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Dante Matino Cruz is a delivery rider, sweating day and night just to keep food on the table and medicine for his ailing mother. Life is hard, but his pride is harder—no shortcuts, no handouts, no selling himself for money. Celestine Isla Navarro is a CEO who thrives in a world where hesitation means weakness. She’s used to buying what she wants and bending people to her will. But the day she crosses paths with Dante—sun-bronzed, stubborn, and infuriatingly unyielding—something inside her shifts. Her first proposition is reckless: a single night, no strings attached. Dante’s answer? Not for sale. But fate doesn’t end with one rejection. Celestine offers him something else: a job. A dangerous but well-paid position as her personal bodyguard. The money could save his mother, even secure work for his childhood friend, Liza. It’s everything he’s been breaking his back for—served on a silver platter. Now Dante faces a brutal choice: swallow his pride to protect his family, or stand firm against a woman who never takes “no” for an answer. What begins as a battle of wills turns into a dangerous, slow-burning game of temptation. Pride versus desire. Fire against fire. And in this game, someone will surrender. The question is—who will break first?

A contract signed in desperation. A love neither expected. When Claire’s world crumbles in a single day, her ruthless ex-boss, Calyx Cervantes, offers her only salvation. A marriage of convenience with no strings attached. But as secrets unravel and past wounds resurface, what begins as a lifeless arrangement soon ignites into a consuming passion. Caught between betrayal, obsession, and a dangerous enemy from their past, Claire and Calyx must decide. Will their contract be their undoing, or the beginning of something far more dangerous, a game of temptation, desire, and obsession?

Hamlet Creek University, just by the name itself, already speaks prestigiousness and rarity. It is the most competitive secondary school within the busy borders of the metropolis of Jordan. Sprouted in the heart of the crowd-pleasing city, Hamlet Creek University has everything you could have experience in your life. And by saying everything, that includes mystery. This has been proven by a group of friends who, without them having a pinch of clue, have taken their high school life to a way more complicated adventure that not everyone has given the opportunity to experience. They should be thankful, though. Because high school is meant to be memorable in a way that it would remind you of your low scores and cheating moments with your seatmates, and not of the cold mysteries waiting to be unravelled, and the deaths of random people on random hours. Everyone knows that it all started on the Dean’s murder. But that’s the only thing they know. The Dean has died. After that, they are devastated, clueless, unaware that the Dean’s is just the starting point of a death chain. A lot more has to follow. The entire Hamlet Creek has only seen it as a normal and unfortunate event of dying and bidding goodbyes, but as for Travis and friends, it’s more than just that. Some of them has died, too, and that simply tells that it isn’t coincidence because it’s a hunting game and the culprit is on loose. The group knows nothing on how to stop the killer. They just have one thing that will serve as their guide—pictures. And with this, they will come to seek for the culprit and put period to this labyrinth of death and mystery. They will succeed. But not everyone can make it to the end.

Because of the horrendous agreement, Solly Arien was forced to marry an unknown man to save her sister, Sandy Ariela, from facing the consequences of their father's selfish decision. Solly was afraid that Sandy might hurt herself again because of too much anxiety from the unwanted marriage. She had no choice, but to took her sister's position instead. Solly thought agreeing to marry Raddix Varzen would finally fix everything. Until destiny starts to play, twist get turns, chest of secrets began to unfold, and her urge to escape from the chain of uncertainty, slowly turns into the urge to search for her true identity.

WARNING ‼️ GABAY NG MAGULANG ANG KAILANGAN KUNG IKAW AY BELOW 18 YEARS OLD. AND PLEASE DON’T COPY MY STORY OR EVENT COPY AND SELL IT TO THE READERS! ——————— Yvessirae Elswyth Quiova’s only job is to be a Contracted Wife to men who are dying, desperate to have a wife, or prideful men who simply want someone to show off to their friends as proof that they’re married. But the truth is—it’s all fake. It only takes one day to convince the people, friends, or family of her client that their son is truly married. After that, they immediately part ways. Elswyth charges a high fee for this kind of work, especially since physical needs like intimacy are allowed. However, under no circumstances is she allowed to get pregnant. Because once the contract ends, she vanishes like a bubble. That’s how Elswyth’s job ends. She’s known as Elly Mendoza—no one is allowed to know her real name. Everything changed when Elly met her new client: a wealthy man known as The Cold Heartless Men—Killian Rexander Morelli-Azaleano. The young men had no intention of ending their three-month contract as his girlfriend. But because of what she signed, Elly’s life becomes even more complicated. Killian begins searching for Elly’s true identity and real name—something Elly fears deeply. So even before the contract ends, she leaves and returns the payment. But this is where their game of hide-and-seek begins.

WARNING❗️ MATURED CONTENT❗️❗️❗️ SERIES 11 OF 50! I am the perfect son in the eyes of my dying mother until I’m not. All the things I knew about myself and my mother’s death were all lies. My life in general was built on lies. Now, I only had to focus on one thing—be the best leader the Draco Elites had ever had. Be accepted by the notorious crime group, Foedus; to protect the people that matter to me, Carlene, and my men. That was until I met her. Stiffany. She changed every fucking thing. One look and I was bewitched. Under her spell. She’s refreshing and unique. Until she isn’t. She’s a bombshell liar with a smart mouth and legs for days. She betrayed me and I’ll break her. I’ll make her life a living hell. Until her past and mine come back at us. She was caught in the middle of the chaos and I was shattered. Now, I need to do everything in my power and Foedus to save my woman. I don’t care if I burn down the world to ashes or bathe with my enemy's blood. If my enemies—our enemies don’t kill me first. A buried past. A twisted game of love and betrayal. Three souls. Two women and a man with more enemies than allies. When love is more dangerous than entering the world of Foedus, will you leave or just surrender? “Lorenzo tastes like danger and power. A deadly combination. Totally intoxicating.”- Stiffany Author's Note: Names, places, characters, and incidents are just products of my imagination. Any resemblance to the event in the story is just a coincidence. Pwera na lang sa mga nagpahiram ng pangalan. God bless all.

Eleuthera Augustine is a soldier and a writer. At the age of 21, after her military training and missions, she saw herself being attached to her boy best friend Darren Ramirez who happened was also her Captain. Eleuthera and Darren promised to each other that no one can take them apart: One shall not leave and one shall not forget. But the promises got shattered when Darren dies in front of Eleuthera. Years later, Eleuthera had a mission: To protect the General's grandson, Zayn Eros de la Vega. Fate was playing with her when she learned her best friend's murderer has something to do with Zayn Eros. While on her mission something had happened — something she wished that was true if it was not she rather not be awakened from her dream. What if the dream she loved turned out to be her greatest nightmare? Can Eleuthera accept her best friend's fate or will she let herself drawn to her dream? Can Eleuthera disguise reality over her fantasy? Written by Doctor_Art Completed on December 12, 2020

Amara Reyes never imagined she would be forced into a marriage with her greatest enemy, Lucas Monteverde. Bound by a contract to save their families’ empires, they must pretend to be the perfect couple in public while hiding their simmering hatred and undeniable attraction behind closed doors. But when Lucas’ first love reappears, jealousies ignite, secrets unravel, and Amara realizes that in a game of love and power, only one can win. Will their contract crush their hearts, or will it lead them to a love neither expected?

In a world ruled by power and deception, a formidable woman stands at the top of an empire built on strategy and silence. Feared for her intelligence and admired for her composure, she controls every move—until an unexpected betrayal threatens everything she has worked for. As hidden enemies emerge and trust begins to crumble, she is forced into a dangerous game of manipulation and survival. But she has never entered a battle unprepared. When the final move is made, only one will remain standing.

Life is so unpredictable. Who could have thought that the man, Zelica Luna Guerrero’s been dreaming for, would shockingly be her supposed step brother? It just happened, as if it was really destined to meet him, Hideo Eito Takahashi, in a peculiar way. The decision of their parents made a huge impact on their lives. Is this going to create a strong bond or a massive wall between them? How could Zelica live with Hideo on just one roof? He is a nonchalant person, sobrang ilap nito at malimit kumausap ng tao. Ultimo mga kaibigan nito ay para bang napipilitan pa nitong kausapin. In an instant, his attitude towards her suddenly changed. The way he looks at her, comforting her, and being with her all the time. Pero alam niya ring mali ito dahil may fiancé ang binata dahil sa arranged marriage na plano ng ama ni Hideo. She frantically asked herself. “What the hell is going on with my life? Is the universe being with me?” But little did she know, behind his impeccable face and captivating actions, he is planning something that would certainly change her whole life. What if she falls into his trap and starts to deeply love him more than herself? In the eyes of society, it is sinful to be with him, and it is morally wrong to be with her step brother. She continued to forbid herself and resist the blazing temptation from him. Would she let herself build an indestructible wall between them or would she set aside everything and be unwavered enough to be with him?