimate moment the second time they met. All a big misunderstanding and they swore to never cross paths again. Little did Emily know Jeff was her new boss and the first son of Frank Aston, Billionaire and Head of Aston corporations. Third time’s the charm, but not for these two who knew they had fallen for each other but couldn’t be together.

“Take the money and disappear.” I froze, my breath catching in my throat. “What…?” “You heard me.” His forest-green eyes, once warm and captivating, were icy and unyielding now, cutting through me like shards of glass. “Take the money and get the fuck out of my life. I don’t want you, Amber.” *** Rejected and disowned by her own family for being an Omega, Amber Queen's life has been the definition of difficult. She is unexpectedly marked during a night of passion with her mate, who also turns out to be her best friend's boyfriend. Rayne rejects her despite the bond and casts her aside in favor of being with his boyfriend. Now Amber is alone, pregnant and stuck with a bond that's slowly going to kill her as Rayne continues his relationship with Reed, abandoned by everyone who was supposed to love her. Will Amber give up and give in to despair? Will she let the mate bond destroy her? If love is never meant for Amber, will she decide to make them pay, or will she choose to fight for love one more time? 18+ Content, ABO (Omegaverse) story. FB Page: Author Ireti

After the tragic death of my best friend, I took her younger brother in and treated him like my own. Everyone knew how much Zach Lawson meant to me, so much so that I vowed not to marry because I could not bear leaving him. The day he turned eighteen, he got on one knee and asked me to marry him. With tears of joy streaming down my face, I took the bouquet from him, only to realize they were made of writhing snakes. Everyone laughed at my misfortune. It was an artfully crafted joke, at my expense. Thalia Lewis laced her arm through Zach's and grinned. "Sorry about that, Sydney. It was just an innocent prank. Zach is willing to do anything to make me smile!" Zach gave me a look of utter disgust. "Is this what you think of me? You're my sister! How can you even think of marrying me? This is vile! Is this the reason you took me in? Have you been secretly pining for me since the start?" My whole life had come crashing down around me. I was overcome with shock, misery, and despair, until Connor Grey showed up and asked for my hand in marriage.

"You don't belong here.""Perhaps to you I don't, but I'm not going anywhere," I replied, unwilling to let him scare me.A deep chuckle left his throat as he stepped closer. "I can do terrible things to you-"Damian, and his brothers, were a mysterious sort and every moment with them, I was begging for pleasure.~~~When Ivy Thorne got accepted to one of the best Universities for Agriculture, she refused to miss the opportunity. The only problem she never expected was the four shifters who lived in her father's home would gradually turn her world upside down.Dangerous things don't live just in the wild. Often, they lurked closer to home and if she wasn't careful, she would find herself the center of their hunger.Little Red thrown into a world of wolves.This story is rated 18+ for explicit language and sexual content. And Then There Were Four is created by Lillith Carrie, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

After being disfigured by a fire, Annabelle Sanchez was kicked out by her parents. Twelve years later, she was brought back, not out of guilt but out of the need of a victim of an arranged marriage. What was worse, her fiancé, disdaining her looks, dumped her in public. In desperation, she married Kendrick Gregory, her ex-fiancé's brother. After marriage, Kendrick was surprised to find that Annabelle was incredibly gorgeous. She, on the other hand, realized Kendrick was actually a cunning fox.

God is always fair, but the world is never fair. Sometimes to defeat bad people, you must become a bad one yourself. His bloody hands rested on his knees which were spread apart. His head was bent and he looked perfect for the job. I just offered him my hand."I don't need your help. I can get up on my own."I raised an eyebrow at him and connected my hand with his. I attempted to pull him up. But, he didn't budge. I tried again, but no luck. This time, he growled. "Stop it and get lost. Leave me alone." He pointed his finger at me. I immediately caught hold of the finger and attempted to snap it, but he was quicker than me. He caught my hand which was holding his finger and twisted it so that my arm was strangling my own neck and I was pressed against his chest. We broke into a fight and in the end, we both were breathless and I was straddling him.

Minsan, may mga tao na alam mong mali ang pagmamahal mo sa kanila… pero masarap pa rin. Si Isabella “Bella” Cruz, 22, ay tahimik at disiplinada. Si Rafael “Raf” Mendoza, 25, ay rebelde, mayabang, at mukhang wala sa ayos ang buhay niya—pero sa bawat ngiti niya, para kang nalulunod. Hindi nila inaasahan na ang isang gabi ng pagkakamali ay magiging simula ng isang malakas na apoy na hindi nila kayang patayin. Puno ng pang-aakit, ligaya, sakit, at lihim, matutuklasan ni Bella na minsan, ang paborito mong mali… ay yung pinakamalalim na sugat sa puso mo.

Ipinagkasundo si Cassidy ng kanyang mga magulang kay Chester Montecalvo. Bata pa lang ay minamahal na ng dalaga si Chester kaya tinanggap niyang maikasal dito. Pero sa loob ng dalawang taon nilang pagiging mag-asawa ay walang ginawa si Chester kundi pasakitin ang puso niya. At nang mamatay ang mga magulang niya ay mas lalo pang lumabas ang tunay na kulay ni Chester nang ikulong siya nito at pilitin papirmahin ng mga dokumento para mailipat dito ang pagmamay-ari ng kompanya. Cassidy killed herself bago pa makuha ng asawa niya ang lahat ng meron siya. Hindi niya hahayaan na mapunta sa walanghiya niyang asawa ang pinaghirapan ng kanyang mga magulang. Pero iba ang plano ng kapalaran sa kanya. Nang imulat niya ang kanyang mga mata ay nasa harapan siya ng altar, ikinakasal muli kay Chester. She had given a second chance, nabuhay siyang muli.

The kingdom teeters on the edge of chaos as turmoil grips its very core. Stricken by a fatal illness, the King knows his time to rule is slipping away, urging him to seek a worthy successor. Yet, his heart yearns for the one person he cannot have Michael, a trusted confidante and devoted shield, who shares a bond of love forbidden by the kingdom's laws. Discover a tale of forbidden love, untold secrets, and the relentless pursuit of a legacy.