Never Split The Difference

My sister-in-law, Cynthia Ziegler, has my name written on her cancer diagnosis report. As such, the entire Ziegler family assumes that I'm the one with cancer. Overnight, my husband, Leonard Ziegler, sends a text message to his mistress, Irene Ludlow. "Our time will soon come! That old bat is about to die at last, so I'll finally be able to marry you!" My grandmother, Amanda Powell, cries and clings onto my hand, begging me not to seek treatment. She is not only discussing with Leonard on how best to split my insurance money after my death but also employing various methods to hasten my death. However, they are all unaware that Cynthia used my medical insurance card when she went for her physical examination. I feign sadness and nod with tears in my eyes. "I won't seek treatment, Mom. Let's not seek treatment no matter who is diagnosed with cancer."

Seraphina Vale thought she was just another unwanted orphan with a broken heart. But when a violent surge of magic awakens during a cruel betrayal, she’s thrust into the deadly world of Noxshade Academy—a school for the gifted, the cursed, and the dangerous. Haunted by strange dreams, stalked by shadows, and drawn to three powerful, mysterious boys—a brooding werewolf, a possessive vampire, and a guarded dragon shifter and a Flirtatious incubus who arrived the academy as a new teacher—Seraphina soon discovers the darkest truth of all: she is the last living fragment of an ancient legend. A lost queen of fire. A heart forged in flames. A power some would kill to awaken—and others would die to keep buried. As forbidden desires ignite and the veil between worlds begins to tear, Seraphina must embrace the forgotten magic that calls her true name: Aerisyr Flameborn. With war looming, enemies closing in, and her own heart split between love and destiny, she must rise… or everything will burn.

All her life Magma has experienced people leaving her because she was different. When her parents could no longer tolerate her difference they sent her away to live with relatives. As a child she wasn’t willing to take all the types of love that were offered. As an adult she became a smokejumper due to her ability to control flames. Even though she does more than those in her crew she is alone and an outsider because they fear her. When the Captain of another station goes missing they send her on a rescue mission only for her to find that the man she is sent to save is the only one who belongs to her. She will be the first of her kind to experience the bond that a dragon can have with their mate. Igneous has never come from a loving family. Over his twenty eight years he has spent more time away from his parents than with them. When he goes missing after the rescue they come to his aid and have him removed from Magma not knowing that it threatens his life. After a harsh truth is revealed he is returned to her and once bound he is able to see her true purpose. Magma becomes more than just his mate and becomes the keeper of the past to give all dragons hope that someone is out there for them. Igneous gives her all the things she wanted in life while she gives him what he didn’t know he was missing. They are the first dragon and human couple inspiring more to come.

Leana Alvarez is a fifteen-year-old girl in her third year of high school. She has a tough and strong personality. People around her considered her as a gifted kid. Because she excels in her studies, is talented, and is independent. But she is torn between the idea of passion and practicality because she belongs to a middle-class family. She wanted to pursue her passion but was hesitant because she knew her passion is not enough to provide for her family in the future. Then she met Nico Bautista, who is the exact opposite of her personality. Because of her desire to have a friend, she took the risk and wanted to be friends with him despite the difference. But doubt is always getting in her way and, she can't help to question herself if they can ever get along. Or if the difference is making it too complicated to try? Does she have to cling to the idiom "opposites attract" or give up?

Ares finally broke his life long curse of having the worst luck on the planet, but that doesn't mean his life got any easier. Going to West Ora is just as wild as ever with little to no rules, only now he has to do it while trying to raise his daughter- who is far from a normal child. On Elara's shoulders rests the fate of the world- the prophecy child. A hybrid unlike any other with such powerful magic that all the world wants her. Not only do Ares, and his mate Andy, have to teach Elara to be good, they have to fight literal demons as they do it. Can they teach Elara to make the right choice or will she choose the dark side? With an angel and a demon at her side at all times posing as her friends can she even tell the difference between good and evil anymore?

Born an Omega with everything to lose, Eve has spent her entire life hated by the relatives who only want her father’s empire for themselves. When betrayal strips away her security and the clock begins to run out, she is forced to consider the unthinkable—marriage, even if it means marrying a stranger. Enter Sage Hawthorne. The dangerous, ruthless Alpha whispered about in every corner of the pack. The man people fear more than they respect. The man she accidentally approached with a contract marriage proposal… only for fate to bind them tighter than either expected. What begins as a cold, calculated agreement soon turns into something darker, deeper, and far more treacherous. Because Sage isn’t just the devil they warned her about… He’s the one who might ruin her, claim her, or save her… and Eve can’t tell the difference anymore.

Stella was a product of a domestic violence family. Watching her parent fight was an immense, heartbreaking, seasonal film, that resulted in a tragic end when her mother's life was cut short in one of their fatal fights. Getting married to Richard Jacob made a considerable difference from the one her parents had. It was blissful, peaceful, and full of Nirvana until Bella Jonathan walked into their lives. Their life took a drastic turn when Stella fell into a tricky trap, which was likely to tear her family apart or worse become a vast menace to her health. Overcoming the thorny phase in their union seems impossible as their source of difficulty kept amplifying and the chances of their marriage withstanding it was slim. In what case do you think it is advisable to stick to the vow of "For Better or Worse? Will Stella's marriage survive these hard times even though she's a marriage counselor?"

One thing is certain that Emily could not tell the difference between love and feelings. Emily struggled in a confusing love triangle between Devin, the bad boy bully in school, and her stepbrother Xavier who bullies her at home. "You are mine, Emily!" Xavier groaned in raw frustration. He looked over Emily's shoulders and noticed Devin staring at them. Since his stepsister started dating the bad boy, his love and obsession for her increased as his hatred for While increased as well. It hurts him to see the girl he loves so much getting comfortable with the bad Boy he has an unspeakable history with. "I love you, Emily" Xavier smirked as he moved closer to her "You belong to me sister or not!" He pulled her closer and smashed her lips in a forbidden kiss while Devin watched!

"Not because men dumped you countless times, you'll gonna dumped me as part of your revenge. Tandaan mo kasal tayo, sa ayaw at sa gusto mo ako ang end game mo!" -Xavier- It was supposed to be a simple favor - pretend to be his lawful and loving wife until her twin sister gets back. But when Xavier Oxford - a drop-dead gorgeous billionaire with eight-pack abs enters her room and demands her duty in bed, she instantly forgets that she was just pretending to be his wife. ***** No one would even realize the difference between Avigail and Avery Alfonzo - the naughty twin sisters. All her life, Avigail "Avi" Alfonzo only wanted three things-- freedom to live her life to the fullest; success in her profession as an artist; and continue switching identities with her twin sister as a form of their escape. Not until her twin sister Avery left the country and ask her to pretend to be the wife of her husband -Xavier Oxford. He's known as the epitome of perfection, a snob, and a business tycoon at a young age. But Avi never liked her twin's husband. However, that changed when she had to pretend to be his wife. His touch can easily make her delirious. His kisses make her squirm in pleasure. And his stares, searing her very soul, could make her forget how to act without getting caught. Can Avigail fool him like how she fooled the others? Or would Xavier catch her off-guard, and see the woman behind her pretentious face?

Olivia had a life that was almost perfect. Her father was the city mayor, her best friend was a good handsome man who was also the son of the founders of the city’s top hospitals, and her physical appearance was almost perfect too that she could make anyone like her anytime. But the thing was that she hated her father for never giving her love ever since her mother passed away—which resulted to her becoming a rebellious teenager. Dakota, on the other hand, had the opposite kind of life as Olivia. She had to do minor crimes at the age of 15 for survival with his older brother. She used to have a dream to be a nurse—which ended up vanishing ever since her life became miserable. One day, Olivia and Dakota crossed paths as Olivia insisted to enter the criminal life of Dakota for fun. Everything was fine at first as they enjoyed being partners in crime—not until the time came when they had to be separated because of the big difference between their lives and the betrayal that cut the relationship between the two girls. Years later, they met again as the both of them had changed to be more mature and powerful from the past years. Olivia had been holding the same guilt for years as Dakota had been holding the same grudge for years. Their sweet relationship had already ended years ago, but did their feelings ever change through the years that passed? What happens when they cross paths again? Will Dakota get her revenge? Or will their sweet relationship as partners in crime be restored again?