Local Pride Artinya

I'm going to die. In the eyes of the underworld, I was a sinner. My death would be a final, cursed dishonor. But even with the Ricci family in ruins, I was still the noble Principessa. The Ricci pride in my blood would not allow my body to fall into the hands of a rival Family. Humiliation. Desecration. Photographs flaunted for all to see. I didn't much care if my body became a trophy to celebrate their victory. But if the world knew the last of the Ricci bloodline had become a plaything for our enemies, it would be a disgrace to the entire Family. After weighing my options, I dragged my broken body to the turf of my ex-boyfriend, the man I'd left seven years ago, now the Don of the Falcone family. "After I die, I need you to handle my body." He was silent for a long moment, then let out a cold laugh. "Of course. I'll sink you in the Hudson River with a tombstone tied to your feet, engraved with the name of your filthy family."

She gave up her wolf for love. For Blaze. For their child. Nessa did the impossible sealing the very essence of who she was so she could live a quiet human life beside her fated mate. She believed love would be enough. She believed he would be enough. But when their son is born with a mysterious mark one that resembles a forbidden mating bond Blaze sees betrayal instead of destiny. Accusations shatter their fragile peace. Trust turns to ash. And the woman who sacrificed everything is cast aside as if she meant nothing. Yet the mark is no proof of infidelity.It is a warning. Because when dark forces rise to claim the child, the truth becomes terrifyingly clear: the mark was never about betrayal… it was about power. Now, with their son’s life hanging by a thread, Nessa and Blaze must confront secrets, pride, and a love they nearly destroyed. Only when everything is at risk will they learn. Some bonds cannot be broken. And some sacrifices were never meant to stay buried.

"Buy me, Mr. Gabriel Esguerra and I will do everything for you basta bayaran mo ako katumbas ng utang ng pamilya ko kay Oliver," buong tapang na sabi ni Gianna. Wala na siyang ibang choice kung 'di lunukin ang pride at kahihiyan, maisalba lamang ang kaniyang pamilya mula sa pagkakalugmok. Seryoso siyang tinitigan ni Gabriel na tila ba binabasa siya pero walang panghuhusga sa mga mata nito. "Sigurado ka ba sa sinabi mo, Gianna?" "I-I don't have a choice, Gabriel at kung may kaya akong gawin for my family, I'm willing to do it." Nangingilid na ang luha sa kaniyang mga mata dahil kahit siya'y naaawa sa sarili. "Five millions is really a huge amount of money and do you think, papayag akong ikaw lang ang kabayaran niyon?" "H-hindi pa ba ako sapat?"

Emma Bailey is a young charming woman who has all the bliss in her life. A good job, a loving Fiance Jacob, and a bright future awaiting for her. However, her midnight surprise turns into a tragedy when Emma encounters a wounded man on the road and offers her help. *** Henry Ford is a rock-hearted man who fights to survive in the dark world. His empire fell and his men were caught. He is close to getting rid of the arrest until a woman appears and spoils all his plans. *** With a strong mind, Emma brought the dangerous guy to justice. But nobody expects he would rise from the ashes. The moment Emma encounters a Billionaire called David Cooper, she knows that the devil is back. Instead of taking her life to pay the price, the devil designs a special game to play with her. He believes that, after crushing all her pride, he will tame her to be his own. Yet in the end, she becomes the one who could control him.

In Crestmoon Pack, strength is measured by bloodline… and worth is measured by gender. Philipa Kadel is born different—an Alpha female in a world where only males are allowed to shine. While her elder brother Kaden is worshipped for the power he should have, Philipa is punished for the power she actually possesses. Trained in secret. Silenced in public. Ignored by her father, despised by her mother, and denied every right she earned. Until the night she finally proves them wrong. But instead of pride, Alpha Kadel gives his daughter a gift she will never forget— he sells her off as a mate to the most feared, cold-blooded Alpha in the region… days before Christmas Day. Disappointed, and determined to escape her arranged maririage, she ran off to the deadly all male academy in the entire northern region with a tital disguise, where she became the target of the academy most ruthless student. What started as a hateful-bully relationship between them slowly turned to a heated passion. And the mate she ran away from, was her school bully.

Twenty seven year old trust fund baby Sawyer Driscoll has way too much time on her hands, and even she knows it. Emotionally scarred with crippling abandonment issues, she finds solace in whimsical Kate Lovelace's comforting presence– the breathtaking lifeguard two years her junior who heroically rescued her from nearly drowning while drunk at Naples beach. At around the same time, she becomes drawn to mysterious Blythe Collier– an aspiring Conductor in her early thirties dead set on fulfilling her longtime dream of working with world renowned Orchestras. After meeting at a local Lesbian nightclub roughly three weeks later, the two hit it off immediately with their mutual love for body shots and the fine art of instrumental music. Her only issue? She's already heavily involved with Kate. The solution to crafty Sawyer's dilemma is simple; Date them both. What could go wrong? Assuming they don't catch on to the idea that their charming girlfriend wants to have her cake and eat it too, that is. Two's company, three's a crowd; Everyone says so, right? ...But does it have to be? *Disclaimer* - Strong sexual content, difficult mental health topics, and discussions of death, self harm, and suicide. 18+, please 2020 All Rights Reserved (you know how it goes)

Raina Wycliffe pensait que les monstres du folklore local n'étaient que des histoires, jusqu'à ce qu'elle découvre le corps. Déchiqueté. Vidé de son sang. Désormais, les vampires arpentent à nouveau les rues de Windshade Hollow, et l'un d'eux semble la connaître. Il est rapide, terrifiant et étrangement familier. Mais lorsqu'il goûte à son sang et recule de douleur, Raina réalise qu'elle pourrait être tout autre chose — une créature que même les morts-vivants redoutent. Alors que de plus en plus de notables sont retrouvés morts et que sa ville s'enfonce dans les ténèbres, Raina se retrouve traquée par des créatures qui ne devraient pas exister, protégée par un vampire qui ne se fait pas confiance en sa présence, et hantée par un passé dont elle ne se souvient pas. Quoi qu'elle soit, c'est en train de s'éveiller. Et c'est affamé.

"You can fight me all you want, Jessica," he growled, his hand sliding possessively along her thigh, "but the moment you moan my name, you became mine. Body, soul, every breath". Born into wealth. Bound by control. Jessica has spent her entire life living under her father’s shadow—every decision, every step, dictated by him. But just before graduation, she finally breaks free, rejecting his plans to become a doctor and choosing a different path as a journalist. Years later, she returns home for her mother’s funeral, expecting to grieve in peace. Instead, one reckless night at a local club introduces her to him—a dangerously seductive Alpha with secrets as dark as his eyes. His presence is overwhelming, his touch intoxicating… and somehow, he knows more about her than she does. As Jessica is pulled deeper into his world, long-buried family secrets begin to surface. Her father’s lies. Her mother’s silence. And a truth that shatters everything she believed—Jessica isn’t entirely human. Now, as her hidden power awakens, she must face the darkness within. Will she run from it, or embrace it—and the Alpha who vows to claim every part of her?

My sister was the golden child, the pride of our family, but she had a rare blood disorder that required treatments costing thousands every month. To keep her alive, I became her personal blood donor, working nonstop to pay for her care and delivering food all day and night. But one day, she nearly died from hemorrhaging after trying to abort a pregnancy. That’s when I learned the child she was carrying belonged to my boyfriend. When I confronted him, he didn’t even flinch. Instead, he dragged me to the operating table himself. “You were born to be her blood bank. Dying for her? It’s the best thing you’ll ever do.” I was left there, bleeding out, my life slipping away with every drop. But as death closed in, something changed. The people who once hoped I’d disappear—the ones who used me, betrayed me—they all began to unravel, losing their insanity.

The Luna of the rose clan is giving off for marriage to protect her clan, she beg and illicit relationship with her husband's kingdom. Arcadia is born out of desire between two lovers and she is faces with the same dilemma that fought her mother; Making her prove her worth as the Luna of her kingdom after she Rejects the most powerful Alpha of the land. Alpha mace is the most powerful Alpha that walked the land, youthful and proud and he seeks arcadia hand in marriage but after her rejection, he is consumed by hatred and vows to bring her to dust as he sees her. Although he is oblivious that it is his fate to now down to her. Losing his kingdom comes with mockery and shame, but when he is forced to meet arcadia for help, his pride slowly beg to fade away as he was subjected under her rule. Falling madly in love with her, he does everything to please his queen , but she is only ready to accept him but on one condition. To be her slave forever.