What Is The Difference Between Nationalism And Patriotism

Lumi-as someone who's being told what to believe and hope in everything as she grows up-reckons that living is a way to comply with and entrust one's entire life to serving superiors on top of the hierarchy. Who will not think of that way anyway? Being harbored in the lands of Castellanos, it is engraved in her mind that she lives to pay her debt of gratitude to the family who sheltered her, who protected her from all the cruelties the outside world has to offer behind those fences. What they're doing is to protect her life and welfare-that's what they told her. So there's no other way to live but be the gullible and obedient yokel of the Castellano clan, because they're doing everything just for her safety. But that's before her life turns upside-down as she discovers a strange note from the attic. "To whoever finds this message, they erased us. This is all that remains. Remember us, please." What does the note want to convey? Is it just one of those mundane trivial stuff found in an attic like the usual when someone decides to clean it? Or is it something connected to her... "safety?" For sure it is for her safety. That's what they always tell her. But what one hears is not always the version of reality. Most of the time, it is the most convenient scheme to twist and bend the truth. That... That's what they will never tell her.

Friska benar-benar sakit hati setelah Franz, kekasihnya, mencampakkannya begitu saja. Franz memutuskan hubungan sepihak dengan datang bersama perempuan lain ketika ia bertemu Friska. Hubungan mereka yang sudah terjalin bertahun-tahun lamanya kandas begitu saja. Friska tidak terima. Ia marah, kesal, kecewa, terutama sakit hati dengan perlakuan Franz yang meninggalkan dirinya. Berhari-hari ia tidak bisa melupakan, terbelenggu oleh kesedihan. Sampai akhirnya Friska pergi berlibur ke Italia setelah Ayah dan Ibu membujuknya untuk menenangkan diri. Friska yang memiliki kenangan buruk di negeri pizza itu sempat menolak. Namun, demi menghilangkan pikiran tentang Franz akhirnya ia memutuskan pergi ke Italia. Di sana, Friska bertemu dengan seorang pria yang mampu membuat sakit hatinya sirna. Seorang pria yang dengan mudah menyelusup masuk ke dalam hatinya. Sampai suatu hari, Friska harus berhadapan kembali dengan sesuatu yang membuat perasaannya terluka.

"You think you have a choice?" Alberto's voice was low and lethal. "I am Alpha Supreme. What I decide is law." Akira, trembling on her knees, looked up at him through tears. “You can punish me all you want. It won’t change the truth. I love Gonzalo.” His jaw tightened, he could feel his blood boil from so much anger. “You are bound to me by fate, Akira. You’re mine, whether you like it or not.” But Akira didn’t flinch. Her heart belonged to another—and she refused to live in fear. Alberto’s cold smile returned. “As for my dear brother… he’ll pay for touching what’s mine.” Torn between fate and forbidden love, Akira must face the wrath of an Alpha scorned. Will Alberto’s obsession destroy them all, or will love defy destiny? When bloodlines, betrayal, and prophecy collide, only one truth remains—love may be a choice, but survival is certain.

Laya’s world is falling apart—haunted by a past she can’t outrun and a future she never chose. When shadows resurface and loyalties are tested, survival might cost her everything.

Si jokos Montreos ay isa sa mga pinakabatang bilyonaryo. Ngunit bago niya makuha ang kanyang posisyon bilang pinakabatang bilyonaryo ay kailangan muna niyang pakasalan ang isang babaeng kakilala lang niya. Wency Cruz, isang babaeng may kakaibang kagandahan. makulit din ito at masayahin, hindi sinasadyang pumirma siya sa isang kasulatan na magpapabago sa kanyang buhay. Isang araw nagising siya na siya pala ang asawa ng batang bilyonaryo. Wala siyang nagawa kundi sundin ang nasa kontrata. At dahil kasal na sila ay kailangan na nilang tumira sa iisang bahay. Pero dahil magkaiba sila ng pinanggalingan sa buhay nahihirapan silang makisama sa isa't isa. Makakaya ba nila ang pagsubok sa kanilang pagsasama kung magkaiba sila ng paniniwala sa buhay? Paano kung isang araw ay biglang sumulpot ang Ex-Boyfriend ni Wency na si Jhonsy at handang ipaglaban siya. Iiwan kaya ni Wency si Jokos para bumalik kay Jhonsy? O mananatili siya sa batang bilyonaryo.

When fate plays a twisted game, pairing Raven with not one but two mates, her entire world is turned upside down.Two men who considered one another brothers, until they realised their mate was the one and the same. Destroying their bond of friendship in seconds. For three years, they walked separate paths, unable to come to terms with the moon goddess' wish. Until now. United once again, they must put aside their differences to overcome the threat from within that has cast its shadow upon their pack. When secrets are spilt and lies are told, will they remember their old bonds and work together to protect those they love?With the mate bond spiralling out of control, wreaking havoc in its wake, time is running out. Will Raven survive the pull of her mates or will she be forced to pick just one?Book 4 of The Alpha Series Book 1 - Her Forbidden Alpha Book 2 - Her Cold-Hearted Alpha Book 3 - Her Destined Alpha

‘The daughter of a traitor will always be a traitor also.’ Before the age of twenty and almost taking a big step of her life, the truth about Inez’s life was revealed to the world and she was put in a chokehold. Not to talk about the three Alphas that she is bonded down to and she is to pick one before her birthday. But who could she possibly choose? The Alpha that is bipolar and has no say for himself? Or the Alpha that thinks he runs the entire world and doesn’t care a bit about her feelings? Or the Lycan Alpha that showered her with love, even at his weakest point? Join Inez as she unraveled her long story journey.

Out to have her revenge on the Lycan king who murdered her father, Bella ends up in bed with him. Soon she finds out she is pregnant and runs away. She eventually falls into the trap of an enemy. Read to find out how a love triangle is created between two brothers and a Luna out for revenge.

To "fix" Leonard Rinehart's oh-so-tragic depression, Naomi Gaffron—yeah, the same girl who once swore she'd only ever marry me—secretly tied the knot with him. So I gave in. Played along with the family's little matchmaking stunt. Married Aurelia Spencer—Brieton City's golden girl who'd been obsessed with me since forever. For seven years, she clung to me like I was oxygen. Every night, curled up like she'd break if I moved. I thought that was happiness. Then one night, I caught her whispering to her best friend: "Leonard's already got international awards. When are you dumping Leone?" "Whatever—I'm stuck with someone I don't love anyway. Doesn't matter who I married. Someone's gotta keep an eye on Leone so he doesn't screw up everything Leonard built." I checked her study. Found a hidden folder—over 100,000 photos of Leonard. A hundred unsent love letters. Even I couldn't fake it anymore. Bought a silicone dummy. Laid out the plan. The fire would be step one. Dead or alive—we're done.

Serena Vale is a broke, overworked law student determined to prove that werewolves and humans can coexist peacefully. She fights tirelessly to expose rogue werewolves who use their powers to manipulate, harm, or kill—and to dismantle the corrupt systems that protect them. What no one knows—not even Serena—is that she is a werewolf. Orphaned young and raised by the Alpha and Luna of the Vale Pack, Serena grew up believing she was human. But when a brutal ambush leaves almost her entire pack slaughtered, the dying Alpha names her as successor. Suddenly, she’s burdened with a title she doesn’t understand, a broken pack she can't lead, and a power inside her she can’t control. Then comes Dominic Reign—a cold, calculating billionaire and the Alpha of the world’s most feared werewolf syndicate. His empire keeps the supernatural hidden from human eyes through money, silence, and blood. No one knows he’s the leader of this syndicate and only think he's a billionaire Alpha of an ordinary syndicate. When Serena’s legal crusade threatens to destabilize the fragile balance between worlds, Dominic makes her an offer: a contract marriage to merge their packs and avoid all-out war. What begins as a calculated alliance soon ignites into something neither of them expected. But Dominic’s past is drenched in secrets, and Serena is the key to a prophecy that could either save the werewolf world… or destroy it. Their union awakens a cursed bond, forged at Serena’s birth—one that defies logic, destiny, and death itself. Love was never part of the contract. But fate never asked for their permission. Together, they must face corrupt political werewolves, rebellious packs, and a growing vampire threat Before everything they are, and everything they fight for, goes up in flames.