Less Is More

The richest man in the country, Sebastian Vance, has a ring custom-made to my exact measurements, worth billions of dollars, for the woman who will be his bride. In the first life, my stepsister, Mia Lowe, slips on the ring and marries him. Sebastian claws her face, shouting, "She's not the one!" In the second life, my other stepsister, Lorraine Lowe, loses 30 pounds before marrying him. He shoves her down the stairs anyway and says, "She's not the one either." In the third life, my stepmother, Vivian Cole, grits her teeth and slices off a piece of her own flesh just to force the ring onto her finger. Sebastian sneers and pushes her under the bathwater, holding her down until her body goes limp. By the fourth life, out of options and terrified, they finally send me. I slide the ring on, and it fits perfectly. My entire family lets out a sigh of relief. But the second Sebastian lays his eyes on me, he draws a knife and stabs me to death. "Why is it still not her? Where is she?" In the last life, he has his assistant, Owen Hayes, deliver a ring to us. All four of us insist that it won't fit. Owen shoots us a strange look. "Mr. Vance said the rightful owner of this ring is among you."

Kinakabahan na pumunta si Quena papuntang school dahil hindi niya alam kung anong magiging reaction ng kanynag boyfriend na si Thom, sari sari ang kanyang nararamdaman masaya at nadismaya dahil paano nalang kundi matanggap ang pagbubuntis niya, kahapon lang niya nalaman dahil abala siya at ngayon 2 weeks na siyang buntis. Nang nasa harap na siya ng classroom ay excited siya at napansin din niyang subrang tahimik sa loob at nakasirado ang pinto. Kaya naisipan namna niya itong buksan at ng pagbukas nito ay hindi siya makahinga at nagbabagsakan ang mga luha hindi niya akalain na magagawa ito ng boyfriend at kapatid at mga kaibigan niya. "Anong ibig sabihin nito?" kaya napahinto naman sa paghahalikan ang boyfriend niya. "You're here!" he said smiling as if nothing had happened. "Thom pinagkatiwalaan kita pero ito ang gagawin mo sa akin!" iyak na sabi ni Quena. "At ikaw naman ate paano mo nagawa ito sa akin!" iyak parin na tanong ni Quena. Kayong lahat classmate at kaibigan ko kayo pero bakit niyo ako ginaganito!" iyak na sigaw ko bago lumabas ang sakit sakit lang isipin na akala mo siya na pero nagkamali lang pala ako.

I haven't had my period in two months, and my mom assumes I must be pregnant. So, she marches me off to see a doctor. Of all people, the doctor on duty turns out to be my ex—the one I dumped two months ago. His face betrays nothing, his voice icy as he says, "Lie on the exam table. Lift your shirt and pull your pants down." When I don't follow his instructions quickly enough, he impatiently pulls my pants down himself. But once the curtain is drawn, he takes off his glasses and hovers over me. "We didn't even go all the way. So, why haven't you had your period in two months?"

I slide into the bath and let my muscles melt. My mind drifts—back to dinner, the city skyline glittering behind Tommy’s head. I close my eyes, biting my lip. One hand trails beneath the water, slow and lazy. I don’t mean to. But it’s all still so fresh—the way his hands felt on my skin, how deeply he— Except, it’s not Tommy I’m imagining anymore. It’s the doctor. Suddenly, it’s his fingers I’m imagining spreading me open. That cool composure cracking as he groans my name into my neck. “Oh, fuck,” I moan, breath catching as the orgasm rips through me like a shot of white lightning. My back arches against the porcelain. Water sloshes. “Dr. Cole,” I gasp before I can stop it. And then I freeze. What. The. Hell. **************************************************** He’s her gynecologist. Her client. And her boyfriend’s father. What could possibly go wrong? Beth thought dating Tommy was the start of something stable. Sure, he was cocky and impulsive—but charming, right? Until the red flags started piling up. The gambling. The secrets. The mood swings. The way he always blamed her when things went wrong. But then she meets his father. Dr. Stacy Cole. Silver fox. Calm. Collected. Everything Tommy wasn’t. And she already know him. He’s her OB/GYN. Her firm’s newest client. And the man who makes her body betray her every time he’s near. Beth knows she should stay away. But when Tommy starts spiraling and Stacy starts looking less like a boundary and more like a lifeline… she’s forced to face a terrifying truth: She might be falling for the one man who could destroy everything. Taboo. Addictive. Slow burning. Emotionally dangerous. This isn’t your average age-gap romance.

Mia comes back from school abroad to find out that her sister is already in a relationship, which is surprising because Davina was not the type to do that. Even more surprising was the fact that she had traveled to find her mate, and used it as an opportunity to school, only to be presented with her mate as Davina’s new guy. Her mother who ran a fancy restaurant and had a new romantic relationship herself, was too busy and already too involved in Davina’s life to face Mia’s completely. Ethan did not regard Mia at first, even after noticing who she was, but oh well, what happens next?

She left again. She left me again. It hurts so much. It feels like I’m slowly being killed. What else am I lacking? I changed myself for her. I loved her so much. I gave her everything—even my soul. Was that still not enough? Why did she still choose that man? I really thought we were okay. I thought she was happy with me. I thought she really loved me. But it was all just wishful thinking. This hurts even more than when she left me before.

The long-awaited continuation of Shandra's journey is here! Now that the Girl of Prophecy has managed to rescue the former fiancée of her beloved, besides having to deal with all the responsibilities of the supernatural world and better understand magic itself, she will have to deal with a terrible love triangle. Is Eluna a possible ally? Or an enemy to be stopped? What will Julian do about it? The Circle of Hell is more intent than ever on destroying their relationship, and old and new enemies are on the prowl to undermine the world's chances of being saved once and for all. Action, drama, suspense, and surprising twists and turns lie ahead: will she be able to handle it all?

Violetta Grizelle, is a witch who disguises herself as an ordinary human, to carry out a mission from her father. In that mission, Violetta must be met with two immortal beings at once. Edward is a vampire who is always after the sacred blood that only exists in Violetta's body. Smith, the strongest Alpha werewolf suddenly claims Violetta as his mate. They all have their omissions and secrets. One day, all their secrets are slowly revealed. Making things even more complicated and difficult. Can Violetta carry out her father's mission, or will she give up? Because in that mission, Violetta had to choose between love and revenge.

Ayu, an outstanding student and scholarship recipient at Garuda High School, was forced to marry Arbinata young, called Bin, the leader of the Garuda Steel motorcycle gang who was notoriously naughty and often caused trouble. When Ayu accidentally witnesses Bin engaging in a dangerous confrontation with another gang, she finds herself in an unexpected situation. Forced to navigate between uncertainty and tension, Ayu must adapt to her new life while struggling to achieve her dreams and graduation. However, when Iky, Bin's best friend and gangmate, begins to show more attention, Ayu is caught in a complicated love triangle dilemma. In the midst of conflict, they fight against a common enemy and the hope of a better future. Can they find happiness in the midst of chaos?

Anita has always wanted a mate, one that will save her from all the pain and torment she receives in her pack. But finds out on her 21st birthday that the alpha of her pack, the cause of all her pain and torture, the murderer or her parent, was her mate. Not only did he reject her, but he sold her away as a gift to the most feared lycan. Rumours whispered that Orion was cursed by the moon goddess, having lost two previous mates in brutal and mysterious circumstances. Everyone expected Anita to meet the same fate, lasting no more than two weeks in his pack. But Anita defied the odds, surviving over two weeks under Orion's rule. And then, something unexpected happened. Orion, the feared and ruthless lycan, began to worship the ground Anita walked on.