The New Gate Chapter 1

"Not because men dumped you countless times, you'll gonna dumped me as part of your revenge. Tandaan mo kasal tayo, sa ayaw at sa gusto mo ako ang end game mo!" -Xavier- It was supposed to be a simple favor - pretend to be his lawful and loving wife until her twin sister gets back. But when Xavier Oxford - a drop-dead gorgeous billionaire with eight-pack abs enters her room and demands her duty in bed, she instantly forgets that she was just pretending to be his wife. ***** No one would even realize the difference between Avigail and Avery Alfonzo - the naughty twin sisters. All her life, Avigail "Avi" Alfonzo only wanted three things-- freedom to live her life to the fullest; success in her profession as an artist; and continue switching identities with her twin sister as a form of their escape. Not until her twin sister Avery left the country and ask her to pretend to be the wife of her husband -Xavier Oxford. He's known as the epitome of perfection, a snob, and a business tycoon at a young age. But Avi never liked her twin's husband. However, that changed when she had to pretend to be his wife. His touch can easily make her delirious. His kisses make her squirm in pleasure. And his stares, searing her very soul, could make her forget how to act without getting caught. Can Avigail fool him like how she fooled the others? Or would Xavier catch her off-guard, and see the woman behind her pretentious face?

RATED 18+ READ AT YOUR OWN RISK‼️ "May mga plano pa ako Atticus, at sa ngayon... hindi ka parte no'n" —Vivian Miami Villares "Akin ka, Viv... Hindi ko hahayaang agawin ka ng iba sa akin. " —Atticus Hermit Sigertem Vivian Miami Villares is a maid from Casa Sigertem. After she turned sixteen, she was sent to attend and serve the family. Her two years was incredible as she got closer to the Sigertem family... But not until, their heir had an eye on her. His possessiveness made her feel suffocated in his gasp. Will she be able to run from this man?

SYNOPSIS: Leila Reign Dominguez is an elite mistress of the most well-known CEO in the business world. Walang ibang hangad ang puso niya kundi ang mapasa kanya ang lalaking minamahal kahit may kahati siya rito. She tortured herself as the second, a mistress, and a prey of the most prominent person in her life. Ginawang magpaka baba para sa taong mahal niya. They have past that hard to forget. Kaya noong nag offer si Rameses Vin Salgado sa kanya bilang mistress nito ay kaagad siyang pumayag dahil sa kanyang pagmamahal dito. She fulfills her duty as a mistress habang wala ang asawa nito sa tabi. Lingid sa kaalaman ni Leila nagkaroon ng amnesia si Ram at pinakasal siya ng kanyang mga magulang sa isang mayaman at kilalang pamilya. Nang maalala na ni Ram ang nakaraan nilang dalawa ni Leila ay kaagad nag offer ng proposal ang huli kay Leila. Leila has no idea that Ram still loves her and never forget their past. Boung pag aakala niya na hindi na siya mahal ni Ram dahil iniwan siya nito at nagpa kasal sa iba. Nang malaman ng asawa ni Ram na nagkaroon ito ng relasyon sa isang secretary ay kaagad nitong nakipag kita kay Leila. Hindi nagpa tinag si Leila o na sindak sa asawa ni Ram. Kaya ng hindi tumalab ang ginawang komprontasyon ng asawa ni Ram na si Suzy kay Leila ay kaagad itong nagsa gawa ng ibang plano. Magagawa kayang pag hiwalayin ang pagmamahalan na naka kubli pa sa nakaraan? Leila lost and broken again because of the love that is not meant for her. Is she be able to find the love that she wanted? Or be able to find herself way back to him again.

Mina endured unimaginable pain—physically, mentally, and sexually abused by her own mother and stepfather. When she was finally rescued and placed under the care of her real father, her life slowly began to change. But the scars of her past refused to fade. The nightmares still haunted her, pulling her back to the darkness she desperately wanted to escape. And no matter how hard she tried, the dream of living a normal, peaceful life always seemed just out of reach. Because peace, it seemed, was never meant for her. Kristoff and Kenobi Sandoval—two brothers burning with hatred for Mina’s biological mother—decided to make her the target of their rage. Kenobi made it his mission to turn her college life into a nightmare. No matter what she did, no matter how hard she tried to stay out of his way, he always found an excuse to bully and humiliate her. Then there was Kristoff. The complete opposite of his brother. He was her unexpected protector—the one who always stepped in to shield her from Kenobi’s cruelty. But behind his gentle facade was a secret agenda, a hidden motive for getting close. And Mina, once again, finds herself caught in the middle of a game she never wanted to play.

Kung hindi lang sa Ina na may malubhang sakit ay hindi gugustuhin ni Cressida na hanapin pa ang ama niya na nang-iwan sa kanila. Ama na ayaw niyang makilala. Labis ang nararamdaman niyang galit sa Ama dahil sa pagpapabaya neto sa kanilang mag-ina. Nang marating niya ang Hacienda Villa Hermosa kung nasaan sakop ng buong angkan ng mga Valdehueza ang lupain. Makikilala niya si Levi, ang anak ng kaniyang ama sa orihinal netong asawa. Kilala sa lugar na iyon si Levi bilang Leon. Walang sino man ang nakapapagpaamo sa mabangis na Leon. Ngunit, isang pangyayari ang naging dahilan para magtagpo ang landas nilang dalawa. Mapapaamo kaya ng isang inosenteng babae ang mabangis na Leon.

Lorenzo hates the likes of Tamara--- a user and a gold-digger. Para sa kanya ay wala itong pinagkaiba sa dati niyang kasintahan na si Charmaine. He was even disgusted with the idea that Tamara was having an affair with a married man just to get money. He doesn't like her. . . he was so sure of that. But how come he lust over her? How can he explain the urge of wanting to take her? Paano niya nga ba tatanggapin na unti-unti ay nagkaroon na ng puwang sa buhay niya ang katulad nito? Ang gusto lang naman niya ay ang maturuan ito ng leksyon dahil sa paghuthot na ginagawa sa mga may-edad nang lalaki. He'll teach her a lesson that she'll never forget in this lifetime--- a lesson that he'll give her in his own way. . . in a savage way!

Mula sa masakit na karanasan sa unang pag-ibig, tatlong taon ang lumipas nang mapagpasyahan ni Celestine na ituon na lang ang sarili sa kompanyang naman mula sa nagretiradong ama. Sa mga papeles at tanging sa trabaho na lamang niya ibinuhos ang buong atensyon upang makalimutan ang masalimuot na karanasan mula sa dating nobyo na nangloko at ginamit lang siya para sa pera niya. Hindi naging madali para sa kaniya ang lahat ngunit minabuti niyang huwag nang pagtuunan pa ng pansin ang paghanap ng lalaki na para sa kaniya o kung meron ba talaga. Ngunit nagbago ang lahat nang makilala niya ang isang lalaki na bigla na lamang sumulpot sa kaniyang buhay. Hindi niya inaasahan na makakatagpo ng isang gwapo at matipunong nilalang na kahit ang ipis ay maaring mahumaling rito. Sa bawat araw na magkasama sila sa isla ay hindi mapigilang mas nahulog pa ang kaniyang loob sa lalaki. Paano na niya mapipigilan ang malalim na nararamdaman gayung alam naman niyang hindi rin magtatagal ay maghihiwalay rin sila ng landas dahil aalis rin siya sa lugar na iyon matapos magbakasyon? Kakayanin niya kayang mawalay sa piling nito o hahayaan na lamang ang kung anuman ang nararamdaman para sa binata?

A student on a school camping trip gets possessed by an unknown creature; giving him special abilities and forcing him to its bidding, thus bringing a devastating threat to the camp and its surroundings. Has an elusive evil truly returned? Can the possessed student find a way to regain full control? And what are the origin and motives of the creature? Dive into a world of ignorance, mysteries, and thrills as the Unknown Origins series unfolds. Black River (Apocalypse Uprising) [Major sub-story synopsis] Dolly and her best friend Chesa go on a trip to visit the enchanted river, unaware of the strange happenings in the community living close to it. What will happen if their quest for paradise leads to desperate attempts to survive? and will they ever return home from the nightmare? [sub-stories in this book can be read at anytime the reader wishes, but it is advised to follow the plot sequentially. See note for more information. This book is rated 16+ because of its dark theme.]

"Ikinansel ko na 'yong engagement namin ng Ate mo. Hindi ko siya pakakasalan. Ikaw ang pakakasalan ko, Poppy." Arranged marriage is a longstanding tradition in the Lee family, and as Professor Lee's triplets come of age, they must marry the women chosen by their formidable late great-grandfather, Don Adolfo. Faith Zeican Lee, the kindest and gentlest of the triplets, is first in line, paired with the eldest daughter of the Herald family. Yet, on the eve of their engagement party, Faith's life takes a sudden turn when he encounters Poppy Herald, the shy and innocent youngest sister of his intended bride. As Faith spends time with Poppy, he uncovers the harsh realities of her life, revealing a world of hidden struggles and unspoken pain. Determined to rescue Poppy from her circumstances, Faith devises a plan: call off his engagement, and make Poppy his wife instead.

Hindi makatarungan ang pagaaruga ng kanilang mga magulang sa kanilang magkapatid. Mas pinapaburan ng mga ito ang kanyang kakambal. Nang dahil lamang sa isang kasunduan, itinakda ang kanyang kapatid sa isang lalaki. Sa araw ng kasal ay nakiusap si Bella sa kanya na siya ang humalili rito upang itali sa lalaking kailanman ay hindi niya pa nakikita ang mukha. Nabuhay siyang malungkot at nag-iisa sa loob ng mga taong siya ay may asawa na. Taliwas ito sa kanyang nakasanayang pamumuhay bilang isang suwail na anak. Nakukuha lamang nitong suportahan siya sa kaniyang mga pinansyal na pangangailangan. Dahil rito parang nabuhay ulit ang dating siya. Hindi siya makakapayag na maging sunod-sunuran sa lalaking kailanman ay hindi niya pa nakikilala. Parang nakikisama sa kanya ang pagkakataon at nakadaupang-palad niya ang kanyang kababata na binigyan niya noon ng kanyang babasaging tsinelas at sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon ay hindi niya mapigilan ang tawag ng laman ng kanyang pumipintig na pagkababae. Handa na ba makipagsapalaran si Hyacinth Herrera sa init na kaniyang pinasok? Mananaig kaya ang sensasyong hatid ng kababatang si Thaddeus Siriad Vanesteri o ng asawang si Dairis Vaughn Conor?