Playful Bantering

A dangerous memory is worth keeping. Velgrave Academy is no ordinary school—it's a haven for the Bloodborn, gifted students with abilities most people could never imagine. But for Ophelia Wolfe, power isn’t just a gift; it’s a weapon—and her most guarded secret. Cold, composed, and unapologetically untouchable, Ophelia has no time for drama, distractions, or the infuriatingly charming Carl Maddox. He's reckless, sarcastic, and knows exactly how to push her buttons. He also remembers the one thing she’d hoped was buried: a secret moment shared one summer night. One they both swore to forget. Now, fate keeps throwing them together—class projects, whispered rumors, a growing mystery unraveling inside the academy. As tension turns into undeniable attraction, and playful rivalry turns into something far deeper, Ophelia and Carl are forced to confront what they’ve been running from: each other. But in a school where memories can be stolen and secrets are never safe, love could be the most dangerous risk of all. Because some secrets don’t just stay hidden… They haunt. They burn. And the most dangerous ones? They change everything.

I never meant to fall for him. When I took the job at Mr. Grey’s mansion, I only wanted a quiet life. Clean, cook, keep my head down, and earn my money. Nothing more. But then I met him. Mr. Grey was nothing like I expected, he wasn’t cruel or careless like the rich men I’d heard about. He was calm, strong and Kind in a way that caught me off guard. The more I watched him, the more I wanted to understand him. He rarely smiled, he kept his distance. But there was something in his silence, something gentle, something real. Slowly, I started to care. Then I started to feel something more. And just when I thought I had figured out my heart, and started winning his That was when his son, Adam, appeared. Bold, playful, and dangerously curious about me. The kind of man who likes trouble and causes it. Now I’m caught between duty and desire. Between a man whose heart I’m starting to love and another who’s trying to pull me away from it. This is my story. A story of quiet longing, forbidden feelings, and the one man who sees me like no one else.

In the shining skyscrapers of Manhattan’s multi-million dollar executive suites, two rulers dominate the entertainment industry yet not without conflict, cleverness, and fierce allure. Ace Rotherwell, merciless CEO and media tycoon, does not offer apologies, express emotions, or provide second chances. Particularly not for Noah Sinclair, the fugitive heir transformed into a pop culture figure who disappeared after their hidden relationship nearly set the company and their emotions ablaze. Now, Noah has returned… fiercer, more daring, and prepared to take back what he left behind: his legacy, his influence and possibly, Ace. Plunged into a chaotic office setup devised by PR, the duo must “co-lead” Sinclair Studios to salvage its deteriorating reputation. However, boardroom gatherings transform into sharp exchanges, late-night planning discussions evolve into playful confrontations, and every exchange of looks sizzles with mounting tension. One possesses a crown forged from dominance. The other dons celebrity as protection. Beneath the opulence and joy, there exists a past too complex to dismiss… and a connection too volatile to withstand. Amidst plotting aides, viral controversies, and old scars that remain fresh, Ace and Noah need to determine: Will they battle for their realm united …or allow it to disintegrate once more?

Janessa Collins never asked for a life bound to the Mafia, but fate tied her to it the moment her father arranged her engagement to Eric Dela Cruz, the ruthless leader of the River Blood Mafia and her childhood sweetheart. Eric has built his empire with fire and blood, but his heart has always belonged to Janessa. To him, she is not just his fiancée, but his reason to keep breathing. Yet Janessa’s own heart belongs elsewhere… to Xavier, Eric’s loyal underboss, whose playful charm hides a deadly secret. Caught between a man who would burn the world for her and another who makes her feel truly alive, Janessa must navigate betrayal, forbidden love, and the shadows of power. But in the Mafia, love comes with a price and someone is always willing to collect.

A professor named Zedic Lim seeks justice for his bereaved brother, but playful destiny seems to be playing by the rules for them when he meets a student named Mischell Flor, Mischell is a brave girl facing her difficult part of her life. Striving for her dream while smiling in front of everyone just to say that she is really okay even if she is not. The two people meet at the wrong time and try to fight the crazy thing called love. Trying to fight with playful fate. Will they win the game of love?

Demi Moore—the “manang” secretary of TC, fantasizing her boss named Quiver Tejada, the man who’s sexually attracted to his twin’s fiancée. Matagal pinangarap ni Demi na mapansin siya ng boss niya ngunit hindi ito natutupad. But her innocence and kindness moved the playful yet ruthless twin brother of Quiver who named Tei; Demi’s other boss. One night, she surrendered her virginity to her boss. She got pregnant by one of the Tejada brothers ngunit hindi niya alam kung sino sa dalawa ang ama ng batang dinadala niya. Si Quiver ba na minamahal ang fiancée ng kakambal niya o si Teiver ba na nakatakda ng ikasal sa babaeng pinakamamahal ni Quiver?

It's just a deal, but destiny was playful sometimes. Sa halip na ipakulong dahil sa ninakaw niyang singsing matapos ang kanilang one-night stand, pumayag si Cassandra sa deal ni Stefan na pakasalan ito. She got the benefits she wants, ang matustusan ang paggagamot sa kaniyang type 1 diabetes. Tiniis niya ang aroganteng binata para lang maresolba ang kaniyang problema. Ngunit ang desisyon pala niyang iyon ang magdadala sa kaniya sa mas mabigat na responsibilidad, ang lihim na pag-ibig sa binata. Hanggang kailan niya matitiis ang sarili gayung nangako siya sa ex-girlfriend at babaeng mahal ni Stefan na isang taon lang ang marriage agreement? Palalayain ba niya ang hinaing ng puso o magpaparaya?

Realizing that she still loves her ex-boyfriend Elijah Matthias Montero, Maria Ferrofia Carmina Garcia flies back home after ten years determined to snatch him from his fiancée and to stop his soon-to-be marriage. Elijah is the epitome of every woman's dream man, CEO of a huge real estate business, dependable, responsible, and very sweet, not to mention his exceptionally good-looking face and hot physique. Fia is sure that Elijah still loves her. Elijah promised her that he will never love any other woman but her ten years ago. Yet, she left him, making her regret her decision. So by hook or by crook, she has to have Elijah back. And there is only one way to do it. On the night of his engagement party she has to offer him an irresistible gift that will be hard for him to resist. Victory is at the tip of her fingertips. Fia’s plan was successful. Elijah became a willing prey, easy peasy. Or so she thought. Because when Elijah removed his blindfold after she gave him the irresistible gift, a mischievous chinky chocolate brown eyes and canny gorgeous as troubled face greeted her. He is not Elijah but the happy-go-lucky, shrewd, playful, infamous Kayden Andrei Montero! Elijah's complete opposite younger brother whom she hates with a passion since they were kids. I do not own the photo. Credits to the rightful owner.

Moving on is not easy as they say, and that is why Xial Gian Bustamante presented himself to be the rebound of Jana Dayne Encarnacion to help her to forget his ex-boyfriend who has cheated on her with her best friend. ----- If there is one thing Jana Dayne Encarnacion could wish for, she wished she did not give her whole trust to people who just fooled and cheated on her; and that playful boy didn't witness when she caught her boyfriend and her best friend's treachery. Since that day, Xial Gian Bustamante, the popular playboy in their school, keep on following, bothering and making fun of her. Until one day, Xial presented himself to be Jana's rebound to help her to move on and to completely forget all the pain she is feeling and mend her broken heart. But while Xial is doing his job as Jana's rebound, she can not help herself to fall in love with Xial's kindness and caring for her. Will she confess her love if everything for Xial is just a job that he needs to accomplish?

Blurb: Mariemar Martinez isang simpleng dalaga na puno ng pangarap sa buhay. Ngunit sa kabila ng taglay na kabutihan at ganda isa sa pangarap ng dalaga ay mahalin ng pamilyang kinabibilangan n’ya. Handa si Mariemar gawin ang lahat makamit lang ang pagtanggi sa pamilyang ni minsa’y hindi siya binigyang halaga. Maging lahat ng kanyang mga ginawa at nagagawa. Hanggang saan kayang ibigay ni Mariemar ang pag ibig na wagas para sa pamilya at sa lalaking natutunan na ng puso n’yang itanggi kahit pa sa una palang ay binawalan na siya at naitinala na sa kasunduan na walang pupuntahan ang pag-ibig na yun?. Mahahanap ba ni Matiemar ang daan para makalaya ang puso n’ya sa sakit at makamit nga kaya ang matagal n’yang ninanais?. Arthes “Azul” Hermoso bunsong anak ni Hayes Hermoso at si Sharina Hermoso taliwas sa isang anak ng mag asawang Hermoso ang gawi ni Arthes. Isang malamig at walang buhay na binata na ito mag mula ng iwan ng nobya na Erra Marco dahil sa mga isyu at pangarap sa buhay. Noon ay isang playful at buhay na buhay ang isang Azul ngunit dadalhin si Azul sa isang kasunduan na mas magbibigay ng gulo sa isip, puso at buong sistema niya. Gagawin ni Azul ang lahat upang mabawi si Erra sa kahit anong paraan para sa isang Azul ang naka plano na noon pa ay kailangan maisakatuparan kaya walang puwang ang bagong damdamin.Pipiliin kaya ni Azul ang paninindigan o susundin niya ang tunay na nararamdaman?. Mababago ba ng pagdating ni Mariemar ang matagal ng plano o mananatiling nanlilimos lamang ng pag ibig ito?. Samahan natin ang isa sa mga anak ng mag asawang Hermoso. Mahanap kaya nina Arthes at Mariemar ang ligaya na tulad ng tinatamasa nina Sharina at Hayes?