Sit Still Pretty

Kehidupan rumah tangga Alia dan Darma terusik oleh sikap manis dan genit Babysitter bayi mereka yang pada akhirnya Darma pun terjerat oleh BabySitter yang bernama Nadia itu. Tak butuh waktu lama, kebusukan akan cepat terungkap. Dengan lihay-nya Alia lantas mengetahui skandal yang terjadi antara suami dan babysitternya itu. Alih-alih berubah, Darma justru lebih membela Nadia dihadapan istri sahnya. Hal itu membuat Alia murka dan melakukan hal di luar dugaan kedua orang tersebut. Tak disangka, Nadia yang disangka selembut sutra nyatanya bisa berubah garang dan seakan menantang Alia selaku mantan manjikannya. Nadia masih berusaha menduduki serta menguasai semua milik Alia. Namun, tak semudah itu untuk Nadia menjadi seperti Alia. Banyak hal dan kejadian yang menyelimuti perjalanan mereka bertiga, termasuk hadirnya kisah masalalu Alia yang bernama Irvan. Irvan, sosok lelaki masalalu Alia yang belum selesai, kiji hadir kembali, membuat Alia semakin bimbang.

Lei Kali Angeles, isa siyang barista sa isang Milk Tea Shop. Dahil sa pandemic, nagbawas ng tao ang kanyang pinapasukan na shop. Ngunit, sa mga nagdaan na buwan, unti-unti itong bumalik, at isa siya sa mapalad na tinawagan ng kanyang employer para muling magtrabaho. Pero tila ang kasiyahan niya nang matanggap ang balitang iyon ay kaakibat ng isang negatibong balita. Naging mandatory ang pagpapa-vaccine ng mga tao. Paano na kaya siya ngayon? Kung isa pa naman sa kinakatakutan niya ay ang magpa-inject. Sa pagkakataon kaya na iyon, handa na siyang harapin ang kanyang takot? O mananatili siyang tatalikuran iyon katulad kung paano niya hindi hinarap ang mga kakulangan sa kanyang pagkatao dahil sa iyon ang kinalakihan niya sa kanyang ina? Maging daan kaya ang mandatory vaccine, para tuluyan na niyang harapin ang kanyang mga takot na matagal at palagi niyang tinatalikuran?

Royal Mocetti found himself babysitting Raphaela when the Marcos family requested him to look after their daughter. He was protective of her. He took care of her and loved her as his own sister. Meanwhile, after the heartbreak, Raphaela swore she would never fall in love again. But being with Royal was a home to her heart. He was everything that she needed. Yet, she couldn't fall in love with him. He had a girlfriend who later on became his fiancé. What could a mere girl do about that?

In the crowd of people, his eyes were fixed on her. From the twitch of her lips to the blink of her lashes she was the only thing his eyes wanted to see, his hands to touch and his stupid heart, who he believed never existed want to beat for. He was not only following her every move but was making sure no other eyes look at her the way he was looking at her because he knew the beauty in red is going to be the desire looming in every men's eyes at the party. He was claiming his possession just by fixing his look on her because he knew very well, that every living being in this hall knows when he fixes his eyes on something it's his and everyone knows better than challenging him. Because a battle with the devil is a battle you lost even before you step into the battlefield. It was becoming too much for him to maintain the distance, he wanted to walk her side, put his hands around her waist, bring her closer to the warmth of his chest, he wants to kiss the hell out of her in front of everyone, the scenario made the blood rush to his southern region, every passing second was like a torture to him, which he was enduring for the time being. He knew she is not meant to be his, but hell he will take her by hook or crook doesn't matter if he is bringing her to the hell he rules. Is she your queen? the sane part of his mind asked. The question made the devil smirk at the thought of what she is to him, a knowledge he confined to himself.

A night of blunders leads to a wedding that will bind their names forever. Hindi inakala ni Isaac Hendrick Castillo na ang matinding pagnanasa niya sa itinuturing na Prinsesa ng mga Contreras ay mabigyan niya nang katuparan sa mismong gabi ng debut party ni Freya Beatrice Contreras. Ang lahat nang ikinilos niya sa gabing iyon ay kanyang isisinisi sa ispiritu ng alak. Pero noong inakala niyang magtatagumpay siya sa kahibangan niya nang gabing 'yon ay doon naman sila nahuli ng mga magulang ng dalaga. They were very angry with him and the only thing that calmed their anger was when he said he would marry Bea. They agreed with him and as soon as everything's settled they got married. Sa unang buwan ng kanilang pagsasama ay naging maayos naman ang lahat sa pagitan nila ni Bea. She was his beautiful and submissive wife and he didn't regret his decision that he married her. Pero noong inakala niya na perpekto na ang lahat sa buhay may asawa niya ay nagkakamali siya. He almost got everything; Business, money, power, and a beautiful wife. Dahil isang hapon ay umuwi na lamang siya sa kanilang bahay na wala na ang kaniyang asawa. She left him without saying a single word. Hinanap niya ito kung saan-saan pero hindi niya ito nakita. Tinanggap niya ang lahat ng sakit nang pang-iiwan nito sa kanya. Pero isang araw ay nasorpresa siya sa pagbalik nito. She changed a lot, she is now cold, sophisticated, a grown-up woman, elegant, beautiful... and has a new lover! And what hurts the most is that he knows that her lover is none other than his cousin, Brent Timothy Castillo! She asked for his signature for their annulment paper, but he would never agree to annul their marriage. She will bear his name forever!

[COMPLETE] [UNDERGOING EDIT FOR TRADITIONAL PUBLISHING] Si Jhustine Perez ay isang avid fan of Infinitize - isang popstar idol group sa isang eskwelahan ng Inspirit University. Isang araw ay nalaman niya na ang kaniyang paboritong Idol Group ay matitiwalag na dahil sa kawalan ng budget ng paaralan at magsasara na ito. Pero siya ay handang isakripisyo ang kanyang pagkababae para iligtas ang kanyang mga iniidolo. Subalit ang kaniyang plano ay hindi pangkaraniwan dahil ang paaralan na papasukan niya ay para sa mga pandaigdigang lalake lamang. Paano niya gagawin ito? [CAUTION STORY CONTAINS MULTIPLE POV THAT CAUSES READER DEATHS. I'M JUST KIDDING! READ THIS NOW!] Author's Note: Story is unedited. I am in a process of editing it for traditional publishing, you may still read it as usual.

For Emerson Williams, the misfortunes are just beginning. She watches her world crumble after being unjustly fired from her job, and with her father gravely ill, she must face a mountain of debts, including the foreclosure of her home. Emerson believes she can no longer find a way out of her problems. But unexpectedly, a job opportunity comes her way. She is now tasked with caring for Greta, the daughter of Hans Müller, a renowned German lawyer in Chicago. Hans, consumed by resentment since the death of his wife, has distanced himself from his daughter, leaving her care to others and creating an emotional void. Rachel, his current girlfriend, takes advantage of this situation to manipulate the little girl's mind with lies and disdain, trying to take the place of her mother, but in a cruel way. As Emerson becomes more involved in the Müller's lives, she uncovers the true reason behind Greta's mother's death. With unwavering determination, she tries to rebuild the broken bond between father and daughter; however, she faces constant obstacles, particularly Rachel's wicked schemes. Now, the little girl won't be alone; she will have a savior. However, more complications will arise for Emerson as she strives to be Greta Müller's nanny.

J'étais enceinte de quatre mois de l'héritier de l'Alpha lorsque ma meilleure amie, Adrienne, m'a percutée. Elle a prétendu qu'il s'agissait d'un « accident ». J'ai perdu le bébé. Mon frère, Guillaume, a tenté de la dénoncer aux anciens de la meute. Mais il a été accusé à tort de trahison, dépouillé de son titre de Bêta et jeté dans un cachot de la meute. Je me suis précipitée vers mon compagnon, l'Alpha Bernard, pour lui demander de l'aide. Il m'a serrée dans ses bras et m'a juré qu'il sauverait Guillaume. Le lendemain, j'ai trouvé Guillaume dans le cachot, enchaîné avec des chaînes en argent, à peine vivant. Le cœur brisé, je suis retournée voir Bernard pour trouver un moyen de prouver l'innocence de Guillaume. C'est alors que je l'ai entendu parler à son bras droit. « Alpha, si Luna découvre que vous les avez laissés piéger Guillaume... elle vous détestera. » La voix de Bernard était empreinte d'épuisement et de douleur refoulée. « Je sais comment elle est. C'était le seul moyen de lui faire pardonner Adrienne lors de la Cérémonie de la Lune de Sang. Adrienne m'a sauvé la vie. Je ne laisserai pas cela la détruire. » Il a marqué une pause, la voix complètement froide. « Quant à Sandrine... Je me rattraperai auprès d'elle. Elle ne saura jamais la vérité, jamais. Pour l'instant, elle doit simplement... obéir. » Le compagnon à qui j'avais confié ma vie... Il a jeté ma famille aux loups, tout cela pour protéger la femme qui avait tué notre enfant. Mon cœur s'est brisé. Tremblant d'une rage que je n'avais jamais connue, j'ai appelé la personne à qui je n'avais pas parlé depuis sept ans, mon père, Alpha Claude. « Père, j'accepte l'alliance stratégique, le mariage que tu souhaitais. Mais j'ai une condition. J'ai besoin de ton aide... pour réduire la Meute du Bois Noir en cendres. »

Humanimalandia is a peaceful place lived by different humanimals. Their ruler is King Phoenixto; he has a son named Elmo. Due to excellent rulership of their king, the dipole is in good hand. Dipole or Dimensional Portal is a small built particle which separates the mortals and humanimals. Prince Elmo has a best friend, he is Snakson. One day, while Snakson is having traing on the forest, Demisnak came and tempts him. Snakson didn't fall on the temptation but Demisnak deceived him after. He made a mistake and brought the dipole to Demisnak. Snakson became guilty after what he has done. He wants to correct his mistake but it's too late. Demisnak absorb the dipole. Sondem was born after Snakson and Demisnak became one. Nightmares arise in Humanimalandia. King Phoenixto gave an order to Prince Elmo to find the humanimals that will help them in defeating the darkness. Prince Elmo established the Humanimal University to train the chosen humanimals. He sends an invitation in different parts of the world.

Keluarga utuh disertai kehadiran buah hati adalah impian semua pasangan. Pun dengan Zana dan Haikal. Pasangan suami istri itu sudah sejak lama merindukan celoteh manja dari bibir mungil seorang bayi sebagai buah dari pernikahan mereka. Lebih dari dua tahun menikah, Zana tak kunjung hamil, membuat Haikal memilih rahim lain untuk menghadirkan buah hati untuknya.  Memasuki tahun ketiga pernikahan, Haikal. Membawa bayi laki-laki untuk Zana yang ia sebut anak angkat. Tak ada gurat kecewa pada wajah tulus perempuan cantik itu, meski ia harus merawat bayi berusia dua bulan, sekaligus ibu mertuanya yang sakit parah.  Hingga, pada siang itu, saat sebuah foto hingga rekaman video yang memperlihatkan kemesraan sang suami dengan wanita lain. Zana merasa kedua tungkainya melemah, menyisakan tubuh yang bergetar disebabkan sebuah pengkhianatan. Tak sampai di situ, anak yang ia rawat dengan penuh kasih sejak bayi itu tak lain adalah buah dari pengkhianatan suaminya.