La Joya En La Mano

Can a contract marriage built on obsession and deceit turn into a love story? Luca Romano, the heir to the Romano group, is faced with a daunting task - he must get married in order to claim his inheritance. However, Luca suffers from a rare allergy to women's touch, leaving him in a bind. But then he meets Elena, a stranger he has a one night stand with at a bar. To his surprise, his allergy doesn't kick in when he's with her. So he proposes a contract marriage - he gets his company and can indulge in his obsession with Elena, while Elena, who is actually in disguise with a vendetta against the Romanos, can use the marriage to bring them down. As the two navigate the murky waters of their contract marriage, they begin to see beyond their own selfish desires and into the deep love they share. But with Elena's hidden agenda and the Romano family's dark secrets threatening to tear them apart, their love is put to the ultimate test. "Mr Romano's Obsession" is a gripping tale of passion, deception, and true love. With twists and turns at every corner, readers will be left on the edge of their seats until the very end.

Chloe, the maid I share a room with, is dead. I watched the head housekeeper and another maid pin her to the floor. I watched them as the housekeeper vomited up a slimy, black web of fungus and forced it down Chloe's throat. I should have screamed. I wanted to. But my selective mutism took over, trapping the sound in my throat. It probably saved my life. The next day, Chloe was alive again. She walked into the young miss’s room to brush her hair, just like always. I was so scared I dropped the water basin I was holding. As I stood there, frozen, the young miss leaned in close, her voice a whisper only I could hear. "You've noticed it too, haven't you? They're not themselves anymore."

Emma Caldwell's ordinary life as a librarian in Willow Creek is turned upside down when she receives an enigmatic invitation to the reading of a stranger's will at Haverstone Manor. What begins as an inexplicable summons quickly spirals into a labyrinth of secrets, danger, and intrigue. As Emma delves deeper into the manor's mysteries, she discovers she's not the only one with a stake in its secrets. Fellow guests, each with shadowy motives, vie for a piece of the late Lord Haverstone's enigmatic legacy. Amid ancient symbols, cryptic maps, and peculiar artifacts, Emma uncovers the existence of a machine designed to manipulate time itself. Guided by clues left by the deceased lord, Emma must navigate a gothic maze of shifting alliances, hidden chambers, and eerie warnings. Her companions, including a sardonic teenager and a glamorous but cunning relative of Haverstone, are as unpredictable as the dangers lurking in the shadows. When betrayals come to light and an old foe reveals their true intentions, Emma finds herself the reluctant guardian of a power that could reshape existence—or destroy it. As the stakes rise, she must unravel the truth about Haverstone’s experiments and decide whom she can trust, all while racing to prevent the manor’s secrets from falling into the wrong hands. Blending gothic suspense, unexpected humor, and thrilling twists, "Haverstone's Legacy" is a gripping tale of mystery and courage, where every choice could mean the difference between salvation and catastrophe.

Los dos hermanos con los que estaba comprometida se enamoraron de la hija adoptiva de mi familia. Para ganar su cariño, me engañaron para que me rapara la cabeza y, acto seguido, me encerraron toda la noche en una pista de esquí. Por petición de mis padres, aguanté todo en silencio. Pero un día, mi hermana se cortó un dedo mientras pelaba frutas, por lo que ellos me obligaron a ir al hospital para donar dos litros de sangre. Lloré y supliqué, pero alegaron que ese era el castigo que merecía por haberla maltratado. Fue en ese momento que perdí toda esperanza… y me subí al carro del hermano mayor de ellos. Sin embargo, aquellos dos, que no dejaban de decir que querían cancelar el compromiso, terminaron llorando de arrepentimiento el día de mi boda.

This is a story about Robots. People believe that they are bad, and will take away the life of every human being. But that belief will be put to waste because that is not true. In Chapter 1, you will see how the story of robots came to life. The questions that pop up whenever we hear the word “robot” or “humanoid”. Chapters 2 - 5 are about a situation wherein human lives are put to danger. There exists a disease, and people do not know where it came from. Because of the situation, they will find hope and bring back humanity to life. Shadows were observing the people here on earth. The shadows stay in the atmosphere and silently observing us. Chapter 6 - 10 are all about the chance for survival. If you find yourself in a situation wherein you are being challenged by problems, thank everyone who cares a lot about you. Every little thing that is of great relief to you, thank them. Here, Sarah and the entire family they consider rode aboard the ship and find solution to the problems of humanity.

Cuando me apuñalaron, luché con todas mis fuerzas para llamar a mi hermano. Solo cuando mi conciencia comenzaba a desvanecerse, él respondió, con un tono de evidente fastidio. —¿Qué quieres esta vez? —Hermano, ayuda... No pude terminar la frase. Me interrumpió bruscamente. —¿Por qué siempre tienes problemas? A finales de mes es la ceremonia de graduación de Luna. Si no vienes, ¡te juro que te mataré! Dicho esto, colgó el teléfono sin dudar. No pude soportar el dolor. Cerré los ojos para siempre, con lágrimas aun corriendo por mi rostro. “Hermano, no tendrás que matarme. Ya estoy muerta.”

THIS BOOK IS THE BOOK 2 OF TRIPLET TEMPTATION; MY STEPBROTHERS ARE TRIPLETS. Three identical faces. Three dangerous hearts. One man who was never meant to choose. Born of secrecy and blood, Fiorella, Marcella, and Camilla Romano grow up hidden from the world—triplet daughters of three powerful Mafia men, raised to survive a legacy that should never have existed. When freedom finally comes at university, each sister steps into a different life… and unknowingly into the arms of the same man. Luca De Santis is everything their world is not—poor, principled, and untouched by crime. A law student with quiet strength and unshakable integrity, he never suspects the truth as he falls for three women who wear the same face differently. Fiorella challenges him with power and control. Marcella tempts him with fire and danger. Camilla soothes him with warmth and peace. But when Luca discovers the women he loves are sisters, and daughters of one of the most feared Mafia families alive….desire turns lethal. Obsession breeds rivalry. Secrets draw blood. And enemies close in, ready to exploit the one weakness the Romano family never planned for: love. As passion threatens to destroy sisterhood and history begins to repeat itself, Luca must make an impossible choice. Stay….and become the reason they fall apart. Or walk away, and break all their hearts to save their lives. Or choose one of them and let go of the others.

El día de mi vigésimo cumpleaños, el amigo multimillonario de mi abuelo colocó varias fotos frente a mí y me pidió que eligiera un esposo. Sin vacilar, seleccioné a Adrián Mendoza, el sexto hijo de la familia Mendoza. Todos los presentes quedaron atónitos. Después de todo, todo el mundo sabía que yo, la heredera de la familia Delgado, había estado obsesionada durante años con Luciano Mendoza, el tercer hijo de los Mendoza. En mi vida anterior, logré casarme con Luciano, quien gracias a esto heredó la mayor parte de los bienes de su abuelo. Pero después del matrimonio, me fue infiel con mi hermana menor, Sofía Delgado. Mis padres, furiosos, enviaron a Sofía a estudiar al extranjero. Desde entonces, Luciano me odió profundamente. Permitió que numerosas amantes que se parecían vagamente a Sofía me humillaran constantemente. El acoso constante me llevó a sufrir una severa depresión. Al final, Luciano reemplazó mis medicamentos con veneno lento, y morí embarazada, llena de amargura. Al renacer, decidí dejarlos ser. Pero cuando se anunció mi compromiso con Adrián Mendoza, Luciano perdió por completo la cordura.

Nadurog ang puso ni Analyn nang matuklasan niya ang relasyon ng nobyo niyang si Josh at ng matalik niyang kaibigang si Cristina ilang araw na lang bago ang kasal niya sa binata. And the worst of all, binaliktad pa siya ng dalawa at pinalabas na siya ang nagloko para hindi masira ang imahe ng mga ito. Brokenhearted, she went to a resort and spent one week there to pick up the broken pieces of her life. Sa pananatili niya sa resort ay nakilala niya ang isang gwapo at matipunong lalaki— si Romano Silerio. Dahil sa labis na pighati ay nagpakalasing siya sa resort hanggang sa nagising na lang siya nang sumunod na araw sa hotel suite ng binata, naked and feeling the soreness in between her thighs. It was when she realized that she had a one-night stand with the man! Ang buhay niyang dati nang magulo ay sadya pang nagimbal dahil sa pagdating nito sa buhay niya. At may pakiramdam siyang mas magugulo pa iyon lalo pa't muling pinagtagpo ang mga landas nila ni Romano pagkatapos ng mainit na gabing pinagsaluhan nila sa resort. May tiyansa pa bang bumalik sa normal ang buhay niya ngayong may isang proposition na inaalok sa kanya si Romano? "Don't stay broken because of what your cheater boyfriend did. Forget him and just marry me instead..." Would Analyn accept it?

Mi hermana adoptiva, Clara, me tendió una trampa. Afirmó que la obligué a beber sangre de bestia. El terror, según ella, le provocó un ataque al corazón. Debido a eso, mis tres amados hermanos vampiros me encerraron. Me atraparon en el observatorio, en la torre más alta, vinculada por una maldición de sangre. Golpeé la puerta, impotente, explicando y suplicándoles que me dejaran salir. Damien, mi hermano mayor y jefe de nuestra familia, me atravesó con una mirada de fría decepción. Luego, me dio la espalda. —Tu egoísmo tiene un límite, Lilith. Clara es una humana frágil. ¡Tiene una afección cardíaca! ¿La obligaste a tragar esa inmundicia? ¿Intentabas matarla? No quiero volver a ver este lado cruel de ti. Quédate aquí y piensa en lo que has hecho. Ethan, la estrella de rock, y Julian, el arquitecto gótico, ni siquiera pudieron mirarme. Sus voces estaban tensas por la ira y el agotamiento. —¡Soportamos tus berrinches, pero no para que lastimaras a nuestra familia! Nos has fallado, Lilith. Quédate ahí dentro y comprende lo que hiciste mal. Luego, levantaron con cuidado a la "inconsciente" Clara y desaparecieron por el pasillo. Pero ellos no lo sabían. El observatorio solo debía abrirse por la noche, pero algo falló. Cuando llegó la mañana, la cúpula no se cerró. La luz del sol, mortal para nosotros, entró directamente. Mi poder se evaporó. Mis gritos se convirtieron en silencio. Me convertí en cenizas. Tres días después, mis hermanos regresaron con una Clara "recuperada". Solo entonces se acordaron de mí. No tenían idea de que el sol ya me había ejecutado.