Urban Legends In The Philippines

Amara Blake’s life is simple on paper: double shifts at a café, overdue notices tucked under a refrigerator magnet, a mother who needs more than hope can buy. Then she collides with Damian Cole - ruthless, revered, and impossible to ignore - and is pulled into a world of crystal chandeliers, whispered wars, and rules written by men who never hear the word no. What begins as a temporary job becomes a tightrope walk between pride and survival. With a socialite who smiles like a blade watching for her to fall, and an ex-fiancée returning to reopen old wounds, Amara learns that in Damian’s orbit, truth is currency and secrets are weapons. The closer she gets, the more his polished mask fractures - revealing a man built on control, haunted by betrayal, and drawn to the one thing he can’t command: her honesty. This is a slow-burn, high-stakes romance about power and vulnerability, the cost of desire, and the dangerous mercy of telling the truth - especially to someone who doesn’t know how to receive it. What will Amara sacrifice to keep her dignity - and her heart - intact? Will Damian choose control or the woman who unravels it? Can two people built on opposite truths survive the shadows they create together? Read on to find out.

Stepping into the corporate world brings forth a new set of challenges for Marah Almari when the CEO's mother offers her a salary ten times that of a secretary. But the catch? She must make Gian Forbes, the notorious Casanova, change.

We were on a field trip to the Holy State of Aram, when the prom queen, Susie Lambert, complained about the hot weather and called for a bikini party. My boyfriend Ken insisted on bringing the whole class along just to satisfy her whim, even though I warned him, "That's against the law, and visitors who are found guilty will be remanded, if not killed…" He slapped me across the face and snapped, "Don't try to scare us! You're just jealous that Susie's got a nice bod, and you don't want to see us being happy together!" Everyone else in the class roared in approval too. "Exactly! You already took Ken away from Susie, and you'd now come up with such bullshit!" I was furious and frustrated, but for their sake, I spoke to Mrs. Dent, the class teacher. She scolded everyone when she realized what they were doing and called off the bikini party. However, Susie got so upset that she ran off alone and flaunted her bikini at the beach anyway, and she was caught before being executed as a spy by zealots. Ken blamed it all on me. In the middle of the night, he sneaked into my home and set fire to it with gasoline, killing my entire family. Afterward, the entire class testified on his behalf to create an alibi. But I opened my eyes again and found myself returning to that day when Susie goaded everyone to join her bikini party. This time, I simply smiled. "Go ahead, enjoy yourselves all you want!"

"You are what I want. You." Annette, an independent and career oriented human is in trouble and could only seek assistance from Xavier, the billionaire Alpha of the Michaelson pack. Her cousin, James got involved with a group of vampyres and elves and could be killed if nothing is done. With her cousin life at stake, Annette believes that her family's ties with the Michaelsons would persuade Xavier to help her cousin. Xavier promised to help Annette save her cousin on one condition: Annette must agree to give herself to him in exchange for his help, she belongs to him for as long as he desires. Annette, desperate to save her cousin and aware that she had no one to turn to accepted Xavier offer. James conflict with the vampyres and elves had a significant impact on both his and Annette lives. Xavier had always wanted to be close to Annette and saw this as an opportunity to keep her close hence the proposition. In an attempt to save her cousin, Annette was attacked and bitten by a vampyre, endangering her life. Xavier, the alpha of Michaelson pack, could not sit and watch Annette die, especially since he had feelings for her. So he bit her, changing her life forever. Annette was transformed into a werewolf, and fate had it that she would become his mate. Some pack members refused to accept her as their alpha mate because they believed she was weak, because a weak wolf cannot be mated to their alpha. She had to prove that she is Worthy of him and the pack. Xavier and Annette had to fight for their love and her title in the pack. Annette eventually emerges as an Alpha female, with enormous power, which is unusual for a previous human.

"I don’t love you anymore, Amara." Prince Gilan’s words shattered me. Blinded by love, I did the unthinkable to win him back—but it only pushed him further away. Now, as he prepares to marry Elena, I’m left wondering: Will he ever forgive me? Or has my love cost me everything?

⚠️warning⚠️ this book contains mature content and abuse. This Is the first warning and will not be the last. Andrei Volkov is the head of the Russian Mafia. He's ruthless, dangerous, rich and has every woman on their knees begging for him to take them. He's never loved anyone, since his past has left him unable to do so.Skylar Jones; homeless and without any family. She's the kindest and the most selfless person you will ever meet even without money. One day, Skylar meets two men that work for the Russian Mafia. They offer her job that she has a tough time refusing even with the strings attached.What will poor innocent Skylar do when she meets the Andrei? Will she fall madly in love like the rest or simply think him as another man?WARNING: THIS STORY MAY CONTAIN TRIGGER STUFF TO SOME PEOPLE. IF YOU ARE EASILY UPSET BY THE THOUGHT OF RAPE OR ABUSE, DO NOT READ THIS BOOK.

Ayon kay Lao Tzu, a Chinese philosopher, be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you—na siyang isinasabuhay ko. I only have my mother and my two friends, Charlynn and Reisha. My mother works for Charlynn's family. We are not really poor and definitely we're also not rich but we're living comfortably. Nevertheless, I am contented with my life. But, after meeting the man that I like, I started to dream for more. I started to ask for more just to equal his riches even though I know for sure that it was impossible. Life is meaningful. Full of life lessons, full of challenges, and battles that you need to surpass. Pero no'ng nawala sa akin si Mama, iyon ang hindi ko kinaya. Sinisi ko sa lahat ang pagkawala niya. Nagtanim ako ng galit sa pamilya na tinuturing kong pangalawa kong pamilya. And he was there, just accepting my madness. But, what if everything that I believed was all a lie? Paano kung lahat ng sinisi ko, maling tao? Would I be able to get to his life again? Or our memory will remain just like how we first met? Dark.

Two years of marriage. Two years of trust. Two years of secrets I never knew existed. I thought I was coming home to the man I married—surprising Nathan after my work trip ended early. Instead, I stood frozen in the doorway of our bedroom, watching my husband tangled in the sheets with someone I never expected. Someone whose face I only caught a glimpse of before she bolted—running out the back like a ghost escaping the scene of a crime. But I know that face. I’ve seen it every day of my life. Felt its presence in my laughter, my tears, my memories. That night shattered everything. The perfect husband. The perfect life. All of it was a carefully crafted illusion built on lies. Now, nothing is what it seems—and I have no idea where this road will take me.

"You’re mine, Emery. You always have been." Emery Hart is a lawyer, famous for crafting the perfect prenup agreement for couples. But her most frustrating client? The one and only billionaire, Darren Blackwood, her ex-husband. Every time he gets engaged, he hires her to draft the contract, only for the relationship to crash and burn. Emery tells herself it’s just business, but deep down, she knows the truth, Darren is still playing with her. When another prenup lands on her desk, she assumes it's just another fiancée. But Darren corners her, his voice low and possessive. "Did you even read it, sweetheart? This contract… it’s for you." Trapped in his games, Emery confronts the past she’s been running from. Because Darren never stopped wanting her and this time, he won’t let her go.

Venice's married life was like an empty bottle.Hindi niya kailanman naramdaman ang tunay na pagmamahal ng kaniyang asawa.She can't escaped herself from asking kung saan siya nagkulang.She gives everything, her eternal love but still, not enough.Until their marriage was suddenly turned upside down.Nakipaghiwalay sa kanya ang kanyang asawang si Diego.Hindi niya matanggap ang kinahinantnan ng pagsasama nila.Hindi niya alam kung paano iibsan ang sakit na naidulot ni Diego sa kaniyang puso. Hanggang sa dumating ang araw na hindi niya inaasahan.Muling nagbalik si Diego asking for forgiveness and begging to love him back again. Tatanggapin pa kaya niya ito sa kabila ng lahat ng sakit na idinulot nito sa puso niya? What if one day she find out na, ang lalaking bumalik at nagmakaawa sa kanya ay hindi naman pala ang dati niyang asawa? Sino ito? At bakit kamukhang-kamukha nito ang kaniyang asawa? Ano nga ba ang itinatagong sikreto sa likod ng dalawang magkaparehong mukha? Paano kung napamahal na siya sa mapagpanggap na binata?Will she let go of him ngayong ilang beses niya nang ibinigay ang kaniyang sarili dito?