Once Falling Slowly Novels & Stories

Have you fallen in love with someone who doesn't even care about you, or, let's say, the guy who knows you and you're existing in his world that is full of anger, coldness, and darkness? Bryl Nigel is a COLD, EVIL, and POSSESSIVE heartrob at our university. A lot of students in our university describe Nigel as COL.E.POS, short for COLD, EVIL, POSSESIVE. Lahat ng gusto nya ay nakukuha nya kahit daanin nya sa dahas at kung may humadlang tiyak ikay ka-ka awaan. However, sa kabila ng kanyang ugali. Maging "COLD, EVIL, POSSESSIVE" pa kaya sya once na nakatapat nya na ako? I am the queen bitch, and he is an evil prince. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED|I do not allow my work to be used or adapted in any way without my permission.

Sa araw mismo ng kasal, nawasak ang puso ni Bianca nang mahuli niya ang fiancé niyang si Adrian Montemayor na nakikipagtalik sa kanyang stepsister sa kabilang suite. Tatlong taon niyang minahal ang lalaki tinulungan sa trabaho at sinuportahan sa lahat. Ngunit sa huli, niloko at sinaktan lamang siya nito sa mismong araw ng kanilang kasal. Durog ang puso at nag-aalab sa galit, gumawa si Bianca ng pinaka-nakakabaliw na desisyon sa buong buhay niya. Dumiretso siya sa garden ng hotel kung saan gaganapin ang kasal. Naglakad siya sa gitna ng mga bisita hanggang sa tumigil sa harap ng lalaking kilala bilang isa sa pinakamakapangyarihang miyembro ng pamilya Montemayor...ang tiyuhin ng kanyang ex, ang malamig at misteryosong billionaire tycoon na si Sebastian Alejandro Montemayor. “Mr. Montemayor, let’s get married now,” sambit niya...na ikinasinghap ng lahat ng nakarinig. Ngunit ang lalaking kilalang walang pakialam sa kahit kanino ay ngumiti...isang mapanganib at nakakatunaw na ngiti. “Sigurado ka ba, Ms. Rivera?” tanong niya. “Yes. Marry me, Mr. Montemayor,” sagot ni Bianca nang buong tapang. Tumayo ang lalaki, bahagyang yumuko, at mahinang bumulong sa kanyang tainga. “Kung gusto mong maghiganti, you made a good choice coming to me… at handa akong tulungan ka, Ms. Rivera. Let’s get married.” A relationship full of temptation, power, and forbidden desire. But as the nights pass, one question they cannot escape arises: Which is more dangerous...revenge, or falling for the man you’re not supposed to love?

Alyanna Perez is a hardworking woman who wants nothing but the best for herself. She once believed that her life was almost perfect. Unfortunately, everything that she thought changed the moment she found out that her ex-boyfriend cheated on her with her best friend! Alyanna decided to move overseas for her to forget the man who broke her heart. But before that, she decided to go to the bar. Due to drunkenness, something happened between Alyanna and Isaac. Alyanna thought that she will never ever see Isaac again. Until she moved back to the Philippines with her children and work at Isaac's most popular company-that's the time where her world turned upside down. What will happen the moment that Isaac and Alyanna meets for the second time around? Will she tell Isaac that they have children or will she keep her kids until the last breath of her life?

Mari Demia was already in a relationship with someone until she fell into her parent's trap. She married a man she had only met that day. She married Austin, a famous player (playboy). To protect herself from him, she made a contract and made him sign it. She thought that that contract could save her from him, not until something happened between them during the last night of their honeymoon. Her hate for Austin intensified when she found out that she was pregnant with his baby. To get revenge on Austin, she must hide her hatred for him and seek out his soft spot (his heart), causing him to fall in love with her and break his heart. Where will her defiance lead her? Will she be able to handle it all once she discover Austin's secret?

Timotheo Batobalani with the famous nickname 'Theo Basagulero' is the lost heir of the Frouch family. The sin of the father made Theo despise the Frouch family and fled at a young age. Luckily, Theo was found by the cousin of his late mother and they lived a simple life somewhere far from the Frouch family. But Theo was once again left alone with a tragedy that opened a chance to join Foedus, an organization led by the notorious men. Theo became a brute neophyte member of Foedus who never fear death. His best defense and offense are martial arts. He finally embraced a dark life, but even being a fearless man, his clumsy funny side never fades. Boisterous... Quarrelsome... Until he met Hestia Flores, a timid young lady with an astonishing beauty. Is Hestia will be his light to his dark world or will be his destruction as his secret is finally about to reveal?

Elara Ramirez was once at the peak of fame—adored, successful, and fulfilling her dream of being a top model. But a betrayal changed everything. His name was dragged into the scandal, his career was ruined, and he was left drowning in debt. Desperate to survive, she is forced to make a deal with Marco Lopez, a powerful and ruthless man who holds the key to her survival. Marco offers her a way out, paying off her debts, but at a cost—one that binds her to him in a way she never expected. As Elara moves into Marco's world, she is caught between her desperation and the dangerous attraction that develops between them. Is Marco truly her savior, or is she walking into a deal that will cost her more than she bargained for? Trapped in a life she never imagined, Elara must navigate a web of power, secrets, and emotions. Will she find a way out, or will she lose herself to Marco's control?

Leonora Handerson Magaspang, a determined young woman from Mindanao, dreams of a better life for her family. Forced to stop her studies due to poverty, she heads to Manila in search of work, unknowingly crossing paths with Drack Mozen Asher, a powerful mafia boss. When an unexpected night binds them together, Leonora walks away without looking back—only to later discover she's carrying not one, but two lives inside her. Five years later, fate brings them back together when she unknowingly applies as Drack’s secretary. As secrets unfold and dangers from the underworld threaten their children, Drack must fight not only for survival but also for the family he never knew he needed. Will love be enough to mend the wounds of the past, or will the darkness of Drack’s world tear them apart once more?

Adeline Cruz was orphaned. At an early age she learnedto stand on her own feet. Due to poverty she could not finish school so when shewas accused of a crime which she did not commit. She could not defend herselfagainst evil people. She was imprisoned for two years. There came, Hernan. He is one of the sponsors who provides assistance for inmates such as food, personalhygiene, etc. There he saw Adelaine and he investigated her case until hehelped settle her case and get released. After a few months, their pathscrossed again and Hernan offered her a job as his personal maid, which sheimmediately accepted, especially since she had a lot of money to earn and shehad nowhere else to go. They got along well and it was only then that she feltthe appreciation of someone like him. Hernan was kind and caring so shecouldn't stop herself from falling in love with the man. Until one day, Hernancourted her and she immediately accepted his love. The days and months thathave passed have been happier and exciting for them. But when Hernan's ex-girlfriend returned, the man had changed. Until, Hernan proposed to the ex-girlfriend rightin front of her. Adelaine’s world almost collapsed especially when Hernan saidthat the good image of his name would be ruined if they continued theirrelationship because she was an ex-convict. He leaves Hernan's house and tries toforget him. She studied hard until she met Robert. With the help of Robert shewent abroad and they stayed there for several years. Five years later, Adelainereturned to the Philippines and unexpectedly, she and Hernan had crossed pathsagain because Hernan and Robert were working as business partners. Adelaine thoughtthat she had forgotten everything but the hatred flared up again in her heartwhen she saw her ex-boyfriend.

Hindi inaasahan ni Jillian na sa pagsama niya sa kanyang boss sa isang pribadong dinner party, makikita niya ang dating nobyong matagal na niyang hinahanap—si Zacharias. But the Zacharias standing before her was no longer the simple, funny, and loving man she once knew. He is now Zacharias Wolfgang, the only heir to the Wolfgang Empire—the powerful family everyone wants to be connected to. Five years ago, they met at one of his family's companies in Cagayan. Walang kaalam-alam si Jillian na ang lalaking minahal niya nang sobra-sobra ay nagpapanggap lamang na mahirap na empleyado. Sinusubok pala siya nito kung pera lamang ang habol niya. Nang bumagsak siya, Zacharias mercilessly erased her from his life. "Jillian Aguillar," he says mockingly, loud enough for everyone to hear. "Weren't you desperate to marry rich? Nakahanap ka ba?" Pilit ang ngiti niya. "Thank you for your concern, Mr. Wolfgang." Kumuyom ang palad niya sa likod. "I almost did." Later, she gathers the courage to stop him outside the restroom. Gusto niyang magpaliwanag. Gusto niyang sabihin na may anak sila. Pero hindi siya binigyan ng pagkakataon. "Now that you know who I am, you regret it?" he sneers. "Another scheme to get close to me?" Nadurog ng husto ang puso niya. Sa mga oras na iyon, napagtantao niya na may mga bagay na talaga na kahit anong gawin ay hindi na maayos. After all, Zacharias Wolfgang hates her. So why does he keep showing up in her life again and again? And when the truth finally comes out—about that night five years ago, about their child—Zacharias Wolfgang, the man who once abandoned her without hesitation, will stand outside her door, swallowing his pride… …and begging her to take him back.

Astrid Is a hard headed woman, she is the black sheep of the family, to punish her, Astrid's family decided that they will sent her to the city. In order to get her inheritance  she needed to work in the city to become independent. One Night, a disaster happened between Astrid and the billionaire, They share a passionate kiss and embrace each other arms.  A destiny make a way to cross their path again, when she arrives at her working place she become frustrated when she saw the guy. Astrid try her best not to be distracted with her boss because she don't want to disappoint her family again, She try harder to find a way and manifested that Apollo won't recognized her. Apollo is eager to find that mysterious girl who have a one night stand with him. All he got is the key chain of the girl. Astrid Started to worry when she got more closer to her boss , she don't want him to know the truth and she try to keep the secret, Because of the sudden closeness Astrid started falling to her boss she can't help it she try to stay away from him but cupid's arrow struck her heart already. Astrid is inlove with Apollo but when she realized about everything she left and keep the heir of the billionaire, she don't want to do it but she need to, in order to protect her heart and stop begging for attention and love. Apollo Realized that the girl he hurt for almost a month is the girl he wanted all those years, he instantly regret everything he did and use his power to find his love.  Apollo Win her back again and promise to her that he will do everything just to make Astrid happy.