Stars And Scars

𝐀 𝐅𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐆𝐄. 𝐀 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐍. 𝐀 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐒 𝐋𝐈𝐄. John Flord Congreene has it all—wealth, power, and an empire at his feet. At 27, he reigns as the meticulous president of Congreene Allure Blue Company, a business built by his family. But beneath his carefully controlled world, a storm is brewing. His grandfather’s debts threaten to shatter the Congreene legacy, dragging everything he’s ever known into ruin. The only solution? A strategic marriage to the billionaire's daughter, a 24-year-old, dazzling, charming heiress named Garnet Marie Sytone,—the key to reclaiming their fortune. John thought he was the one hiding secrets. But he never expected that the woman he married was a masterpiece of deception. What happens when he uncovers the truth—that their marriage was never real? When every kiss, every touch, was based on a carefully crafted lie? Will he fight for a love he never believed in? Or will he walk away, letting betrayal consume them both? 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞. 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐭. 𝐀 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐰 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠. Can their love survive the ultimate betrayal? WARNING: This story contains mature content and language that are not suitable for young readers. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Anne came from an Island in the province of Leyte. She was raised by an old couple who wasn't blessed with child. Nang mapalayas sila sa kanilang bahay, nagpasya sila na lumuwas ng Manila upang doon makipagsapalaran. Napadpad sila sa Quiapo. Upang mabuhay, nagbenta sila ng mga halamang gamot at kung ano-ano pa. Doon nakilala ni Anne si Rose, isang nakakatuwang babae na mayroong guwapong asawa at higit sa lahat bilyonaryo. The kind woman take her into her house and offered her a job. At doon niya nakilala ang guwapong si Craig, na huli na niyang napagtanto na hindi pala Craig ang pangalan nito kundi Marko. Paano niya mababawi ang gayuma na napainom niya kay Craig dahil sa pag-aakalang siya si Marko? Na inakala niyang si Craig. Ang gulo! Pero mas magulo pa ang isip niya dahil pakiramdam niya tumatalab na ang gayuma na napainom niya kay Craig dahil wala ng ginawa ito kundi ang buntutan siya at hiritan ng kaniyang mga corny na pick up lines. "Miss, may mapa ka ba diyan? Gusto ko kasing malaman ang tamang daan papunta sa puso mo."

“Hayden, don’t.” I said. My legs wouldn’t stop trembling as he started to come forward. I shook my head as my tears started to roll down my cheeks and the way he looked at me sent chills down my spine. “Please.” He put his palm on the wall as he moved closer to me and caged me in his strong arms, leaving me no space to escape. “Serena!” he spoke, bringing his lips close to my ear. Everything of his was intimidating including his hoarse voice. After all, he was the devil himself. "Hayden…” I couldn’t take proper breaths as his fingers started to stroke my cheek. He clenched his jaw as he brought his finger close to my lips and his eyes darkened. The next thing he said scared me to the core. “I don’t understand if I should kiss you or KILL YOU.” ______ Serena's life was never exciting, and she never wanted it to be exciting. However, things don't go same when she meets a handsome stranger, who is filled with lies and secrets and his world is filled with guns and knives.

Kegagalan pernikahan pertamanya membuat Aara sempat terpuruk. Namun, dia memilih untuk bangkit. Hingga akhirnya dia bertemu dengan laki-laki baru yang membuat harapannya kembali muncul. Namun, apa jadinya jika laki-laki itu ternyata seseorang yang ikut andil dalam hancurnya pernikahannya dulu. Mampukah dia bertahan? Atau dia memilih untuk pergi?

Melissa's life was never the same after discovering her husband's infidelity. She closed herself off to love and threw herself into work, believing that was all she needed to be happy. But on a hot and unexpected night, she met Ricardo, a charming and seductive man who completely changed her perspective on life. Despite resisting at first, Melissa eventually gave in to the seductive game proposed by Ricardo. Their forbidden and intense romance was a rollercoaster of emotions, leaving her torn between the fear of surrendering again and the desire to live a true love. Meanwhile, Ricardo tried to convince her that the past didn't define her future and that she deserved to be happy again. Together, they faced many obstacles and surrendered to desire, not knowing what the future held for them. Amid ups and downs, Melissa discovered that love can arise when least expected and that sometimes it is necessary to take risks to be happy. But would she be ready to fully surrender to Ricardo and leave the past behind? The answer would only come with time, and many twists and turns were still to come.

The best laid plans sometimes go awry.... All Saira Anderson wants is to graduate from university with honors, get a good job, get married and have a family with her loving boyfriend Daniel Davis but all her plans fall through when she crosses paths with his step brother Ethan Delnoi, who is every girl's dream guy except hers... until he starts to be. Disconcerted by the strange bond between them, they try to resist each other but fail and decide to throw caution to the wind much to the chagrin of Ethan's ex girlfriend Darina, Saira's heartbroken boyfriend and an obsessed roommate of Saira's who vows to never let them get their happy ending.

She thought she was just a wolf. She was wrong. Raven Blackwood, the wild-hearted biker princess of the Iron Fang, is used to ruling the road with steel and fire. But the night Axel Voss; ruthless Alpha of the rival gang claims her as his Luna, her world rips open. Raven isn’t only a wolf. She’s something more. Something dangerous. Something hunted. As her powers awaken, so do her guardians; mystical protectors bound to her bloodline: A dragon trapped in mortal flesh, A siren with a voice that can command the living and the damned and others yet to rise. Each one is drawn to her… body, heart, and soul. Each one destined to fight for her and perhaps claim her. Now Raven stands at the center of a storm: Rival packs warring for dominance, betrayals simmering in the dark, hunters and rogues armed with god-forged weapons and a love so savage it threatens to burn her alive. In a world of chrome and claws, where loyalty cuts deeper than steel and desire is as dangerous as war, Raven must decide Will she surrender to one mate? Or rise as the Luna who commands them all?

Fashion designer Sylvania Scarlet is about to marry Russell Thompson. But just as she says her vows, masked gunmen storm in. They don’t just steal her wedding ring; they take jewelry, money, and other valuables. But one thing stands out… her ring was meant for someone called "The Don." Shocked and confused, Sylvania becomes obsessed with finding out who The Don is. As she searches for answers, her marriage starts falling apart. Russell, once loving, becomes violent, forcing her to run away and start over. Wanting to rebuild her life, Sylvania starts her own fashion business, Scarlet Fashions, and quickly becomes famous. But she doesn’t know that long before the wedding, she had already caught the eye of a powerful man. Zagaff Manscent, a feared Mafia boss, has been at war with his rival, Victor Morano. When Zagaff first saw Sylvania in a newspaper, he was drawn to her beauty and talent. He wanted her, but he knew the risks. Victor would do anything to hurt him, even going after someone he loved. To protect Sylvania, Zagaff pushed his feelings aside and stayed away. But after the wedding robbery, Zagaff is furious, convinced that Victor is behind it, making their war even worse. One night at Divas Deluxe, Sylvania meets The Don; the man she has been searching for. She is drawn to him, unaware of the deadly battle surrounding him. As they grow closer, Sylvania finds herself caught between Russell, who refuses to let her go, and Zagaff. Then, she finds out she’s pregnant. With danger all around and the fight between Zagaff and Victor Morano getting worse, Sylvania must make a choice among Love, Power, or Revenge. Will she survive this dangerous game… or become its next victim?

Born amidst two warring nations fueled by the murder of their respective Kings' fathers, Arah and Darrin are but small pieces on this ever-evolving paradigm of prejudice and war. Yet, a spark is lit between them unbeknownst to their throne bearers. Will this fire burn them alive or give birth to a new light to guide these kingdoms and themselves to a brighter future for all?

Lisa is a teenage girl who fell in love with her stepfather, Laredo. They ended up having an intimate relationship under her mother’s nose. The story unfolds with more intense drama and the consequences of family betrayal.