One Step Backward Two Steps Forward Novels & Stories

Luna Amaranthine Halcyon, the queen of Spain lost everything she have because of the people that wanted to detrone the king. She survived but she lost all her memories. She found another home from the people who saved her. Little did she know, the one who saved her was also the one who planned to kill her. And now, they are using her to dethrone the king. King Alexander have no intentions to even lay his eyes at Luna. He even ordered her to hide her face using a veil. Little did he know, the woman whom he despised is also the same woman he wish it was alive. Will Alexander find out the truth? Will the memories of Luna returned? Either of the two, Luna made a vow that she will be the reason for Alexander's downfall. ************ This is a work of fiction. The places, businesses and events mentioned in the story are only used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead or actual events are purely coincidental. All rights reserved 2022. PLAGIARISM IS A CRIME.

Acosta's corporation was experiencing bankruptcy and in order not to lose the company, Mr. Acosta decided to deal with the billionaire named Erickson Silva, a powerful billionaire who owns lots of real estates, branches of their company, beaches and has hectares of lands. Erickson became one of their investor and partner but the powerful billionaire don't want to play the game like nothing. So, he decided that a partnership of two owners is not enough, but a marriage will be— with Mr. Acosta's only daughter named Everen Acosta, his tagapagmana and a lawyer. Would Everen be happy on Erickson's life? What if she found out that Erickson is still madly inlove with his ex-fiancee? Would she fight for her right as a legal wife or not?

Stacey Galvez has been working for Golden Gates Corporation under the research department for more than two months. Tahimik at magaan ang takbo ng buhay niya, nagtatrabaho siya para sa sarili at sa kaniyang pamilya. Sa pagnanais maibsan ang boring cycle ng buhay, mag-isa siyang nagtungo sa bar sa unang pagkakataon. Hindi niya lubos akalaing sa matindi niyang paghahangad na magliwaliw ay naisuko niya ang pagkabirhen. Never in her wildest dreams did she think of having a one night stand with the Chief Financial Officer of the banking company she works for. But it happened. Stacey and the CFO came up with a mutual agreement to keep their secret all by themselves. Will it be easy for her if before their one steamy night she already has feelings for the dazzling CFO bachelor Izaac Buencamino? Her burning desire for him is out of control, so she comes up with a plan to seduce and make him hers.

Wanted: Mayaman, matulungin, at mamamatay na... sana. Joke lang ‘yon ng kaibigan—pero ang ending? Natagpuan ni Jenica ang sarili sa harap ng pinakamayamang lalaki sa siyudad: si Alexander Fuego, nasa wheelchair, naghihingalo, at nag-alok ng kasal na parang promo lang sa mall: "Marry me now, and inherit everything when I die." Siyempre, sino ba naman ang tatanggi sa instant yaman? Pero may problema: Hindi ito namatay. Ilang taon na ang lumipas, buhay pa rin si Alexander Fuego—fresh na fresh, at parang si kamatayan pa ang natigok sa halip na ang lalaki. Kaya tumakas si Jenica, dala ang sikreto: buntis siya sa tagapagmana ng Fuego Empire! Fast forward, balik bansa si Jenica. Mayaman na rin. Confident. Glamorous. Pero—wait lang. Si Alex? Gumaling na, mas hot pa, at may fiancé? Excuuuse me? Buhay pa siya, pero may balak na itong magpakasal sa iba? Game na. Pupunta si Jenica sa engagement party. Hindi para bawiin si Alex. Hindi para manira. Okay fine... maybe a little.

Serene Zabawa is a 24-year-old college student who spends her time fangirling and doing everything to show support and love for her idol. She never stopped making and giving efforts just to let her idol feel that he’s special, appreciated, and loved by a lot of people. She promised herself that no matter what happened, hindi siya magpapasok ng kung sino mang lalaki sa buhay niya kung hindi ito ang iniidolo niya. But her perception and compromise in life completely changed after agreeing with her father’s request. She was happy at first, but habang tumatagal, nagigising siya sa katotohanang never niya inaasahan, and because of that, she changed. A lot of things changed; ang dating kinahahangaan niya ay siya ng isinusumpa niya ngayon. Her life turned the other way around; there are moments na gusto na lang niya magising dahil sa mga pangyayaring hindi naman niya hinihiling noon at ifast forward na lang ang lahat para matapos na ang paghihirap niya. Will she be able to get away from what she entered? Will she just wait patiently until it's finished? Or tables might turn once again?

In the world of the Sandoval family, power and prowess reign supreme. Meet Kent Axel Sandoval—the epitome of ultimate. Born into a family where fighting is second nature and survival is most important, Kent is a force to be inferred with. A skilled marksman and fighter, he wields his expertise with precision, all while misrepresenting a career in law and medicine. But beneath the surface lies a heart torn between duty and desire. Searching for his childhood friend whom he dearly desire, Polaris. Little does he know, he's finally with the long-lost person he's been searching for, Saji. As Kent brawls with betrayal and longing, fate intervenes, revealing Saji's true intentions, would they stick to the right where nothing is left, or to the left where nothing is right? Deciding to move forward, Kent leaves the country, seeking solace and closure. But when fate brings them together once more, old wounds resume and new challenges arise. As Kent and Saji steer the experience of trust and love, they must engage their in-depth suspicion and insecurities to find their way back to each other. But with hindrance lurking at every turn, will their love stand the test of time, or will they be condemned to repeat the past? Join Kent and Saji on a journey of deliverance, strength, and the ultimate quest for love in 'Sandoval’s Desire.’ "To the left, where nothing is right. Or to the right, where nothing is left?"

At the age of fourteen, Nathania Sarmiento started working as a striptease performer. She was a strip dancer but never a prostitute who perform s*xual activity for money. Nathania does not have a choice but to strip in front of men two times in a week to have money and feed her siblings. Her parents are in jail so she needs to support her siblings financially. One night, she met this billionaire named Warren Anderson. A cold-hearted, arrogant investor and businessperson. The latter paid her manager with a large amount of money in exchange of her virginity but she refused giving it to him. She left him in the room drooling over her. Next thing she knew? The strip club she was working for seven years was forcibly closed with unknown reason. Her manager then advised her to go to Anderson's company and try her luck to apply for work. Therefore, she left with no choice but to go there. The billionaire accepted her immediately but in one condition. She'll live with him.

When struggling artist Elira Virel signs a secret marriage contract with billionaire CEO Kael Thorne, it’s supposed to be simple: no love, no expectations, no real commitment. Just six months of pretending to be his wife in exchange for saving her father’s collapsing company. But things stop being simple the moment she steps into his world — a world of power, cold stares, unspoken pain, and rules she’s not allowed to break. Kael is mysterious, guarded, and dangerously unreadable. Elira knows she’s just a pawn in his bigger game… but why does he look at her like she’s the only truth he wants to believe in? As secrets from his past begin to resurface — including the return of a woman who claims to be his former fiancée — Elira finds herself tangled in a web of lies, revenge, and emotions she swore she wouldn’t feel. She was never meant to fall for him. But in a world of lies, love was never part of the plan… Until it was.

Ezekiel Richard Wright is not only charismatic, handsome, clever, and a world-class architect, but his characteristics and achievements make him more alluring. The CEO, who suffers from sleeplessness, is arrogant, cold, and distant. Chen Xiu Ying, also known as Bella Chen, is a mixed-race woman with an American mother and a Chinese father. Her family is one of China's wealthiest, owning four mansions in Peking and three in Shanghai. She is the daughter of the CEO of Chen Entertainment. She is also the brilliant, stubborn, and acrophobic president of La Bella Fashion Threads Co. What if the worlds of these two CEOs collided as a result of their parents' arrangement? Can they figure out what's behind their phobias and cure each other, or will they trigger each other's fears and end their marriage?

**When ambition blinds you to what truly matters, but one woman helps you see the light...** Victor Difabio once believed that winning the **Best Actor Award** would fill the emptiness in his life. He sacrificed everything—his time, his body, and his very soul—only to find that success comes at a devastating cost. The moment he finally achieves his dream, tragedy strikes when his beloved, **Phinea Lawson**, takes her own life, leaving Victor with nothing but a trophy and a heart full of regret. --- *"I need to make things right,"* Victor vows, awakening to find himself back in time, just before his wedding day. *"This time, I will prioritize your happiness, Phinea."* As he sets out to spoil her and repay the debts of his past, Victor embarks on a new project that intertwines their fates: an adaptation of Phinea’s favorite novel, **"Suddenly, I Know Nothing."** He works tirelessly to ensure its success, unaware of the profound connection between the story and their lives. --- *"You think you can change the future?"* Phinea asks, her eyes filled with hope and skepticism. *"What if the past is already written?"* Victor's heart races as he faces the challenges of fame, jealousy, and the haunting shadows of their past. With adversaries lurking in the wings, including Phinea's twin sister, **Peregrine**, he must navigate a treacherous path to protect the woman he loves. --- *"You don’t understand, Victor,"* Phinea says, tears glistening in her eyes. *"I’m not worthy of your love. I’m not even a true Lawson."* Victor steps closer, his voice firm. *"You are everything to me, Phinea. Your worth isn’t defined by your name. You are the woman who saved me from myself."* --- **What happens when a man driven by ambition learns that true happiness lies in love and connection?**