The Magician's Elephant

WARNING ⚠️ SOME SCENES AND WORDS ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUNG READERS. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK..!! Isang gabing kabiguan na nauwi sa isang pagkakamali. Pinagtagpo ngunit hindi ba tinadhana? Saan hahantong ang nangyari sa kanilang pagkakamali? Would they be continue the mistakes they made o gagawin nila ang tama para maitama ito lalo pa at alam nila na pareho na silang committed sa iba. Ano ang naghihintay sa dalawang nilalang na ang tanging hangad lamang ay makatakas sa parehong kumplikadong sitwasyon ngunit mas naging masalimuot pa ang lahat ng umeksena ang mga taong nakatakda nilang pakakasalan. Mangingibabaw kaya ang parehong nararamdaman sa unang pagkikita pa lamang? Saan sila dadalhin ng pagkakamali na nagawa nila? Kaya ba nilang labanan ang lahat, matagumpayan lamang ang hinahangad na kaligayahan? How can the one night mistake become their favorite and the mistake they treasured the most?

Agatha Zarina Fuentalejo's world revolves only around the money of her parents and men. She is a certified bad girl in Manila. Her hobby is to break the innocent hearts of men who are captivated by her beauty. Because of that, her parents took all her allowance and cards. According to her parents, they will no longer support their child when it comes to financial purposes. She had to find a job to earn money so that she could provide for her basic needs. There, she would meet Alzeondè Mozart, the CEO of the Mozart group of companies and also her boss. In order to keep living, Agatha will apply to the Mozart company as secretary of the CEO. Is there any chance that they fall in love with each other or it will be the way to find the truth about the mysteries of their past.

Anastasha Natividad is the perfection of woman to describe by Zaturnino Villamar. At Age 17, kapansin-pansin na ang likas niyang ganda. Kaya naman marami ang nahuhumaling sa kan'ya, at isa na roon ang panganay na anak ng Governor sa kanilang lugar na si Zaturnino. Ang binatang matanda sa kan'ya ng maraming taon! He has all the opposite of her so called ideal man! But the Beast was so-obsessed with her! Nagbitaw ito ng isang pangako. Akin Ka at Age 18! Pangako, Akin ka...

Samantha Mendez was forced to take a part-time job as a maid, she has to pay for her tuition fee, her mom's bail, her dad's debt, and her sister's pregnancy, but did not expect that she will serve someone who's as jerk as Kalix Del Costa, will Samantha be able to finish her contract, what if one day she woke up and realized, that she fell for him, hard?

Isabella Santos's world revolves around saving her sister Jenny from a rare blood disorder. Working multiple jobs in BGC barely covers the hospital bills. One fateful morning, her trembling hands spill hot coffee on Alexander Del Rosario's ₱50,000 suit. Instead of anger, his eyes hold an intriguing proposition. Xander's mother, Regina keeps arranging matches with socialites he can't stand. When he meets the fiery barista who stands up to him despite her mistake, he sees an opportunity. He offers Isa a one-year marriage contract worth ₱10 million - enough to save Jenny. But their undeniable chemistry challenges the contract's "no feelings" clause. During a company retreat in El Nido, one passionate night changes everything. Their fake relationship starts feeling real until Isa discovers documents linking Del Rosario Industries to her father's death. The shock triggers a panic attack, leading to her hospitalization where she learns she's six weeks pregnant. "Hindi ko kaya 'to. I need to protect my baby from them," she decides, disappearing without a trace. Three years later, fate reunites them at a charity gala. But Xander meets his daughter Sofia, the spitting image of him. "Paano mo nagawa 'to sa akin?" he confronts Isa. Before they can reconcile, and clear out everything, Marco emerges claiming to be Sofia's real father. Regina orchestrates DNA tests and custody battles. Through investigating his father's old records, Xander uncovers Regina's manipulation in destroying the Santos construction company. He confronts his mother: "Pinili mong sirain ang buhay nila dahil lang sa pride mo?!" Meanwhile, Isa faces kidnapping attempts and corporate espionage. The truth about Marco's involvement with rival companies comes to light. During a dramatic confrontation at the Del Rosario's mansion, Xander chooses Isa and Sofia over his empire. "Wala akong pakialam sa company. Kayo ang mahalaga sa akin."

Pagkatapos makasaksi ni Andres Cavellana, isang bilyonaryong lalaki, ng isang krimen. Sumailalim siya sa witness protection upang hindi malagay sa panganib ang kaniyang buhay ngunit ayaw niyang magkaroon ng security guards, kaya naman nagsinungaling siya sa kaniyang lolo at sinabing may girlfriend siyang former secret service agent. Pumayag ang lolo niya, ngunit may isang kondisyon, kailangan niyang pakasalan ito at tumira sa private villa nila sa Batangas. Samantala, nalagay sa panganib ang trabaho ni Andy De Guzman na isang delivery girl rider ng maling package ang maipadala niya kay Andres. At upang hindi siya isumbong ng lalaki sa manager niya, para hindi mawala ang kaniyang trabaho, pumayag siya sa alok nitong kasal. Ngunit handa nga ba si Andy sa mga kakaharapin niya pagkatapos niyang pumayag sa alok nito? Kaya niya bang pigilan ang kaniyang pusong umibig kay Andres?

Lieutenant Trist Sandoval. A young beautiful, smart, talented lady who want to protect and serve her fellow citizens and country. She was a princess but she wants to be soldier. The great officer—who killed the mafia boss. Lieutenant encounter Angel Ratchasi. The handsome low-key billionaire. The hot bachelor CEO of Ratchasi Empire. The heir and also the heartless and wicked newly mafia boss. “An Angel without wings but can give you ride to heaven. If you want to... be my guest.” —Angel Ratchasi. May she serve loyally, if she fall in love to a brother of the mafia boss she killed? Would they continue love each other or they will kill each other for revenge? What if she fall but he fall harder? What would she do in the name of revenge? What would he do in the name of love?

A marriage of convenience sa pagitan ni Issa at real-estate billionaire na si Vince Sevilla. She's left with no choice but to come to terms with the devil. Upang isalba ang magulang sa pagkakabaon sa utang sa binata'y pinakasalan niya ito. But the Sevilla was a thorn in the past. Nangakong hindi siya iibig kay Vince, but not until Lucy—ang babaeng susukat sa tunay na kahulugan ng salitang "karibal" sa puso ng kanyang asawa. Nagising siya isang umaga na tila siya estranghero sa paningin ni Vince at si Lucy ang bukod-tanging naaalala nito...

MASALIMUOT ang buhay ni Lucy Pearl mula pagkabata hanggang sa nagdalaga siya sa piling ng kaniyang lola't sariling nanay niya- kaya nang magkaroon siya ng pagkakataong tumakas sa mga ito, ay naramdaman ni Lucy Pearl ang maging malaya. Naging mahirap man sa kaniya ang lahat, dahil wala siyang kahit na ano'ng mayroon hindi iyon naging sagabal para hindi niya piliting mabuhay mag-isa. Hanggang sa isang unibersidad kung saan niya pilit na inaabot ang lahat ng pangarap niya nakilala niya si Michael Archangel Santiago ang tagapagmana kong pinapasukan niyang university. Hindi niya akalain na magugulo ang mundo niya dahil sa pagdating nito sa buhay nya. Ano ang magiging papel ng isang Michael Archangel Santiago sa buhay ni Lucy Pearl? Kaninong mundo ang magugulo sa mapaglarong tadhana na sumusubok sa kanilang dalawa?

My eyes spontaneously moved to wander at the woman who looked so different compared to the other women. She's not that tall like the other young ones, I can see her good physique, slim, voluptuous and matured body like the models I see from magazines and televisions. The woman has a white and silky skin, long and black spiral curls hair that almost extended past to her waist. Nangingibabaw siya kumpara sa iba, nangingibabaw ang kulay ng balat niya, lalong lalo na ang kaniyang itsura kahit pa mayroong takip na face veil ang kalahati ng kaniyang mukha. I turned to a gay and motioned for him to come over to me. "Yes, Mr. Elizondo? How can I help you?" I pointed the woman before. "I want her." Tiningnan niya ang itinuro ko, nakita ko ang pangamba sa kaniyang mukha. "S-Si... Ana, sir...?" "Ana..." I mumbled. Such an angelic name but that body is wanting me to make a goddamn sin. "Yes, I want her. Maibibigay mo ba?" "I'm so sorry, sir. But you need to wait until the auction starts. And it is strictly forbidden to bring our women with—" "Who's her owner?" "Her Auntie, sir. Hawak siya ng Auntie niya at mukhang pinahihinog pa." "I'll talk to her," I uttered and searched for the woman again. She's looking at the crowd with her innocent eyes, with the sudden burst of her tears, the woman possessed with seducing regard. "I want her," pag uulit ko, mas mariin. "Ana..."