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“Are you reading my mind right now?” he asks me while coming closer. “No, I am not.” “I wish you were. So that you can know how you have consumed my mind, how much I think about you. How I want to hold you and care for you. This is what has been going through my mind from the first day I saw you at our border with a protruding belly.” *** Lyra thought marriage to the Alpha would be her salvation, a chance to escape her father’s suffocating control. But when she overhears a deadly plan—one that marks her and her unborn child as pawns in a sinister power play—she makes the only choice that can save her life. With nothing but a cloak to hide her secret and no one to trust, Lyra runs. In a world where loyalty is tested and alliances shift like shadows, Lyra finds refuge in a rival pack, only to uncover gifts she never knew she possessed. But as her powers grow, so do the dangers lurking in the dark. While Damian, her estranged husband, searches for answers about his missing wife and child, and the truth behind his parents’ deaths—an even greater threat looms over them all. Yet some secrets refuse to stay hidden.

He believed a lie. He broke my heart. But his son needs me and nothing will stop me from helping him. I promised to love my husband forever, but he didn't do the same for me. Just one lie and I found myself alone at the worst time of my life. I lost my baby, the man I loved and the life we ​​were building together. My career as a pediatrician not only lifted me up, but became my reason for living. I may not have been able to save my daughter, but I can save other people's precious babies. But it's in the hospital, in my little refuge, that Connor Mycroft has come back to haunt me. His son, a child I never even knew existed, is sick and needs the best pediatrician possible to lead his treatment. And unfortunately for the Mycroft family, that someone is me. My ex-husband still thinks I am the cause of all his misfortunes. His family hates me. His female "friend" seems willing to do anything to get rid of me. But I love little Theodore like I loved my own child and nothing will stop me from saving him.

Arra Bethany Ramirez mourned the loss of her husband for six years due to its unexpected accident. Para sa kaniya tila nawalan na rin siya ng kahati sa buhay at karamay sa lahat ng panahon. He is her refuge and strength. Her total comfort. Her safe place. Her love. Sa anak na lamang siya humuhugot ng lakas para mabuhay. Sa anak ni Zachary na aniwan sa kaniya at siya a lamang mag-isa ang bumubuhay. And she needs to be strong. Kahit hindi na lamang sa kaniyang sarili kun'di para sa naiwan nilang anak. But an unexpected accident happened to her taht caused her life to turn upside-down. Her quiet and typical life began to change when she accidentally unfolded a great mystery and uncovered a secret to her husband's accident. Talaga nga namang pinaglalaruan siya ng tadhana dahil kung kailan na anging tahimik ang kaniyang buhay, saka pa nangyari ang lahat ng iyon! Dahil nakita na lamang niya ang sarili na may hawak ng baril, sa gitna ng labanan na buhay o kamatayan ang katumbas.

Samantha, a young maid working for the billionaire, Mr. Alexander, finds herself pregnant after a steamy one-night stand with her wealthy employer. Terrified of the consequences, Samantha decides to run away and start a new life with her baby. With a small bag of clothes and limited resources, Samantha embarks on a journey of uncertainty, constantly looking over her shoulder to avoid being caught by Mr. Alexander's powerful and wealthy family. She seeks refuge in a small town, where she meets a kind and compassionate man named Jack who offers her a place to stay. But Samantha soon realizes that Mr. Alexander and his family are relentless in their pursuit of her and their unborn child. They hire private investigators, track her movements, and threaten her loved ones to try and force her to come back. As Samantha struggles to build a new life and protect her baby, she discovers a dark secret about Mr. Alexander's family and their ruthless tactics. With danger lurking at every turn, Samantha must decide whether to fight back or to continue running, risking everything she holds dear. Will Samantha be able to escape the clutches of the powerful Alexander family and start a new life with her baby? Or will she be forced to face the consequences of her actions and confront her past?

Suddenly, she heard a sharp intake of breath from behind her, and she spun around to face Ray. He was standing just a few feet away, his eyes blazing with anger. "Give it up, Elisa," he growled. "You can't win. You're mine, and you always will be." But Elisa stood her ground, her fists clenched at her sides. "I'll never be yours," she said firmly. "I'll do whatever it takes to break this bond and free myself from your control." ****** Nineteen-year-old Elisa is a wolf shifter trapped in a nightmare. Rejected by her fated mate, Ray, the son of their pack Alpha, she flees her pack to seek refuge with her alienated father, Harold. But Elisa's escape is only the beginning of her story. As she embarks on a journey to break free from Ray's cruel bond and overthrow her uncle, the Shifter King, she discovers dark secrets about her family and herself. Along with her newly formed allies and true love, Elisa fights to reclaim her power, her freedom, and her destiny. But as she gets closer to her goal, she faces unexpected betrayals, dangerous enemies, and a powerful force that threatens everything she holds dear. Will Elisa emerge victorious, or will she fall victim to the darkness that haunts her? Only time will tell in this thrilling shifter romance.

Silas, the Alpha King’s illegitimate son and the son of an infamous warrior who was also the Alpha King’s childhood lover, was abandoned by his true father when his grandfather, Alpha King Nobi explained to him as an Alpha prince the high expectations for his life. As a result, Silas’ mother, Althea the warrior was banished from the kingdom when she was just a month pregnant for Silas as even her lover turned his back on her and denied her publicly. Her pack shuns her, forcing her and her family to give up their titles. On a lie his mother told, they were forced to seek refuge and the only pack willing to take them in with no questions asked happened to be her former rival’s pack. Many years later, they train Silas to be a mobile weapon of vengeance. When Silas finally meets the notorious Alpha Zemo; his real father, will he reveal to the Alpha about his shameful secret? What will happen when the Alpha king finds out that his newly trusted personal guard has a secret of his own, that he is secretly plotting his death and taking over his kingdom? Darkness looms when it was discovered by his mother’s old pack that she went to their rival pack. What will happen when the Alpha realizes that Silas is his only true son? Will he seek forgiveness, hand him over to his old pack or fight him to the death and be merciless against the product of his true love?

In the coastal quiet of Baler, a studio is born—not of architecture, but of intention.* Founded by Yam, a poet whose words cradle pain gently, and Franc, an artist who paints tenderness into walls, the studio becomes a refuge for those learning to stay—with grief, love, longing, and themselves. As visitors arrive, they leave behind more than footprints: a sigh recorded in bamboo, a poem tucked into the “Found Letters” shelf, a mural painted in crooked lines. Through zines, tea, silence, and sketchbooks, the studio teaches softness as revolution. Ren creates the *Window of Soft Returns*, an installation of anonymous voice recordings—each whisper forming a community of echoes. Drew builds the *Staircase With No Wrong Turns*, inviting people to walk through emotions without shame. Franc offers brushstrokes as brave work, and Yam curates writing circles that map healing in half sentences. Together, they host festivals that feel like hugs, and they begin traveling their archive, letting softness cross oceans. Even those who once left—like Miguel—return, discovering that some doors never truly close. Others, like Tala, capture the studio’s sound and turn it into a podcast of breath and becoming. Over seventy chapters, the studio transforms into something larger than itself: a mural of memory, a sanctuary for second chances, a place where return is sacred and voice is proof of survival. In the final bloom, the studio stands not as a monument—but as a reminder: > *“Staying isn’t easy. > But chosen together, > it becomes home.”*

What makes a hero? They say a hero is someone that has given his life to something bigger than himself. I say a hero is no braver than an ordinary man, he is just braver for five minutes longer. All soldiers are brave, it's what they do with their bravery that makes them heroes. Am I a hero? Clayton Jackson dedicated his life to serving his country. Enlisting in the Marine Corps at the young age of eighteen, he never imagined following any other path. However, fate had other plans for him as a life-altering accident during his last deployment left him disabled and forces him to return home. Hiding in the small town he grew up in, Clayton tries to keep his secret from his loved ones at all costs. One day while seeking refuge from his troubled mind, his path crosses with Isabella Jones. Their connection is instantaneous as if the universe conspired to bring them together. Isabella, a mysterious and enigmatic woman, is haunted by the demons from her own past. As their relationship quickly blossoms, the unspoken truths between them threaten to tear them apart. When Clayton is presented with the opportunity to rejoin the Marine Corps, Isabella is faced with a decision: whether to accompany him or remain behind. Caught in this web of secrets and lies, they try to navigate their love through the murky waters, desperately hoping to find solace in each other's arms. But will love be enough to conquer the shadows that lingered in their hearts? Or would the truth ultimately be their undoing?

Miyal Rhax, the warrior king and Alpha of the Crescent Silver Moon pack, once ruled with unwavering strength. But when a killing plague ravaged, turning the dead into hunger monsters, he was overcome by sorrow and corrupted by lies, resulting in a terrible decision. His Luna, Krishna Aswald,one of three legendary witches and descendant of lost Emerald Atlantia, was used as a scapegoat for the pack's pain. The pack, fueled by an ancient fear of magic, turned against her, while Perfera, the cunning daughter of a betrayed servant, seized the opportunity. Disguising her malice as loyalty, she fed Miyal lies that painted Krishna as the source of their doom. Blinded by desperation, Miyal sentenced Krishna to death by fire, shattering both their hearts in the process. As flames engulfed her, Krishna unleashed a power greater than death, vanishing in a blaze of emerald light. Her death brought no salvation—only increased suffering. Miyal realized too late that the true savior had been condemned, while Krishna found refuge with Ignatious West, her former lover and a powerful wizard, in the mystical land of Brunschiere. As the curse deepened, Miyal uncovered Perfera's darker scheme, revealing her as the culprit of the pack's doom. Determined to find Krishna, wanting her back and to seek forgiveness, he faced the daunting truth: could he heal the wounds he had inflicted, and would she trust him again as they confronted an even greater darkness? Or would she choose to live with her first love, Ignatious, and forget Miyal?

My childhood sweetheart and my older brother both fell in love with Rose, the Omega who had just sought refuge from the Northern Pack. The one who broke our engagement said, "Grace is the kind of Luna who was born to stand beside an Alpha. I’m just not worthy of her." The other had forgotten our mother’s dying words. "Rose has suffered so much. If I share half the love I gave you with her, that wouldn’t be too much, would it?" On the day of my birthday, my mate chose to throw a party for Rose instead. On the anniversary of our mother’s death, my brother was happily celebrating with Rose and her mother, helping deliver her kitten. They went with her to the Snowpine Pack to take part in the Royal Totem Insignia Design Contest and personally draped the cloak of honor over her shoulders. And me? I set fire to the house that held all our memories. I drank a potion bought from a witch, severed every mind-link I had, and faked my death in that fire, then left the Northern Pack without a word. When news of my death reached Snowpine, those two men, who had already cast me aside, went mad with grief. They rushed back to the Northern Pack overnight and collapsed in front of the burned-down house, crying like their hearts had been ripped out.