Robert Cialdini Influence: The Psychology Of Persuasion

Warning ⚠️ This novel has er*tic elements, detailed s*xual scenes. Please read at your own risk. Mula pagkabata ay gusto na ni Elise si Thrasius, na kasama niyang lumaki sa orphanage at naghiwalay nang kunin ito ng tatay. Sa pagkikita nilang muli, nagbago na ito, tila limot na ang pangako sa kaniya. Nang malasing siya sa reunion ng pamilya ni Thrasius, nabuo ang kanyang plano, ang akitin ito at ibigay ang kaniyang sarili. Nagtagumpay nga siya, ngunit tila may mali. Hindi alam ni Thrasius na may nangyaring sekswal sa kanila. Halos matunaw siya sa kahihiyan nang matuklasan na ang lalaking nakaniig niya ay si Terrence, ang half-brother ni Thrasius! She hates Terrence because he's a naughty playboy and curses a lot. Pero wala siyang choice at nakisama rito dahil ito lang ang willing magpatira sa kaniya sa bahay nito. But while staying at Terrence's house, she discovered something interesting about him, especially how he pleasures women with his odd styles. She found a cure for her traumatic past. Until lust linked them, and it became their addiction. Halos makalimutan na niya si Thrasius dahil kay Terrence, ngunit bigla naman itong nagparamdam. Ano ang pipiliin niya, ang sigaw ng puso, o tawag ng kamunduhan?

In the dangerous world of organized crime, love is a luxury few can afford. But for Andrea Lopez, the daughter of a powerful mafia family, it's the one thing she craves most. Despite her kindness and resilience, past traumas have left her wary of opening her heart. When fate brings her face-to-face with Stefano Costanzo once again—her best friend's brother and the ruthless don she's always longed for—sparks fly, and old wounds reopen. Stefano, a cold and ruthless mafia don, lives a life devoid of emotional attachments, harboring a secret pain known to few. Yet, seeing Andrea again after so many years reignites emotions he thought long buried. As they navigate the treacherous waters of their shared past and uncertain future, they're drawn inexorably together despite their best efforts to resist. But their reunion is not without peril. Stefano's dangerous world threatens to consume them both, and Andrea must confront not only her own demons but also the demons of the man she loves. Can they find redemption in each other's arms, or will their love be their undoing?   *** “Why the hell did you just do that?” I demand, my anger rising. “I’m trying to protect you,” he says, his eyes blazing. “Protect me from what? A good friend?” “He’s not who you think he is. I don’t trust him.” “You don’t trust him, or you’re worried he’ll take me away from you?” I challenge. Stefano’s eyebrow arches. “You think I’m worried he’ll take you away from me?” He leans in close, his lips brushing my ear. “Oh, luce del sole, no one can take you from me. You’re mine.”

My brother calls me his princess and transfers money to me as allowance; his wife-to-be misunderstands and thinks I'm his secret lover. She crashes my new apartment, which I've lovingly decorated, with a group of friends and family. "I can't believe you're someone's secret lover when you're so young! I'll teach you a lesson on your parents' behalf! I'm going to spread your illicit relationship online so your teachers and classmates will all know how shameless you are!" They trash my new apartment and rip my clothes off. Then, they make sure to get my student ID in the scene as they record me getting bullied. My brother rushes over, his eyes red and bloodshot. "Have you guys lost your mind? How dare you bully my sister!"

Lily menyerah mendapatkan cinta Rayyan yang ternyata memang bukan untuknya. Jika saja saat itu ia menolak perjodohan yang ditawarkan oleh ayahnya, tentu saja hidupnya tak akan sehancur saat ini. Rayyan memilih kekasihnya dan menceraikan dirinya disaat ia sedang membutuhkan seseorang yang menyemangati dan menyayangi dirinya serta calon anak yang sedang dikandungnya tanpa Rayyan ketahui sebelumnya. Apa yang harus Lily lakukan, menyerah atau melanjutkan kembali hidupnya? Tepat disaat Lily memilih hidup yang baru, Bagas hadir sebagai penyembuh luka hatinya. Ia datang disaat Lily membutuhkan dirinya. Bagaimana dengan wanita yang juga kekasih Rayyan, bisakah ia tak mengusik hidupnya lagi? Ah, sepertinya nasib baik tak berpihak padanya. Ia masih saja tersaingi oleh kehadiran Lily yang masih selalu diingat oleh keluarga besar Rayyan. Apakah Rayyan akan diam saja saat ia tak sengaja mengetahui jika mantan istrinya ternyata mengandung anaknya? Tidak, bahkan tak seharusnya ia peduli. Karena yang ia tahu, ia hanya mencintai Nayya bukan Lily.

Si Claire Sanchez ay mag-aapply bilang sekretarya ni Zekiel Gray sa dalawang dahilan. Una ay gusto niyang mabawi ang kumpanya nang kaniyang yumaong ina at pangalawa ay upang makita ang isa sa kambal niyang anak. Wala siyang nagawa noon kungdi ang iwan ang panganay na lalaki sa tapat nang gate ni Zekiel dahil sa hirap na palakihin ang kambal at dahil nga kamukang kamuka ito nang lalaki pwera sa mata na nakuha sa kaniya ay pinalaki at kinupkop ito ni Zekiel.Ang kambal ay bunga nang isang gabing hindi nila parehong inakala, One-night stand. Ano kaya ang mangyayari kapag nalaman ni Zekiel na ang kaniya palang sekretarya ay ang babaeng matagal na niyang hinahanap lalo na at sigurado niya na ang ina nang anak niyang lalaki na si Zayn ay ang babaeng nakasama niya limang taon na ang nakakalipas.

On the day of our daughter's birthday, my husband brought the daughter of his true love home.The little girl had her arms wrapped around my husband's neck. She pointed at me and asked, "Dad, who is she?"My husband tried to comfort her. "Baby, she's the nanny that I've hired for you."I tried my best not to be affected by the pain in my chest and bowed respectfully. "Mr. Frost, Please pay me for the work that I've done for the past seven years..."My husband laughed angrily. "You're such a gold digger!"Well, I indeed love money. Why couldn't I love money? I was dying and needed to make preparations for my daughter in advance. Not only that, but I also would make them all pay the price!

"Mira!" She hears her name being called sweetly, and feels the presence of someone whose voice bring more warmth than her husband's. "Mira!!" A voice who warns her and loves her more than she could ever imagine, and a being whose unrequited love would never be. Memories of lingering attachment to a woman and a family she is unfamiliar with, and a new family with many dark secrets to hide. A repetition of history and a forbidden love that can never be. Still someone hiding in the shadows devotes himself to bringing her happiness. He who is a being with the greatest sins amongst them all. 'A devil' as they call him. Dedicates his life to her. Was history wrong, or is there more to the tale of these two.

Even before marrying Wayne Cooper, I knew he had a fierce sister-in-law. He would always tell me to never get into a fight with her. After we marry, we spend Christmas Eve at his parents' house for the first time. I'm forced to bustle around in the kitchen as I prepare a feast for over a dozen people. Meanwhile, Wayne's family lounges in the living room. They chatter away while enjoying the fruits I've washed and sliced. As I place the last dish on the table, Wayne's brother and sister-in-law, Kyle Cooper and Lucy Wren, arrive. When I want to take my seat, I discover there isn't one for me. That's when Lucy snorts and says sarcastically, "I heard you're a good wife who's obedient and easygoing, Melanie. I have to say that your cooking is… mediocre, though." This infuriates me. I'm about to retort when she turns to my mother-in-law. She says, "I think you should do the cooking from now on, Gloria. Your food is delicious…"

"You are no wife to me, do you get it?" He said, stepping forward crushing my already thinned personal bubble. "I am marrying you because of circumstances. The sooner you feed that to your peanut size brain, the better it will be for you and me. Do you understand?". Pushing me back against the wall with so much force it made me grunt at impact. Intense pain shot through my body when he pressed himself on me. It was like he was trying to ram me into the wall or something! - idiot- Big fat S-O-B. All these curses were going through my mind. All I want to do now is scratch his arrogant face and give him a feel of his own medicine. However, in this compromising position, I am right now! I can hardly move. So, all I did was look straight into his eyes and glared back with the same intensity. I try to break free by pushing and squirming. Alex had me in a grip so tight it felt like a hulk holding me down, so hard that it was painful. I tried to look away, but his voice made me freeze. "Answer me. Do not look away when I am talking to you bit*h!”. “Do-You-Get-What-I-Just Said? Or do I need to make myself a little clearer? hmm?" "Yes, I get it. I'm-Not-Your-Wife." "Believe it or not, I have no interest in being your wife," I said, more like spat it out, it was like poison coming out of my mouth. "Why are you smirking at me ?" he asked. Completely oblivious to what is about to come. I composed my happiness concealing it with my ‘I’m am innocent, like a kitty look’. "Oh, you're about to find out," I said.

In the small town of Eastwood, the mysterious disappearance of 12-year-old Daniel from his abusive family had left a void that no one could fill. Over a decade later, Daniel, now a suave, enigmatic billionaire arms dealer, returns to Eastwood with two purposes in mind: to reconcile with his past, particularly with his beloved younger sister, and to wage a secret war against the dangerous underbelly of the town. His first encounter in town is with Kate, a beautiful waitress with a challenging life of her own. They're immediately drawn to each other, sharing a connection that neither can explain. But with this connection come complications: Kate is tied to a world Daniel is fighting against, with a looming arranged marriage to a millionaire who has dark secrets. As Daniel delves deeper into the town's affairs, he uncovers a network of narcotics trade, child traffickers, and corrupt officials. All the while, he keeps his true identity hidden, trying to get closer to his family without revealing himself. Kate becomes both his anchor and his weakness. Her association with the town's malevolent forces, especially her fiancé, threatens to tear them apart. However, as they grow closer, their combined strength becomes a force to reckon with. Throughout their journey, they'll face intense challenges, both from external enemies and internal demons. The town of Eastwood will witness a storm of love, action, betrayal, and redemption. But the question remains: can love truly conquer all, even the shadows of a tortured past?