Trapped Chapter 1

Athena's last memory is a terrifying plunge from a rooftop, the gunshot that killed her—her husband Austin's gunshot—echoing in her ears. She impossibly wakes on her wedding day, reliving the marriage that led to her death. Trapped in a time loop, she must escape Austin's planned murder. Her arranged marriage is a gilded cage, a death sentence disguised as family duty, escape seemingly impossible. A glimmer of hope arises at the concurrent engagement party of billionaire Kael Visconti and her cousin, Arabella. Rumors swirl around Kael, whispering of underworld ties and his reputation as a ruthless mafia don—a truth he carefully conceals, adding to his aura of power and intrigue. Knowing of Arabella's affair, Athena proposes a risky deal: information on the infidelity in exchange for help escaping her wedding. They strike a bargain: Kael will publicly disrupt the wedding, posing as her lover, in exchange for a sham marriage. The plan succeeds. Kael's dramatic intervention creates chaos; Athena escapes. Their flight becomes a media sensation, thrusting Athena into a public engagement with Kael. But this salvation turns terrifying. A violent confrontation with Arabella and her lover reveals Kael's true nature: he's not just a billionaire but the ruthless head of an extensive underworld organization. The shot is precise, swift, and utterly ruthless; the man falls with horrifying finality. Athena sees the cold calculation in Kael's eyes, a terrifying glimpse into his cruelty. She's traded one dangerous man for another, far more powerful and unpredictable. Her fight for survival against a man far more dangerous than Austin has only just begun. The city's most dangerous man is now her soon-to-be husband.

"MAPAGLARONG TADHANA." Ito lagi ang aking bukambibig sa tuwing binabalikan ko ang masasayang ala-ala ng nakaraan. Ang dati na masayang pamilya na binuo ng aking mga magulang na ngayon ay hindi ko na yata masisilayan pa. MAGDA ang tawag sa akin. Tulog sa umaga, gising sa gabi. Hindi ko ginusto ang kapalaran kong ito. Isang tanikalang bakal na tila nakagapos sa aking mga paa na kahit pilit akong kumawala ay wala akong magawa. Wala na bang pag-asang makaahon sa putik na aking kinalugmukan? Huli na ba ang lahat?

Sailing through the wild waves, Tymoteusz found himself in the Ocean's heart. Curiosity got the best of him, so he decided to unfold every secret of the ocean's heart got in her life and soul by stealing her heart and life. Meeting, discovering and being with her is an achievement that everyone was dreaming about, can he really conquer the ocean's heart and enter her life? Can he tame her wild waves and strong breezes? Can he stop her tsunamis and maintain her to be calm just like what it should be in mornings stroll?

Oxane est un numéro : Alpha-07. Élevée dans la rigidité clinique de l'Institution, elle n'a jamais connu que l'Ordre, les règles, et les douloureuses injections de fréquences qui canalisent sa force. Comme les autres Alphas, elle est une arme vivante, forcée d'accepter l'autorité incontestée du Maître et de son bras droit, le Professeur Kai. Mais Oxane porte en elle le secret d’une vie volée. Hantée par la mort inexpliquée de ses parents et les bribes d’une enfance passée dans une mystérieuse "Maison Bleue", elle remet tout en question. Sa seule confidente est Kéros, une Intelligence Artificielle sarcastique et invisible logée dans son esprit, qui est peut-être la seule chose à l'avoir maintenue saine d'esprit. Quand une quête de vérité la pousse à la rébellion, Oxane découvre qu'elle n'est pas qu'une simple Alpha. Elle est l'Incontrôlable, la seule capable de fusionner toutes les fréquences, un point de chaos pur que même le Maître craignait. Poursuivie par ses anciens frères Alphas (dont Flint et Sydra, qui deviendront ses alliés les plus fidèles) et l'Institution tout entière, Oxane doit naviguer dans un monde qu'elle ne connaît pas. Son seul objectif : atteindre le Cœur de l'Institution, l'entité énergétique qui maintient l'Ordre et la prison de tous les Alphas. Mais que faire lorsque la vérité est plus dangereuse que le mensonge ? Oxane peut-elle se fier à Kéros, l'IA qui prétend être son guide, alors qu'il est la première création de son ennemi juré ? En libérant le chaos qu’elle incarne, risque-t-elle de briser le monde ou de libérer une prison ? Le destin des Alphas repose sur la jeune femme la plus explosive de l'univers. Bienvenue dans l'ère de la désobéissance.

Fate has indeed had a good taste for ridiculous humor. In his very hectic schedule of making love stories all over the world he manages to have made the most chaotic whirlwind love stories ever happened. The least thing she needed the most was another troubled heart, Elieve Mendoza Aragon just wanted to move on from her ex-boyfriend Chae Von Vargas and by the moment she knew it was time to let go of the love that had consumed her every waking moment, a new love blossomed, touching her soul and igniting a passion she had never known. She found herself falling in love with the personified man of Adonis with the name Alexandro Luna Santillan, a powerful billionaire. But little did she know her heart will be trapped in his wicked game. In the high-stakes game of love and power, will Alexandro Luna Santillan emerge as the victor, or will he become ensnared in the very web he has spun? Get ready for a thrilling ride as the lines between love and deceit blur, and the ultimate winner takes all.

Gumuho ang mundo ni Kristine Montero nang malaman niyang nag-propose ang dating kasintahan niyang si Leo sa babaeng minsan niyang tinuring na kaibigan. Sa gitna ng sakit, galit, at pagkadurog ng tiwala, pinili niyang lunurin sa alak ang lahat ng alaala nila. Ngunit sa isang gabing puno ng kalasingan at luha, nagkamali siya ng nilapitan—at isang halik ang nag-ugnay sa kaniya sa lalaking hindi niya kailanman dapat pinatulan—Attorney Harvey Hilton, ang kilalang malamig, makapangyarihang abogado… at future brother-in-law ni Leo. Ang isang gabing akala niya’y panandaliang pagkalimot ay nauwi sa mas malalim na gulo. Kinaumagahan, bumagsak ang mundo ni Kristine nang malaman niyang ipinakulong ni Leo ang sariling ama sa kasong gawa-gawa. Sa desperasyon, napilitan siyang lumapit kay Harvey—ang tanging taong may kapangyarihang iligtas ang pamilya niya. Ngunit paano kung ang abogadong hiningan niya ng tulong ay siya ring lalaking minsan niyang hinalikan? Paano kung sa bawat pagkikita nila, mas lalo siyang nahuhulog kahit alam niyang sa pagitan nila, nakatali ang lihim, galit, at isang maselang ugnayang maaaring magwasak ng lahat?

Sometimes life smiles at us, and at other times, it frowns. Authoress POV Meet Cali Rillion, a 22-year-old young woman struggling to make ends meet. After the tragic death of her parents in a fatal car accident, Cali is left with the responsibility of caring for herself and her younger brother. Cali's parents were wealthy business tycoons-successful and respected. Unfortunately, envy followed their success. Two years ago, they were ambushed by jealous rivals, an attack that resulted in their deaths disguised as a fatal car crash. At just 20 years old, Cali was forced to grow up fast. She took on the responsibility of caring for herself and her little brother, Edward, after their aunt, Rita, seized all their parents' properties. Left with no other choice, Cali began searching for a job. Sadly, for years, most employers were more interested in exploiting her than helping her survive. Eventually, she settles for a secretary position at B&S Incorporated, a company owned by the famous billionaire, Bryan Smith. Bryan Smith, 25 years old, is a wealthy playboy who has no interest in settling down, despite constant pressure from his mother, Rachel Smith. Now, Bryan finds himself in need of a woman who can pretend to be his fiancée during his mother's stay at his mansion. As for Cali, her life is a complete mess, and she desperately needs $200,000 to solve her problems. Extract from the story "Do you really need this job?" he asked. What is wrong with this billionaire? If I didn't need this job, would I even be here? I thought angrily, hissing inwardly. I nodded and muttered a quiet yes. "So, how desperate are you?" he asked, leaning back in his chair as he waited my reply

When the Alpha is murdered and Rogues seize control of the pack, Lyra is terrified. Stuck living underground under metres of ice does not stop the heat of the Full Moon. Nor does it stop leader Declan struggling with his history with the bunker. Declan is trying to prevent chaos and starvation, whilst fighting his wolfs yearning for Lyra. She must be ignored. The servant girl, a tainted daughter of the dead Alpha is off limits. However trapped together, every month soon becomes a passionate torture. Hurt by the past, Lyra refuses to let her guard down, even as her heart melts. Rogues are not meant to be trusted, but could it be the secrets she has hidden that bring the pack down?

Looking at the bright sun, which is not so bright right now hiding itself to create darkness all around totally makes me think about my present situation. I heard that sound of footsteps entering the room, so I turned around and said, “Hey!” “Don’t start now. You will get your wish soon.” he said removing his coat. “We can’t!” I said, looking at him. “What do you mean? All these days you are asking nothing but for divorce papers. Now they will reach you in a few days for sure. Now why are you saying we can’t?” he asked with a completely blank expression. “I am pregnant!” I mumbled. “What?” he asked, stepping towards me in shock. “I.Am.Pregnant!” I said each word with force and then let the darkness consume me.

Midnight has been in love with Abby ever since. He never imagined his life being tied to another woman, but when he proposed to her, her father Salvatore meddled. The rich man doesn’t want his eldest daughter to be a Castelloverde. Ang dahilan nun ay ang alitan ng Papa niya at ni Salvatore, dahil sa negosyo. Nagpakasal si Abby sa ibang lalaking negosyante, at dahil dun ay nabuo sa isip at puso ni Midnight ang paghigiganti. The secret in his name has to show up. The first devilish billionaire turned his heart dark. He has to avenge himself, and the only person who will give him satisfaction and feed his lost pride is the youngest sibling of Abby, Desire, the twenty- year-old premed student of Sto. Tomas. Midnight is going to make Salvatore feel what he felt by hurting his youngest daughter.