True Crime Long Reads

(De Bonnevie Series #1) Athena de Bonnevie is from the wealthy and prominent French family in Cebu. Despite being wealthy, she stays down to earth and reachable. And as she keeps going around being friendly to everyone, she meets this undeniably gorgeous best friend of her twin brother that she never knew existed. And as time passes by, she slowly unlocks the door to the secrets of this oh-so-hot guy named Ares. But by the time the news came to her that he died, her whole world tore apart. Or so she thought.

(AREA DEWASA!!!) Pernikahan Nadine dan Rhevan tak berjalan mulus. Selama lima tahun bersama Nadine tak pernah mendapatkan kepuasan batin ketika bercinta dengan suaminya. Tidak hanya itu, sikap kasar dan acuh sang suami juga menambah luka dalam hatinya. Disaat Nadine mulai jengah dengan pernikahannya, muncul Dirga— tetangga barunya yang berstatus duda. Pria tampan bertubuh sixpack yang selalu membuat Nadine terbayang-bayang akan pesonanya yang menggoda. "Pejamkan matamu dan rasakan, Nad! Milik siapa yang lebih membuatmu nikmat? Milikku atau suamimu?" — Dirga (26 tahun)

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)

Kimora Beatrix Lucien Gomez possesses all a person could desire. She has the looks, the wealth, the friends, and the ability to make guys drool over her. She's the life of the party. Kimo's the princess, or at least for the Gomezes. What if she found out that she was not the only princess of the Gomezes one day and ran into her as she stripped off everything and everyone from her, including the chinky-eyed guy she wanted to keep for herself?

On our wedding anniversary, my husband has his intern put on the custom-made wedding gown he prepared for me. "You wouldn't have looked good in a wedding gown with your baby bump, anyway. She's saving us trouble by wearing the gown for you. Think about how kind she is!" Before I can rebuke him, an earthquake happens. I lose my balance and fall to the floor. Instantly, I feel moisture on my legs. At the same time, my husband received a call from his intern. "There are so many frogs here, Mr. Quinn. I'm so scared…" My husband turns to leave, but I grab his pant leg. "Ethan, I—" "It's just a minor earthquake—the ground barely even shook. Don't make a mountain out of a molehill. Didn't you hear Chloe crying because she was so scared? Can't you be sympathetic?" He ignores the blood pooling around me and hurries off to comfort Chloe Bennett. That night, they share a passionate kiss under a sky full of fireworks. Meanwhile, my child dies in my belly. It's a pretty good way to end things. Someone like Ethan Quinn doesn't deserve to have his own children.

It's my wedding day. However, Julian Lancaster shoves me aside when he receives a call from Vivienne Hayes. "I'm sorry, honey. Vivi has an upset stomach—I need to bring her some medication for that."

I noticed Stacy besides him and peering at her hand clutching his arm, it was plausible that she is his girlfriend. Leo already moved on? How could he and that quickly? We just got divorced three days ago and he's already dating someone? "Hi Margaret." He smiled at me. I was so startled I couldn't speak my lips faltered and my eye lashes shook. "Hello?" Stacy spanned her hand towards me. I peeked at her lips which were coated with crimson lipstick, her owl-like eyes, her flawless cheeks and her remarkable nose. She wore a dashing ruddy gown which disclosed her curvaceous hips. She shook my hand, "I am Stacy Leo's fiancée." She smiled with her mouth slightly opened I could plainly see her dazzling angel-white incisors. She's not just a girlfriend. Leo's engaged to her? Unbelievable! Little wonder why he always kept late nights while we were together. And the rumors about him having an affair, they were really true.

My name is Valerie Sanchez. My husband's childhood sweetheart is pregnant, just like I am. To shield her reputation, he claims the child she's carrying is his. As for mine, he accuses me of cheating, saying it's the result of my sleeping with other men. Devastated, I confront him, but his response is as cold and unfeeling as ever. "Evelyn's family has always been strict with her. She can't bear hearing the rumors and gossip." Gazing at the man I had given my heart to for so long, I make an unspoken resolution—I will never love him again.

“Boo, I’ll call you once I’ve booked my plane ticket.” Lily Lark was shocked. “Have you finally come around?” Aqua Chronos was not done speaking, but the noise outside ruined her mood. At that point, John Frank and Will Lane must be throwing a celebration for Samara Queen. Aqua walked out of the washroom and wanted to head to the president’s office to hand in her resignation letter. But Samara saw Aqua and beckoned her over. She spoke cutely and sweetly, “Aqua, are you leaving alone again? Come over and have some fun with us!” Everyone in the room heard her. “No need. Have fun.”

What if things could turn differently? The girl named Sabrina Evelyn Flores who loves being chased realized what it feels like to chase someone you love but you can't be with. Will she get the man she loves or accept the truth that sometimes people are not meant to be?