So Close Yet So Far Novels & Stories

Rated SPG | R-18 | Mature Content Jerusalem McBride has everything the world could ever envy — fame, wealth, and a face that graces international billboards. But behind the glamour lies a man haunted by three things: misery, hatred, and revenge. Once part of Foedus Corp., a secretive brotherhood led by Lev Petrov, Jeru found not only power but a family he never had. Yet even brotherhood couldn’t fill the emptiness left by the people who shattered his life — the Esquivels. Now, his only mission is vengeance. And his plan begins with Damira Esquivel, the sole daughter and precious weakness of the man he despises most. But revenge takes an unexpected turn when Patrice Gertrude Dimagiba — the woman who has always stood in his way — becomes the one person capable of breaking down his walls. As secrets unravel and hearts collide, Jeru must decide: Will he follow the darkness that has consumed him for years… or surrender to the love that threatens to save him?

With her young age, Anisha has no plans to settle just yet—more so… be wed to a man she doesn't even know. Naniniwala siyang may tamang oras para sa isang bagay na hindi basta-bastang mababawi kapag natapos na. She always believed that marriage is sacred and it shouldn't be forced and done without love and commitment. Kaya naman nang malaman niyang ikakasal siya sa isang estranghero, labis niya itong dinibdib ngunit wala siyang choice. As a form of rebellion, she thought of giving herself away the night before she could even meet her soon to be husband. Sira na rin naman ang buhay niya, lulubusin na niya ito—iyon ang pilit niyang sinasabi sa kaniyang sarili. She planned to ruin her image, but life and fate had other plans for her. When she thought she could get away with that unwanted proposal from her parents, her soon to be husband intervened.

Zahara De Costello is a fierce and independent civil lawyer working at a prestigious law firm in Italy. She’s smart, driven, and never lets anyone walk over her—lalo na ang mga mayayabang at feeling powerful na tulad ni Arden Velasquez, the ruthless and arrogant CEO of an exclusive perfume company. Their first meeting? A disaster. Arden’s cold and demanding attitude instantly turns Zahara off. Pero hindi rin niya maitatangging may kakaibang presensya ang binata—dangerous yet intriguing. Kaya lang, bakit siya? Bakit siya pa ang gustong kunin ni Arden bilang personal lawyer nito? At first, Zahara refuses. Pero nang malaman niya ang mabigat na kasong kinahaharap ng CEO, she starts to wonder—what is he hiding behind those emotionless eyes? As she gets tangled in his world, she realizes that beneath Arden’s icy facade is a man carrying deep scars.

She is Shanaya Yssey Sarmiento or Aya for her nickname. She is a Nurse in Cebu Doctors Universities Hospital. Isa siyang palaban at malakas na babae sa kanilang lugar at binabansagan ito Avah Maldita dahil sa kamalditahan at katarayan nito ngunit sa mga close nito sa buhay ay totoo siya ngunit may isang tao na nagpapagulo sa kaniyang puso't isipan si Marcus. Marcus Dylan Agustin is a Doctor of St. Agustin General Hospital kung saan siya ang namamahala. Broken Hearted ito dahil mas pinili ng Girlfriend nito na sumama sa kaniyang pinsan na si Warren. Halos lahat ng atensyon niya ay nasa trabaho ngunit pinapupunta siya ng kanyang parents sa Cebu kung saan ang lupain ng kanyang abuela at kung saan nakatira ang kanyang Nanny noong bata pa lamang siya. Makilala niya si Aya ang anak ni Aling Crusing ngunit sa umpisa ay halos kung magaway sila ay aso't pusa at sa pagiging maldita ni Aya. Ngunit dumating sa punto na mahuhulog ang loob ni Aya kay Marcus dahil sa magandang ipinapakita niya sa kanya pero susubukan ng isang pagsubok ang nararamdaman ni Aya dahil sa kailangan ng bumalik ni Marcus sa Maynila at paalis papuntang Amerika upang pamahalaan ang hospital nila roon pagkatapos ng summer break. Will continue to love him if the summer break is over?

Al Cyriel Yuzthon is a famous young actor and model. But because of being with the controversial man in the Entertainment Industry, some of them hated him and told him to leave the circle too.   However, Al didn’t give a shit. He loves Red more than his fans.   That’s why when he finds out that Red’s cheating on him because he can’t give him a child. He decided to take his own life.   Yet, he transmigrated in a book that he also didn’t give attention to back then. He became Cyll Dreiz Reiger, but unlike in the real world, he can give birth to a child with the help of the system.   He was so optimistic at first. But realized that something was wrong.   The babies inside of him have two fathers. And he’s also married with them. How did it happen?   Who’s the twin’s father, Jin Linran and Jin Weilan? Or the black sheep of the Jin family, the firstborn in Triplets, Jin Sinian? The person who’s not on the list, as he thought he only had two husbands.

He’s deeply and madly inlove with her. She doesn't like him. When Hirah's father rejected Vicenzio's marriage proposal, Vicenzio was left with no choice but to take the risk. He kidnapped Hirah and took her to his secluded private island, believing that a change of scenery might sway her affections. But Hirah had never harbored any feelings for him. All she desired was escape, to flee the place she considered a living hell. So, she thought of a plan – a cunning trap designed to lure Vicenzio into a situation that would allow her to slip away. Yet, even Hirah couldn't have foreseen the twist of fate that she would also fall within the very trap she had set. Will destiny intervene, bringing these two together and offering them a glimmer of hope for love? Or is this merely the beginning of a chaos journey filled with life's trials and long-hidden secrets? Will their love prevail? Or will their once-promising romance be buried beneath the weight of their circumstances, lost forever like a pearl in the sand? YOU BELONG WITH ME, HIRAH(SPG)

Ivor Sales is a self-made CEO, he works hard for what he has right now.  He was once married to Lily Andra, a tough yet kind businesswoman. Naging magkaibigan sila noong college days pa lang nila hanggang sa nagbunga ito nang pagmamahalan. Ilang taon silang magkarelasyon bago nagpakasal at bumuo ng pamilya. Masaya sila at kuntento sa kanilang buhay may-asawa. Ngunit dahil sa pagkakaiba nila nang personalidad at sa hirap nang kanilang pinagdaanan bilang indibidwal, nakahadlang ito sa kanilang kasal. Ang dati nilang pang-unawa at pagmamahal sa isa’t isa, ay napalitan nang hindi pagkakaintindihan at kawalan nang tiwala. Hindi na nila kinayang ayusin ang kanilang relasyon at nagdesisyon silang maghiwalay. Sa paglipas ng pitong taon, nagkita muli sina Lily at Ivor. Sa muli nilang pagkikita, may mga naiwan at nabuong tanong na hindi masagot. Maari kaya maging dahilan ito nang kanilang pagkakabalikan?

Two months—just sixty days for the world, but for Rainnance Verdadero-Angeles, it felt like a lifetime trapped in grief and silence. Her husband, Ghon Angeles, vanished without a trace. No body. No closure. Just a haunting absence that swallowed her whole. When everyone else surrendered to hopelessness, Rain chose to fight. With only faith as her compass, she followed the whispers of fate all the way to Palawan—where the sea met the secrets of the past. But instead of a reunion, she found a nightmare. Ghon was there... alive. Breathing. Smiling. Yet he looked at her like she was a stranger. He pushed her away, denied her love, and worse—his cruelty left scars deeper than any wound. Still, Rain’s heart refused to let go, even after losing the child that once bound them together. Beneath the waves of their shared yesterday lies a truth waiting to be uncovered—one that could either destroy her… or set her free. But what if the man she’s been fighting to find… was never the same man she lost?

Since she was sixteen, Sydney Rae Salvador has been in love with Clyren Zeye Matteo. But that's not how he ever saw her. He was constantly present but never hers, he was her older brother's best friend. Sydney quietly loving him, while he loved other girls. Then everything changed one night. She became pregnant even though she had no idea what it meant to him. She kept her pregnancy a secret. She wished to avoid making him feel obliged to stay. She also became irrationally angry with him. However, she secretly missed him when he wasn't present. She was simply seeking things, it turned out, and she wanted Clyren close to her most of the time. Months later, her brother discovered that she was pregnant. He got angry with Clyren and confronted him but Clyren already knew. He had been waiting for Sydney to tell him herself. After that, Clyren took care of her. He was always there. Then one day, when she was six months pregnant, she asked him to buy her a mangosteen that she was craving. He went out, but he never came back. She gave birth alone. For years, there was no sign of him. Four years later, her twins were already toddlers. At the airport, her son had an accident. At that exact moment, she ran into Clyren again. He was checking on her son’s head, which was covered in blood. She begged him to help their son, so they rushed to the hospital. What happened to Clyren? Do second chances really exist?

“But I won’t stand a shy woman in bed,” patuloy ko. “Ayoko ng babaeng parang napipilitan lang makipag-sex sa akin. Gusto ko iyong pagka-Freya mo noong gabing buohin natin ‘yang anak ko na nasa sinapupunan mo ngayon.”  “Naka-drugs ako noon…” pabulong niyang sabi. “Hindi ako ang Freya na iyon. Kung ano man ang nangyari sa akin dahil sa droga ay hindi ko ginusto iyon.” I smirked as I cupped her left jaw with my right hand. I stared into her eyes. “That night, Freya...That night I decided to make you my woman. Make you my bitch…” I grinned. “Kaso nabuo man ang panganay ko. Siya ang nagdesisyon na pakasalan kita and that makes you... luckier.”  ****** ALGUIEN ESPOSITO is a mafia boss who doesn’t care to any woman in general. He was raised to be ruthless and focused to be the leader of their organization, EXCELLANTE. Para sa kaniya ay wala siyang pakialam sa kahit sinong babae. But one night, Alguien ended up in bed with FREYA - a poor woman, who was a payment for him because of the latter's boyfriend's debt. Intrigue. Conspiracy. Deception. When Alguien wanted to make his marriage with Freya work, Freya found her true identity and worth. While Alguien wanted to keep Freya as his wife, Freya found a reason to leave him and face her life. As Alguien needs to stay as the leader of Excellante in the underground society, Freya becomes a princess and a true blue-blood royalty. ****** This is a story that is close to a real mafia way of life. If you are a sucker for romance and simple plot, better not read this!!!