Short Hugot Lines

Excerpt: "Kaleb I am still married to Roman. There is nothing that I want to say right now other than yes to you...but the marriage certificate binds me to your brother," I voiced out, lifting my hand to touch the side of his face. His eyes were still closed, but he leaned on my touch. ************** Barely a year into her marriage, Ayla, an orphan, does not expect to be cheated on by her husband, or to be forced into working as a maid to repay the money used to fund her wedding. Within just a blink of an eye, her life changes for the worst, that is until her husband's stepbrother, Kaleb, comes into it. He is a forbidden fruit, but she struggles to stay away from him. Rivals are made, sides are taken, battle lines are drawn, crimes are committed and secrets are revealed. Will Ayla jump over every hurdle thrown in her way with the help of Kaleb, will they manage to stay away from each other, or will they get swallowed by the traps of their rivals?

In a world ruled by an empire built on lies, Eva Blackthorn is determined to uncover the truth. When she infiltrates the heart of the Empire to expose its darkest secret—Project Requiem—she discovers that her own sister, Lyra, is at the center of a twisted experiment designed to create the perfect soldiers. Forced into a battle against time, Eva must confront not only the Empire’s corrupt leaders but also the rebels who seek to use the chaos to their advantage. With the fate of her sister and the future of the world hanging in the balance, Eva forms an unlikely alliance with the stoic general, Ryder Coldclaw. Together, they navigate a treacherous path, racing to stop Project Requiem before it is too late. But as the lines between enemy and ally blur, Eva faces a choice that will determine not only her survival but the survival of those she loves. *Echoes of Requiem* is a gripping tale of betrayal, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bond between sisters, set in a world on the brink of collapse. In the fight for freedom, the greatest weapon is the truth.

When Bella, a struggling omega, agrees to become a surrogate for a powerful couple, she believes it’s a chance to secure her future. But nothing prepares her for the moment she discovers that Lucas, the charming man she locked eyes with at a bar, is the father-to-be. As she carries their child, Bella finds herself entangled in a web of passion, secrets, and a marriage on the brink of collapse. Lucas’s distant wife, Ava, is caught up in her career, leaving Bella and Lucas to navigate an unexpected connection. As emotions intensify, Bella must confront her growing feelings for Lucas while balancing her role in their delicate arrangement. With every passing day, the lines between duty and desire blur, and soon Bella realizes that her heart, like her body, is no longer her own. A tale of love, betrayal, and forbidden desire, this story explores what happens when the one thing you can’t have becomes the one thing you need

Karmen Vierra is a 23-year-old who has been waiting for her fated mate ever since she came of age. She has been dreaming of him for years and now she has finally found him. He turns out to be none other than the CEO and owner of one of the biggest businesses in her town. However, when she attends a business party with a colleague, she does not get the reaction from him she expected. He almost ran into her with his arms wrapped around another woman. Trying not to make a scene, she asks if she can speak to him in private. The woman protests against his agreement for a short conversation where he tells her, he wants nothing to do with her, despite her being his fated mate. She is now humiliated as the woman comes over and kisses him right in front of her. She is rejected, humiliated, and now he even forbids her to come back to his company and fires her on the spot.

It honestly feels like I've been transported back to the Middle Ages. For the benefit of my pack, I just swore an oath to a man I've never met. The pack where I'm supposed to be the leader. The pack I'm not sure how to lead. I should learn fast, though. Because here he is, out of the blue, almost catching me by surprise. His green eyes, which shine like polished emeralds, make me stop in my tracks. His sharp jaw and short beard give him a dangerous look. His words of superiority, which were as smooth as velvet, hurt me deeply. So, this is my very hot husband who doesn't care about anything. I'm not even close to ready for this marriage. But he just walks into my space, all lean muscle and stalking grace. I have to use everything I have to get myself and the situation under control. What the heck did I sign up for?

Angela was surprised when her mom introduced her boyfriend to her one day. Akala niya matanda na ang boyfriend nito ngunit kabaliktaran ang nangyari. Her mom has a boyfriend younger than her. Mukhang ka-edad lang niya ang guwapo at hot na boyfriend ng mommy niya. Unang kita pa lang niya sa boyfriend ng mommy niya na ang pangalan ay Edward nakaramdam na siya ng kakaibang attraction. In short, na-in love siya rito. Ano'ng gagawin ni Angela na minamahal niya rin ang lalaking iniibig ng mommy niya? Ipagpapatuloy pa ba niya ang pagmamahal na nararamdaman dito? Paano kung ipagpatuloy niya ang nararamdaman na pagmamahal kay Edward? Paano kung 'yon ang maging dahilan ng pagkasira ng magandang relasyon nila ng mommy niya? Angela needs to choose between her mom and the man she loved.

When Luna, a gifted but struggling artist, receives a mysterious commission to paint for a powerful art patron, she’s drawn into the opulent world of Alejandro Moreau — a dangerously seductive billionaire with secrets buried beneath his charm. From the moment they meet, their connection is electric, tangled in erotic tension and forbidden longing. As Luna explores her art and her desires, Alejandro pulls her deeper into his world with sensual games and emotional manipulation. But their passion comes at a price. Alejandro is married — to Isadora, the most dangerous and influential woman in the country. And when Isadora discovers the affair, instead of revenge, she kidnaps Luna… and seduces her. Now trapped in a twisted triangle of lust and obsession, Luna must navigate power, dominance, and the dangerous pull of both husband and wife. But only one choice will define her future — and her freedom. In a story brimming with eroticism, betrayal, and psychological control, “Forbidden Touch” explores the cost of desire, and the blurred lines between love, power, and possession.

When Cat Walker’s life comes crashing down, her job is the only thing holding her together. What she doesn’t know is that the ravishing man who met her at a bar and offered a helping hand is the last person she should be getting involved with: her boss, Luke.As Cat works closely with Luke, the lines between work and emotions begin to blur. For once, someone believes in her and her abilities. After so many disappointments, someone finally cares about her.But along with Luke comes his family, a high-class, powerful group who don’t like Cat at all. Not only is she a wedge between Luke and the other socialite they want him to marry, but there’s… history between her and the newest addition to the family: her exboyfriend who is now engaged to Luke’s pregnant sister.Saved by the Billionaire’s Love is created by Scarlett Rossi, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Vampires exist.  But they aren't the etheral,  seducing types that we are taught about.  They slither and scheme, kill and reduce to ash all that is around them and even worse,  One has claimed my heart as theirs.  Only, he doesn't know I'm not the woman he thinks I am.  I'm not his lover, nor do I want to be.  Kidnaped and forced into proximity with the King of the Dead I learn one thing, nothing is as it seems at first sight.  Hades is a man with power, but Thomas saved me from death.  One is human and the other is close to a God. A greater threat looms in the distance, the humans I wish to stand with are under attack. The Vampire's war is not mine to fight, but can I truly stay on the side lines and watch everyone I have come to care about perish?  And can I truly find love in the arms of a cold detached  man, when warmth and happiness lays in wait for me with Thomas?

A fierce woman who had spent years of fretting, due to her self problems. Someone who's an aelurophile and pluviophile. A businesswoman who owns a picturesque relaxing place located in the middle of a city. A man who suffered from PTSD due to one traumatic incident during his childhood. Someone who has two different types of phobias. Notwithstanding, he's someone who has looks, attitude, and a heart. Two different people. Two different personalities. Howbeit, both do relish a few of the same hobbies. Both have different problems within themselves. Been set up by their families to live together. Would they agree to live together in a single house? Could they really help each other? How and in what way? Would they end up being together or will they just end up being perpendicular lines who cross paths just once and separate after so they could arrive at their endpoints?