Man Is A Rational Animal

When the star pirate, Black Mamba demanded one of us give birth to his child, my older sister didn't hesitate to sacrifice me. I never imagined that after my cruel death and eventual rebirth, she would throw herself into his clutches instead. When I saw that terrible serpentine swelling once more, horrifying memories sent shivers through my body. All I wanted to do was run. But my sister grabbed me by the jaw. "You've been reborn too! I'm going to make you suffer!" I could tell she meant it.

Ciara Cabral was kicked out by her mother as soon as she turned sixteen. She’s not part of the family her mother was building with a man not her father. She found herself homeless and helpless. A week into the streets, Renzo Pantoja approached her and offered her a place to stay, having experienced homelessness as well and knowing it must be more difficult for a young girl. He’s usually not at home anyway, too busy working here and there, building up his savings, and chasing the financial freedom he craves. Life isn’t easy, though. There are plenty of challenges. Lacking formal education, Renzo’s finding it difficult to secure a regular employment with good pay and benefits. Even so, he promised himself – never again is he going to sleep on the streets. He’s a hard worker and diligent in whatever jobs he got. Too busy with everything else, he didn’t bother finding love again after his ex-girlfriend turned him down for someone richer. Years passed and Ciara continued her admiration of him. It took him a long time, but one day, he finally recognized her presence as a grown-up woman. But it was then that the complications began. Would he be able to overcome everything and be firm with his decisions?

Her name is Sapphire Emerald Maxine Lopez. Ang hahaba ng mga pangalan nila di ba? Well it was because of their mom na talagang pinaghandaan ang mga pangalan nila. Their mother dreamed for the future of her two children pero hindi sumang-ayon sa kanya ang kapalaran. Sapphire or preferred to be called as Max is the opposite dream of her mother. She doesn't like girls stuff and even acting and dressing up like a man. Pero, hindi naman siya tomboy o kahit confused man lang. Alam niya na babae siya, nagkataon lang na panlalaki ang interes niya. She built her car remodeling business na unti-unting umani ng pansin sa loob lang ng isang taon. Life is amazing as she think about it. Meet Chase Luke Racinni the only son of one of the richest family in the world. All the girls will line up in just a single snap of his fingers. A womanizer, Casanova and a heartbreaker, name it, he all has it. He doesn't like to see his competitors, especially when he learned that some of his clients, made their cars remodeled from a small company called Transformers Inc. His own brand of cars has been remodeled and he could not accept it. So what he did is, he destroyed it. In just one night, Max's remodeling company kissed the ground to it's downfall without knowing the real reason. Paano kung magtagpo ang kanilang mga landas sa isang hindi inaasahang pangyayari? The circle of fate started to change when the two of them met. Pero paano na lang kung malaman ni Max na ang itinuturing niyang mabait at matulungin na kaibigan na nagkataon na gusto pa niya ay siyang dahilan ng pagbagsak ng niya?

"Apakah dengan tidur bersamamu, aku bisa melupakan rasa sakit karena patah hati, Mr. Vandara?" Aline bertanya dengan nada lirih. "Aku akan memberikanmu yang terbaik di ranjang. Kau akan bisa melupakan pria itu." Darmo Vandara berucap mantap. Digenggam kedua tangan Aline. "Hanya akan ada seks. Tidak melibatkan perasaan apa pun. Aku tidak bisa menjanjikan cinta untukmu, Mr. Vandara. Aku tidak pernah menyukaimu." "Tapi, kau akan membutuhkanku di tempat tidur untuk memberikanmu kepuasaan seksual." Darmo Vandara mempererat tautan jari tangan mereka. "Kau akan tergantung padaku. Hanya aku yang bisa melakukannya untukmu, Aline." Darmo kian mantap berbicara. Semakin bertekad juga dalam membuktikan kata-katanya. …………………... Darmo Vandara sudah menyukai Aline Whitney bahkan sebelum wanita itu bekerja di perusahaannya. Harta berlimpah dan status sebagai pengusaha muda kaya di New York, tak membuat Aline bisa mencintai balik dirinya. Darmo memilih menunjukkan sikap egois dengan menyingkirkan semua pria mendekati wanita itu. Hanya ia seorang yang bisa memiliki Aline. Dan, ketika wanita itu mengalami patah hati, Darmo menawarkan tidur bersama sebagai bentuk pelampiasan. Idenya pun disetujui oleh Aline. Darmo Vandara memberikan kepuasaan yang bisa membuat Aline semakin dekat dengan dirinya. Ia terus berupaya memenangkan hati wanita itu. Akankah berakhir pada sebuah ikatan yang sakral? …………….

Keris Man adalah salah seorang superhero yang memiliki kekuatan super keris sakti. Senjata itu menyatu dengan tubuhnya. Saat dibutuhkan, ia bisa keluar dalam bentuk kekuatan api, air atau angin. Kekuatan super itu mampu mengalahkan berbagai kejahatan. Namun, ia terhimpit dalam kerasnya hidup, persaingan perusahaan aplikasi dan kekejaman para penjahat yang kian hebat. Yah, untuk menertibkan superhero yang kian banyak bermunculan, pemerintah membuat peraturan agar mereka tergabung dalam aplikasi online. Selain mengatur kinerja mereka, juga untuk memudahkan masyarakat dalam memesan 'jasa' para pahlawan itu.

Raydha merupakan Mahasiswa baru di salah satu perguruan Tinggi yang ternama. Pertama kali Raydha masuk ke perguruan Tinggi tersebut. Raydha sudah di hadapkan dengan beberapa gadis yang sangat terobsesi dengannya. bukan hanya karena parasnya yang begitu memikat, pencapaian dirinya dalam bidang akademis dan non akademis pun membuat para gadis yang ada di kampus tersebut berlomba-lomba untuk bisa mendapatkan perhatiannya. Di sisi lain, Raydha adalah sosok yang sangat misterius. Terlebih lagi setelah dirinya di hampiri oleh seseorang dengan setelan jas serba hitam. yang membuat kehidupannya berubah total. Siapakah Pria yang menghampiri Raydha dan Siapakah Raydha sesungguhnya?

Dahil sa sobra-sobrang pagmamahal ni Salome sa nakababatang kapatid ay pumayag siya sa kagustuhan ng kapatid na sumunod sa syudad na pinagtatrabahuan nito. Ngunit hindi niya alam na balak siya nitong gawing pambayad sa utang. Huli na ang lahat nang matagpuan niya ang sarili sa kama kasama ang gwapong estranghero. At si Treous Elagrue na isang kilalang walang puso at makapangyarihan sa mundo ng mga mafia ang siyang nakauna sa kaniya at sapilitang umangkin sa kaniya. Ngunit hindi niya aakalaing magbubunga ang kababuyan na ginawa nito sa kaniya. Dahil sa takot ay itinago niya ang bata at pinalaki itong mag-isa. Ngunit mapagbiro ang tadhana dahil nalaman ni Treous ang tungkol sa bata at ngayo'y sapilitan itong kinuha ng lalaki sa kaniya. Ngunit gagawin ni Salome ang lahat upang mabawi lamang ang anak. Kahit pa ibaba niya ang sarili at lumuhod sa harapan ni Treous.

Desidido si Faye Angeles na makahanap ng trabaho para maipagamot ang ina na may leukemia. Pero sa hindi niya inaasahang pagkakataon, sa kumpanya pala ng dati niyang asawa na si Tristan Alfred na hire siya. Malaki ang alok nitong sahod—sapat para hindi niya ito tanggapin. Pero kapalit nito, araw-araw niyang makikita ang lalaking minsan niyang minahal… at iniwan. Ex-husband na, boss pa. Paano kung sa pagitan ng mga meeting, overtime, at lihim na sulyap, unti-unting bumalik ang damdaming matagal na niyang nilibing?

HE IS THE BOY THAT WAS BORN AS A GIRL AND HAD TO PROVE TO HIMSELF, EVERY DAY THAT HE IS MAN ENOUGH FOR THE WORLD. ~~~~~~~ Adrian's life hasn't been one he is proud of since he lost his home the day he came out to his family. He thought they loved him as they always said but it turned out it was all a big fat lie. Going through life and trying to make the most of it, he met a man who would turn his whole world around. Just when he thought he was finally going to be happy, fate showed up with another plan, one that would leave Adrian wondering whether living was actually worth it. ~~~^~~~ "Elijah, you can't be serious!" "I am." "Why?" "Because he's a man and he is mine!"

There's nothing more shattering than hearing that you're signed off as a collateral to marry in order to clear off your uncle's stupid debts. "So this is it" I pull the hoodie over my head and grab my duffel bag that is already stuffed with all my important stuff that I need for survival. Carefully I jump down my window into the bushes below skillfully. I've done this a lot of times that I've mastered the art of jumping down my window. Today is different though, I'm not coming back here, never! I cannot accept marrying some rich ass junkie. I dust the leaves off my clothe and with feathery steps, I make out of the driveway. A bright headlight of a car points at me making me freeze in my tracks, another car stops and the door of the car opens. There's always only one option, Run!