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Cindy Matt wants to marry Chester for a cause. She plans to marry him for her benefit, knowing he won't reject her because he has ambitions beyond his current achievements. Chester Gregorio is a man who never accepts "just" failure in life. He never settles for less. Everything must be perfectly fit for his well. He always craves more and more. A couple perfectly made for each other. Will there be arising devotion? Or will their past prevent their love from blossoming?

Terrence loves to play games, he always win all the time, he's a top player in a game called 'In game' it's a virtual reality game. But what if you went inside the game you played? And what if you'll meet your ex there unexpectedly? Everyday someone must die, must fight to survive. Will Terrence survived in that game? Can he kill the girl that he loves before? Will other player survived too? Can it be death ending or it will be a happy ending?

The organization that once ruled the mafia's darkest corridors is clawing its way back to power, growing stronger by the day. Their determination to reclaim what they believe is theirs sends tremors through the underworld. To dismantle SKULL's Organization, the diamond must delve into the shadowy labyrinth that surrounds it. Their mission involves unraveling secrets that bind SKULL and its members. The diamond mafia group against SKULL, Leader vs. Leader, Organization vs. Organization. Can Avryrylle and her diamond mafia withstand the risks? Will they uncover the mysteries shrouding SKULL's Organization? who are the enemies, and who are the allies? One thing is certain: trust no one, for everyone has secrets. In this dangerous journey, alliances will shift, and loyalties will be tested. The path to success is treacherous, where the truth hides behind layers of deception, and uncovering it may come at a high price. As the confrontation between the diamond mafia group and SKULL intensifies, the shadows conceal more than secrets—they hide the true nature of the players involved. The battle for supremacy turns into a deadly dance of intrigue, with each move calculated to outmaneuver the other. In a world where trust is rare, Avryrylle and her allies must tread carefully. The line between friend and foe is blurred, and only by exposing hidden truths can they hope to win in this high-stakes game of power, betrayal, and survival. Every step forward could be a trap, every alliance a potential betrayal. The stakes have never been higher, and the cost of failure is unimaginable. Who will prevail? The ultimate showdown looms, and only the bravest and most cunning will win. The fate of the underworld hangs in the balance as these two forces prepare for a clash that will determine the true rulers of mafia’s darkest corridors.

Hindi akalain ni Thara Guanzon sa kanyang paggising kinaumagahan ay mababago ang kanyang buhay. Dahil sa kalasingan ay may nangyari sa kanila ni Zenn, ang fiance ng kanyang pinsan. Ngunit kahit anong lihim pa ni Thara sa nangyari. Hindi niya maitatago ang bunga ng mainit na gabing pinagsaluhan nila ng binata. Sa takot na mayroong makakaalam na dinadala niya ang anak ni Zenn. Umalis ng Manila si Thara. After almost six years, Thara learned to let go and say goodbye to the past. At sa kanilang muling pagkikita, makayanan kayang harapin ni Thara ang galit ni Zenn? Paano kung malaman ng lalaki na may anak sila? * * * "My Daddy is not a pilot. Sabi ni Tita, isa siyang engineer at may-ari ng isang malaking company," inosenteng sagot ng anak ko matapos tanungin ni Ghijk. Dumagundong sa kaba ang aking dibdib. Mabilis kong hinila si Keiran at itinago sa likod ko. Mapang-uyam namang natawa si Ghijk bago tumayo. "Walang lihim na hindi nabubunyag, Thara..." ⚠️ Warning ⚠️ This story contains mature themes and explicit content. Read responsibly! Matured Content: R-18||SPG

Reigna has harbored a deep crush on Lucas since childhood. Lucas, however, is always rude to Reigna and is in love with another girl. Despite Lucas's resistance, their families arrange their marriage. Reigna is ecstatic, hoping that Lucas will eventually reciprocate her feelings. Lucas remains distant, leaving Reigna feeling unloved and unwanted. After their marriage, Reigna discovers her financial instability. Determined to become better, she works hard to improve herself and becomes financially independent. Reigna decides to get a divorce. Soon after, Reigna discovers she is pregnant with Lucas' child. Fearing Lucas's reaction and his possible abandonment, she decides to raise the child alone, hiding the truth from him. Years later, as Reigna's child grows up, Lucas hears rumors about a son he never knew he had. His curiosity grows, leading him to search for Reigna. As their paths cross again, Reigna must decide whether to reveal the truth and risk heartbreak or continue to keep the secret. Lucas learns the truth about his son and is faced with a life-changing decision. Will he choose to reconnect with Reigna and his child, setting aside his past mistakes, or will he allow fear and regret to keep them apart? Reigna wrestles with her feelings, torn between protecting herself and hoping for a reconciliation with Lucas. Will love, lead to a second chance at happiness, or will the pain of their past be too much to overcome?

Some people says life is easy. But in Blaine's belief life is never been easy for those who dream. Life is a journey that must be traveled no matter how bad the roads and accommodations because life doesn't get easier it only makes you more stronger to conquer difficulties. Nang makapagtapos ng second year college si Blaine Cammie Montes ay napagpasyahan nitong huminto muna sa pag-aaral para makapag-ipon at makabayad sa utang ng kan'yang mga magulang. Nakapasok s'ya bilang isang kasambahay sa isang kilalang Senator. Naging maganda ang naging trabaho niya. Ngunit paano kung alukin siya ni senator na maging personal maid ng kanyang anak na lalaki, tataasan ang sahod at pag-aaralin ito. Ang kapalit lamang ay maging mabuti at tapat sa trabaho niya pero hindi niya man lamang ito kilala. Tatanggapin niya ba ito o hindi? May magbabago ba o wala?

🔞 🔞"Sei il mio tormento dolce." She's his captive, and he's obsessed with her. But she's the one in control. Lumaki sa hirap at simpleng buhay ngunit parang dyamante naman kung ingatan ng kaniyang ama si Belleza. Pero isang araw ay nagising na lang siyang naghihingalo ito dahil sa impeksyon. Sa kagustuhan na maisalba ang buhay ng natatangi niyang yaman, sinuong niya ang masamang panahon para humingi ng tulong. But her desperate quest leads her into the dark world of crime lord Lionzo Mancini. Naging saksi siya sa krimeng ginawa nito kaya naman ay binihag siya nito at ginawang alila. Becoming his all-consuming obsession, Belleza must fight for survival and escape. Ngunit nang matuklasan niya na ang kanyang ama ay namatay noong araw na siya ay binihag ni Lionzo, ang kanyang pagnanais para sa kalayaan ay naging isang matinding pangangailangan para sa paghihiganti. She is Belleza Cruz, the mafia leader's prisoner. Lionzo's passion, his own chains... his sweet torment!

Stepping into the corporate world brings forth a new set of challenges for Marah Almari when the CEO's mother offers her a salary ten times that of a secretary. But the catch? She must make Gian Forbes, the notorious Casanova, change.

Logan Johnston learned life the hard way. He was born out of unwanted pregnancy and his mother despised him so much. Kaka-graduate pa lamang niya noon ng highschool ng iwan silang dalawa ng kapatid niya ng kanilang ina. Kinailangan niyang pumasok sa kung anu-anong trabaho upang matustusan pagkain, tirahan, pati na rin ang pag-aaral ni Laine, ang half-sister niya. Tumigil siya sa pag-aaral, at sa edad na disi-nuwebe, siya na ang tumayong magulang ng kaniyang kapatid. Ngunit talaga yatang mailap sa kanila ang suwerte. Nabuntis kasi nang maaga ang kaniyang kapatid at hindi pinanagutan ng nakabuntis dito. At makalipas ang ilang buwan, kinailangan nila ng malaking pera upang makapanganak ito. Doon niya nakilala si Shan Elton Xanders, isang lalaki na naghahanap ng kapwa nito lalaki upang maitayo ang isang sikretong agency: ang SDS. At ang agency na iyon, s*x ang hatid na serbisyo. Logan willingly joined Shan in order to save his sister's life. Makalipas ang ilang taon, napakarami nang nagbago sa kanilang buhay. Napagtapos niya ang kaniyang kapatid, nakapagtayo ng negosyo na lumago at nakilala sa buong mundo, at nakapagpundar ng ari-arian. Because of the secret 'Services,' he became a billionaire, and now, after twelve long years, gusto na niyang iwan ang SDS. But there is a one rule. To leave the SDS, he must find a wife who will genuinely love him despite the fact that he is a male hooker. That's when he met Rebecca Watkins. A mystery woman who came from a prominent family but is willing to pay him a million for his service. He promised himself that Rebecca will be his last client before leaving SDS. Ngunit tila kakaibang misteryo ang bumabalot kay Rebecca at hindi niya maiwasan ang unti-unting pagkahulog ng kaniyang loob sa dalaga...

Heaven Jacinto is a joyful, hardworking student with big dreams, but everything falls apart when a reckless one-night stand with the arrogant CEO Alessandro Riguel Villareal leaves her pregnant. Alessandro is used to getting what he wants and treating women as disposable, but Heaven is different—and she’s carrying his child. Determined to keep her pregnancy a secret, Heaven runs away, believing that Alessandro would never want her or their baby. Five years later, Alessandro finds her and their son, forcing her back into his life, using their child as leverage. Now living together again, their undeniable passion reignites, but so do the misunderstandings, jealousy, and old wounds. As Heaven fights to protect her heart and Alessandro learns to open his, they must navigate the lies, betrayals, and interference from others—including a cunning rival who wants Alessandro for herself. Can they overcome their painful past and build a future together, or will their love be torn apart once again? A steamy, angsty romance full of passion, jealousy, and a second chance at love. The Villareals’ Accidental Love Anthology