Open City Novels & Stories

Kung may F4. May pinky gangsters. Kung gwapo sila. Kami magaganda. Kung mayaman sila? Pwes kasing yaman nila kami. Ang pinagkaiba lang ay kabilang kami sa pinakatanyag na Mafia sa bansa ang "Dark Queen's Mafia" at may mga misyon na ipinapagawa sa amin. Ang singilin ang mga may pagkakautang sa kanila. Ang protektahan ang mga Queens. At mabuhay para pumatay. Hindi kami apat lang. Binubuo kami ng iba't ibang grupo. Vhilantro Cavalier Rebellion Seuss at Kami, ang "PINKY GANGSTERS." Walo kaming kababaihan na sa oras na banggain mo ang isa ay magtago kana. Dahil kahit sa ilalim ka pa nang lupa magtago. . . Hindi ka na namin huhukayin kung hindi mas ibabaon pa. Mataray ba masyado? Well, KAPAG gangsters lang naman kami but when time comes na ordinaryong tao lang kami. Gugustuhin mong mapasama sa amin dahil hindi makukumpleto ang tropa kung kulang nang isa. That's we are! Not perfect but not boring. If you want adventure then read this. If you want love then open this book. If you want horror. Well, try this too. But if you want .. peace then back-off . Hindi mo na dapat basahin pa ito. Dahil dito mo makikita ang tunay na gulo. ---

Yuhei is a soft-spoken girl with a shattered past and a family drowning in debt. One night, she is sold through a sealed contract to the most feared billionaire in the city—Elijah Blackwood. A man known for his cold eyes, ruthless heart, and an empire built on power and blood. Their marriage is not born out of love, but out of a transaction that traps her inside a luxurious cage. As Yuhei struggles to survive inside Elijah’s dangerous world, she begins to uncover the dark secrets behind his wealth and his cruelty. What starts as fear slowly turns into forbidden attraction, obsession, and a love that burns painfully deep. But in a world ruled by betrayal, ambition, and revenge, loving a monster might cost her everything. In a marriage bought by money and sealed by scars, will love be their salvation—or their destruction?

“Summer,” he called her name. She ran to Osiris and hugged him as she cried. "We broke up. He hurt me and cheated many times. This must be my karma for what I did to you." Tears streaming down her face, she asked for his forgiveness. "If I could turn back time, I would choose you. If I'm given the chance to love you again, I will make it right." Osiris and Summer walked through the rain-soaked gardens, their clothes clinging to their skin. Just as they reached the grand doors of the mansion, they swung open, revealing Osiris' wife standing in the doorway, Martha, in her pregnant state. --- When a chance encounter leads to an unusual pact, Summer becomes the unlikely tutor for Osiris in the art of domesticity. As they navigate the trials of chores and life's uncertainties, a unique bond blossoms. But destiny has more in store as their paths diverge, only to reunite in a twist of fate. Osiris, driven by a silent admiration, becomes the steadfast pillar in Summer's whirlwind rise to stardom. Amid the glitz and glamour of showbiz, a stolen kiss in the moonlit confines of a car reveals hidden desires, setting the stage for a passionate dance of emotions. In a tale of love and longing, Osiris yearns to bridge the gap between their worlds, all while concealing his true identity as a powerful CEO. Summer, caught in a web of emotions, grapples with secrets she's compelled to keep. The stage is set for a heart-wrenching encounter when past promises collide with present desires, challenging the very fabric of their connection.

Lucy had a flash marriage with her bodyguard, Feron, after her fiancé shamed her in front of the crowd. Feron is sweet, gentle, and caring to Lucy yet to her surprise, the bodyguard she married is the richest and the most powerful man in the city! With Feron's secret identity, he managed to spoil his wife. On the darker side, he's hiding something from her which can ruin their almost perfect married life. When Lucy discovered her husband's dark secret, she decided to run with a baby in her belly! May pag-asa pa bang mabuo ang pamilya nina Feron at Lucy sa kabila ng lahat ng kaguluhan at alitan sa pagitan ng kani-kanilang mga pamilya?

Ysabelle Andra Guerrero never thought her love life would become a business transaction. As the only daughter and heiress of an airline company, she lived independently— an adrenaline junkie, a traveler, and someone who swore never to open her heart yet but her world turns upside down when her family uses her for a deal: a marriage contract to secure a business partnership. Worst? She must marry Aldrich Evan Lorenzo— the man who left her without any explanation. Aldrich, heir to a well-known travel company, faces his own crisis. With his family’s business on the brink of collapse, he agrees to the arranged marriage, unaware that the bride-to-be is the woman he secretly loved and lost. Bound by a contract with clear terms: 1. End the marriage once the Lorenzo company recovers. 2. Act as a powerful couple in public. 3. No strings attached. Neither of them wants to say “I do,” but both have too much to lose. On their wedding day, chaos strikes when Sarina Fructuoso—a famous dermatologist, crashes the ceremony, claiming she’s pregnant with Aldrich’s child. The revelation stuns everyone, especially Ysabelle but gives Aldrich the benefit of the doubt, suspecting a setup. As they navigate a web of lies, public scrutiny, and hidden feelings, their scripted affection begins to feel real. Behind the staged smiles and cold arrangements, they find themselves drawn back to each other. What started as a contract becomes a fight for something deeper—a second chance at love neither of them expected.

In the heart of Manila, a city full of mystery, Hestia seeks answers. Driven by the painful memory of her parents' untimely death, she is determined to uncover the truth. Every day is a battle as she navigates through the city's chaos not knowing what she might find. Along the way, she crosses paths with Finn, a local detective, the son of her parents secretary. As they dig deeper into the case, danger lurks in every corner, but so does an unexpected romance. Hestia finds herself torn between her quest for the truth and her growing feelings for the only son of her parents killer. As Hestia embarks on her mission to uncover the truth about her parents' sudden death, she had an unexpected one night stand of a hot manly stranger. Little did she know, that he was the man who will breaks her heart into a tiny pieces. As she gets closer to the truth, Hestia faces potential threats from those who want to keep the truth buried. While focused on her mission, Hestia also struggles to balance her growing feelings for Xavier Caldwell, the only son of her parents killer, which adds another layer of complexity to her situation. After a passionate one-night stand with the enigmatic Hestia, he found himself captivated by her. But when he woke up, Hestia was gone, leaving nothing but a note and a memory. Driven by a desire he couldn't quite understand, Xavier embarked on a mission to find Hestia. Meanwhile, Hestia was on her own mission, oblivious to Xavier's relentless search. But as days turned into weeks, Hestia couldn't help but think of Xavier. She remembered his touch, his voice, and the way he looked at her. It was a distraction she couldn't afford, but also one she couldn't ignore.

When Indigo Magtanggol was shunned by his parents, he seek solace with the socialite Beatrice Tan. Little did he know that a proposal awaits him in Fantasy Bar. He needs to marry Maddison Lee, a blind heiress to a billions worth of inheritance, when she reaches legal age in the condition that he will be untouchable. And so he complied. He trained and entered Foedus Corporation located at Agrianthropos City. A city wherein it's walls were fortified with enemies' blood who dare to cross Foedus members. She was almost abducted by Adan Evangelista, the man who wish to marry her but she didn't comply. Indigo's henchmen rescued her. He claimed Maddison as his ultimate prize, and her vast inheritance too. And they lived happily in the island with their beautiful family.

Wesley Carter Cordova is a handsome, rich and a happy go lucky man. He is the owner of Cordova luxury shopping mall located at Quezon City, Philippines. Wesley is a certified womanizer. At the age of thirty two, it never crossed his mind to settle down and get married, because he's contented that he would see different faces of women everytime he opened his eyes in the morning. Unfortunately, destiny played with him. Dahil ang huling babaeng nakasiping niya ang siya pa 'lang magsisilbing instrumento tungo sa kanyang pagbabago. Ngunit paano kung dumating sa puntong singilin na siya ng kapalaran? Paano pa nga ba siya makapagbibigay ng sapat na kabayaran kung bandang huli'y maiiwan lang naman siyang sawi at luhaan?

"Anyway, I'm Z. And I'm sorry for your blindfold. That's for your own good, woman..." ♡♡♡♡ Dahil sa kanyang inang nasa ICU, naipilitan si Calley na ipagbili ang kanyang sarili kahit labag sa kanyang kalooban. Sa loob ng isang gabi, nakasama at naangkin siya ng isang misteryosong lalaki na nagpakilala bilang "Z." Subalit sa halip na mapoot sa lalaking nakakuha ng kanyang pagkabirhen, namalayan na lang ni Calley na nahulog ang loob niya rito. Minahal niya ang hindi nakikitang lalaki at umasa pangakong babalikan siya nito at magpapakilala. Sa paglipas ng panahon, kahibangan mang maituturing, ngunit pinaghawakan ni Calley ang pangakong iyon ni Z. Lalo pa't ang isang gabing namagitan sa kanila nito ay nagbunga. Hanggang sa napadpad si Calley sa Coron at doon nakilala niya ang magkapatid na Zack at Zayne. Naging malapit ang dalawang lalaki sa kaniya, lalo na sa kaniyang anak, dahilan upang paghinalaan niyang isa sa mga ito si Z na ama ng kanyang anak. Isa nga kaya sa magkapatid ang lalaking matagal na niyang inaasam na makita? Ang lalaking minahal niya sa kabila ng nakapiring niyang mga mata? Or will she open her heart again for a new love?

Gwen a fresh graduate tried her luck in the city. She doesn't know what will pass her but she took risks to explore what more she can do and fulfill her dreams. As she starts molding her dreams she will meet Gael, one he thought was a normal corporate guy, Little did she know it was him who'll make her stay in the city upside down.  While they thought they were on good terms, everything is under control, and everything is perfect. Many things will unveil; things will get out of hand. Lies... what lies could it be that separates them. Secrets, secrets that will make them meet again. Promises, promises they hold at the beginning that may change or revive their almost-forgotten story. Will they make it through again together? Or will they choose separate paths?