When Does An Object Cast A Longer Shadow Novels & Stories

Adeline Villareal was born a queen, the sole heiress to the vast Villareal empire. But her kingdom crumbled five years ago when a tragic "accident" took her mother and a social-climbing assistant took her place. Systematically bullied, framed, and broken by her new stepmother and sister, Adeline was cast out—exiled to the countryside by a father who chose lies over his own blood. But the province didn’t break her, it forged her into a weapon. Now, at eighteen, Adeline is back with a cold heart and a lethal plan. To dismantle the people who stole her life, she’s targeting their greatest prize, Zake Craige. He is the wealthiest man on the planet, a cold titan of industry, and the fiancé of her golden-child stepsister. Adeline is ready to play the game of seduction to burn her family’s world down. But in a game built on lies, the most dangerous move is falling for the target. I didn't come back for an apology. I came back for everything you took—starting with the man you love.

"Prometo elegirte, protegerte y amarte hasta la última página de nuestra historia." ~Nico~ Originally arranged to be married, Alinnyta Carmi Avilla's world comes crashing down when her first love and soon-to-be husband Azul 'Blue' Dela Vega falls in love with another girl. But when she meets Niccolo Alejandro – the man who has the same vibes as hers, she learns how to trust and love again. Can she finally get the happy ending she's been longing for? Or accept that a happy ending does not truly exist?

People say they are a perfect match...including their parents, especially their mothers. Pinagbigyan lang ni Darrin/ Logan ang hiling ng mama nito to date her new friend's daughter. Gaano man kasi kaganda si Dianne Alessandra Quintero wala namang silbi ito for him. She is too naive and unwilling . They are polar opposites. Darrin Logan Contrero wants his women wild in bed and Alessandra can never be like that with him because she is younger than him.. He decided to break up with her para 'pahinugin' muna ang dalaga. He will claim her back when she is ripe for him. But when he was ready to take what's his, she changed a lot. She is no longer the same Alessandra. She is feisty and doesn't seem to want him back. https://unsplash.com/@lgnwvr?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText&fbclid=IwAR2RMUYh5lq3OQdsvScr20zhlUbXjGhPs9kH298u4lcxbBJeq58IW7BqGpw

The bible says that faithfulness comes from a place of trust and loyalty. Does it mean that love can be taken out of consideration? Gertrude Ava Clementino does not love her husband but she is faithful. They have been married for three years. She is the only one who can tame Damien Altos Ignatius, a cold and ruthless business tycoon. He loves her. She is sure of it. She feels it but unfortunately could never reciprocate it. With Damien's fire burning love, Gertrude promises to be faithful in return. For this is the only thing she is capable of doing. But until when? How long will it last? Mapaninindigan niya pa rin ba ito lalo na sa muling pagbabalik ni Ryker Artemis Gamba, the notorious bad boy from her past who wasn't afraid of breaking the rules? Ang lalaki na minahal niya talaga nang totoo. Will she choose to remain faithful? Or will she finally give in to temptations and go back to her wicked ways for love?

Kelvin Clyde Miranda is bachelor multi-billionaire. The CEO of the biggest KCM company. He's workaholic and strict when it's comes to business. He is an impatient person when it's comes to childish people. He's a player when it's comes to gorgeous lady. He doesn't know what is love. Only he knows and feel towards woman are just a lust. What will happen when a childish lady enter his life? May he learned what loves about? Claire Joyce Castro is a sweet-childish, gorgeous, beautiful lady. She is famous fashion model in the Philippines, may she continue her passion if one day she become a Mafia's wife? Does she run away from him or she'll gonna fell in love with Her Mafia King Husband?

Hindi inaasahan ni Jillian na sa pagsama niya sa kanyang boss sa isang pribadong dinner party, makikita niya ang dating nobyong matagal na niyang hinahanap—si Zacharias. But the Zacharias standing before her was no longer the simple, funny, and loving man she once knew. He is now Zacharias Wolfgang, the only heir to the Wolfgang Empire—the powerful family everyone wants to be connected to. Five years ago, they met at one of his family's companies in Cagayan. Walang kaalam-alam si Jillian na ang lalaking minahal niya nang sobra-sobra ay nagpapanggap lamang na mahirap na empleyado. Sinusubok pala siya nito kung pera lamang ang habol niya. Nang bumagsak siya, Zacharias mercilessly erased her from his life. "Jillian Aguillar," he says mockingly, loud enough for everyone to hear. "Weren't you desperate to marry rich? Nakahanap ka ba?" Pilit ang ngiti niya. "Thank you for your concern, Mr. Wolfgang." Kumuyom ang palad niya sa likod. "I almost did." Later, she gathers the courage to stop him outside the restroom. Gusto niyang magpaliwanag. Gusto niyang sabihin na may anak sila. Pero hindi siya binigyan ng pagkakataon. "Now that you know who I am, you regret it?" he sneers. "Another scheme to get close to me?" Nadurog ng husto ang puso niya. Sa mga oras na iyon, napagtantao niya na may mga bagay na talaga na kahit anong gawin ay hindi na maayos. After all, Zacharias Wolfgang hates her. So why does he keep showing up in her life again and again? And when the truth finally comes out—about that night five years ago, about their child—Zacharias Wolfgang, the man who once abandoned her without hesitation, will stand outside her door, swallowing his pride… …and begging her to take him back.

Stella Ferry is a gentle and somewhat aloof young girl. She has always been kind and outstanding, which has led to envy from her cousin. Despite her young age, she has faced humiliation. Seven years ago, she was involved in a scandal that brought her shame. However, in the years that followed, she developed a strong character and is no longer an easy target for bullying. Now, she is ready to confront the family that mistreated her. Upon her return to the country, Stella accidentally encounters Caleb Kingsley, a cold and domineering man. She is taken aback when she sees him because he resembles her six-year-old son. Could it be that this man is the one she spent an entire night with in the past?

"We will never come back here next summer. We won't." Kuya Dusk's voice sounded with finality. I heard my brothers sighed heavily. They both kissed me in my forehead, and the next thing I knew, my vision were blocked by darkness. I am to reckless for giving trust. I am a foolish when I gave love. It's all absurd, but I did all that. For him, for the man I thought of never gonna hurt me. I want to forget you. I hope I could wake up tomorrow with no worries, tomorrow that I will no longer remember you, Trevor. I wish I could forget how I gave my whole stupid heart to you.

Alejandro was always favoured by their father while Antonello is his mother's favourite. Alessandro was no one's favourite even though he is perfect in every way. The classic forgotten middle child syndrome. The sense of belongingness was strong but he also knows that he won't get it from the Gambinos for reasons unknown. Still, he trained the same way as his brother and he did all the dirty work for him. Alessandro draw the line when he came home one day and found his brother married Gabriella. He left the family when he realized that no matter what he does, he will never be one of them.

"Three years ago, a misunderstanding tore them apart. Now, fate is giving them a second chance—if they can survive the turbulence." Lila Vernia never thought she’d see Ethan Lowells again—not after he accused her of betrayal and forced her to sign divorce papers. But when she joins a prestigious airline of her father as a flight attendant, she’s thrust back into his world. Ethan, now a star pilot, is as cold as he is handsome, and his new girlfriend is determined to make Lila’s life hell. When a tragic accident leaves Ethan with amnesia, he wakes up believing Lila is still his wife. Forced to play along, Lila finds herself falling for the man she once loved—the man who no longer remembers the pain he caused. But as his memories return, so do the lies and secrets that tore them apart. Can Lila and Ethan navigate the wreckage of their past to find a second chance at love?