Smiling Through The Pain

“Its over between us Serah. I have found a better woman than you. You are dead to me. Just get out of my house. I never want to see you again.” Brian, the man whom I love the most in this world says to me. I leave his house in a freezing cold weather. I walk on the cold streets until my body could not take it anymore. The next time I open my eyes I find myself in the hospital and the doctors reveal to me the most shocking news.

"Apa salahku, Tuhan? Kenapa setiap kali aku mendapatkan kebahagiaan, selalu saja direnggut paksa dariku?" Nalia tidak pernah mampu merasakan kebahagiaan utuh. Orangtua yang menuntutnya untuk mengikuti jejak mereka menjadi seorang dokter, lelaki yang ia sukai menolaknya , dan calon suami yang hanya tinggal hitungan hari menjelang pernikahan, tewas akibat kecelakaan. Cobaan bertubi-tubi membuat Lia selalu menolak untuk merasakan bahagia. Hingg ahirnya Ares-lelaki yang pernah menolaknya, kembali meminta Lia untuk bersama. Akankah Lia mampu mengobati ketakutannya?

Revenge can be a lot dangerous if love gets involved in it. Because people often mistake in recognize the entities behind the facade of love. Everly Clark is a 22 years old sweet and gentle girl who wants to become a successful fashion designer one day. But she has to wait for some time as her parents has fixed her marriage with a very powerful man in the US. She doesn't care that she is getting married so young because she believes her parents know what best for her and also she has a huge crush on her soon-to-be husband Giovanni Ruso. Giovanni Ruso is 30 years old businessman who is the most wealthiest person in the US. He is ruthless billionaire who has more than anyone can ask for. But still he wants one thing and that is Everly Clark. To fulfill his dream, he is marrying her but there is a hidden motive behind this decision. A cruel motive that will destroy poor Everly who thinks her husband loves her but he is waiting for the right time to strike that will destroy her completely.

Kisa Becker loved Gilbert Kooper with great care. In Gilbert's mind, however, she was a cunning and evil plotter.After marrying him, she believed if she played the role of Mrs. Kooper well, she could eventually win his heart. Little did she expect that man to send her to prison, where a fire burned her years of infatuation with him into ashes.When the two met again after her near-death experience, Gilbert realized her affection for him had long gone. And now it was his turn to be distraught.

Hindi maitatanggi ang pagkahumaling ni Ysabelle sa dagat. Sa bawat paghampas ng mga alon ay naaalala niya ang pumanaw na ina. Dito rin niya unang nakilala ang lalaking bumihag sa bata niya pang puso. Sa pagdaan ng mga taon, at sa muli nilang pagtatagpo, may mabubuo nga bang pag-iibigan kung nagsimula lamang ang lahat sa kasinungalingan? Saksi ang alon sa mga nangyaring karahasan sa nakaraan. Ngunit sa pagsira sa kasulukuyan, anong mangyayari sa bukas na inaasahan? How can a spark of love survive over deep-seated hatred, life-altering decisions, and a desire for vengeance? Sa tabing dagat nagsimula ang lahat, doon nga rin ba magtatapos?

Nang dahil sa malaking halagang kinakailangan ni Cielo para sa pagpapa-opera ng kaniyang ina upang agapan ang pagkabulag nito ay pumayag si Cielo sa isang kasunduan.  Iyon ay pakasalan ang kasintahan ni Solenn na si Warren Sandoval ngunit bawal siyang umibig sa lalaki. Taksil man kung tawagin, ngunit hindi mapigilan  ni Cielo and damdaming sumisibol para kay Warren. Nalaman din ni Cielo na may pagtingin din si Warren sa kan'ya ngunit nagtatalo ang puso’t isip niya sa kung anong susundin. Lalabag ba siya upang sundin ang puso? O susundin ang dinidikta ng isip na tumupad sa kasunduan upang tumanaw ng utang na loob? 

Leah had discovered her first real betrayal from the ones she loved the most... or so she thought. Her half-sister, wanted everything she had, but the one thing that was supposed to be hers, was ripped and taken from her too. When a kind stranger comes along, what does she do? Should she continue to seek her revenge or should she give up on the idea altogether? What happens when the stranger finds himself wanting her more and more? Is it fate or just a simple coincidence? One secret, one undiscovered truth, what will happen next? After all, there is pain before bliss...

Bianca’s childhood was marked by loss and hardship. After her father’s sudden death when she was young, she was forced to live with her cruel aunt, enduring years of mistreatment and neglect. Despite the darkness surrounding her, Bianca’s resilience and strength carried her through the years. In high school, Bianca found solace and love in Ethan, a kind and caring boy who saw her for who she truly was. Their deep connection blossomed into a passionate relationship, but just as things seemed to be falling into place, Ethan disappeared without warning. His abrupt departure was driven by a secret threat that he believed could destroy Bianca’s life. Heartbroken and confused, Bianca never knew the real reason for his departure, and worse, she was left with a life-altering secret—she was pregnant with Ethan’s child. Years later, as an adult, Bianca applies for a job at a prestigious company, unaware that it belongs to none other than Ethan. Their reunion is charged with unresolved emotions and painful memories, and neither is sure how to navigate the stormy waters of their past. As they are forced to work together, they begin to confront the hurt, secrets, and love that never truly faded. Slowly, they rebuild their trust, facing the painful truths that kept them apart. Together, they fight for their second chance at happiness, but Bianca must decide if she can truly forgive Ethan and embrace the love they once shared. In the end, *Depth of Pain* is a story of healing, redemption, and the power of love to overcome even the deepest wounds. Bianca and Ethan’s journey is one of rediscovery, where they learn that the only way to move forward is to face the past head-on.

Just when I thought I had successfully moved on from a loveless relationship, I realized I made the same mistake again. I fell in love with a kind and handsome billionaire, and I thought he was already the perfect man. However, I learned about his deep secret--the secret evolving around my identity, and the secret that shattered my respect for him.I broke off with him and claimed everything that belonged to me. I hated him like he was the fiercest criminal in the world. I accused him as a thief, stripping him off from his once, dazzling glory.But then, a particular event led me to the truth. Only to know that I was already too late!

When a child mysteriously disappears from a small town and even his mother seems indifferent, it’s time for the new sheriff to step in. Meet Chris Baker, the new sheriff of the quiet Adirondack town of Clifton Heights. As one inexplicable case after another forces him to confront the townsfolk in The Skylark Diner, it’s the furtive Gavin Patchett that hands Chris a collection of not-so-fictional short stories that tumbles him into a world of monsters, ageless demons, and vengeful citizens. As Chris reads through the stories the veil starts to lift, and he soon questions what is real and what’s not, and whether he really wants to know. Nothing will ever be the same again. ©️ Crystal Lake Publishing