The Strangers: Chapter 1

She was head over heels in love with her bestfriend. A love that never reciprocated. She thought her heart belongs only to him until she met their university's 'Mr. Perfect'. She fell hopelessly in love with him. Will she finally be loved back? Or will she suffer from another heartbreak? Mr. Perfect? Or so she thought...

Calliope Anna Devin, CEO of Devin Cruise Lines, once loved Thaddeus Dela Vera in high school until she believed he betrayed her. Now, ten years later, Thaddeus returns as a ship captain, determined to win her back amidst old wounds and new desires. Can they navigate the stormy seas of their past to find a future together?

Salvatore. A name full of fortune, fame and power. Bearing this name, Travis Dominique became a famous and sought-after bachelor in New York. Armed with two majors, he was instantly branded as a business prodigy, building the largest empire in North America. But because of a problematic past, he enters Sapphire's small town. Little does the girl know, the man she met is not what she expects to be. Will the cunning, ruthless and dangerously handsome CEO of Alpha Corporation surrender his heart to a young and innocent town girl? Or will history repeat itself? After all, Sapphire is not just a town girl. And she doesn't even know that.

If Athanasia Mare has the chance to be with the person she adores the most, she'd climb the mountain or explore the seas for him. She'd take all the opportunity given to her, and at the moment when she can finally reach for that dream, a ruthless and formidable doctor dared to explore her world that she'd been hiding from people. And what happens to people who try to enter her world? They are destined to fall and fail miserably.

Mr. Vaughn Clyd Emerson, a future CEO of V.E Construction Corporation, is a rude, arrogant, hot-tempered and a stubborn boss who wants a freedom away from everybody. He was being controlled by his father and always pursuing him to become a famous CEO of his time. He always thinks the profession won't suits him because he always wanted to become an engineer someday. Ms. Astazia Seraphine Hollis, a daughter of a famous Architect Morgan Hollis, destined to become his Secretary. She was told to observe, guard and guide towards his actions and behavior. She is brave and has a bitchy attitude which resulted to their arguments. She has the guts to step his ego which Vaughn couldn't take it and always fighting with her. One time, she woke up knowing the fact that she's in a relationship with the person she hates the most. Is it really possible to fall in love with the person you hate the most? - Sera The more you hate, the more you love? Would she take all the risks of loving someone rich like him? What if, the man you love is taking you for granted? What if, the man you love is the man who will never love you because of his past? What if, someone you love is the one who will break your heart into pieces and will make your life miserable? What if, the person you trusted is the one who will betray you? Could you accept the fact that a foolish love attacked you? Do you still want to be alive despite all the challenges and problems might come into your life? Let's see.

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.

Tobias Irons - cold, cool, and collected - is set to take over the world. Being the heir to his father's cybernetics company, his destiny is mapped out. However, the sudden reappearance of the boy he thought he got rid of shatters the reality of the world around him. And Beau Watson is no longer the victim he was five years ago. Stronger. Deadlier. And angrier than ever.

Hannah Nicole Villareal, a Grade 7 Student, but she's not a normal student to begin with. She will work as a spy to watch and capture the Ten Traitors, who will try to destroy their school. And their first step? Making the Principal resign. They would do anything just to stop that from happening, but the big question is... Can they?

Rowena Pierce has lived a harsh life, and she faced mistreatment from the people whom she called family. She suffered all that in the hopes that one day the boy who promised her salvation would come and rescue her. When that day came, she was only met with rejection and disappointment. Rejected, Heartbroken, with no one to turn to. She agrees to mate with the mysterious Alpha of the Golden Pack. Lukan Gable has lived in fear all his life, constantly looking over his shoulder, all because he wasn't supposed to be born. He longs for the need to have a mate and share a future with someone, even when no one thinks it is possible. Lonely, desperate, with no choice. He agrees to make a deal with one despicable pack for a mate. They both live different lives, yearning for something different, but somehow, they fit together.

"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?