Novel & Cerita The Ugly Truth

Sa araw mismo ng Christmas Day, isang “surprise” ang natanggap ni Shiena—pero hindi ito ang pagbubuntis na inaasahan niyang ikatutuwa ng asawa niya. Instead, she discovers the cruel truth inside the hospital lounge: she was never the wife he truly wanted. Isa lang siyang kapalit. A shadow of the woman her husband, the brilliant and untouchable doctor William, could never forget. Shattered by betrayal, humiliation, and the child growing inside her womb, Shiena chooses to walk away from the marriage she fought so hard to protect. But leaving the man she loved turns out to be the biggest mistake. Because the moment she disappears, the cold doctor who never explained, never cared, and never looked back begins to realize the one truth he was too blind to see: the woman he pushed away was the only one who ever truly loved him. Now that she’s rebuilding her life, chasing the dreams she once sacrificed for him, William is determined to get her back. But what if the woman he broke no longer wants to be healed by him? And what if the child he never knew existed becomes the proof of the doctor’s greatest mistake? … Napaatras si Shiena nang mariin nitong isinara ang pinto ng office. His hand slammed against the wall beside her head, trapping her between his body and the cold surface. His usually calm eyes were now filled with desperation. “You left without a word… and you think I’ll let you disappear again?” “Too late, Doc. You already chose her.” Then he lowered his gaze to the little boy hiding behind her legs. For the first time, the great Dr. William De la cruz looked cruletely shattered. “He’s… mine?” “That was the child you threw away before you even knew he existed.”

Rubie Jane Estrada is a simple but very beautiful woman. Before his father died he revealed the truth about Rubie's mother. Rubie decided to go to the city and find her mother, while Rubie was traveling she met Kester Tacuel who helped her. At Rubie's workplace she met Daryl Hermosa who became friends and eventually fell in love with each other. Rubie met his grandfather and his mother, his grandfather welcomed him and let him live in his mansion. Rubie's grandfather discovered the relationship between Rubie and Daryl, so he forced Rubie to divorce Daryl and marry the granddaughter of his friend Kester Tacuel. Rubie's Grandfather succeeds in getting Kester and Rubie married. Who will Rubie stay with? What if he learns a big secret that will change his life. Will Rubie love her husband?

"I woke up one day and I belonged to a lie but I closed my eyes and let it be.” Sweet lies are better than the painful truth. Aiah's eyes were shut with the truth about her past. She forgot everything about herself and the only way to regain those memories is to allow the people around her to feed her mind. She was said to be a perfect resemblance of her best friend, Eniessia, who happened to be the late wife of her current love interest. Zach Ethaniel lived in loneliness for years except the fact that his son gives him joy. He thought that his child is enough to put color to his dull world but he was mistaken. He needed someone to spark up his heart. It was not by fate but planned, they met each other in the midst of longing. They entered in a complicated mission and a tangled situation with Aiah's innocent lie.

Baby maker for hire! Iyan ang trabahong inaplayan ni Amber dahil sa larong truth or dare. At mukhang sigurista si Dark Indigo dahil bukod sa isang gabing namagitan sa kanila ay gusto pa nitong subukan ang artificial insemination. Naloko na! Wala tuloy siyang choice kundi makipaglaro ng habul-habulan at tagu-taguan sa binata. Ngunit makalipas ang ilang taon, muli silang natunton. At lalong nagulo ang lahat nang lumantad si Ash Blumentrint, ang tiyuhin ni Dark. Ipinagpipilitan nitong siya ang tunay na ama ng bata. Saan patungo ang triangulong umiikot sa agawan ng karapatan sa bata? At mapanghahawakan nga ba ang karapatan kung pag-ibig ang pag-uusapan? O mangigibabaw ang dinidikta ng puso kahit ito ay makasarili at mali?

(Warning: 18+) He signed the marriage certificate… without ever seeing the bride. For Lucein Don Maginoo, it was nothing more than a transaction — until two years later, when fate throws the truth right at him. His wife has been working under his nose all this time — smart, passionate, and fiercely devoted to her job at the company he leads. Admired by colleagues, trusted by his grandmother. And when he finally meets her… she turns his world upside down. He’s falling—fast, deep, and harder than he ever thought possible. "Let’s make this marriage work. All the couple things to do, I’ll do them with you." But love doesn’t come without battles. When family expectations and deep responsibilities clash with their growing passion, will they fight for each other— or destroy each other in order to protect the ones they love?

ONE NIGHT MISTAKE WITH A BILLIONAIRE Sa loob ng dalawampu't siyam na taong nabubuhay siya, bibihira lamang magkaroon ng problema sa buhay si Zaugustus Kit Mercedes. His life is silent like a deep water. No one can make him lose his composure. But when he found out that he impregnated someone due to accident caused by his brother, Heroex, his world turned 360 degrees. Overwhelmed of what to do, he just found himself embracing the loudness of getting into her life. The life in the upper of the sea. Salungat sa tahimik niyang buhay, ang buhay ni Persephone ay magulo at maingay. Being the only legitimate heiress of Sawyer empire, Zaugustus has to deal so many hindrances. Can he succeed? Can Zaugustus hide the truth from everyone especially to Persephone's eager and desperate step-sister, Reign?

(Inspired by the tale: Snow White and Rose Red)Rose Red had already accepted her poor life that only lives by stealing golds and money from others with her partner, Vayne. A shapeshifter from a mysterious tribe called 'Figtus' that always receives discrimination from the other people. With Vayne's shapeshifting skills and Rose Red's amazing magic power, they formed an amazing heist tandem.But things got different when her twin sister named Snow White suddenly became a crowned princess. Rose Red's life became more complicated and found herself in a conflict between blood and friendship. Because of her choice she must face consequences and challenges to seek for the truth.But to reach the truth, secrets must revealed one by one including hers.Note: I do not own the photo used on the cover. Credits to the rightful owner

Seraphina Velez's world crumbles the night she discovers her fiancé’s betrayal. Heartbroken and humiliated, she escapes to a quiet bar, vowing to herself: “I will marry the first man I meet. No love, no expectations—just freedom.” Fate, it seems, has a wicked sense of humor. The first man she meets is calm, imposing, and dangerously charming—Alexander Cross, her ex-fiancé’s father. What begins as a scandalous, impulsive marriage of convenience slowly turns into something neither of them anticipated. But Seraphina harbors a secret: she is not just a wounded woman—she is the heiress of a hidden billion-dollar empire, a truth that even Alexander doesn’t know. As betrayal, power, and desire collide, Seraphina must navigate a world where trust is scarce, love is risky, and one misstep could cost everything. In the end, the man she never expected might just be the one she was always meant to have.

Despite Mateo making Fayra feel that he could never love her, Fayra did not lose hope. Despite the pain he had caused, she remained by his side. She accepts every emotional pain caused by their marriage, but only until that day comes. Even in her dreams, she is not prepared for this scene. A painful truth, a painful scene. Fayra's marriage was best described as tragic, causing her to grant her husband's longing for so long. But before completely cutting off their ties, Fayra begged for him. Regardless of the consequences of her action, she did not hesitate to pursue what she wanted for the last time. Full of sadness but still content, Fayra leaves peacefully without saying goodbye. And, little did he know, he had granted a wish which would carry a memory of that night that his ex-wife decided not to tell anymore.

Caleb Villarreal lived his life in perfect control of his empire, his time, and even the emptiness in his own heart. Until Lyra arrived. The girl he should never want… Yet the only one he could never resist. Inside the Villarreal mansion, every glance between them was forbidden. Every attempt to look away only made the tension burn hotter. His cold stares. Her hidden longing. A fire they both pretended not to feel. Until one night a storm, a flooded road, one hotel room, and a temptation neither of them could outrun. One touch. One kiss. And every rule they swore to follow was shattered in an instant. That night, they learned a truth neither of them could deny: Desire may be forbidden… But it never asks for permission. And when longing turns into wildfire, Who has the right or the power to stop it?