The Giving Tree Author's Point Of View

I froze in the room's doorway and turned into a statue of stone who could only stare at the nightmare before my eyes. I wanted to wake up, but it was impossible. My movements seemed to be immobilized by something that was squeezing me tighter and tighter. ……………………… Emily, a successful writer, gets the shock of her life when the man she just married cheats on her on their wedding night. Hurt and disappointed she finds refuge on an island but life has another surprise for her. Mike, an attractive and charismatic young man will not make her days easy. Driven by hate but also by love, Emily will learn to open her heart again. But Mike is hiding a terrible secret. Will Emily be able to forgive and love again?

Bella was forced to marry Alpha Gwen. A man old enough to be her grandfather. But something unexpected happened on the night of their wedding. Alpha Gwen slumped and died. Since Bella needs to be pregnant for her half-uncle to be able to inherit the dead Alpha's wealth and men, a substitute groom is needed. Unknown to Bella and Damon, their victim was no one but their sworn enemy, Alpha Baron. He was known for his vengeance and unforgiving nature. What happens when the dangerous Alpha has his chance to revenge on Bella for stealing a baby from him? Imprisoned for her crime, will Bella be able to seduce Alpha Baron, or will she fail to secure the love of the only man she ever desires? What will become of Damon and his scheme?

After three miscarriages for Xavier Lowe, I see it—my mother-in-law has three years left, my father-in-law nine years, and my sister-in-law two years. I say nothing. After the third miscarriage, my mother-in-law blames me, calling me a curse who "kills" children. My sister-in-law sneers, saying she almost died in a car crash the year I married Xavier—as if my bad luck dragged her down. My mother-in-law snaps, "She can't even keep a child. It must be because she's cursed!" Xavier just stands there, silent. He doesn't say a single word for me. I know that, deep down, he believes that I bring bad luck. Maybe it's also because he already has someone else—his secretary, Yvette Snyder. His mother has always liked her better, and he clung to her the night I lost my third child. I don't explain because I know the truth will only destroy them faster. On my 28th birthday, I catch a glimpse of my own countdown in the mirror. On that day, I take a leave of absence. I go to the funeral home and pick out an urn—pure white, just like the wedding dress I once wore. Wearing a beautiful floral dress, I text Xavier, asking him to meet me at the lake where we first met ten years ago. I wait from daylight until nightfall as my countdown ticks to zero. I die, and he never shows up.

"What do you f**king want?" his voice was warm against my neck, his lips brushing against my earlobe. "You," I breathed shamelessly. "I want you." "Do you know what it means to want me?" he asked, his finger trailing down my navel. I shook my head, shivering. "It means taking everything I have to offer. It means surrendering to my world. Are you sure you want all of that, tesoro?" I gave a quick nod. "Yes." **** Gabriel was given a task to watch Arielle—to protect her. What started as a duty turned into a habit. Habit turned into obsession until he began to crave her like a drug. Arielle never planned to fall for him—the man with the double identity. But with every look, every addictive touch, he pulled her deeper into a world she had no business craving.

Danica Trina Vitorri Toretto, is a mafia princess of the Vitorri-Toretto clan. A billionairess on her own at the age of five. She has everything in life and she always gets what she wants. She is a dangerous mafia assassin in her generation. Owned a chain of businesses all over the globe, Trina lives a lavish life eversince. But there's only one thing na hindi n'ya makuha-kuha. At ano yon? Ang atensyon at pagmamahal ng panganay na anak ng kan'yang ninong Howald at ninang Amber. Joshua Hades El Frio, is the only man na minahal n'ya simula pagkabata. Wala s'yang ibang hinangad kundi ang atensyon at pagmamahal ng lalaki. But Joshua is not interested to her. Harap-harapan nitong isinasampal sa kan'yang pagmumukha— na ayaw s'ya nito at wala itong kahit katiting na nararamdaman sa kan'ya. Saan kaya hahantong ang kabaliwan n'ya kay Joshua? Matutugonan kaya ng lalaki ang nararamdaman n'ya rito? Oh baka habangbuhay lamang s'yang kamumuhian nito dahil sa kan'yang nakaraan.

She had a name. A life. A village. But war took it all—her home reduced to ash, her family swallowed by silence. Now, thrust into a world she doesn’t understand, Elira finds herself caught between the haunting remnants of her past and the uncertain promises of her future. When she crosses paths with —the enigmatic CEO whose presence is as commanding as it is mysterious—he offers her what seems like salvation: a new life, a chance to belong, and freedom disguised as marriage. It feels like safety. It feels like peace. But just when she dares to believe she’s found something normal, the echoes of her blood begin to stir. Relics of her past rise from the shadows, not only to whisper of who she was... but of what she’s becoming. What she doesn't know is that The mysterious CEO , too, carries a past soaked in secrets—one that binds him to her fate more tightly than either of them could have imagined. As forgotten powers awaken and ancient truths claw their way back into the light, the two must face a destiny drenched in betrayal, bloodlines, and a love that might break the world—or save it. This is not just a journey of discovery. This is a reckoning. And it begins with the remnants of alpha’s blood.

SAVAGE JAXSON They know my name. They know how dangerous I am. And soon everyone will. I am the King of Assassins. I was born into darkness. Growing in the dungeons of the Grier Citadel. Feeding on the rats to survive. And from that I learned you consume what's necessary to live. Then one day my father, King Ocnomad, paid an assassin to drown me in the river. To hide the king's great secret...Me. He couldn't let anyone find out what I really am. A secret to be kept at all costs... Even from me. Unfortunate for him, that a group of demons crossed Grier that day. I was raised amongst demons. But I escaped that slavery and came across a woman that generated light like I'd never seen. And I decided I would possess that light. One way or another. She was a wraith in the docks until I found her. She thinks she'll never wholly turn herself over to me. She can't admit she already has. I've had Dimurah since the moment she put her hand in mine.

Davina came from a rural community and forced to move in to the City. Along her way, she had an accident. She got shocked after seeing the face of the girls. They had elf’s ear, different faces like a normal person and everything around them was so magical and glistening. The girls told her what happened. Davina Rose didn’t have choice anymore but to stay and pretend about her real identity to survive. She met different kinds of hybrid. Upon seeing those kinds of creatures, she thought that she was not belong in this place so she tried to escape the academy. She bumped into Zale, the most famous hybrid and the son of the most powerful god Poseidon. Starting that day, Zale was looking for her, because got interested to Davina, so as Davina to him. They dated. Davina received so much hate to the point that her life was in danger everyday. Siofra, the half-human and half-mermaid confronted her to be her opponent in the final exam where they should compete using the skills and power. Here comes the conflict, Davina is still a human and doesn’t have real tail, powers and skills so she asked for help to the girls, and Haelyn, a half-human and half-fish, offered the help. The first game was perfectly fine until one of Siofra’s friend saw Haelyn using the power behind, thus they tied Healyn in the chair. Davina lost all of her hope so Siofra won the game. She even discovered that the tail of Davina is fake. Everyone in the field gasped in disbelief. Davina was attempted to be killed not until Zale went on her to save her. Zale loved Davina but it was too late because Davina lost her breath.

After surviving a horrific accident when he was a kid and awakening his magic, Knight Adamson life had changed for the worst. All his life he had been bullied and ostracized, but it doesn't change his goal since he was a kid. And that's to become a soldier. For three years now he’s been working for the Awakaned Human Defense Force and leading Alpha Team—all against the wishes of his family. The job requires his full dedication, so it’s no surprise Knight doesn’t have time for a relationship. An enticing one-night stand with a gorgeous stranger is all it takes to show Knight exactly what he’s been missing. But when a mission to take down a Necromancer Group brings that same stranger back into his world, Knight's life gets more complicated than it already is.... Staff Sergeant Kira Martin was only looking to relieve some stress after her long mission. She didn't knew that the hot guy she picked up from the bar was actually the leader of the Notorious Alpha Team of Awakaned Human Defense Force. When she and her partner get seconded to the Alpha Team to help fight a Necromancer threat she came face to face with the guy who ignited a flame within her. Her desire burn so hot she's having trouble keeping her secrets safe. To the point, it's get harder and harder to do amidst regulations they both tempted to break. Giving into their desires could cost both of their careers. Abiding with the rules will only result in heartache. But when the AHDF main headquarters was attacked, it suddenly brought a choice that either Kira or Knight couldn't break. Duty or Love?

Married for five years, Lorenzo, the underboss of the Moretti family, had never been without a woman. He found my “noble lady” posture stiff and vanilla. Dancers from Trinacria, headliners from the city’s nightclubs, his rotating stream of mistresses could fill the entire estate. Yet whenever I was displeased, whether it was throwing drinks or kicking someone out, Lorenzo never intervened. He’d only lit his cigar with casual amusement and said, “Relax. It’s just fun. No one can touch your position.” Then a clumsy, naive maid appeared. Unlike the others, she wasn’t flashy. However, when Lorenzo returned, bloodied, she’d hand him a cup of warm tea, her eyes red-rimmed. She watched him with pure admiration while he handled the family business. Lorenzo said the estate felt cold and lifeless except for her. He said only when she panicked did he feel like a hero being needed, rather than just a husband in a political marriage. Until she accidentally broke an antique vase left by my mother… Before I could react, Lorenzo stepped in and shielded her trembling form, glaring at me as if I were the enemy. “What’s wrong with you? If you’re crazy, go see a shrink. Don’t scare her like a rabid dog!” Watching his careful, protective expression, I smiled. I guess it was time for the Moretti family underboss to be replaced.