Superstitious Nine Chapter 1

CASTELLO DI CARTE MAFIA CHRONICLES, BOOK 1 [Also known as PRECARIOUS: THE GAME OF HEARTS] 𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐀 When my mother's declining health forced me to reconsider my career options, my boss steered me in an unexpected direction. The was simple: get in, get the information, and get the out. Except, it wasn't that easy. Especially when my target was the most nefarious man alive in New York. The closer I got to him, the more I saw sides of him I never expected. He burned me with his scorching touch, demanding and eager gazes. He was determined to have me at all costs. One might think he would stop at that, but—devil, help me—he needed more. More than I was ready to give. There was a reason I never wanted to the Underworld. When my past came crashing onto my doorstep, every lie unravelled, but nothing prepared me for the worst. The truth about the connection between the man I desired and my dead sister. 𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐒 We all know what they say about sweet things: when consumed excessively, they turn from savoury to bitter. That was what she was. A poor excuse for a sweet I wanted to devour. I wanted to make her suffer with the same intensity. She deserved it. And so did her scheming sister. Only, I didn’t know the latter was dead, and I might be the one at fault. But did that stop me from craving her? , no. My desire to have her magnified. She became mine the moment she walked into my life with those hauntingly blue eyes. She could give me the one thing I never had in life: happiness. But being the master at ruining everything, how could I ever be the man she wanted me to be?

The woman who owns a company airlines is one of the most well-known and wealthiest young business woman in the world. She has a sardonic sense of humour and maintains a calm attitude but irascible demeanor at all times. She won't be able to vanish someone in thin air until it crosses the line. A lawyer is perceived as a ruler with absolute power over life and death. A person with no human sense. And he runs a law firm. He is known for being cruel and cold to his enemies and those who attempt to exploit him for personal gain. He could also be a unlawful attorney who allows someone to vanish into thin air. Even the stars had a hand in bringing them together from heaven and hell.

Harley Callanta is one of the youngest governor in San Miguel. At the age of 25, he is already a governor. He followed the footsteps of his father who was also a former governor of San Miguel. Kaya bilang isang governor ng kanilang lalawigan ay dapat malinis ang kaniyang pangalan. Ngunit nang makita niya ang isang babae na mas bata sa kaniya ay mukhang gagawin niya ang lahat kahit na madungisan pa ang kaniyang pangalan. Ayaw niyang maagaw pa ng iba ang babaeng matagal niya ng hinihintay. Nasa tamang edad na rin si Jane Requez kaya hindi na napigilan pa ni Harley na bakuran na ang dalaga. At dahil takot sa sasabihin ng mga tao sa kaniya, pinipilit umiwas ni Jane kay Harley. Ngunit ang governor naman ang lapit nang lapit aa kaniya. Hindi niya kayang ipaglaban ang nararamdaman niya para kay Harley. Takot siya sa sasabihin ng mga tao. Nang malaman ng mga tao ang tungkol sa kanila ni Harley ay nag desisyon si Jane na umalis ng San Miguel at ipinagpatuloy ang matagal niya ng pangarap-ang maging fashion designer. At sa muli nilang pagkikita ay hindi pa rin sumusuko si Harley na ipaglaban ang nararamdaman niya para kay Jane. Ngunit kaya na bang ipaglaban ni Jane ang nararamdaman niya para sa Governor ng San Miguel?

Di tengah konfilk penguasa pengujung Kerajaan Majapahit, marak muncul siluman-siluman pemakan daging dan darah manusia. Ada isu yang mengatakan salah satu penguasa yang ingin merebut pengaruh di Majapahit mengendalikan pasukan siluman untuk mengambil alih kekuasaan. Tentu hal ini membuat rakyat jelata takut. Di saat itulah, muncul Setho Gentala, seorang pendekar yang menerima upah untuk memburu siluman-siluman itu sampai ke akarnya. Akan tetapi, semua orang tak tahu bila Setho Gentala merupakan keturunan siluman terkuat.

Walang girl code. Kahit sino na lang ay pinapatulan. Parang mauubusann ng lalaki. Iyon ang tingin ng marami kay Elijah Armani. Pagkatapos ng failed relationship ni Elijah kay Clayton Lardizabal ay muli siyang sumubok na magmahal— and this time, kay Grayson Lardizabal, ang ama ni Clayton. She tried but she failed—as usual. Until Grayson Lardizabal Jr. happens.

She had everything she always hoped for — a loving boyfriend, great parents, and a trustworthy best friend. Or so she thought. Emily had always hoped that Dorian, her boyfriend, would be her mate. On her eighteenth birthday and the day she ought to find her mate, she was found dead in her room. How she died and who murdered her was a great mystery. What happens when Emily is given another chance to live? Another chance to get those sweet and caring vibes away from her. A chance to get her revenge on the people that murdered her? But it seems all more complicated when she meets Alpha Roman, the Alpha of Red Creed Pack. He is her real mate and Emily is willing to use him to get her revenge.

Ranti memilih melepaskan Bayu, laki-laki yang sudah membersamainya selama lima belas tahun menjalani kehidupan rumah tangga. Bukan karena hadirnya orang ketiga dalam pernikahan mereka. Ranti sadar jika dirinya tak akan pernah diterima oleh keluarga suaminya itu. Sekeras apa pun dirinya berjuang. Tak hanya ucapan, tuduhan dan fitnah keji pun selalu dilontarkan kepada Ranti oleh ibu mertua dan saudara iparnya. Padahal selama ini Ranti selalu berjuang untuk keluarga suaminya itu. Tapi mereka tak pernah menghargai. Bahkan pada saat suaminya terpuruk, tak ada ibu mertua dan para saudara iparnya itu mendampingi. Ranti berjuang sendirian. Bagaimana lika-liku kehidupan rumah tangga Ranti hingga akhirnya memutuskan melepaskan lelaki yang dicintainya itu? Prahara apa saja yang terjadi dalam biduk rumah tangga pasangan suami istri itu?

Annalyse Mitchell is one of a kind. Literally. As the only remaining Astridian and daughter of an Alpha, she has abilities. Abilities that have remained hidden, even from her. As she approaches her 18th birthday, they are starting to reveal themselves, both to her and to those hunting her. She has no idea that she's being hunted, even in her dreams. Lycan Prince Dylan Andrew 'Chase' Wyndmoor meets Annalyse and is instantly drawn to her. There's something about this fiercely independent woman that he craves and that his Lycan has an overwhelming urge to protect. As attacks occur on their borders, can he solve the puzzle and help save her before it's too late?

Ryll Alcantara, a regretful woman who loves to read. She fell inlove not just on the book itself, but for a low key and famous Author of her favorite novel. She always wanted to meet the guy behind it. The man that she admire the most. She doesn't want to date an Engineer nor a Lawyer, but she wants a portentous Author. And she was that woman behind his every Author's note.

"You look good," I said to Chloe at humakbang ako palapit sa kaniya. Kunot ang noo niya na nakatingin lang sa akin. "Kahit balot na balot ka, my body is still reacting." I grabbed her hand na natatakpan ng kumot at pinakapa ko sa kaniya ang nabuhay ko na naman na pagkalalaki. I saw how her eyes grew bigger again and I winked at her. "Nice meeting you, Chloe." ****** Trace a.k.a The Orgy King. The Panty Ripper. His sworn brother called him funny names but he knows what he is. A spawn by Satan. Ipinanganak para pasakitin ang ulo ng amang labis niyang kinamumuhian. He fuck around like a rabbit. Party here and there. But his fave sport will always involve dark and bad. A walking sin. Trace will soon realize that karma really is a bitch. Organization. Friendship. Brotherhood. Trace Dimagiba might be the most hateful man in Foedus Organization but he'll soon realize that even the devil himself deserves redemption. In the form of the feisty and beautiful woman who sauntered into his life– Chloe. His light and his end game. ****** This is a story that is close to real mafia life. If you are a sucker for romance and a simple plot, better not read this!!!