Six Eared Macaque Novels & Stories

She only wanted to live. He only needed a wife—on paper. But what started as a contract… is about to rewrite their hearts. After Rain Italy Cuervanue refuses to be sold off to an old man to pay her aunt’s debt, she’s thrown out of her own home. Desperate and alone, she flees to the only place that still holds her father’s memory, the beach house he gave her on her 18th birthday, only to find out it’s been sold. And not just to anyone. To Matthew Fuentavello, the youngest, powerful, and most feared CEO in the country, from a family known across Asia. To her shock, Matthew offers her a deal: Marry him for six months, a secret contract to fulfill his grandfather’s condition for taking full control of their empire. In return, she gets the beach house back. The catch? She must also work for him as his secretary. No one must know they’re married, except his family. Rain agrees with no choice left, never expecting that the man she married on paper… is the uncle of her cheating ex-boyfriend, the one who broke her heart with her own cousin. As they pretend by day and blur the lines by night, a dangerous chemistry starts to grow. Office rumors spark. Jealousy brews. And when the whispers get too loud, Matthew drops the biggest bomb—Rain isn’t just his secretary. She’s his wife. Just when Rain begins to believe in their stolen happiness, the past comes knocking. Her ex wants her back. Matthew’s ex, the woman who once rejected the deal Rain accepted, now wants him again. And Rain begins to wonder… Was she just a second option? Or is there something Matthew’s been hiding from the start… something real?

Billionaire Michael Valdemore got everything he wants including women. No one will dare to say no to this hunk and handsome bachelor—until the accident changed his life—forever. Mrs. Valdemore took an action and hired a private nurse to look after him. He was so proud and arrogant to accept his mother’s will, and none of those nurses stay with him within 24 hours. But everything changes when he met Thalia Colantes. His pig headed private nurse. He showed her his nasty and lordly manners, but the woman didn't scare him. In fact, Thalia was the reason why he pursued to be able to walk again. She made him comprehend how lucky and grateful he was as she made him realized that living alone without her by his sides will be the end of the world. He fell in love with her witty, sense of humor and the beauty she had in and out. He thought everything was doing fine between the both of them, but all of sudden Thalia left him. But through his power and money he found her and make it up with her. They thought everything would be all right. But Thalia received an unregistered phone call from an unknown caller. Her twin sister, Vanesa was missing and Kristina Montalban—Michael’s ex–girlfriend and Victor Pangilinan— who was responsible of Michael’s car accident six months ago in Europe, were both responsible for her twin sister’s abduction. In order to save her twin sister Vanesa, she has to exchange herself. Victor wants revenge against Michael as for Kristina, she had no plan of letting them both escaped. The woman wants her die along with her sister, but all of sudden Michael and his friends, Leon Miguel and Enrique came to rescue them.

Alam ng lahat ng empleyado sa Siam Industries — huwag mong titigan si Khun Theerak Kivatzkhi sa mata. Malamig. Walang awa. At naniniwala na lahat ng bagay — pati tao — ay nabibili ng pera. Takot na takot sa kanya ang lahat. Lahat maliban kay Neng Dawin. Isang gabi, hindi sinasadyang marinig ni Neng ang isang bagay na hindi dapat. Isang usapan. Isang transaction. Isang bagay na maaaring makasira kay Khun Thee. Dapat niyang tawagan ang pulis. Pero bago pa siya makaalis — nahuli siya. Akala niya katapusan na niya. Pero imbes na saktan siya, inalok siya ni Khun Thee ng isang kontrata: "Pretend to be my wife for six months. In return — your mother's hospital bills. Everything." Walang choice si Neng. Pumirma siya. Pero hindi niya alam na ang demonyong ito ay may sariling multo. May babaeng nagngangalang Xia — maganda, makapangyarihan, at baliw na baliw kay Khun Thee. At handa niyang sirain ang lahat — kasama si Neng — para lamang makuha ang lalaking hindi naman kanya. Habang nagaganap ang lahat ng ito, may isa pang kuwento na tahimik na umiikot sa paligid — sina Rheya at Mike. Dalawang Thai na tila may kanya-kanyang dinadalang bigat. Hindi mo alam kung magkaibigan, magkaribal, o may nakaraan na hindi pa tapos. Paano kung ang kasunduang dapat ay anim na buwan lang... ay maging dahilan para mahulog ang isa't isa? At paano kung ang babaeng dapat ay peke lang... ang siya palang magiging totoo?

“Kael…please…make it fast. I want you.” ungol ko. At ginawa nga ni Kael, mabilis siyang gumalaw sa ibabaw ko, at sa sobrang bilis niya gusto ko na siyang tumigil lalo na’t mabigat ang paghawak niya sa baywang ko habang binabayo ako. “Kael…stop, ” Hindi natapos ang sasabihin ko nang bigla siyang tumigil. Tumayo siya, mabigat ang bawat galaw. Nakatitig lang sa sahig. “Kael?” mahina kong tanong. Tahimik siya at saka dahan-dahan siyang tumingin sa akin. “Solene,” sabi niya, kalmado. “Let’s get a divorce.” Parang may sumabog sa tenga ko. “Ano?” halos hindi ko marinig ang boses ko. “Ano’ng sinabi mo?” Tuwid ang tindig niyang sumagot. “I already talked to my lawyer.” Huminga ako nang malalim, pilit na pinapaklam ang sarili ko. “Bakit?” “She’s sick.” Tumigil siya sandali bago tumingin sa akin. “Si Natalyn… she only has six months left.” Namilog ang mga mata ko. “So?” “She wants to spend her last days as my wife.” Walang pagbabago sa tono niya. “After that… I’ll come back to you.” Napangiti ako. Mapait. “Babalik ka?” bulong ko. “Para ka lang aalis sa bakasyon.” “Please, Solene.” Mahina pero mariin. “She’s dying. Don’t make this harder.” Natahimik ako. Ang hangin sa pagitan naming dalawa ay mabigat. Ang mga kamay kong kanina’y nakayakap sa kanya, ngayo’y nakalapat sa kama, nakakuyom. Anong kahibangan ito? Hindi pa kami tapos sa ginagawa namin pero bigla nalang siyang titigil at isang nakakagulat na balita ang sasabihin sa akin?

Timotheo George Yves is a 27-year-old heir to a luxury hotel empire with a degree in Engineering. In his life, he can do whatever he wants… money is never a problem to him. Pero thrill is not there anymore at pakiramdam niya ay nakakulong siya sa expectations ng kanyang pamilya. To escape from his parents’ manipulative hands, he left the city and starts posing as "Timo," isang barista sa malayong lugar na sa tingin nya ay hindi na sya mahahanap ng kanyang mga magulang. Isang regular customer si Ashanti Veronica Sullivan sa cafe kung saan nagtatrabaho si Timo. Isang passionate na social worker si Ash na may layuning tulungan ang mga taong nasa baba katulad niya. Since Timo met Ash, he wondered what kind of person Ash is until he realized he became curious of her more. They become friends at kalaunan ay nahulog ang puso ni Timo kay Ash. Far from Timo’s expectation, his parents find out about his relationship with Ash at ang mga magulang niya ay hindi sang-ayon sa kanilang relasyon. They feared Ash will bring Tim to his downfall and will cause disgrace to their family. Lalong gumulo ang sitwasyon ng ang kanyang lolo ay nagdagdag ng clause sa kanyang will: Timo must marry a woman of "modest means" within six months para makuha ang kanyang mana. Timo’s parents force him to be with someone who is on their level, but he is against it. Timo doesn't have a choice, but to hide his true identity from Ash, risking their relationship. Samantala, muling nagbalik ang manipulative ex-fiancé ni Ash, si Keanu Florian Domingo, na nagbabantang ibunyag ang sikreto ni Timotheo. As the deadline nears, Timotheo must confront his family's prejudices at kailangan niyang pumili sa pagitan ng kanyang inheritance o kinabukasan kasama si Ash.

Isabella Santos's world revolves around saving her sister Jenny from a rare blood disorder. Working multiple jobs in BGC barely covers the hospital bills. One fateful morning, her trembling hands spill hot coffee on Alexander Del Rosario's ₱50,000 suit. Instead of anger, his eyes hold an intriguing proposition. Xander's mother, Regina keeps arranging matches with socialites he can't stand. When he meets the fiery barista who stands up to him despite her mistake, he sees an opportunity. He offers Isa a one-year marriage contract worth ₱10 million - enough to save Jenny. But their undeniable chemistry challenges the contract's "no feelings" clause. During a company retreat in El Nido, one passionate night changes everything. Their fake relationship starts feeling real until Isa discovers documents linking Del Rosario Industries to her father's death. The shock triggers a panic attack, leading to her hospitalization where she learns she's six weeks pregnant. "Hindi ko kaya 'to. I need to protect my baby from them," she decides, disappearing without a trace. Three years later, fate reunites them at a charity gala. But Xander meets his daughter Sofia, the spitting image of him. "Paano mo nagawa 'to sa akin?" he confronts Isa. Before they can reconcile, and clear out everything, Marco emerges claiming to be Sofia's real father. Regina orchestrates DNA tests and custody battles. Through investigating his father's old records, Xander uncovers Regina's manipulation in destroying the Santos construction company. He confronts his mother: "Pinili mong sirain ang buhay nila dahil lang sa pride mo?!" Meanwhile, Isa faces kidnapping attempts and corporate espionage. The truth about Marco's involvement with rival companies comes to light. During a dramatic confrontation at the Del Rosario's mansion, Xander chooses Isa and Sofia over his empire. "Wala akong pakialam sa company. Kayo ang mahalaga sa akin."

Hindi dapat magkaroon ng anak ang isang De Silva sa isang maid. But six years ago, Atlas De Silva broke the one rule Pride Estate protected the most. He loved Elnora Velasco in secret. Ngunit nang malaman ng pamilya De Silva na buntis siya, pinalayas si Elnora, pinaratangan ng pagnanakaw, at pinaniwalang tumakas kapalit ng pera. Si Atlas naman ay pinakasal sa babaeng pinili ng pamilya niya para protektahan ang pangalan ng Pride Estate. Anim na taong lumaban mag-isa si Elnora para sa anak niyang si Luna Hope. Hanggang sa lihim na sumali si Luna sa Family Wish Contest ng Pride Estate. Hindi alam ni Elnora na napili ang anak niya bilang grand winner. At hindi niya alam na ang mismong magbabasa ng winning wish sa live event ay si Atlas De Silva. Sa harap ng buong La Isla Tentación, binuksan ni Atlas ang sobre habang nakangiti ang asawa niya sa tabi. He read the child’s wish. (I wish my daddy would remember Mommy.) He saw the attached photo. Isang lumang larawan niya. May sulat sa likod. (Mommy said this is the man who loved her, but not enough to fight for her.) Sa gitna ng entablado, lumapit si Luna Hope. “Are you my daddy?” Namutla ang asawa ni Atlas. Elnora rushed forward and pulled Luna into her arms. “Huwag mo siyang tawaging Daddy.” At sa unang pagkakataon matapos ang anim na taon, nakita muli ni Atlas ang babaeng minsan niyang minahal. “Elnora… is she mine?” Hindi siya sinagot ni Elnora. Tinalikuran niya ito, bitbit ang anak nila. Bago pa siya makalabas ng ballroom, nagsalita si Atlas. “Run if you want, Elnora. But I’m not the same man who let you disappear. This time, I’m coming after you.”

Hindi ako gold digger. Oo, tatlong trabaho ang pinagsasabay ko. Server ako sa umaga, cashier sa hapon, at sa gabi, naglilinis ako ng kubeta sa isang bar sa Makati. Ako si Maria Tala Loresca, twenty-three years old. May utang na kasing lalim ng depression ko, at walang balak na lumaki ang interest nito. Kaya nang lapitan ako ni Lucas Salazar sa VIP lounge ng club na pinagtatrabahuhan ko isang lalaking nakasuot ng suit na halatang isang buwang sahod ko ang isang butones, may amoy na pangmayaman at kayabangan, at may titig na parang hinuhubaran na ako bago pa man ako magsalita, akala ko isa siyang manyakis na mayaman. "Five million. One night. No names, no feelings, no bullshit." Tiningnan ko siya. Six feet. Broad shoulders. At isang ngisi ng lalaking sanay makuha ang gusto niya. "Sure. Sige. Pero cash agad." That night, ikinama niya ako sa penthouse niya. Walang bulaklak. Walang kandila. Pagkatapos? Limang milyon sa bedside table. Umalis akong hindi siya ginising. Akala ko tapos na. Hanggang sa malaman ko ang totoo makalipas ang tatlong linggo. Ako pala ang sikretong anak ng taong pinakakinamumuhian niya ang ina ko ang babaeng sumira sa pamilya niya, at siya ang rason kung bakit namatay ang kanyang ina. Kaya ang plano ko ay paibigin siya. Pakakasalan ko siya. Gagamitin ang apelyidong Salazar para kunin ang lahat—pera, lupa, dignidad niya. Plano ko siyang sirain. Hindi ko inasahan na habang ginagawa ko 'yon, unti-unti rin pala akong mababaliw sa kanya. Sa mga kamay niyang humawak hindi lang ng katawan ko kundi ng pusong tinuruan kong maging bato. At ang masaklap? Kapag nalaman niya ang totoo—na ang babaeng hinuhubaran niya sa kama ay ang mismong dugo ng demonyong hinahangad niyang mamatay at hindi ako sure kung sino ang mas masasaktan. Siya ba? O ako?

My Baby’s Daddy Is My Boss (SPG) Matapos mahuli ni Arch. Alex Reyes ang fiancé niyang may relasyon sa sarili niyang best friend sa mismong engagement party nila, isang gabi ng alak, galit, at kahinaan ang tuluyang sumira sa maayos niyang buhay. Sa gabing pilit niyang kinakalimutan, nakilala niya ang isang delikadong estrangherong nagdala sa kanya sa isang gabing puno ng init, tukso, at padalos-dalos na desisyon. Akala ni Alex, mananatili na lang iyong isang pagkakamali na hindi na niya muling babalikan. Pero ilang linggo matapos ang gabing iyon, natuklasan niyang buntis siya. Takot na muling masaktan at iwan, pinili niyang mawala nang tahimik at palakihing mag-isa ang batang dinadala niya. Anim na taon ang lumipas, muling nagkrus ang landas nila nang matanggap si Alex sa pinakamakapangyarihang kompanya sa bansa. Ngunit sa unang araw pa lang niya sa trabaho, parang gumuho agad ang mundo niya. Dahil ang ruthless billionaire CEO na haharap sa kanya ay walang iba kundi si Azrael Laurent. Ang lalaking nakasama niya sa gabing hindi niya malimutan at ang ama ng kanyang anak. Hindi alam ni Alex na matagal nang hinahanap ni Azrael ang babaeng nakasama niya six years ago. Kaya nang matuklasan nitong si Alex pala ang babaeng iyon at ang batang kasama nito ay sarili niyang anak, hindi siya nagdalawang-isip na angkinin ang dalawa. Handa siyang pakasalan si Alex, protektahan ito, at tulungan sa paghihiganti laban sa mga taong sumira rito. Ngunit higit pa roon, determinado si Azrael na gawin ang lahat para tuluyang mahulog sa kanya ang babaeng matagal na niyang hinahanap. Pero hindi ganoon kadaling magtiwala si Alex. Lalo na sa isang lalaking kilala sa pagiging malamig, dominante, at mapanganib. Magiging sapat kaya ang pagmamahal para paghilumin ang sugatang puso ni Alex?