When Life Sucks Novels & Stories

Adam Meadows is a ruthless billionaire, with a heart hardened by a relentless thirst for vengeance. Consumed by the brutal murder of his parents, his life's singular goal is to amass wealth and exact retribution. Relationships are a distraction he couldn't afford, and he dismissed them as trivial. But Adam's meticulously controlled world is upended when he is compelled to look after Jazzlene Agatha Hart, his best friends' sister. Resistant at first, Adam's loyalty to his friends forces him to agree. But as he spends more time with Jazzlene, something surprising unfolds. She brings out a side of him he never knew existed.

– L A R K S T O N E S E R I E S – Daphne has always been a spoiled brat, born with a silver spoon in her mouth. Beneath her kindness lies an unpleasant attitude, and she’s used to getting everything she wants — whether she asks for it or not. But everything changes when Cromo enters her life. He is her complete opposite, living a life far different from hers. Despite their differences, Daphne falls madly in love with him. Yet Cromo despises her, showing no affection and breaking her heart every time he turns away. Confused and desperate, Daphne wonders: What’s wrong with her? Why can’t Cromo love her, even just a little? Left with no choice, she decides to tame her man by hook or by crook. In doing so, she commits the most outrageous act of her life — something no one would believe if they found out. Can Cromo endure a woman like Daphne? Or will his hatred eventually turn into love?

Gianna Castillo never imagined her life could be turned upside down by one man. Cold, dominant, and dangerously handsome, Anthony Sinclair is the CEO who turns her every workday into a nightmare. One day, Anthony shocks her by offering a contract marriage to stop his mother's interference, promising a salary increase in return. Gianna immediately refuses, unwilling to marry the man who made her life miserable. But everything changes when Gianna discovers her mother is secretly battling cancer. Desperate to save her, Gianna swallows her pride and accepts Anthony’s offer. Their public marriage shocks everyone and places Gianna under ruthless judgment, scrutiny, and whispers of greed. In the midst of chaos, judgment and growing feelings, Anthony's past suddenly returns—his ex-girlfriend, Sonia. Old feelings resurface, lines begin to blur, and the contract that once felt simple becomes dangerously complicated. Now trapped between duty and desire, Gianna must face the question she never expected to ask: Will Anthony choose his first love… or the woman he married by contract?.

Yongsann Lim is a female talent manager at a well-known entertainment company. She initially fell in love with Greel Gomez but ended up marrying Greel's brother, Grantt Gomez. Their arranged marriage complicated Yongsann's situation, especially since Grantt is one of the artists she manages. They pretended to have a manager-artist relationship, hiding a dark secret from everyone. Their married life is devoid of love and is at risk of falling apart due to misunderstandings and doubts, fueled by their past. Will Yongsann and Grantt find it in their hearts to truly love each other and summon the courage to reveal their genuine relationship to the world? What will happen when the public discovers the secret of a superstar and her manager?

After losing his wife in a tragic accident, Flynn Rourke is left to raise their two children alone, struggling to cope with grief and single parenthood. But when Veronica Santos enters his life, her warmth, kindness, and compassion spark a glimmer of hope. As they grow closer, Flynn begins to heal, and his children find a new sense of joy. Will Veronica's love be the balm Flynn needs to mend his broken heart, or will the scars of his past prove too deep to overcome? Let's find out what happen. Try to read my story Cleaning up his Heart. Hope you enjoy it. *ΧοΧΟ* CrisLee

Anna Quinn is an adventurer who loves to travel to new places not only for the sake of adventure, but also to gather information for her novel. Her passion for literature has earned a lot of attention in her literary journey, where she also met her pen partner, Bien Fausto. Both of them are novelists who are dedicated to their craft, but everything changes when Anna discovers a paradise in Kauai and loses herself to a man named Jax. A messed-up situation that will change the way things were used to be. How will these unintentional events affect their lives? Will Anna be able to recover from her mistake, or is this the beginning of a new chapter in her life with another man?

Zeith Marie Mendoza is an introvert who loves to stay at her own bubble. Some people might mistaken to take her actions as kill joy but her personality was the one who is holding her up to be it. But when Ry came in to her life, a sudden magic bursted inside her. She was no longer afraid to step outside her own world. She could do anything without any hesitation. But the condition is only when she's with Ry. With him, she find a surprising comfort. At first, she mistook that feeling for a friend relationship. But things weren't as smooth as she wanted. Someone had to step up so that things could happen. A hole will left her question her own feelings, towards him. Making her realize that it was rare. And for keeps. But those unfamiliar electric shocks were enough to put some fright against her, leaving her overthink against the situations. Plotting what ifs like what will happen when she go for it, will it be worthy? or not. But the moment when she knew she had to take a step, whether to take it or leave it that way. And Ry was too confident. He asked them to cherished the moment within the confusion among them. They knew that choosing decisions would take time. And they did. After while of thinking, realizations had hit them hardly. They shouldn't and couldn't escape the feeling because it was already written on their destiny's. They just have to accept and go for it because it will. always be worth it.

DE GUIA SERIES 3: The Vixen Wi Bad-mouthed, temperamental, sensual Sierra De Guia knows all kinds of men. She deals with all of them. Lahat ng mga lalaki, sa paningin niya ay siraulo. But there is one man who stood above all--the king with the mighty name of Julian Clyde Cavanaugh. Jace did not just play her. He toyed, broke, and ruined her for life. So when she learned that he would get married, she devised a plan to get her sweet, bloody, 24/7 revenge of making his life a living hell--she will marry him.

Dominant. Ruthless. Hellbender. Pain can take you to the darkest phase of life, and that is where Maverick Niccolo Morelli perched for a long time. At the age of nine, he witnessed the gruesome fate of his family and is the only survivor of the massacre. Since then he is labelled with such cacodemonic names that only made him invincible. He is one damaged soul who wants nothing but vengeance. An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth has become his mantra and is the very reason why he joined Feodus. A classified organization consists of assassins and outlaws. Revenge is best serve when cold; he will get it on his terms. Will Maverick strike for the bullseye or his beginning will be the conclusion?

Marriage is a Sacred and Safe Haven. But in Business Traditions, it is a merge deal between two families wanted their wealth to become secure. Both parties agreed upon merge marriage, except those people who will be involved and will be continually granted each family's will. Carly, a 24 year-old aspiring Geographer doesn't really get and agree upon the idea of arranged marriage. Even as a nerd, she wanted a social life outside of the box that she never had when she was studying. A geek by appearance, an adventuress at heart. And Calvin, a 28 year-old full time and successful Business man. But the company he worked so hard in his whole life time will never be on him unless he will agree upon this deal. A hard worker and doesn't have time to socialize and doesn't know how to take a break. These two people meet and agreed that they both don't agree at this marriage. They both wanted to escape this situation but how? By mere pressure and desperation, it came up an opportunity. It wasn't really planned nor an idea but they unexpectedly had an Accidental Escapes.