Twisted Pebble Drawing

“You should be ashamed of yourself, Emily.” Maxton rolled his eyes and grumbled. He only gave Emily a torn in her flesh ever since they got married, nothing else but pain as energy. Emily only wanted love and nothing else from him, “I'm not really asking for too much, am I?. She began doubting her existence as her arranged spouse made life a living hell for her. Still, she hoped to find love in their three years of marriage but it ended with nothing but suffering from her so-called husband. The pain resulted in her being diagnosed to have cancer and memory loss, and they got separated for a while. She returns with a new husband and a child, but Maxton wants her back and he expects it to be easy. The memory loss was only an facade. Will Emily be ready for a life with Maxton after revealing the truth or will she hold the grudge with the man that hurt her pride?

In the near-future, Earth is ravaged by nuclear detonations and out-of-control wildfires, society crumbles into a lawless wasteland. The cataclysm, known as The Burning, leaves most of the Earth scorched, the air thick with ash, and the remnants of civilization scattered and broken. This post-apocalyptic landscape is where Maya Greene, a 32-year-old former ER nurse, must navigate not only the physical dangers of survival but also the emotional wreckage of her past.

Amara is just an Alpha’s daughter. Though, she’s treated like she isn’t. Abused, hated, and treated like garbage, she found a way to survive with her family. And at the age of 24, she still hadn’t found her mate, so she was chosen to attend a ball at per the Dark Lycan kings request, along with 39 other unmated females from surrounding packs.Scared and lonely, she is forced to endure the ball with her strength. That is.. until she ends up finding her mate. Sebastian has a dark past. Every night is always the same with him. He can’t sleep, especially after the death of his wife. Plagued by nightmares, his beast takes control every night wreaking havoc upon his palace. He doesn’t even remember the night his chosen mate died, only the aftermath. Only finding her in his bed with him covered in her blood. But then, he met Amara.The Moon Goddess had given him a mate, even after taking a chosen mate and losing her.And his fear of what would happen to her grew stronger with every night he watched her sleep in his bed. Afraid that one day she would cease to exist. That he would be the cause.. or maybe even the many snakes that stay within the walls of the palace.Will Sebastian finally be able to trust himself enough to love her? Will Amara be the one to break through his walls? Will Amara be able to love such a beast, even as she fights the bond alongside him?

What if time was running out? but love wasn't? In a world where moments matter. love in the present is a beautiful exploration of love, loss, and living in the 'now'. Dive into the captivating story of Jackie Leigh Villamor and Aireshi Takahashi as they uncovers the true meaning of love and living in the present.

Hulog ng langit kung ituring ni Evie si Amora. Dumating ito sa buhay niya kung saan nasa gitna siya ng kagipitan. Pero sa tuwing nagtatama ang mga tingin nila ng ama nitong si Russell ay impyerno ang hatid niyon sa kanya— init na nagmumula sa kung saang hindi niya maintindihan. Mommy kung tawagin siya ni Amora gayong yaya lang naman siya nito. Paano kung ang susunod na offer sa kanya ni Russell ay hindi na bilang nanny ng anak niya? Paano rin kung sa paglipas ng panahon, hindi na siya kilalaning 'mommy' ni Amora? ----- Ang batang si Amora ay lalaking puno ng galit kina Evie at Russell. Hindi na siya ang inosenteng bata, kundi siya ay magiging si Gray, isang matapang at nakakatakot na nilalang. At tulad ni Evie ay magiging 'nanny' rin siya ng isang makapangyarihang mafia lord. Sa paglipas ng panahon ay magiging mortal silang kaaway. May pag-asa bang magkapatawaran o mananaig ang kasamaan? ---- Si Alliyah, isang batang naging parte ng misyon ni Gray na siiyang dahilan kung bakit lalambot ang pusong bato nito. Ngunit paano kung magaya si Alliyah kay Gray? Lumaki na puno ng pagkamuhi sa kanya. Anong gagawin ni Gray para maisalba ang batang nagpamulat sa kanya? ---- Tatlong babaeng may iba't ibang kwento pero may iisang tapang at prinsipyo. Mananaig ba ang kabutihan o aapaw ang kasamaan?

Laura, a single mother, had recently moved into Lorenzo's home, hoping to provide her daughter, Isabella, with a father figure. She wasn't aware that the man she had fallen in love with was a devil—a Mafia boss who was there to ruin her life and that of her daughter. "Isabella, you are mine; you belong to me and no one else. Those who think about you are seeking death," Lorenzo said, raising her chin with a deep voice dripping with threat. Isabella's face was filled with defiance. "I hate you, Lorenzo." He cackled, "But you can't stop saying 'yes, Daddy,' which means your hate doesn't matter because I can't get enough of you, Isabel." Laura was more worried about having a sweet family, while Lorenzo was only interested in sex. “She is still a child; I am sure she will come around,” Lorenzo assured Laura when she expressed concern about Isabella not recognizing him as a father. Sleeping with a mother and daughter while being a crime ring boss—that is the way of a Mafia boss who will be ruined by a hot 18.

When Raven Carter's mother marries werewolf Alpha Dominic Steele, she inherits more than a biker family—she inherits a curse. Her first shift under the blood moon awakens something ancient, drawing four dangerous men into her orbit: her stepfather bound by forbidden mate-bond, an enforcer hiding murderous secrets, a hockey star playing double-agent, and a ghost wolf cursed to protect her. But Raven's destiny demands sacrifice, and someone she loves must die.

I'm Elaine Lopez. I'm a woman at the bottom of the food chain who once thought that love triumphs everything until my deadbeat husband cheated on me with another woman. It never occurred to me how exhausted I was with the marriage until she took the burden off me. Looking for a fresh start and vowing never to let love get in the way of the better life I'm forging for myself, I cross paths with Kingsley Larson, the ruthless billionaire who's known to have lost his smile and has a heart of stone. Entangled in a web of undeniable passion for one night, I'm convinced I'll never see him again until he turns out to be my new boss. If clawing my way up to the social ladder means I have to strike a deal with the devil, then I'll do it. After all, for our arrangement, all I have to do is to please him s3xually while I get to keep my job and live the life I have always wanted. But as we chase the lust that has taken root between us with no strings attached, it becomes clear to me that Kingsley isn't just the devil, he's so much more. He's my ruin, the same way I'm his.

Iris wasn't sure she could love again, not after Adrian who she had loved with her whole being, continuously mistreated her in their marriage and harassing her sexually. She became pregnant with triplets but her jerk of a husband conspired with her half sister to rid her of her pregnancy. Now she may never become pregnant again and has lost confidence in herself and faith in love. How was she to handle the attentions of the men who keep flooding around her? Most of them, she knew were after her because of her status as the only daughter of the wolf king but what of the few that really loved her for herself? Will she be able to rebuild her faith in love enough to give love another chance?

She escaped the mate who broke her—only to bind herself to the monster sent to end her. Scarred by betrayal and branded by blood, Lira survives the Pit with nothing but fury in her lungs and a tether to a man she should hate. Kael is cold, brutal, and bound by secrets—but in the dark, their monsters recognize each other. And when the bond pulls tighter, it’s not just survival on the line. It’s surrender.