Red Mansion Chapter 1 Novels & Stories

Sa gabi ng kanyang ika-dalawampu't isang kaarawan, nagising si Lianna Marie Montenegro sa kama ng isang estranghero matapos siyang ipagkanulo ng sarili niyang kambal na kapatid at ng lalaking nakatakda niyang pakasalan. Tinanggalan siya ng pamilya ng dangal, itinaboy sa tahanan, at tinangkang ipapatay. Ngunit nakaligtas si Lia at nagsimulang muli sa ibang bansa. Pagkaraan ng limang taon, bumalik siya sa Buenavista kasama ang kanyang kambal na anak at iisang layunin, ang pagbayarin ang mga taong sumira sa kanyang buhay. Hindi niya inaasahang muling makakatagpo ang ama ng kanyang mga anak. Si Kael Dominic Moretti, ang makapangyarihang Big Boss na hindi kailanman nakalimot sa babaeng tumawag sa kanya na "weakling" at biglang naglaho matapos ang isang gabi. Ngayon, handa nang angkinin ni Kael hindi lang ang babaeng minsang nawala, kundi pati ang kambal na anak na lihim nitong inilayo sa kanya. Ngunit bago mangyari iyon, kailangan munang mabunyag ang mga kasinungalingang limang taon nang nakabaon sa nakaraan.

While some endings are painful, there are some endings that's worth it. -Jufiel Kenn Tinio Sa gitna ng pagiging hindi normal ay nakayanan kong manatili sa tabi niya. Ngunit hanggang kailan ko kayang manatili kung nasa punto na kami ng walang kasiguraduhan? Would it be a happy ending for us?

"Anak ko ang nakasalalay dito, Jessa, kaya hindi mo kami masisisi kung gumawa man kami ng bagay na kahit alam naming makakasakit para lang madugtungan ang buhay ni Clyde." Mapait siyang ngumiti. Tinignan niya si Xyrius na nakatingin sa kanya sari-saring emosyon ang nagsasalimbayan sa mga mata nito. Iniiwas niya ang tingin dito at bumaling kay Giselle. "Gusto kitang saktan, kung puwede nga lang patayin kita ngayon." Dumaan ang gulat ang takot sa mga mata ni Giselle. "Pero hindi ko gagawin dahil baka mamaya buntis ka na pala. Baka nakabuo na pala kayo ng asawa ko. Sayang yung sakit na nararamdaman ko kung mawawala lang yung batang magdudugtong sa buhay ni Clyde." Pinunasan niya ang luha niya gamit ang manggas ng damit niya. Saka tumayo ng tuwid. Naglakad siya at ng na sa tapat na siya ni Giselle huminto siya. Hinubad niya ang wedding ring niya at iniabot ang kamay nito saka inilagay roon ang wedding ring niya. "Tutal makapal naman ang mukha mo 'wag ka nang mahiya. Sa iyo na rin itong wedding ring ko. Sayong-sayo na si Xyrius..." aniya dito na ikinagulat nito. Saka niya ito nilagpasan at tinungo ang pinto pero hinabol siya ni Xyrius at pinigilan. Malamig ang mga matang nilingon niya ito. "I'm sorry..." umiiyak na anito. "Ayokong mawala si Clyde pero mas ayokong mawala ka sa buhay ko..." humahagulgol na anito. Hindi niya rin napigilan ang pagpatak ng luha niya. "Isa lang puwede mong piliin at pinili mo siya, X. Anong laban ko ro'n e, anak mo 'yon. Dugo at laman mo 'yon..." Marahan niyang tinanggal ang kamay nito sa braso niya. "Hanggang dito na lang ako... hindi ko na kayang magpatuloy na kasama ka. Goodbye, love... be a good father." Tinapik niya ang balikat nito at tumalikod na siya.

Devine Miller, known as Devi, is a powerful combination of beauty, courage, fearlessness, and mystery. Her unique personality shines through, and she feels that no man can match her. However, Hugo Ivanov—a serious, cold, and domineering individual—came into her life. Despite her courage, Devi finds it difficult to bring her strength and courage out of it. Can Devi ignore Hugo, especially since he is slowly breaking her stubborn personality? Can they lead to an unexpected understanding despite their equal characteristics?

Akala ko, tapos na ang kwento ko nung mawala ang asawa ko... focused lang ako sa business, sa mafia empire, at sa pagpapalaki kay Charles. Seryoso, low maintenance ang buhay ko. Until she crashed into my limousine... literal. Sino ba naman ang hindi mada-dazzle kay Victoria "Vee" Santos? Six feet of pure attitude, muscular, tattooed, at kayang mag-knockout ng assassin gamit ang fire extinguisher! I had to lock her down. Kaya nung nagka-utang siya ng ₱87 million dahil sa accident, I gave her an ultimatum: be my personal maid for one year. Worst. Decision. Ever. Sunog ang kanin, basag ang antiques, at kung makasagot sa akin, wagas! She’s chaotic, and she claims she hates men. Pero nung bigla siyang tinawag ng anak kong si Charles na “Mama”... everything flipped. Ngayon, ang cold kong mansion, unti-unting umiinit. I find myself smiling at her antics, wanting to protect her vulnerabilities, and craving her touch. She's supposed to pay a debt, pero bakit parang ako ang unti-unting nauubusan ng kontrol? Bago pa man sumalakay ang mga kaaway ko, alam ko na ang totoong plot twist... I’m hopelessly falling for my wrong maid.

Even though she was born into a rich family and was the only daughter. Her lifestyle was simple. Mitch Alcantara wanted a peaceful life. Until one day she met the most unpredictable and hot-tempered man. And to her surprise, this man is her fiancé. Can she escape her fate?

(Tamahome and Lia's Story) After being buried alive by her ex-fiance and adopted sister, Lia Reed survived miraculously and promised herself to get back on the two. While performing her duty as a doctor, she met Leon Ashton, his ex-fiance's uncle. Leon was captivated by her beauty and when his grandmother came, he suddenly grabbed her hand and introduced her as his bride-to-be! Knowing Leon, Lia decided to play along and schemed a dangerous plan. Mauuwi ba sa totoong kasal ang kanilang nilagdaang contract marriage? Mahihilom ba ng hindi inaasahang pag-ibig ang malalim na sugat ng nakaraan o mas lalo lamang silang masasaktan?

Kate was betrayed by her boyfriend and her stepsister. And her parents wants her boyfriend to marry her stepsister instead. And to get even, Kate randomly grabbed a man she saw at the bar. Hinalikan niya ang lalaki sa harap ng ex-boyfriend at stepsister niya. At sa kalasingan ay niyaya din niya itong magpakasal. And right there and then, they got married. At nang mawala ang kalasingan kinabukasan at nang umayos ang takbo ng utak, hindi niya maiwasan ang makaramdam ng pagsisisi dahil sa ginawa niya. Tinakasan niya ang estrangherong lalaking pinakasalan at walang balak na makipagkita pa. So, she disguised herself to hide her identity. She wore old-fashioned clothes and thick eyeglasses. Inakala ni Kate na hindi na magku-krus ang landas nila ng estrangherong lalaki pero nagkakamali siya. Dahil ang lalaking niyaya niyang magpakasal at ang magiging boss niya ay iisa. She is the CEO's wife!

Akala niya, ipinagpalit siya sa ibang lalaki. Believing he had been betrayed, Zayver Devereux buried his broken heart and became the coldest and most feared CEO in the country. What he never knew... Hindi siya iniwan ni Calista Valencia dahil nawala ang pagmamahal nito. She walked away to protect their unborn child after Zayver's powerful grandfather threatened both their lives. For five long years, mag-isa niyang pinalaki ang kanilang anak na babae, carrying every sacrifice in silence without asking for anything in return. Then fate stepped in. A wrong phone call from a bright, funny, and endlessly talkative little girl unexpectedly brought laughter back into Zayver's lonely life. The little girl innocently calls him... "Mister." Wala siyang ideya... Na ang lalaking kausap niya ay ang sarili niyang ama. As long-buried secrets begin to unravel and old wounds are forced open, Zayver must fight not only for the woman he never truly stopped loving, but also for the daughter he never knew existed. Because sometimes... The greatest betrayal is actually the greatest sacrifice. And when the truth is finally revealed... Will Zayver be able to win back the family he never knew he had... or will he lose them forever?

**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?**