Pursuit Of Truth

I jolt awake to splash of ice cold water making contact with my warm skin and ripping me from my dreams. Looking up I see my perpetrator and best friend Bailey giggling, and holding a now half-emptied bucket. “Wake up loser! Last day on the beach and you choose to sleep?” I roll my eyes in annoyance at her bubbly enthusiasm. “Alright I’ll get in for a bit but I’m not going to stay long,” I state with a huff. We each grab a floatie and make our way waist deep before hopping on and linking arms to keep from drifting apart. “Are you excited to be heading back tomorrow? I know I am!” Bailey quipped. Honestly I’d been avoiding that thought the whole trip. Returning to our pack was the last thing I wanted to think about. This week at the beach had been the calm environment I desperately needed after senior year. Returning would mean I would have to finally confront the drama that has become my life the last three months. All through high school I kept my head down, focusing on my team and training. Despite keeping to myself there was always one person stirring sh*t up, my ex, Austin. His father, the Alpha to our pack, gave his life in one of the pack battles last year. Leaving his Luna to raise Austin and his sister on her own. Austin would now be eligible for the Alpha title which worried me. Up until we left he had shown blatant disrespect to my father, Beta to our pack. Not to mention he still had his eyes and ears on me. Returning was the last thing I had on my mind, knowing sh*t is about to hit the fan.

Ezmira Franchild was adopted at the age of eleven. No one knew where this silent little girl originated from, all they knew was that she was found under an old broken-down bridge, curled up into a ball and trembling with fear. It took her an entire year before she began to speak again but once she did, she never spoke of where she came from or who her parents were... she simply clutched to the dirty old bag that she was found with and never allowed anyone to search it or take it from her. Years later, Ezmira is still a quiet child, living in a small town with her sister, Liza Franchild and trying to make the best of her life. Little did she know that her past was not something she could run from or ignore. Once a witch, forever a witch. “I'm afraid to live. I'm afraid to let people in again because I'd never know when they'd leave. My existence is a curse.” ~Ezmira “I've been cursed for many years, but you're the first curse that I've ever willingly accepted. If you're afraid just hold onto me, we can face our fears together.” ~Axil Book 1 of the Divinity Series.

Serena Ravenwood was destined to lead her pack until a brutal kidnapping left her shattered and presumed dead. Rescued by Darius Thornheart, heir to a rival pack, Serena must recover both her strength and the will to lead. As their bond grows, an undeniable force pulls them together, revealing they are fated mates. But dark secrets from her past threaten their future, and a lurking enemy is determined to destroy everything. In a world where love is a dangerous risk, Serena and Darius must fight for their packs—and for each other—before time runs out.

*on-going* The story about Kourtney Devaraux, the what-so-called Queen B who is misunderstood by a lot of people. She's overlooked as someone who will come for those who threaten her. But it's the other way around.(A stand-alone novel from His Fragile Flame)

Lady Marifer once had the world in her hands. The heiress of the Thompson family lived her life the way every woman wants it to be. Money. Fame. Power. Beauty. Name it and she'll slap it to you with a wide insulting smile written on her face. *** King Bjourne Benedict became famous for collecting heads of alphas he killed with his own hands. The most ruthless among the ruthless beasts. The man who lived his life with the secret he must keep hidden at all cost. *** When tables began turning and fate starts playing, will they be able to win against their demons or they'll end up chasing each other's hearts? In a world full of betrayal, lies, and heartaches, how long can they fight for what they feel? Hold tight. Cause you haven't met the real beast yet.

In a world plagued by darkness and despair, Maria, a young woman striving to survive, finds herself trapped in a web of cruelty and exploitation. Sold to the ruthless Alpha King as a breeder, Maria endures unspeakable horrors, longing for escape and a brighter future. Amidst the chaos, Maria discovers her true identity as the Silver Wolf, a legendary being sought after by a coven of dark witches eager to eliminate the werewolf clan. As the prophecy unfolds, Maria must confront her destiny, allies become enemies, and the lines between love and betrayal blur. In this enthralling tale of love, strength, and survival, can Maria harness her true power and overcome the darkness that threatens to consume her? Will she find redemption, forge alliances, and finally reclaim her happiness? The answer lies in the heart-pounding battles, heartbreaking betrayals, and unexpected alliances that await her on her path to freedom and love.

My sister-in-law, Maeve Cohen, floored my luxury car and blew past traffic at about 125 mph, killing a family of three. She pretended to be me and acted as if nothing could touch her. "Those idiots walked into my path! It's not my fault they got hit!" she snapped. "I'm the Lincoln Enterprise heiress. Even if I ran, who would dare catch me?" In my last life, Maeve said her husband wasn't home and she needed a car to visit her parents, so she borrowed mine. She ended up racing down the road, plowing into a family crossing the street, and driving back over them to make sure they were dead. The couple had just bought a house. The baby was only a month old. When the victims' family demanded an explanation, she hid behind my reputation and spat venom. "They're just three worthless people! I'm the Lincoln Enterprise heiress; why should I explain myself? Tell them to come to me for funeral expenses!" The grieving family couldn't take it and came to my in-laws' place. "Three worthless people, huh? Today, we'll end you so you can apologize to them in person!" My husband had died the year before. With no one to protect me, the victims' family turned on me, and I was stabbed to death. The valuable wedding gifts my family had given to me became Maeve's overnight. My family tried to appeal for me, but trolls who hated the rich maliciously reported tax problems about my father's company. My father was driven to exhaustion. One night, he fell asleep at the wheel, and the car plunged off a cliff, killing him. Only after I died did I discover it had all been Maeve's plan to ruin us out of spite. Then I opened my eyes. I was back on the day Maeve took my car and ran into those people.

MANIKA. Isa sa pinakapaboritong laruan ng mga bata lalong-lalo na sa mga babae. Minsan, nangongoleksyon pa nga ang iba at ginagawang display. Gusto o hilig mo ba ang mga manika? Ako kasi hindi na. Simula nang mapunta kami sa islang yun. I started to hate dolls. Isang experienced na ayoko ng alalahanin pa. Doon sa... LA ISLA DE LAS MONECAS..

Genovese Series #1 Heaven Avila, a simple and loving orphan of Great Hope Orphanage. She was an incoming fourth year student and ready to face the real world. She fell in love to Crimson Genovese — the man she just met in a very unexpected event years ago. Not only that, but she gambled her feelings and didn’t stop herself from falling for him not seeing the possible consequence. Likewise, she let herself indulged the feeling of being in love. However, it did not cross her mind the thought of getting hurt so bad. She did not even know if the feeling is mutual for him. A few years after, they met again in another event that she didn’t expect he will be connected to. She already accepted everything that happened in the past, but she can’t just dictate her heart. She let herself love the same man, but another challenge was waiting. Everything was all in place, or so she thought.

“You love my heart, but not me.” ---- Living in this world is hard, but living in someone’s heart is more difficult. Arranged Marriage is a thing in a business industry kaya naman hindi na kagulat-gulat na ipapakasal si Freigivel sa isang lalaki para sa business. But, she was going to marry the boyfriend of her heart donor, the daughter of the people who adopt her legally. Makakaya ba niyang pakasalan ang lalaking hindi naman talaga dapat sakaniya? Or she will fight for the freedom she wants even by the means of betraying the people around her.