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My grandfather, Terry Sims, suffered from bipolar disorder and was prone to anger and mood swings. My mother, Catherine, was his only chill pill. On the day they were hunted down by enemies, my mom went into early labor and lost her life in an attempt to save him. Devastated, my grandfather could not see a way out of his disorder and poured all his love into me. He would pull out the tongues of those who mocked me and fed them to the dogs. The families of those who hurt me would meet their end. It was known to the people of Mistvale that the granddaughter of Terry Sims was untouchable. Due to my congenital heart disease, he reluctantly sent me abroad for medical treatment. After my surgery, I rushed back to his side for his birthday, thinking of giving him a surprise. However, I was mistaken for a gold digger by a carer and locked in the basement. “Of all the things you can do for your age, you throw yourself at men. Since your parents won’t restrain your behavior, I’ll have to do it for them.” She pulled out my tongue, dumped acid all over me, and dug out my snewly transplanted heart to give as a birthday gift to my grandfather, who had been waiting for my return. “Mr. Sims, the skank tried to impersonate Ms. Sims, but I got everything sorted out for you.”

Trapped in a gilded cage, a defiant artist becomes entangled with a ruthless mafia Don. Valentina, a talented artist and stripper struggling to survive in the city's underbelly, witnesses a brutal act that plunges her into a world of danger. Captured by Dante Russo, the enigmatic head of the Russo famiglia, she finds herself a prisoner in his opulent mansion. Haunted by a violent past, Dante is a man shrouded in secrets, ruling with an iron fist and a hidden vulnerability. As tensions rise between rival factions vying for control of the city, an unlikely bond sparks between Valentina and Dante. She uses her art to capture the brutality and fleeting moments of tenderness within his world. But their connection is a dangerous dance. Can they navigate a web of deceit and betrayal, or will the city's dark secrets consume them both?

When a young heiress named Alina Walker is reborn after a tragic betrayal by her fiancé, Viktor, and best friend, Mira. Determined to exact revenge, Alina forms an alliance with Damien, the alpha of the Blue Moon Pack. As she explores a complex feeling of love, loyalty, and deception, Alina must confront her past and choose between vengeance and redemption. Will she find love and forgiveness, or will her thirst for revenge consume her?

Can my life get any worse than it already has? I have a stepfather who cares about nothing but turning me into his source of money and pleasure, and a mother who doesn't give a damn whether I live or die. I thought this was the end, but no—fate decided to gamble with me last Christmas. It all started after a failed birthday celebration, which was followed by my stepdad trying to sell me out to the highest bidder. Escaping such a tragic event landed me in the arms of a ruthless billionaire boss, Maximum. I thought it couldn't get worse than this until I finally discovered that my biological dad is back. And his archenemy is the man I am in love with.

Kilala si Stanley Martin sa pagiging babaero sa school, yung tipo na walang sineseryoso na babae at parang laruan lang para sa kanya. Well, hindi nyo sya masisisi dahil sa angkin nitong kagwapuhan na kahit sino ay talagang mapapalingon. Hanggang sa wakasan ng Ama nya ang maliligayang araw ng ipakasal sya kay Alexandra. Amasonang babae, walang inaatrasan. Hindi sya katulad ng ibang babae na kapag nasaktan ay mananahimik na lang sa isang tabi. Kapag tama ay dapat ipaglaban, bawal magpa api. Nakahanap na ba ng katapat si Stan? Magkakasundo ba ang dalawa kung salungat ang ugali nila? Abangan!!

Since the day Clever's family was murdered, his life turned miserable. His only wishes now are to get revenge, get justice, and protect his only kin left, his twin Claver. This guy no longer knows pity. He learned to love killing, especially those involved in his family's murder. Prince Clever Del-Vago used to be caring and a gentleman, but all these changed when his family was brutally assassinated by the well-known enemies of his dad. He tried to ruin his very existence. He was on his way to taking his own life when he found out that his twin, Prince Claver Del-Vago, is still alive. This made him change his mind. He planned to take his brother to another country to protect him and then seek compensation from those who owe him. Not money, not things, not houses, but lives. Midway, he met Leexiya Martinez, one girl who comfort him from his problems. Thus, together with his few loyal friends, with both Claver and Leexiya under his care, Clever ventured to what he believes is the only way to attain justice, by doing the same thing the way they kill his family; his way of retribution is brutal.

Ang kapangahasan ni Rose ang nagdala sa kanya sa isang malaking panganib. Kung saan sa malayong probinsiya at liblib na bayan sa Cotabato siya ay napadpad. Habang nasa biyahe ay hinarang ang kanyang sinasakyang bus ng mga masasamang loob. Binitbit siya ng mga armadong lalaki na may nakakatakot na mga pagmumukha. Animo mga buwitreng gutom na nakakita ng karneng pag-aagawan sa katauhan niya. Nanganganib siyang malapastanganan. Subalit sa kabila ng takot ay hindi pinanghinaan ng loob si Rose. Dinala sya ng grupo sa kuta ng mga ito at ginawang bihag. Sa puntong iyon alam niyang nasa panganib ang kanyang buhay lalo na at natipuhan siya ni Horan ang mabagsik na pinuno ng mga bandidong dumukot sa kanya. Napasakamay siya sa pangangalaga ni Dimitri. Ang lalaking may mala-leon na lisik ng mata. Ngunit Imbis na mas lalong mangamba sa kaligtasan ay natagpuan niya ang sariling nais na mahulog sa mga bisig ng lalaking tulisan.

Bagi Romlah, sejatinya keluarga adalah rumah, tempat ternyaman untuk pulang dan tinggal. Namun, bagaimana jika kakak ipar terlalu sering ikut campur rumah tangganya, bahkan tak jarang menebar fitnah tentang dirinya? Di saat Romlah butuh penopang, Agus justru menjadi beban terberat baginya. Suaminya itu kerap termakan ucapan keluarganya. Akankah Romlah bertahan di tengah gempuran yang melanda? Atau justru memilih berpisa karena tak sanggup menjalani beratnya ujian dalam mahliga rumah tangga?