Short Story By Nick Joaquin

Ingrid Alessia Romano never dreamed of marrying a man like Leonhardt Dietrich Moretti cold, ruthless, and emotionally unreachable. But when a contract marriage becomes the only way to save her family’s crumbling empire, she signs away her freedom with shaking hands and a frozen heart. Leonhardt, forced to choose between losing everything or marrying a stranger, picks the safer option. Ingrid is the woman who won’t ask for love. What begins as a calculated arrangement spirals into a dangerous game of banter, buried wounds, and forbidden chemistry. In a world where betrayal is currency and emotions are a weakness, Ingrid and Leonhardt must navigate secrets, a haunting past, and a press hungry for blood. But what happens when a fake marriage starts to feel a little too real? Will they survive the lies or each other?

Six years ago, Elena Romano was the cherished daughter of one of the most powerful business families in New York. She had wealth, status, and the love of Killian Graves, the man who promised to stand by her forever. But everything changed the night her family was framed for embezzlement and murder, their empire burned to the ground. Betrayed, hunted, and left with nothing, Elena disappeared—presumed dead. Now, she’s back. Not as the naive heiress she once was, but as Raven Black, the mysterious self-made billionaire who built an empire from the ashes of her past. Ruthless, untouchable, and dangerous, she has only one goal: revenge. Her first target? Killian Graves—the man she once loved, and the man she believes destroyed her family. But Killian is not the same man she left behind. Cold, powerful, and feared by all, he rules the corporate world with an iron fist. When Elena crosses his path again, he sees right through her disguise. But instead of exposing her, he makes a shocking offer Forced into a high-stakes game of seduction and power, Elena plays along, waiting for the perfect moment to destroy him. But the closer she gets, the more she realizes—everything she believed was a lie. ⚠️ Killian didn’t betray her—someone else did. ⚠️ The real enemy has been hiding in the shadows all along. ⚠️ And the man she swore to ruin… never stopped loving her. As hidden secrets unravel and deadly enemies close in, Elena finds herself caught between vengeance and passion, lies and truth, love and hate. But when the past comes back to finish what it started, she must decide: Will she destroy Killian once and for all? Or will she risk everything… and let him own her completely?

A young witch named Selene has tried to live her life in solitude so that she could practice her craft in peace. However, one fateful day sends Selene on the run from a team of witch hunters.In a twist of fate, Selene is rescued by a dominating force - an Alpha by the name of Tor. Tor, bewildered by the compelling bond that draws him to Selene, is unable to leave her behind and finds himself unable to resist the captivating witch.Amidst magic and unbreakable bonds, Tor and Selene find themselves at war with dominance and desire.Will they succumb to their own instincts?Or will the unknown entity searching for Selene succeed in using her against Tor?***I was squirming underneath him with desire. He pinned both of my wrists to the bed as he brought his lips to my ear. “Tell me you are mine,” he said in his deep demanding voice. A cry of pleasure escaped me.“I am yours,” I gasped.Magic by Moonlight is created by Tiffany Nyx, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Three years into our marriage, Rylan Shaw brings another woman home. "Maeve, you should learn from the younger ladies. Stop acting like a block of wood all the time." With a calm resolve, I shatter our wedding photo and hand him the divorce papers I've long prepared. "Let's get divorced, Rylan. I'll step aside for her," I declare. His friends insist that without him, I'll starve on the streets. Rylan believes the same. "Once she's suffered enough out there, she'll realize how lucky she was to be Mrs. Shaw." But a week passes, then a month—and I never return. That's when Rylan begins to grow uneasy. Panic and restless nights consume him. One evening, drunk and desperate, he pounds on the door of my new apartment. "Maeve, if it's money you want, I'll give it all to you…" The door swings open to reveal an unfamiliar man—bare-chested, pajama pants hanging low, fresh scratches streaking his abdomen. Jonah Archer arches a brow, dissatisfaction flickering in his eyes as he asks, "Mr. Shaw, what madness brings you to my wife's door in the middle of the night?"

"Sit down, pet." Those words echo through Raya's mind as she thinks about how her drastically her life changed in the past 24 hours. She knew her entire life that she wasn't like everybody else, that she was actually a half-vampire. She always wondered who her father was, but it seemed to be the one secret her mother was determined to take to her grave. Raya knows next to nothing about her heritage or this other side of herself and what she is capable of. Now that she is stuck with three hot vampire brothers that want answers she has no idea what will become of her.

She was an outcast in her own home, the weakest of any supernatural being. She was neither a werewolf, witch, nor vampire, yet she lived amongst them. She was bullied by everyone, including her family, and finally banished into the human world as she was seen as a disgrace to supernatural beings. Cruella had hoped her life would change for the better outside Greenville, but it only took a wild turn. Betrayed by her human friends and left to die in a burning building, she cursed the moon goddess and every other goddess for giving her such cruel faith. To everyone, she had died in the fire, but instead, she rose from the ashes to put her enemies to the ground. Not only did she discover her true origin, she also discovered her powers. She was no ordinary being, but the strongest of them all. A Tribrid, prophesied to save Greenville, but now she knows only one word: vengeance! Vengeance on everyone who hurt her in the past, including the human she had fallen in love with But to acquire this, there's a price—one she's not willing to pay. What could it be? Will she go through with it or remain a weak outcast forever? Will she accept being the savior of Greenville or burn it to the ground?

Ayla Hart was born a Guardian, descended from bloodlines that protect Alphas with their lives. Her mother died saving the Luna. Her father was paralyzed shielding the Alpha. Now Ayla is destined to protect the future Alpha Kieran Vale, the boy she’s trained her whole life for. But Kieran doesn’t even know she exists. When ruthless Alpha Thorne of Black River declares Ayla as his fated mate, the peaceful life she’s known turns violent. Caught between Kieran’s cold indifference and Thorne’s dangerous desire, Ayla must decide if she’s a prize to be claimed or a wolf who gets to choose. Then a third Alpha rises from the shadows to claim Ayla by force, believing she’s his to control. Ayla isn’t just a Guardian. She’s the first of her kind born, not reborn. That makes her powerful. That makes her hunted. They want her as Luna, but will it be by force, by fate, or will she make her own Choice?

Pinakasalan ni Stella si Charles sa tulong ng abuelo nito dahil sa pagmamahal. Lahat ay gagawin niya upang mahalin din siya ng binata. Naging makasarili siya at inagaw ito sa babaing tunay nitong mahal.Sa loob ng tatlong taon, ang akala niya ay nagkaroon na siya ng puwang sa puso ng asawa. Ngunit lahat ng sakripisyo at pagpababa sa pagkatao ay hindi nagbunga ng maganda. Matapos pirmahan ang divorce paper, umalis siyang baon sa puso ang lungkot at saya.Sa paglipas ng panahon, her true identity was exposed. But her soft heart was totally gone. Sa muling pagtatagpo ng kanilang landas, maibabalik pa ba ang dating Stella?

One night of reckless passion. A lifetime of consequences. Selene Flores never imagined her fifth anniversary would end with her heart shattered into pieces. Catching her boyfriend in bed with her best friend was the final straw—five years of forgiving his betrayals, gone in an instant. Drowning her sorrows at Eclipse, Manila's most exclusive club, Selene makes a decision that will change everything: give away what she's been saving to a devastatingly handsome stranger. No names, no numbers, no strings attached. Just one night to forget the pain. Drake Valencia didn't plan on being captivated by the heartbroken woman at the bar. As heir to a real estate empire, he's used to getting what he wants—but she disappears before dawn, leaving him with nothing but memories of the most intense night of his life. Dayss later, Selene walks into a conference room and comes face-to-face with her one-night stand. Drake Valencia. Her new boss. And he has no intention of letting her slip away again. What starts as an impossible attraction becomes an undeniable connection. But navigating a relationship built on secrets, societal pressure, and a night they were supposed to forget won't be easy. His family's disapproval, her career ambitions, and the scars of her past threaten to tear them apart. From strangers to lovers, from passion to partnership—can a relationship born from one reckless night survive the weight of forever?

Dominic is set to take over as godfather of La Famiglia but when his father is brutally murdered the vultures settle and the seat is up for grabs. Intrigue, murder, and family secrets will unfold in this thrilling dark mafia romance as Dominic takes on the role as the head of the Vittori family. Lovers will become enemies and alliances will be tested. Federal agents are watching him, his family is in danger and old feuds are renewed when Dominic loses someone he loves. There's a thin line between love and hate and Dominic will stand with one foot on either side as he fights to the bitter end to get his revenge. Please note that this book is filled with trigger chapters. Read at your own risk.