Smoke Grey Artinya

She returned to bury her father. Instead, she was forced to marry his enemy’s son. - Rosalind Marlow returns to New York to settle her father’s affairs, once one of the city’s most feared mafia bosses, only to find he died beside his greatest rival… and left behind a contract binding her to the rival’s son. Viktor Marino is cold, calculating, and infuriatingly magnetic. Rosa has no intention of becoming anyone’s pawn, not in grief, not in business, and definitely not in bed. But Viktor plays a long game, and with every stare, every challenge, he pulls her deeper into a world of secrets, power, and heat. She was raised to be untouchable. He was born to conquer. And in the space between vengeance and desire, who is going to lose control first? (Contains mature and dark content) ***** EXCERPT ‘Why would you want to leave this behind?’ he growled in my ear, his chest rumbling against my back. Because I can’t trust you. Because I don’t know what I want. ‘Because it’s cruel,’ I whispered. And then he pulled away, leaving me trembling, desperate, and furious.” ❦

Wala nang mas kinaiinisan si Elara Montesilva kundi si Timothy Grey—ang stepfather niyang masyadong bata, masyadong seryoso, at masyadong involved sa lahat ng bagay tungkol sa kanya. Akala niya, noong namatay ang nanay niya ay tapos na rin ang koneksyon niya rito. Pero nang mapunta siya sa isang iskandalong muntik nang sumira sa pangalan niya, si Timothy pa rin ang unang dumating. Galit, tahimik, at determinadong ayusin ang lahat. Ngayon, kailangan niyang bumalik sa buhay na matagal na niyang tinakbuhan. At habang araw-araw ay nagbabanggaan ang pride nila, unti-unti naman niyang nakikita ang ibang side ni Timothy. Ito ‘yung lalaking hindi lang kayang magalit, pero marunong din mag-alaga... at umunawa. Pero paano kung ang galit niya ay unti-unti nang napapalitan ng isang bagay na hindi dapat? At paano kung sa likod ng lahat ng lihim ni Timothy Grey, ito rin pala ang tanging taong kayang sirain ang pader na itinayo niya? Rebellion. Tension. Forbidden emotions. Dahil minsan, ang taong gusto mong iwasan ay siya ring hindi mo kayang kalimutan.

Shantali Mae Cross, a security guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Ancient Arts, encounters an impossible phenomenon during her night shift—smoke from the heating vents coalesces into the form of a cobra near ancient Egyptian canopic jars, showing her visions of possible futures. She sees herself accepting a promotion, arguing with a dark-haired man in a hospital, wearing a wedding dress, and standing at a graveside in autumn. Shaken by the experience, Shantali becomes obsessed with understanding what she witnessed, diving into research about serpent smoke divination practices. Her investigation reveals that others throughout history have experienced similar visions at crucial crossroads in their lives, but those who became consumed with interpreting and controlling their prophetic glimpses inevitably destroyed the very relationships and opportunities the visions had shown them. As Shantali spirals deeper into her research, she begins shutting out her boyfriend David, a fellow security guard who loves her deeply. When David witnesses the cobra phenomenon himself, he helps ground her in reality rather than obsession. Through her studies, particularly the warnings left by Dr. Amelia Thorne—a researcher who died alone after chasing similar mysteries—Shantali realizes the cobra's true message: choose love over fear, presence over obsession. The visions weren't warnings of tragedy but glimpses of a life fully lived with all its ordinary struggles and profound connections. When David proposes, Shantali chooses their real relationship over her pursuit of supernatural answers. She completes her research by writing a fictional novel about her experience, transforming obsession into art while helping future cobra witnesses understand that some mysteries are meant to guide rather than be solved. The story explores themes of choice versus destiny, the danger of sacrificing present love for future certainty, and the wisdom of embracing life's uncertainties alongside those who love us.

Isa lang naman ang gusto ni Cathy Xyra Garcia at ito ay si Grey Sanford, ang lalaking kinahuhumalingan niya ngunit sa kasamaang palad, hindi siya mahal nito kaya naman sa sobrang pagmamahal niya sa binata, ginamit niya ang kaniyang kapangyarihan at kinulong ito sa isang kasal. Akala ni Cathy ay ito na ang magiging daan para sa kanilang happy ever after na ending, ngunit siya ay nagkakamali. Dahil sa kasamaang palad, imbis na makatanggap ng pagmamahal, nakatanggap siya ng pang-aabuso mula sa kaniyang asawa. Ngunit dahil mahal niya ito, nanatili parin siya sa piling ng asawa at piniling magpakamartyr. Hanggang kailan siya magtitiis? May pag-asa pa bang mahalin siya ni Grey? abangan....

On my 28th birthday, I announced that I was pregnant. But my husband told everyone that he was sterile. Together with my best friend, they said that this was proof that I cheated on him. I tried defending myself, but in the end, I, along with my baby, died while burning with hate. When I reopened my eyes, I returned to the moment three hours before my death.

He pulled his hand from my grip, "What is your problem?" "What is my problem? My problem is the way you were flirting with that guy.” "What I do have nothing to do with you Carlson, you are my boss yes but I'm allowed to hangout around other people and Peter was just being nice." "Nice? You even know his name, why are you so cheap?..." It happened so fast I didn't see it coming all I felt was the stink on my cheeks and the tears in Enzo's eyes. …………….. Carlson Coleman never planned on working for his father's company, but a deal is a deal—he gets everything he wants, or he walks. What he didn’t expect was for “everything” to include Enzo Grey, the quiet, brilliant boy he spent years bullying through high school and college… who also happens to be his new personal assistant. Carlson’s always been drawn to Enzo in ways he couldn’t understand—or admit. Back then, bullying him was the only way Carlson knew to keep him close, to assert control over the chaos Enzo made him feel. But now, years later, the tables have turned. Carlson is the CEO of Coleman Group Ltd., and Enzo is all grown up, confident, and devastatingly off-limits. But some obsessions don’t die. Carlson will do whatever it takes to keep Enzo by his side—this time without the cruelty, without the masks. Only problem? Enzo remembers everything. And forgiveness doesn’t come easy when your past is paved with torment. Now, in the high-rise world of business, boardrooms, and broken trust, Carlson must confront not only his deepest desires but also the man he used to be. Because this time, if he wants Enzo, he’ll have to earn him.

The night I find out I'm pregnant, my family's villa suddenly goes up in flames. I endure the suffocating smoke and run the risk of being disfigured as I run to my son's bedroom. However, it's empty. Just then, I hear his excited exclamations outside the window. "Monica, you look so cool when putting out fires! I bet you'll get first place in this upcoming Firefighter Challenge!" I'm about to head downstairs to lecture him when a wall collapses and crushes me. As I drift in and out of consciousness, I hear my stern, stoic husband praise Monica Sloan for her courage. If I'm guessing correctly, my husband and son have started this fire to please her. I stare at the door, which is so close and yet so far. I send out one final text before dying of asphyxiation.

Si Luise Ryla Fuentes ay isang pampublikong teacher sa isang probinsya. Simple lang ang buhay niya. At katulad ng normal na mga tao—may pinakapangarap din ang dalaga na gusto niyang matupad. At ang sa kanya—makapangasawa ng AFAM at tumira sa ibang bansa at doon gumawa ng pamilya. Pero sa kasamaang palad, ang pangarap na iyon ni Luise ay hindi niya na matutupad pa dahil isang gabi—matatagpuan niya mismo sa harap ng nir-rent-tahan niyang apartment ang binatang hindi niya inaakalang magpapabago sa simple at normal niya lang na buhay. A novel written by:TheGuyWithTheGlasses

Drugged by a mysterious stranger, Jane Terranova, a powerful CEO of JT Telecom, finds herself in an unexpected encounter with Khali Luciano, a charismatic blackjack in a prestigious casino. Bound by the influence of drugs, Jane unwittingly engages in a high-stakes bet with Khali, unknowing that this fateful deal will alter the course of her life forever.

“Pig,” I muttered under my breath. He took a deep pull of his pipe and breathed out. Even though his manner was easy, I could see something dangerous flash in his eyes. “Now, now. There’s no need for names. Once we get to know each other better, I’m sure you’ll find me quite irresistible. They all do.” He patted his lap, and he was back to his languid self. “Here. Why don’t you make yourself comfortable? I’m told I make a very pleasant seating arrangement. Careful, I might poke you in the middle.” _________ Clara Grey is a cursed werewolf. Her parents betrayed the Moonstone Pack and were killed when she was a child. Now she has nothing to look forward to in life except for being bullied by the horrible members of her pack. However, everything changes when vampires attack her city, and she meets the mysterious, but terrifyingly handsome Prince Deanneth of the Dark Shade pack. Not everything is as it seems with Prince Deanneth. He is a dark, twisted werewolf with a desire to possess Clara’s heart, soul, and mind. Clara Grey must not only battle the newly arisen threat of the Greater Vampires, but also the cruel manipulations of her new Alpha Deanneth Legiere. ________ Daily Update. This is NOT a story for faint-hearted. This is a story about dark hierarchical werewolf society containing explicit sexual content, menage, violence, abuse, trauma , drug and strong language. Definitely not suitable for readers who get triggered by these topics. Please read at your own risk.