Once Falling Slowly

“Andreas… you’re young. I don’t want to hurt you,” Mia breathed. He chuckled darkly. “Hurt me? I think I’m the one with power here,” he murmured, smirking. “You flew across the world just because I asked.” Her pulse raced as he pinned her to the desk, his fingers sliding beneath her skirt, brushing her damp panties, and his lips grazing her ear. “So…for two weeks, you do exactly what I say. No arguments.” “Yes…” she whispered. “Yes, what?” “Yes… Sir.” “Good girl,” he whispered. “On your knees. Now.” .......... Mia, a 34-year-old, recently divorced musical superstar and single mother, finds herself in an unexpected romance with 24-year-old Andreas Leonardo, the scandalous and hottest soccer player on the planet. Despite their instant attraction, their 10-year age gap and Mia's troubled past make her hesitant. Defying all odds, they ignite a forbidden romance. The media frenzy threatens to destroy Mia's reputation and career. Things get more complicated when Mia's ex-husband, Lucas, blackmails her with compromising photos of her past. Also, Andreas's cheating ex-fiancée, Tania, returned and is desperate to secure a wealthy future for her ailing son. But when Lucas is found dead, Mia becomes the prime suspect, and Andreas risks everything to clear her name. As they navigate their perilous quest for truth, they must also rescue Mia's daughter, who's been kidnapped. Will Mia and Andreas overcome their past mistakes and find love and redemption, or will their rumors tear them apart?

Kiara is betrayed by her mate, Alpha Ray, who marks Princess Tara as his Luna before his people. Shattered, she hurries back to destroy the special gift she left for Ray, only for the Alpha to catch up with Kiara, discovering the truth about her pregnancy. She's carrying his unborn child. He showers Kiara with love and promises to make his mother, Queen Nora, accept their relationship. Out of selfishness, he destroys the last hope Kiara had for him by joining hands with his mother to poison both Kiara and the baby. They both dimmed her unworthy to bear the Royal family's heir. Kiara passes out and soon wakes up to find herself at the hospital, rescued by Jeffrey, a bodyguard to a powerful wealthy old Luna. The Luna picks an interest in Kiara's life, and takes it upon herself to make Kiara a terror to her enemies. .... "Trust me, I'll make you a whole new person. And when you start your work, the result will be splendid," Queen Avara promised.

Fiona Woods has spent five years being the perfect shadow—playing Darwin Solomon’s stand-in for a woman he could never have. Her life has been dictated by his whims, her own desires buried beneath layers of quiet endurance. But when she discovers she’s pregnant, everything changes. Determined to protect her unborn child and reclaim her life, Fiona walks away from Darwin and the toxic world he represents. But Darwin isn’t ready to let her go—and neither are the secrets and enemies circling them both. As lies unravel and hidden truths come to light, Fiona and Darwin find themselves drawn back together, forced to confront the ghosts of their past and the enemies determined to destroy them. Can love emerge from years of pain and betrayal? Or will their chance at happiness be crushed under the weight of secrets too heavy to bear? CHARACTERIZATION FIONA WOODS (FL) Age: Late 20s Traits: Intelligent, resourceful, quietly strong, yet deeply scarred by her years as Darwin’s stand-in. Her resilience comes from enduring pain without letting it break her. Darwin Solomon (ML): Age: Early 30s Traits: Proud, cold, and emotionally detached, but beneath his sharp exterior lies a man struggling with his own guilt and loneliness. BELLA ROBBINS (ANTAGONIST) Age: Mid-20s Traits: Ambitious, manipulative, and desperate to solidify her position by any means necessary. WILLIAM NEWTON (SECONDARY ANTAGONIST) Age: Early 40s Traits: Ruthless, shrewd, and motivated by a long-standing grudge against Darwin that drives him to play a dangerous game of revenge. THALASSA CAREY (FL’S BEST FRIEND) Age: Late 20s Traits: Outspoken, fiercely protective of Fiona, and always ready with a sharp wit or a clever plan.

Samantha's world crumbled when she found out that her boyfriend cheated on her with her best friend. She was mad about their betrayal, so she broke up with him, but she wouldn't let their infidelity go unpunished. Because of her anger and sadness, she ended up spending a steamy night with a hot stranger. That stranger was none other than Diego Presley, the uncle of her ex-boyfriend. An evil idea came to her mind. She made a deal with Diego, blackmailing him to marry her. She wanted to hit three birds with one stone. She could seek revenge on her unfaithful boyfriend, calm her family, and also have a handsome husband. It was a playful seduction, and she didn't expect to fall in love with someone who couldn't love her back.

𝘗𝘢𝘢𝘯𝘰 𝘮𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘬 𝘬𝘢 𝘥𝘢𝘩𝘪𝘭 𝘴𝘢 𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘭𝘢? Si Aya Dizon, 23 years old, ay kasalukuyang nagtatrabaho sa Alvero Grand Hotel para matulungan ang pagpapagamot sa kapatid niyang may malubhang sakit. Dito niya nakilala ang tinaguriang "Ice King" na si Lucius Alvero na isang CEO na kilala sa pagiging walang puso at walang pakialam sa nararamdaman ng iba. Sa simula, pinahihirapan lang ni Lucius si Aya dahil sa kanyang pagiging tyrant, pero magbabago ang lahat nang malaman niya ang isang madilim na sikreto...ang yumaong tatay ni Aya pala ang driver na itinuturong pumatay sa bunsong kapatid ni Lucius sampung taon na ang nakalilipas. Dahil sa galit, lalo pang naging mahirap ang buhay ni Aya sa kamay ni Lucius. Pero paano kung mali ang paniniwala ni Lucius, at may sabwatan pala ang pamilya Montenegro? Kapag nalaman na inosente ang ama ni Aya, paano babawiin ni Lucius ang bawat sakit na idinulot niya? Kaya bang hilumin at bawiin ang pusong kusa niyang dinurog...at matutunton kaya nila ang daan pabalik sa isa't-isa?

Clara lives a depressing life full of bullying and when she dies, she vows revenge on those who caused her death. A demon answers her call and offers her revenge. Clara accepts and is reborn into the body of an heiress. Together she and the demon set about getting revenge. Over time secrets are unveiled and feelings are revealed and Clara's second life becomes less about revenge and more about love.

Olivia Jamerson spent years stewing in hidden rage for the person behind all her high-school ridicule and embarrassment. That person was none other than Joshua Taylor, son of the football coach and the famed bully of Westminster High. Students feared him, his friends revered him and teachers were sick of him. Two years after graduation and leaving town, Olivia had changed her whole appearance and character so much that no one could recognize her. Drowning in the sea of New Yorkers, Olivia finally felt that she had left her past behind and become a whole new person. At least that was the case until she bumped into the unlikeliest person she expected to meet in the big city—her old bully. Despite being annoyingly hotter than she remembered, the only thing that bothered her was that he was disturbingly nice, but worst of all, he did not remember her. Things turn a whole lot crazier when she finds out that Joshua has amnesia and when he starts flirting with her as if they did not have a complicated past. A big city, sparks and tension, and two people—one with bitter memories of their relationship and one with a blank canvas eager to fill it with potential memories. Will their tragic past catch up to them and will their horns lock once again? Will Olivia hold on to her grudges and lock him out of her life once again, or will she open her heart to the new and improved Joshua?

“Destroy any idea you have of me, Kalix!” her voice trails off and instead of lashing out at her, he calmly tells her the words she needs to hear. “I will let the world burn for you, Audrey. This is how it always had to end. If I can't have you then no one can.” she fears him, and his eyes show how sincere he is.

Isang dalagang ina si Loisa Sanchez kahit mahirap ay kinakaya niya ang lahat para maalagaan ng mabuti ang kanyang nag-iisang masakiting anak na si Loyd at maibigay din dito ang kung anumang makakapagpasaya sa bata. Mabuti na lang at nariyan ang kanyang matalik na kaibigan na laging nakasuporta sa kanya. She chose to be independent until she met Steve Monteclaro, the arrogant CEO na naging boss niya, paano kaya sila magkakasundo kung parati siya nitong sinasabunan at pinagbubuntunan ng galit?

"When Juliet's life takes a downturn, she starts to notice a mysterious stranger who seems to appear at every turn. Is it coincidence or fate that brings them together? As their paths continue to cross, Juliet finds herself drawn to this enigmatic figure, who seems to know exactly when she needs a helping hand. But who is he? And can a series of chance encounters lead to something more? Or will she find more than she expects?