Ikebukuro West Gate

Fiona Woods has spent five years being the perfect shadow—playing Darwin Solomon’s stand-in for a woman he could never have. Her life has been dictated by his whims, her own desires buried beneath layers of quiet endurance. But when she discovers she’s pregnant, everything changes. Determined to protect her unborn child and reclaim her life, Fiona walks away from Darwin and the toxic world he represents. But Darwin isn’t ready to let her go—and neither are the secrets and enemies circling them both. As lies unravel and hidden truths come to light, Fiona and Darwin find themselves drawn back together, forced to confront the ghosts of their past and the enemies determined to destroy them. Can love emerge from years of pain and betrayal? Or will their chance at happiness be crushed under the weight of secrets too heavy to bear? CHARACTERIZATION FIONA WOODS (FL) Age: Late 20s Traits: Intelligent, resourceful, quietly strong, yet deeply scarred by her years as Darwin’s stand-in. Her resilience comes from enduring pain without letting it break her. Darwin Solomon (ML): Age: Early 30s Traits: Proud, cold, and emotionally detached, but beneath his sharp exterior lies a man struggling with his own guilt and loneliness. BELLA ROBBINS (ANTAGONIST) Age: Mid-20s Traits: Ambitious, manipulative, and desperate to solidify her position by any means necessary. WILLIAM NEWTON (SECONDARY ANTAGONIST) Age: Early 40s Traits: Ruthless, shrewd, and motivated by a long-standing grudge against Darwin that drives him to play a dangerous game of revenge. THALASSA CAREY (FL’S BEST FRIEND) Age: Late 20s Traits: Outspoken, fiercely protective of Fiona, and always ready with a sharp wit or a clever plan.

Nikkie needs to earn at least 70,000 dollars for her mother's medical expenses. She can't get that much money from her part-time job. What kind of job could she get as a high school graduate to earn that much money? As she was crying about her poverty in a corner of the hospital lobby, a couple in their mid-thirties, dressed in fancy clothes, suddenly approached her. "Sorry, we accidentally heard about your predicament. Would you like to help us, and get 70,000 dollars in return?" the woman asked kindly. "What do I have to do? I'll do anything!" said Nikkie excitedly. "Be a surrogate mother for us."

I nodded. "I guess the night was a success." "It was." I didn't realize it but he was in my face now, only a step away. His hand went for my waist, pulling me into him. "Let's keep it that way because my mother is right by the door trying to listen in on us. I guess we weren't very convincing." I took a slight peep and there was a shadow right at the door. "What should we do?" I mouthed His hand lifted my chin. "A kiss should do the trick."

Born from a middle-class family and struggling to care for her sick mother after they were abandoned by her father, Christiana has always dreamt of living a comfortable life one day. And to think her already miserable life won’t get even worse, she woke up one day only to see herself in an unfamiliar room and tied up to a bed naked. Then the shocking news was dropped to her; her father has sold her off as a surrogate to Damien Fernandez, a ruthless billionaire who was the total opposite of the image he portrays to the world. And to make it worse, He told her to her face that he can never love her! Now Christiana has a new goal and that is to get away from Damien at all costs, who on the other hand, wasn’t ready to let her go anytime soon. But then, a new offer arrived; a new man who might be the Romeo Christiana has been praying for; “Christiana, if you come with me, I will help you get all the riches and happiness you want and deserve. I will make you the happiest woman in the world and I will keep you far away from that monster” It was an enticing offer, one that Christiana wouldn’t miss for anything… but there were two problems: Her rescuer was an enemy of Damien and secondly, Christiana had just realized; Damien might not be the monster she thinks he is.

With her amazing beauty and overwhelming ability, Akira West was a household name in Bloom City. The undefeated lawyer, that's what they called her, who fought for the underdogs, especially for those poor single moms. Yet, no one knew what a tormented past she had experienced 7 years ago. Being sent to a stranger's bed by her evil cousin, she got pregnant after that one-night stand. She tried a lot to fight back but her baby son was taken away forcefully. Escaping from that hell, she was reborn from ashes and the greatest wish she had, was getting her little boy back. It was not easy, and her path suddenly entangled with an arrogant Billionaire, Sebastian Strauss. A man she despised. The one who would not rest until he got her to submit to his demands. And most unexpectedly, he was also her son's beloved Daddy!

Upang matakasan ang isang arrange marriage, ginawa ni Zea ang lahat para lamang hindi maipakasal sa taong ni sa hinagap ay hindi niya nakilala at mas lalong hindi niya mahal. Nang magawang makatakas ay nag tungo siya sa hindi pamilyar na lugar na sa tingin niya ay hindi siya mahahanap ng kanyang lolo. Natagpuan niya ang isang napakalaking gate kung saan sa malayuan ay ang mala-haciendang tahanan. Dala ng kakuryosohan ay sinubukan niyang pumasok at lumibot sa lugar na pinagsisihan niya dahil sa lalaking walang habas na hinila siya papasok ng hacienda at basta na lamang siyang ginawang katulong. Dahil walang sapat na pera at bahay na matitirhan ay wala siyang magagawa kung hindi sapilitang tanggapin ang naging kapalaran. Ang dating magarang buhay niya ay magbabago. Ayos lang kung ang kapalit naman nito ay makatakas siya sa bagay na ayaw niya. Akala niya ay nagawa na niyang makatakas kahit pansamantala ngunit hindi naman niya inakala na yun pa pala ang maglalapit sa kanya sa isang bagay na pilit niyang iniiwasan.

"I want you to feel everything I shall do to you tonight, everything." Another kiss followed, tracing a line from her stomach to her lips. He then lifted his face to hers, capturing her mouth in a deep kiss, his lips coaxing hers open. As he did, he pressed a block of ice to her lips, guiding it with his mouth, the coldness sharp and foreign against her. The chill of the ice struck her, yet it slowly melted, mingling with the warmth of his breath as he kissed down her shoulder, his face burying into the soft curve of her neck. A soft moan escaped her lips. “Yes, dearest, do it—moan for me.” -- Determined to make the Alpha who forced her into marriage jealous, Magdalena turned to another man, unaware that it was the Alpha himself in disguise. But what happens when the truth comes to light? When she realizes the man she fell for was him all along? Will she walk away from the deception, or stay, knowing her heart has already chosen him? Note: This is a dark werewolf romance containing explicit content.

Stuck with a job she's not fond of just to pay her family's mounting debts, Valerie would do anything to be free but when mafia boss Lorenzo Lombardi offers her a blank check to her freedom, she doesn't jump at the offer knowing how dangerous he is. Eventually she's swayed by the amount knowing it could cover the bills she has to pay. However after the contract is signed, things change and Valerie realizes that she might never be truly free. Unwilling to suffer a second time, Valerie pours her energy into being the best stepmother to Lorenzo's daughter and being the best surrogate mother to his unborn child. When disaster strikes and Valerie and the unborn child are caught in the crossfire, will Lorenzo step in and fight for them or are the demons from his past too great? Is there hope for them at all?

In a world of true mates, where happiness abounded for many, it also brought destruction to a few souls. Yifa Osbourne , a fragile rogue omega, unexpectedly discovered her true mate in Killian. Despite the unexpected nature of their connection, she cherished him deeply and her love for him remained unwavering. Killian Greyback, the powerful Alpha King of the West, harbored skepticism toward the notion of true mates due to a curse that plagued him. Even if he were to believe in their existence, he could never accept his true mate, as his heart belonged to another. What would unfold if these two individuals were to cross paths in the most unfavorable circumstances, challenging the very fabric of their destined union? Will Killian's curse prove potent enough to tear them apart entirely? Or will Yifa summon the strength necessary to fight for the love they share?

When Juliet's fiancé humiliates her on their engagement night by accusing her of infidelity and leaving her for her stepsister, her world shatters. She's a virgin, but a pregnancy test says otherwise. Now, she's caught in a dangerous game with Nikolas, a wealthy, grumpy billionaire playboy who has his own secrets. As she finds herself drawn to him, she discovers he is the father of her unborn child. Meanwhile, her vindictive stepsister's deception is revealed: she secretly had Juliet artificially inseminated to break up her engagement. With Nikolas determined to have his child and win Juliet's heart, she must fight to protect herself, but will she be able to resist his power and undeniable charm?