Short Story English Reading

Liam Smith, an orphan, has had a dream for years; to become a star of the ever famous Lotus Pond Entertainment company. However, when he meets the famous and attractive CEO of the company, notorious playboy, Kain Jones, things take an unexpected turn. Kain is unfriendly, rude and even rejects Liam’s wishes of joining the company! Kain is not at all what Liam had expected his childhood star to be like at all! Disappointed, but not put off, Liam refuses to give up on his dreams of becoming a star and vows to do anything to get that chance, including doing whatever Kain demands of him, but just how far is Liam willing to go? "Your fervent, misguided sense of entitlement is stunning," Kain snarls at me. His nose twitches in indignation before a slow, cruel smirk crawls over his lips. He mouths the word 'anything', repeating what I had just said before leaning in and taking my chin into his fingers, brushing my lips with his thumb as he says in a low growl, "why don't you show me...”

One day, everyone was taken by surprise to witness their boss showing interest in a woman. This is because Devon Donovan is known as a "Ruthless Mafia King" and the CEO of Donovan Industry. The demon fell for an angel named Seraphina Laurier. She is a woman who resides in an orphanage and is dearly loved by those around her for her kindness. However, everyone believed that Devon Donovan feared nothing. The truth is, the demon is afraid of losing her because of him. What will Devon Donovan do if something bad happens to his angel? Will he be able to protect her completely, or will he lose the person who brought light into his life?

Pasvaati. Pusaka Ajaib tersimpan di Tanapura sejak ratusan tahun silam, menunggu kemunculan Sang Pewaris dengan bakat 'Jiwa Murni'. Taja menelusuri jejak tidak asing. Sepenggal mimpi, ingatan yang patah, Sosok Tak Kasat Mata dan Pusaka Legenda, menghimpun teka-teki kehidupan dirinya. Terbentuklah regu Ksatria Pemanah, kemudian bersama-sama mengerahkan 'Senjata Pamungkas' ke angkasa. * * *

WARNING!!! Mature Content /SPG/ R18+ Farah Jimenez was shocked when she witnessed how an unknown woman was killed. The man who killed that woman is none other than Lance Dominguez, a very rich and influential businessman not only in the country but also in whole of Asia. He threatened to kill her family and sell her to the club if she reported what she saw. Even against her will, she agreed when he told her he wanted her to be his bedwarmer in exchange for saving his father's life. She was so afraid of him that she did nothing but to obey his wishes. But as time goes by, she gets to know Lance's true personality. At the same time she also discovered what really happened the night she witnessed the murder. How will Farah accept the truth that will change her life and beliefs forever?

Lylia, who grew up in the province, was orphaned at a young age and left to care for her seriously ill sibling. The hardships of life forced her to mature quickly and become resourceful to support her sister and cover their daily expenses. This led her to open a small eatery near the local cockfighting arena. However, after discovering that Raze, their district captain, was the creditor of her deceased parents, she was forced to accept his deal, to marry him as payment for half of the debt. If she refused, the captain would demolish their house and eatery, their only source of income. Unknown to everyone, Lylia would also serve as a housemaid to pay off the remaining debt to the captain. Raze was known as a stingy and strict captain in the district of Abueña. He was uncompromising when it came to implementing and approving projects, especially regarding the use of district funds. He had been away from the area for a long time but still monitored what was happening in the district. What others didn't know was that he was secretly a billionaire who owned airlines, hotels, and resorts in the Philippines that exclusively catered to royalty. Upon his return, he first saw the woman he had only seen in a picture—Lylia, the woman who owed him money—at the cockfighting arena. That's where his mischievous plan was formed, to force her to marry him. Is it possible that their deal will turn into a genuine relationship, or will one of them end up heartbroken and in tears?

The great prince who acquires immense supernatural powers hopelessly fell in love with his best friend. At the age of five, they swore to be by each others side but fate has other plans for them.

How far would you go to repay the so-called debt of gratitude your family demands of you? Ever since she found out she wasn’t the real daughter of the Lopez family, her life changed. She is Eloise Jane—the girl everyone believed to be the one and only true daughter of the Lopezes. But once the truth was revealed, she was cast aside. And to repay the Lopez family's care for her all those years, she’s forced to marry a wealthy man. Cozmo Dominguez—the sole heir of the richest family in the city. Yet despite all he has, there’s one thing he cannot do—walk. Will Jane be able to help him? Or will he ever learn to accept Jane into his life?

Maybe true love is the biggest obstacle of all. All Chaldene Azeria Tacata wants is to experience the normal course of life, just like everyone else. That would make paying the rent a problem. When her cousin's company recommended something. She immediately applied, she just didn't expect that her boss would be the arrogant and rude man at the hospital. Her anger started, but she was suddenly slapped for realization. "Excuse me?" She made a mistake! It was a different person in front of her, she thought she wouldn't be hired anymore. But he still accepted her… what if the simple course that Azeria wanted suddenly became chaotic? She falls harder for him, and it's too late to know that the love she has...it was forbidden. It is unclear whether they will be two at the end because Rezoir Israel Hillarca's family is the reason why his mother disappeared. Chaldene then decided...she decided to stay away from him because even though she loves him so much. They are not meant to be...his like the wildest beast that can break her into pieces.

After a very public break-up between the university's 'it' couple, all eyes are on the heartbroken Quarterback, Caleb Briggs. His life had been laid out in front of him for as long as he can remember. After one drunken night with a dream girl, he wakes up alone and is determined to find her. Little does he know, she doesn't want to be found. The last thing that Violet wants is to draw in extra attention. It's bad enough that she's the football coach's daughter, but to be dragged down in the gossip mill as The Rebound? Not on her life. When she breaks her father's one rule to keep away from his team and sleeps with the school's quarterback, she is prepared for the consequences. That doesn't mean that she isn't planning on running from them for as long as possible.

She was chasing her dreams. He was her unexpected detour. All Marinel ever wanted was to finish college and become a nurse in a private hospital. Love wasn’t part of the plan—until a fateful encounter with a handsome stranger on the beach changed everything. Calvin wasn’t supposed to mean anything. But when their paths crossed again, her world turned upside down. Their connection was undeniable, but fate wasn’t kind. Marinel found herself risking everything for a love that seemed doomed from the start. And just when she thought she had moved on, tragedy struck—leaving her to fulfill promises to a man she lost too soon. Years later, with her life back on track, another twist of fate comes knocking. Calvin’s twin brother shows up out of nowhere, accusing her of deceit… and claiming they’re married. Confused and shaken, Marinel is thrown into a mystery she never saw coming—one that reveals a deeper bond, a hidden truth, and a second chance she never asked for. When the past and present collide, will the truth set her free—or ruin everything all over again? One woman. Two brothers. A love that refuses to die. Will Marinel find her happily ever after—or face another heartbreak?