Novel & Cerita Thorns Beneath The Veil

Is it possible for love to be selfless? Kakayanin mo kayang magpa-ubaya for someone you love deeply? A story from the past that beggins with selflessness but ends with hurtful heartbreak. Anne and Miguel were lovers during their high school days, but they parted ways without clear reasons. Miguel distanced himself and found another girl. Anne, devastated at the time, eventually moved on. Destiny, however, intertwined their paths again as Anne started working in Miguel's company, which he managed. Unfortunately, Miguel seemed oblivious to Anne's presence, fueling her anger and determination to make him fall in love and seek revenge. Yet, there's another untold story lingering beneath the surface.

Pria is a struggling university student working night shifts at a café while facing relentless bullying on campus. Life hasn’t been easy, but she’s determined to fight for her dreams. Luna, a cold and brilliant heiress, is about to become CEO of one of Asia’s largest corporations. As Pria’s professor, she keeps her distance, but beneath her icy exterior lies a complicated heart that begins to notice Pria’s quiet strength. When Luna’s harsh facade starts to crack, and jealousy and hidden tenderness emerge, Pria must confront her fears about love and trust. With Luna’s family drama and their vastly different worlds threatening to keep them apart, can these two women break down the walls between them, or will their fears keep them apart forever?

The young Amara had never imagined how life could change in the blink of an eye. Not until... her mother was murdered. Not until... her older sister lost her mind witnessing the horrific act. Not until... she was the only one who survived. Overwhelmed with anger and sorrow, she made a silent vow to make those responsible pay. Now that she’s grown, that promise still burns. And she’s ready... Ready to destroy the family that ruined hers. The Dela Vegas. And to bring down the family’s empire, she devises a bold and daring plan: make the family’s only son and heir fall in love with her. However, as she deceives them and tries to uncover the dark secrets hidden beneath their fancy exterior... Amara begins to question her own intentions. Will revenge truly bring her peace, or... will it consume her in the end?

"Cleonne Marie Deigmen, do you accept Ashton Kleid Ditfreid as your lawful husband?" tanong ng pari habang nakatingin sa akin. Nakabibinging katahimikan ang umalingawngaw sa loob ng simbahan. Tila ba lahat sila ay takot na magsalita dahil alam nilang masama ang kahihinatnan niyon kung sakali. "I-I do..." garalgal ang boses ko na sumagot. Ramdam ko ang panginginig ng buong katawan ko habang nakatayo sa harap ng altar. Buong buhay ko, wala akong ibang pinangarap kundi magandang buhay para sa pamilya ko, at mahanap ang lalaking pakakasalan ko balang araw. Iyong lalaking makatatabi ko sa altar sa at kasama kong susumpa sa harap ng maykapal. Pero hindi ko akalaing ang araw ng kasal ko, ang siya ring magiging pinaka-masalimuot na araw sa buhay ko.... "I now pronounce you, husband and wife. Mr. Ditfreid, you may now kiss your bride." Ang panginginig ng buong katawan ko ay mas lalo pang nadagdagan nang sabihin iyon ng pari. Unti-unti ay humarap ako kay Ashton na seryosong nakatingin sa akin. Iniangat niya ang veil mula sa ulo ko at doon ko nakita ang mga mata niya. Hindi pagmamahal ang nakikita ko sa mga iyon, ang tanging nakikita ko lamang ay galit, poot, at paghihiganti. "You are mine now, Cleonne. At ito ang tatandaan mo, habang nabubuhay ako, hinding-hindi mo mararanasan ang salitang kaligayahan." bulong niya sa akin bago niya tuluyang ilapat ang labi niya sa mga labi ko. Magmula nang araw na iyon, alam kong ang buhay ko ay hindi na sa akin. Dahil magmula nang araw na iyon ay nakatali na ako sa lalaking hindi ko naman mahal, sa lalaking walang ibang gustong gawin kundi ang makapaghiganti sa akin, at iyon ay walang iba kundi si Ashton Kleid Ditfreid.

For three years, Llilieth Yvon Diones lived a hidden nightmare disguised as a fairytale. When she married Adrian Raugh Lanes-the enigmatic heir of the powerful Lanes Corporation-she believed her life was finally complete. But the truth was far darker. Their marriage was a secret, known only to a select few, buried beneath layers of deception. Adrian never loved her; he married her to protect his true lover, Dia Serye Agnosia. A cruel pawn in a dangerous game, Llilieth endured cold nights and hollow days, her heart shattered behind closed doors. Yet, the deepest secret she harbors could change everything - after their bitter divorce, Llilieth discovered she was pregnant with Adrian's child-and she never told him. Now, with hidden alliances threatening to surface and enemies lurking in the shadows, Llilieth must decide-will she reveal the truth and reclaim her stolen fate, or will she bury the secret forever and protect the fragile hope growing inside her?

Zahara De Costello is a fierce and independent civil lawyer working at a prestigious law firm in Italy. She’s smart, driven, and never lets anyone walk over her—lalo na ang mga mayayabang at feeling powerful na tulad ni Arden Velasquez, the ruthless and arrogant CEO of an exclusive perfume company. Their first meeting? A disaster. Arden’s cold and demanding attitude instantly turns Zahara off. Pero hindi rin niya maitatangging may kakaibang presensya ang binata—dangerous yet intriguing. Kaya lang, bakit siya? Bakit siya pa ang gustong kunin ni Arden bilang personal lawyer nito? At first, Zahara refuses. Pero nang malaman niya ang mabigat na kasong kinahaharap ng CEO, she starts to wonder—what is he hiding behind those emotionless eyes? As she gets tangled in his world, she realizes that beneath Arden’s icy facade is a man carrying deep scars.

He’s deeply and madly inlove with her. She doesn't like him. When Hirah's father rejected Vicenzio's marriage proposal, Vicenzio was left with no choice but to take the risk. He kidnapped Hirah and took her to his secluded private island, believing that a change of scenery might sway her affections. But Hirah had never harbored any feelings for him. All she desired was escape, to flee the place she considered a living hell. So, she thought of a plan – a cunning trap designed to lure Vicenzio into a situation that would allow her to slip away. Yet, even Hirah couldn't have foreseen the twist of fate that she would also fall within the very trap she had set. Will destiny intervene, bringing these two together and offering them a glimmer of hope for love? Or is this merely the beginning of a chaos journey filled with life's trials and long-hidden secrets? Will their love prevail? Or will their once-promising romance be buried beneath the weight of their circumstances, lost forever like a pearl in the sand? YOU BELONG WITH ME, HIRAH(SPG)

(First Generation 1) Katerina Aguilar Romano, the sole heiress of Romano Real Estate is bound to be in an arrange marriage. Matapos ang kaalamang ipapakasal siya ng kanyang mga magulang sa lalaking kailanman ay hindi niya magugustuhan ay napagpasyahan niyang tumakas at lumayo. Damon Achilles Castellanos is a man born full of confidence and ego. He is rich, handsome, and mysterious. Women flock beneath his feet to beg for his affection. Nang mapag alaman niya na tinakasan siya ni Katerina ay nakaramdam siya ng labis na pagkainsulto. Pakiramdam niya ay inapakan ng babae ang kanyang ego. Planning his revenge, sinundan niya si Katerina sa pinagtataguan nito upang isakatuparan ang kanyang balak—ang paibigin ito at iwanan na nagdurugo ang damdamin. Magtagumpay kaya si Damon sa kanyang gusto o magiging kabaliktaran ang lahat? Paano kung ang simpleng mangingisda na minahal ni Katerina ay isa palang malupit na mafia boss?

Two months—just sixty days for the world, but for Rainnance Verdadero-Angeles, it felt like a lifetime trapped in grief and silence. Her husband, Ghon Angeles, vanished without a trace. No body. No closure. Just a haunting absence that swallowed her whole. When everyone else surrendered to hopelessness, Rain chose to fight. With only faith as her compass, she followed the whispers of fate all the way to Palawan—where the sea met the secrets of the past. But instead of a reunion, she found a nightmare. Ghon was there... alive. Breathing. Smiling. Yet he looked at her like she was a stranger. He pushed her away, denied her love, and worse—his cruelty left scars deeper than any wound. Still, Rain’s heart refused to let go, even after losing the child that once bound them together. Beneath the waves of their shared yesterday lies a truth waiting to be uncovered—one that could either destroy her… or set her free. But what if the man she’s been fighting to find… was never the same man she lost?

– L A R K S T O N E S E R I E S – Daphne has always been a spoiled brat, born with a silver spoon in her mouth. Beneath her kindness lies an unpleasant attitude, and she’s used to getting everything she wants — whether she asks for it or not. But everything changes when Cromo enters her life. He is her complete opposite, living a life far different from hers. Despite their differences, Daphne falls madly in love with him. Yet Cromo despises her, showing no affection and breaking her heart every time he turns away. Confused and desperate, Daphne wonders: What’s wrong with her? Why can’t Cromo love her, even just a little? Left with no choice, she decides to tame her man by hook or by crook. In doing so, she commits the most outrageous act of her life — something no one would believe if they found out. Can Cromo endure a woman like Daphne? Or will his hatred eventually turn into love?