What Lies Beneath The Sand

Isabella, a young lady in her 20s is forced into an an arranged marriage with a Billionaire's son, Alexander in order to provide for herself and her family, and also to live a luxury life, but already entangled with her lover , Marco. As Isabella navigate her new life she must confront the secrets of her family's past, the forbidden love she left behind, and the darkness of her husband's family's business dealings.

“Magiging asawa mo ako, Vespera. Hindi dahil gusto ko—kundi dahil wala kang takas.” Si Thorne Valtor, ang malamig at walang-awang CEO ng Valtor Enterprises, pinilit ng kanyang lolo na magpakasal upang iligtas ang pamilya at ang kompanya mula sa eskandalo. Hindi niya inaasahan na ang pipiliin niyang “pang-cover” ay ang bagong maid sa penthouse niya—si Vespera Lang. Pero hindi ordinaryong katulong si Vespera. Limang taon na ang nakalipas, isang mainit na gabi ng one-night stand ang nagtapos sa sakit nang sirain ni Thorne ang negosyo ng pamilya niya at itulak ang ama niya sa bangin ng kahirapan. Nawala siya noon, nagbago ng pagkatao, at ngayon ay bumalik siya—disguised, determined, handang magnakaw ng ebidensya at wasakin ang imperyo niya mula sa loob. Sa ilalim ng kontrata ng kasal, nagiging sunog ang bawat haplos, bawat tingin, bawat away. Si Thorne, na sanay mag-utos at mag-angkin, ay unti-unting nahuhulog sa babaeng akala niya kontrolado niya. Si Vespera naman, na puno ng galit, ay nahihirapang pigilan ang init na muling sumisiklab sa pagitan nila. Hanggang saan ang kaya niyang itago ang kanyang paghihiganti? At hanggang kailan kaya niyang itanggi na ang lalaking sinisira niya ang buhay ay siya ring lalaking hinahanap ng kanyang puso? Makakatakas ba sila sa trap na ito… o susunugin sila ng apoy na sinimulan nila pareho?

Amara Wilson's life was a silent prison under her stepfather's abuse. Driven by greed and debt, he sells her into a transactional marriage with the formidable Italian Mafia boss, Emiliano Valenti. For Emiliano, cold and scarred by betrayal, Amara is a mere contractual solution—a means to an heir, with a strict expectation of obligation, not love. Amara accepts her fate, hiding the secret of her brutal past and the bruises beneath her elegant new facade. ​The silence breaks when Emiliano spots a fading handprint on her neck. This tiny mark ignites a furious, unexpected protectiveness, clashing with his ingrained cynicism. His suspicion leads him to task his right-hand man, Matteo, with an investigation into the Wilson family. Matteo uncovers a shocking web of manipulation, violence, and treachery surrounding Amara’s stolen inheritance and her father’s suspicious death. As Emiliano learns the full extent of her stepfather's cruelty, his indifference transforms into a burning need for justice and vengeance. ​Forced into shared quarters, the terrified Amara finds unexpected solace in Emiliano's demanding presence, even waking up safe in his arms. Emiliano, battling the ghosts of his past, struggles with the confusing pull he feels toward his quiet, resilient wife, determined to become the protector she desperately needs. As their opulent world clashes with Amara's dark secrets, their transactional arrangement begins to unravel. Can a marriage born of debt and fear ignite a slow, consuming love strong enough to withstand the violent path of retribution? This is a story of healing, hidden strength, and a powerful Mafia boss who finds the greatest treasure in the heart of the woman he bought.

“The Rossellinis are to the Mahonnas what the Montagues are to the Capulets, sworn enemies bound by years of feud that fuels hatred and bitter rivalry. In summary, the man standing beside me, the man who I just said my vows to, is my father’s archenemy.” *** When Marco Rossellini, a ruthless Mafia boss, feared and respected in the underground world kidnaps Vienna’s husband-to-be on her wedding day, and forces her to marry him as an act of revenge against her father, she is trapped under the painful existence of being married to a man as cold as ice. As they navigate through the stormy waters of hate and the treacherous landscape of mafia politics, Vienna is torn between loyalty to her father and the growing feelings for the man who married her as an act of revenge. But can she trust Marco, or will his vendetta against her family shatter her into a thousand broken pieces beyond repair? *** All his life, Marco has only wanted one thing - vengeance against the man who wronged his family. What better way to get back at Daniello Mahonnas than taking away his most prized treasure, right underneath his nose in one calculated move? Marriage to the beautiful Vienna was supposed to be an act of revenge, a genius move that will bring the Mahonnas down on their knees, pleading for his mercy. But with every banter, with every smile she sends his way, every heated kiss and stolen passion, she chips away at his icy exterior, leaving him bare, vulnerable and worst – in love. Will he be able to move past his vendetta and love her the way his heart wants or will those eyes staring back at him remind him more of his past than he ever wanted?

Based on the untrue writings of the Satanic Panic. The Satanic Panic was a moral outcry in the United States over supposed “satanic” influence in media that were warping the youth of America. Claims that playing an elf in Dungeons and Dragons could lead to demonic possession, that playing heavy metal music backwards would reveal satanic messages, and that therapists could uncover repressed memories of satanic ritual abuse, were all too common. Volumes and volumes of material were produced on this fake subject. These texts lead to What Hell May Come, which takes a look at what the world would actually be like if all of the claims of the satanic panic were true. Set in 1986, Jon St. Fond’s life is a living Hell. Deliberately abused and neglected by his parents, the only joy he has in life is an escape into a fantasy land of role playing games. Soon he discovers that his parents are part of a secret occult religion with hidden ties all across the world. As Jon and his friends dig, they learn more of the secret history of the world and discover the power of making deals with creatures from Beyond. However, power has its price, as Jon and his friends quickly discover. One-by-one they begin to become consumed by their own desires and hatreds. Jon learns there is method behind the madness of his life, as his Father begins to bring him closer and closer into the ways of the cult. Ultimately, Jon must make a choice between all the pleasures of the earth and the future of his soul. ©️ Crystal Lake Publishing

Ashlyn hasn't spoken a word since the age of eight, and her heart's never felt more protected. But, when the confident and ever so charming Derek stumbles into her quiet little world, her emotions-and forbidden desires-have never been so loud. For twenty years, silence is all Ashlyn Holland has known. Haunted by the memories of her father, and the harrowing song of the ocean that stole him from her, Ashlyn maintains a safe distance from the rest of the world. Treading carefully the sea of fear and anguish that surrounds her, Ashlyn is determined to do all she can to protect her heart from such a tragic loss striking again. In silence, she grieves. In silence, she is safe. In silence, she finds the strength to breathe. But the silence can only last so long... Derek Moreno is charming and devoted, and quick to see through every wall Ashlyn erects. With his arrival in town, defences fold and walls begin to crumble, the songs of her heart reaching new heights. Together, they crest twin tides of fate, the silence she'd once sought engulfed by his gentle touch, and the whispers of a love thought impossible. For the summer, Ashlyn welcomes the noise. The disruption. But, the ghosts of Derek's past will no longer remain silent, and their deafening power has the potential to drag them both into a current strong enough to drown them amidst their heartache.

In my previous life, I was eight months pregnant when my mother-in-law and husband forcibly dragged me to grab decorative gift boxes from the Christmas tree. I told them there was nothing inside, but my mother-in-law slapped me across the face while my husband pulled me into the crowd. A stampede broke out. They clutched their gift boxes and fled to save themselves, while my child and I were trampled to death. They eagerly tore open all the gift boxes with high hopes, only to find exactly nothing, just like I'd warned them. But as I lay dying, I noticed something in the final gift box. A Black Widow spider with an hourglass pattern on its belly crawled onto my mother-in-law's hand. This spider carries deadly venom. Anyone bitten either dies or suffers permanent disability. When I open my eyes again, I'm back on Christmas Day. This time, watching my mother-in-law and husband gear up to fight over those Christmas gift boxes, I won't try to stop them!

Awalnya kehidupan kuliah Azura sangat mulus, sampai suatu ketika tempat kuliahnya memutuskan untuk mencabut beasiswa Azura secara sepihak yang menyebabkan kekacauan besar dalam hidup Azura yang miskin. Namun, saat dalam keadaan terpuruk memikirkan bagaimana mendapatkan biaya untuk iuran kuliahnya ke depan nanti. Tiba-tiba saja Hansa yang merupakan Dosen Azura menawarkan sebuah pekerjaan untuk Azura dengan bayaran yang menggiurkan. Akan tetapi, pekerjaan yang harus Azura lakukan tidak semudah yang dia bayangkan. Azura harus menjadi Babysitter untuk tiga balita nakal milik Hansa. ig: @magris.el

Desiree is running from a dark past and just when she thinks she's finally escaped and is free, a case of wrong place wrong time gains her the attention of a cold and ruthless billionaire who would do anything to have her in his bed, including digging up her past and holding it over her head. What starts as a merely sexual relationship with Desiree being forced into Killian's bed blossoms into more as she becomes addicted to the possessiveness of his touch and his gaze and he in turn falls for her unwitting charm. But with the Pandora's box that is her past suddenly opened, enemies that were thought long gone begin to appear and threaten to destroy the relationship they've managed to carve out for themselves. Can they work together to overcome the rising danger or will they be torn apart by secrets and lies?

She witnessed a murder. Now she's living with one. Hiniwalayan ni Ethan si Crsytal Clair dahil kailangan nilang maghiwalay ng landas. Ngunit ibang landas pala ang tinatahak ni Ethan. Crystal saw everything in her eyes. She ran away and lead to witness a mafia’s execution. Now she’s not just a witness. She’s a captive. Taken by Kiann Delle Del Valle, the cold, calculating Don feared across the underworld. Para sa iba, banta si Crystal. Pero para kay Kiann… siya ang bagong obsession. Palaban. Matigas ang ulo. Walang takot. At dahil doon, mas lalo siyang naging delikado… at imposibleng pakawalan. Pero habang sinusubukan ni Crystal na lumaban, unti-unti rin siyang nahuhulog sa taong dapat niyang katakutan. Hanggang sa madiskubre niya ang isang lihim na kayang gibain ang lahat. As power games turn into twisted trust, and resistance melts into something far more terrifying-desire-Crystal must decide: Can you love the man who ruined your life? Or will the truth destroy them both before she gets the chance?