Novel & Cerita Isn't It

Sa mundo ng negosyo, si Zion Montes ang depinisyon ng kapangyarihan. He’s cold, ruthless, at walang sinasanto. Pero sa likod ng marangyang penthouse at mamahaling suit, may isang madilim na sikretong pilit niyang itinatago. He is broken. Dahil sa isang malagim na trauma noong kabataan niya, tila namatay na ang apoy sa kanyang katawan. He has all the money in the world, but he couldn't even feel like a man.Hanggang sa dumating si Calixta “Cali” Verana.Cali isn't your typical damsel in distress. She’s a fighter, a woman with a sharp tongue and a will of steel. Hindi siya takot sa titig ni Zion, at lalong hindi siya nasisilaw sa yaman nito. She was hired to be his assistant, but she ended up being his obsession.Sa isang hindi inaasahang gabi, sa gitna ng isang mainit na pagtatalo, isang bagay ang nangyari na akala ni Dante ay imposible na. Isang haplos lang mula kay Cali, at ang matagal nang tulog na pagkatao ni Zion ay muling nabuhay.“What did you do to me, Calixta? One touch, and you fixed what years of therapy couldn't,” Zion whispered, his voice was dark and dangerous.Pero hindi ganoon kadali ang lahat. Calixta has her own demons, and Zion is a man who doesn't know how to love and only know how to possess.Handa ba si Calixta na maging gamot sa isang lalaking handang isuko ang lahat makuha lang siya? O mauuwi ang lahat sa isang mainit na pagnanasa na wawasak sa kanilang dalawa?

"I don't do commitments, Sophie. Especially not with my best friend's sister." Isang gabi. Isang pagkakamali. What was meant to be a masked one-night escape turns into a lifetime secret when Sophie discovers her mystery lover is Jace Velez—the ruthless billionaire CEO and her brother’s best friend. She runs, carrying the child of a man who doesn’t believe in love. Five years later, Sophie is a struggling single mom to Xavi, surviving with the help of a mysterious benefactor known only as “LJV.” From lavish gifts to prepaid school fees, LJV has been their silent guardian. She never expected to cross paths with Jace again—until she’s forced to work at Velez Corp. Jace is still cold, commanding, and dangerously magnetic. He acts like he doesn’t remember her, but his eyes say otherwise. Every glance burns with possessiveness. Every order feels personal. And every message from LJV grows more invasive—knowing things no stranger should. As Sophie falls deeper into the web of secrets, she faces a terrifying truth: Jace isn’t just the Ice King. He might be LJV. But someone else claims that title too—someone watching her and Xavi from the shadows. Ngunit ang dalaga ay tila nahuhulog na sa “ninong” na nagsilbing ama ni Xavi sa mga panahong wala si Jace. Hindi pa man niya ito nakikita ay tila tanggap na ito ng kanyang pusong patuloy na inaangkin ng isang Velez. Sa mundo na ang pag-ibig ay isang laro, sino ang mas matimbang para kay Sophie — ang isang anino na tanggap ang buong pagkatao niya o ang lalaking may puwang parin sa puso niya?

Sometimes, love isn't just about a feeling. It's not just hugs and kisses. It's not just I love you's and I miss you's. There's more to love if we choose to see what's beyond it. There's sacrifices. Yeah, a sacrifice is truly one of the truest forms of love. Kasi naman, hindi ka naman magsasakripisyo kung hindi mo mahal, diba? You choose to sacrifice because there's more at stake than your feelings alone. Kaya kahit mahirap at masakit, you will always end up choosing the right thing to do. Iyon ang nasa isip ni Hope. Kapag magmamahal siya, she will be more than willing to sacrifice for that person. Dala-dala niya ang thought na 'yon everyday. What she didn't know is that it is easier to say it than do it. Kasi naman, she was never in love before. Hindi niya alam na ganoon pala kahirap kapag nasa sitwasyon ka na. Then there goes Sir Troy who came to her life one day. Bigla-bigla. Walang sign. Walang babala. Iyon na sana, kaso reality has its own way of slapping her. He's an instructor. She's his student. It's forbidden. Now, she's stuck between fighting for that love and letting go. Alin ba ang dapat gawin?

Priscilla Ashanti Figueria is a very famous superstar. She’s idolized by not just people in her age but also, people who’s much younger and older than her. She’s practically loved by everyone. People see her as a goddess and because of that, her career keep blooming each day. Everyone thinks that she’s already living her best life. A very gorgeous face with a hot and sexy body, a successful career, and a person who’s loved by many. What else could she ask for, right? But little did everyone know, her perfect life isn’t perfect at all because behind that pretty face and a pleasing personality she has a dirty secret under her sleeves. She’s the hidden lover of the well known billionaire super tycoon Isaac Andrei Sueviro who’s already engaged to his business partner’s daughter who happened to be Priscilla’s ex best friend. What will happen to her if everyone finds out her dirty secret? What will happen when everyone finds out that she’s the billionaire’s dirty little secret?

Yenah Arabella a girl with a disability. Ipinanganak siyang bulag ngunit lumaki kasama ang matandang itinuring niya nang ina. Siya ang naging pasanin ng kaniyang abuwela dahil sa kaniyang kapansanan. Until her grandmother died. Mas naging mahirap na kay Yenah ang mabuhay. She's only seventeen. Her age isn't suitable for work. Pero sinikap niyang maghanap at sa kauna-unahang pagkakataon ay lumabas siya sa kaniyang comfort zone at nakipagsapalaran sa labas. Inayawan siya ng mga in-apply-an niya dahil sa kapansanan niya pero hindi ang mga Rojo. Dahil tinanggap siya ng mga ito. Hindi lingid sa kaalaman ni Yenah na napakarami nang umalis na katulong sa bahay na iyon. Ang lalaking nakakulong sa basement ng mansyon ng mga Rojo na pinagsisilbihan niya ang dahilan ng lahat. Ang nakakagulat ay sa lahat ng katulong na pumasok sa silid na iyon ay si Yenah ang hindi nakalabas.

Victoria Zara Jane Cruz lived a life built on quiet devotion—believing that love meant patience, sacrifice, and unwavering loyalty. As the wife of the powerful and untouchable Lance Daylen Cruz, she endured loneliness behind the walls of a seemingly perfect marriage… until the day she saw the truth with her own eyes. Betrayed. Broken. Humiliated. In one reckless night, driven by pain and alcohol, Zara makes a decision she never thought she would—falling into the arms of a man she least expected. Alexander Knight. A dangerously composed billionaire. A man feared in business, desired in silence… and known to Zara as someone tied to her past—a long-time family associate she once called ninong out of respect. But behind his calm exterior lies a dark obsession that had been quietly growing for years. What started as a mistake turns into something far more dangerous—Because Alexander doesn’t believe in accidents. he believes Zara was always meant to be his. As Zara struggles between guilt, desire, and the remnants of her shattered marriage, she finds herself drawn deeper into Alexander’s world—a world where control, passion, and possession blur into something intoxicating… and terrifying. But Daylen isn’t the kind of man who lets go easily, And when secrets begin to unravel, Zara is forced to choose—Return to the life that broke her… Or surrender to the man who is willing to burn the world just to keep her. In a story of betrayal, obsession, and forbidden desire…How far can love go before it destroys everything?

"In the kitchen, she's a firestorm. In love, she's about to burn." Youngest Perez. Billionaire. CEO. Head-turner. Maxine Avrielle Griego Perez has it all-beauty, brains, and billions. With multiple successful businesses under her name, she's unstoppable. But behind the glam life, may isang pangarap siyang matagal nang hindi natutupad: To become a certified chef. As her final requirement, she's sent to train at Moonlight Kitchenette, a cozy restaurant owned by her tito-but managed by Chef Timothy Hayden Sanders, a perfectionist known for being cold, demanding, and insanely hot. At first, clash sila. She's used to being in control. He's used to obedience. But in between the yelling, stolen glances, and late-night cooking sessions, something starts to simmer. Timothy falls-for her strength, her sass, and that laugh she tries to hide. And Maxine? She falls harder. For the first time, she lets herself feel. Then comes Cassandra. The manager who's always wanted more than professionalism. One drunken night. One betrayal. Maxine leaves-broken, silent... and pregnant. Five years later, Maxine returns as a world-class chef and single mom. Fierce, focused, and definitely not here to rekindle anything. But fate isn't done with them yet. Timothy is back, full of regret-and still in love. He wants answers. He wants her back. What he doesn't know is... he already has a piece of her. Secrets will be exposed. Old wounds reopened. And somewhere between revenge, forgiveness, and five-star meals... a second chance might be served.

   CONTENT WARNING ⚠️     This is a twisted, forbidden romance featuring steamy content, illegal doings, corruption, and drúg-related crimes. Expect heavy themes of betrayal and moral depravity.     If you are looking for a safe or wholesome story, this isn't it. Read at your own risk. You have been warned. ✧✧✧     Ang asawa ni Ciara na si Luca ay napaka cold, quick-tempered, and possessive, giving her duty, but never real affection. Two years of marriage, Ciara felt trapped, swallowed by shadows and confinement with no escape.     Then dumating si Dr. Collins, the skilled, charming obstetrician her mother-in-law insisted on for their fertility program. But destiny plays cruel games. Hindi lang basta Doctor si Dr. Collins sa buhay ni Ciara, he’s the man she once secretly loved. At bawat titig, bawat tanong nito, unti-unting binabalik kay Ciara ang init na matagal nang nawala sa pagitan nila.     Now Ciara is torn between her husband, whose control is almost too much to bear, and Dr. Collins, who tempts her with a love she knows is forbidden.     Sino kaya ang pipiliin ni Ciara? Her vow to Luca, or her heart that beats for Dr. Collins?

She doesn’t want to get married because she thought men are all jerks. He was cheated and betrayed many times by love. Women are just after his money. What if this two-person met? What will happen then? Will there be a swirling romance or would they stick on what they are believe? *** Valerie had a broken family. Her mother was beaten to death by her father. Her father died because of illness. She was the only child of the family and was left alone. She studied hard, work hard until she established her own restaurant. She doesn't want to get married because she thought that all men are the same. Bisyo, babae, sugal at marami pang iba. Iyon ang akala niya, kaya naman sumailalim siya sa tinatawag nilang Artificial Insemination na kung saan ay nagtagumpay siya at nabuntis. Ayaw niyang magpakasal kaya naman ganito ang naisipan niyang solusyon para may makasama siya sa buhay at may mag-alaga sa kaniyang pagtanda niya. Pero hindi niya inaasahan na makikilala niya ang isang lalaki na nagpakita ng pagpapahalaga sa kaniya. Valerie vowed to herself that she would never love anyone beside herself and her baby but fate seems playing a trick because she fell into a man who showed love and care to her. Would she believe him? Or would she rather choose to stay single for the rest of her life with her baby? What will Valerie choose if the man who showed care and love to her is actually isn't what she thinks he is because he had a deep secret that no one should ever know? Handa bang isugal ni Valerie ang lahat upang sundin ang tinitibok ng kaniyang puso?

Aria Leviste Delgado was never the chosen one. Laging nasa anino ni Sienna-ang perpektong panganay, matalino, maganda, palaban. Si Aria? Tahimik. Sunod-sunuran. Hindi pinapansin. Hanggang sa tumakas si Sienna. A scandal no one saw coming. Just hours before her arranged marriage to Damian Valtor-the ruthless CEO every family wanted to be aligned with. Para maiwasan ang kahihiyan at tuluyang pagbagsak ng pamilya nila, si Aria ang ipinasuot sa gown. Walang tanong-tanong. Pretend. Smile. Say "I do" to a man who was never meant to be hers. Damian Valtor is cold. Calculated. Furious. He knows this isn't the woman he agreed to marry. Pero tinuloy pa rin niya. Because power is everything-and Aria? She's just a pawn. A weak replacement for her strong, flawless sister. But Aria is done playing nice. Done being quiet. Done being invisible. Sa isang kasalang binuo sa kasinungalingan, Aria and Damian enter a war of wills. She's not the weak girl he expected. And he's not as heartless as she thought. What started as a six-month deal slowly begins to blur... into something dangerously real. But when secrets rise and Sienna returns, Aria must face the truth: Will she always be second best? Or will she finally become someone's first choice?