Still Water Runs Deep

She's trying to escape. He's looking for revenge. She stumbles. He catches. She holds a secret. He wants to unravel it. It's impossible for them to be mates. But destiny had other plans. Xavier Knight thinks having a mate makes one weak. But can he really resist the bond that has entwined the two so deeply? Especially when he needs to have a taste of her to calm his raging beast? Her taste alone has become an addiction he craves severely, so how long can he hold off from marking her as his? Warning! MATURE CONTENT!

Born of Magic. Marked by Darkness. Bound for a Fate No One Understands. Elarion Valtor is no ordinary student. Raised in the Tower by the most powerful mage of the Human Kingdom, he carries within him a forbidden sigil—an ancient mark that whispers in his mind and glows with power he barely understands. When he's forced to attend the Kingdom’s most prestigious magic academy, he enters a world of politics, legacy, and hidden daggers behind noble smiles. The royal heirs are watching. The professors are testing. And something buried deep within the academy begins to stir when Elarion walks through its halls. Whispers of an ancient prophecy resurface. A statue cracks. A crystal shatters. As the line between destiny and manipulation blurs, Elarion must decide: will he forge his own path—or become the weapon they fear he already is?

Maria Isabella Cortes also known as Bella. The only daughter and heiress of Guillermo Real Estates Company. Dahil sa dami ng kalaban at katunggali ng pamilya sa negosyo ay napagpasyahang itago at gawing pribado ang buhay niya sa lugar ng El Fuego. A small town that is part of Zamboanga where she can live a peaceful life away from showbiz and danger. With her simple life she will accidentally meet the young stern and bold Zackeriel Bennedict Buenaventura, the ruthless and intimidating young Don in El fuego. Dahil lumaki sa karangyaan at nasanay na nakukuha ang lahat nang gusto. Naging isang pagsubok sa kanya ang pagkuha sa atensyon ni Zack. So she did everything to get his attention. Determinado siyang magpapansin dito. Pero talaga pa lang may mga bagay na hindi mo pwedeng pilitin kahit ano pa ang gawin mo. May mga bagay na hindi mo kayang abutin kahit abot kamay mo na. Kahit anong pilit at higpit ng kapit mo dito ay dudulas at dudulas pa rin. When will she be able to learn to let go? Kapag nasaktan na? O kapag napagod na? O dikaya'y kapag natuto na niyang tanggapin sa sarili niya na hindi talaga pwede.

Seorang korban perundungan tidak bisa lari dari masalah. Namun semakin lama masalah yang menimpanya semakin besar. Keadaan yang sudah sulit yang kini mulai merambah kepada orang terdekatnya. Semakin besar masalah itu, emosi di dalam lubuk hati terdalam menyebabkan kekuatan yang tidak disadari mulai muncul.

MY DEEPEST DARKEST SECRET! Can I, who had been broken from a traumatic past can still be accepted for who I am? Ako si George, tomboy kung kumilos pero babaeng babae deep inside. Isang malungkot, karimarimarim at di malilimutang karanasan ang nangyari sa akin na nagpabago ng pananaw ko sa buhay. Nirape ako noong edad 18 ng isang lalaking hindi ko kilala.. I am the wrong person, at the wrong place and at the wrong time! Subalit mapaglaro ang tadhana, namasukan ako bilang isang ordinarong empleado at lihim na umibig ako sa aking boss na siyang may-ari ng kumpanya. Kung saka-sakalit tugunin niya ang aking pag-ibig, ipagtatapat ko ba sa kanya ang aking nakaraan? Tatangapin kaya niya ako sa pagiging isang segunda manong babae? If two people were destined for each other, will fate bring us back together? O tatanda na lang akong dalaga?

Adam Lucky Lacuezo believes that his life is the antonym of his name, Lucky. After 10 years of being a broken man, he met the annoyingly beautiful promdi girl, Jazlyn Bautista. His life has never been the same again because of her. They always fight and scold each other but at the end of the day, she always smiles and let him know that she'll always be there for him. What will happen between this cold man who can't even get his old self back and this woman who wants him to find happiness again? The CEO and his secretary's story.

“Get the hell out! I never want to see you again!” With that, William left his cheating boyfriend of a decade. Set on restarting his life, he returned to his Father's company as his rightful heir, set on taking the reins of the company. An important business deal put under his hands is the best bet to do it, but he isn't the only one aiming for that deal. To his shock, he meets the face of his new business rival and obstacle. Tristan, His good for nothing ex's older brother, and his sworn enemy. From the moment Tristan came into his life, William tried to be nice and gain his approval for their relationship but all his efforts were rebuffed and Tristan became a thorn in his side, actively sabotaging him and his relationship at every turn. It was clear that he hated him. From that moment on, William knew that he would never be at peace with him around. To meet him again, this time as his rival, might as well be his worst nightmares. As they go head to head, William is determined to be on top, yet strange feelings start to emerge. If he hates him so much, why does he feel so drawn to him? And why does Tristan look at him so heatedly? “Why are you doing this? You hate me!” “Of course I hate you,” Tristan hissed icily, yet his stare sent shivers up William’s spine “I hate the way I want you.”

Julia and Evan were the perfect couple—or so she thought. But everything changed when Evan abruptly ended their relationship, leaving her heartbroken and unable to tell him she was carrying his child. Years later, Julia has built a life for herself and her son, Andy, while Evan has risen to unimaginable wealth and success. Their paths cross again at a chance meeting, but Julia soon discovers Evan has moved on with someone else. Julia is done with the pain. She’s fought battles alone, raising a son who deserves the truth about his father, even if Evan doesn’t deserve her forgiveness. When Julia told Evan years ago she had something to say, he didn’t listen. Now, it’s time for him to listen. But is it too late to reclaim what he lost? “We should break up,” he’d said, the words cutting through her like glass. The pregnancy test in her pocket stayed hidden, just like the child they would never share. Now, it’s Evan’s turn to hear the truth—and to face his deepest regret. [BOOK 1 COMPLETED]

She's willing to sacrifice everything for her father's freedom and safety. Kaya niyang suungin ang kahit na anong pagsubok upang maging masaya ang ama kahit ang kapalit niyon ay pagbaba ng kanyang pagkababae. Funny, but she's willing to be a whore para maging malaya ang ama. Ibenta man ang sarili sa kahit na sinong lalaki ay kaya niyang gawin. Her father committed a crime, it was self-defense, pero sa tulad nilang mahirap ay walang maniniwala sa bagay na iyon. Kaya naman ibeninta niya ang sarili sa isang abogadong nangakong tutulungan siya sa kaso ng ama. Handa siyang sikmurain na ipagamit ang katawan para sa kapalit nitong tulong, ngunit dahil sa sariling katangahan ay namali siya ng taong pinagbigyan ng sarili. Nakipagnaig siya sa estranghero na akala niya ay ang attorney. Ang tanging baraha niya para sa kalayaan ng ama ay naglaho na parang bula. Paano na niya maililigtas ang ama gayong ang kanyang kaberhinan ay wala na? And damn her for the second time, Six Castillion is the name of the guy na siya ring pinsan ng amo niya.

Fifth Castillion is a happy-go-lucky bachelor from a wealthy clan of Castillion. He never imagined being in a serious relationship and being a man of one woman. But when he met Antoinette San Francisco, everything changed. She's a demure and classic woman who dreamed of being a nun and temporarily went out to the convent to fulfill her responsibility to her sister, Tamia. Destiny is full of surprises, indeed. Tamia fell in love with Fifth, while Fifth fell with Antoinette, and vice versa. But as a good half-sister, Antoinette sacrificed her love for him. She let him go despite their love for each other for her sister's happiness. She pushed Fifth to marry her sister as Tamia's dying wish. He will do everything she wants, even if it costs him happiness and freedom. He married Tamia while Antoinette pursued her dream and became a nun. Selfless love is sometimes too cruel for those who sacrifice. Is there a happy ending for both of them? Or will their sacrifices set them free?