Where Shadows Lie

To save up for my wife’s expensive asthma medication, I worked the dangerous high-rise job around our apartment complex, even on a day with winds strong enough to knock someone off their feet. However, that was when I accidentally witnessed my wife cheating on me with her ex-boyfriend, and to entertain him, she picked up a fruit knife and slowly cut through my safety rope. My body slammed into the ground so hard that the impact shattered the bones in my leg. Only later did I learn the truth: the one with asthma wasn’t my wife at all—it was her first love. All the money I’d been saving for her? She had been giving him every cent. Eventually, the same cold, proud woman I once married ended up on her knees in front of me, begging for help. I called the building security over and had them drag her out. “Get that filth out of here,” I said. “It’s hurting my eyes.”

“Go to jail for me, and once you come out, I will definitely marry you.” Those words from Gavin had been ringing in Lila’s head for three years since she agreed to go to jail to save him. She could not understand why words meant so little to him and why he was okay with betraying her like that. How did three years of her life just go to waste? Those words were the only reason she agreed to go to jail for him—how could he? “Gavin, I am going to report to the police that you were the one behind the wheels that night.” “I would not do that if I were you if you want to see your child ever again.” Lila gasped in shock; she could not believe that this man who had been madly in love with her was doing this to her. ”How could you?” “Just get lost, and you will be reunited with your child soon.” Lila stood outside the gate after Gvain and his new wife had thrown her out; she clutched her hand by her side and muttered to herself. “I am going to get my revenge.” Damien had been following the life of Lila since she ran down and killed his wife; he hated her without knowing her; he hated that she was given such a severe punishment; he hated that she was let go too early because of good behaviour. He swore that he had to get revenge no matter what. “I must get my revenge, Lila Carson.”

Sa edad na 19, gumuho ang mundo ni Castheophy Ynares nang misteryosong mamatay ang kanyang mga magulang, iniwan siyang nag-iisa upang alagaan ang tatlo niyang nakababatang kapatid. At sa isang iglap, nawala rin ang yaman at seguridad na inaakala niyang habambuhay nilang sandigan. Pero hindi siya sumuko. Sa loob ng limang taon, nagpakahirap siya, tiniis ang lahat ng sakit at gutom, hanggang sa tuluyan siyang makapagtapos bilang Summa Cum Laude sa Ateneo de Iloilo. Ngunit sa pagpasok niya sa bagong mundo bilang isang abogado, isang trahedya ang agad na sumalubong sa kanya—napagbintangan siyang nagnakaw ng mahahalagang files. At doon niya nakilala si Jaiden Wench. Makapangyarihan. Misteryoso. Walang awa. Siya ang lalaking hindi lang may kakayahang manipulahin ang mundo, kundi pati ang puso ni Castheophy. "You think you can escape me, Castheophy?" bulong nito, ang tinig ay malamig at puno ng panunuya. "You stepped into my world—now, you’re mine." Dahil sa isang kontratang wala siyang lusot, napilitan siyang manatili sa piling ni Jaiden. Ngunit sa bawat araw na lumilipas, mas lalong lumalalim ang laban sa pagitan nila. Galit o tukso? Laro o katotohanan? Habang tinutuklas niya ang madilim na nakaraan ng lalaking ito, isang bagay ang hindi niya maitatanggi—unti-unti siyang nahuhulog sa demonyong hindi niya dapat mahalin. Ngunit sa larong ito, may kailangang matalo. May kailangang magsakripisyo. At may kailangang mawala. Sa huli, pag-ibig nga ba ang magpapalaya sa kanya—o ito rin ang tuluyang wawasak sa kanya?

If I will accept his rejection or divorce him, I would do it with dignity. I would prove to him that I was not that weak girl he used to know. I wiped away my tears and said to him in a calm tone. "Okay then... I'm accepting your wish." "What do you mean?" "I want a divorce, Damian." I announced boldly and he suddenly burst into laughter, probably thinking I was joking. But I was not the same person he had met years ago. I am much stronger now. If not for anything but for my unborn kids. "Wait, you're joking right? You can't just divorce me like that" "I, Katerina Clerks, daughter of Alpha Enzo of the Black Stone Pack rejects you, Damian Black, as my mate. I'm severing my mate bond completely with you." I said in a proud and firm tone while looking him straight in the eyes. "What's wrong with you? You don't have the right to reject me as your mate! You have no right to do that! Until I said so, it's not over yet!!!" He burst angrily. I stared at him, hurt by his lack of remorse. I had just caught him with my stepsister, and yet he showed no regret. How could I have fallen for a man like him?

They are the Royals. Five influential students coming from the most influential and powerful families. No one dares to mess with them, no one except her. A girl who loves to bring trouble upon herself. Will she be able to survive from the claws of the most powerful social group in their University?

In a library of an esteemed university a girl was quietly sitting on the chair reading a book about financial management.The girl had coffee brown colored hair falling up to her hips, small eyes which took the shape of crescent moons whenever she smiled ,straight and sharp nose, a well proportionate body and was clad in all black sweatshirt and tight jeans with black boots covering her feet , which was making her look more fairer and more badass. Suddenly the girl experienced a sharp pain piercing her heart, and ran out of the library and there she saw a boy in all black outfit standing with his friends . Her heart urged her to move towards that boy so, she did. With her every step her pain seemed to lessen. She deliberately walked a few steps in front of him and then took some steps back and asked the boy. Honey, Do you believe in love at first sight or should I walk by again? THE COVER IS NOT MY WORK, I TOOK IT FROM PINTEREST THE OWNER CAN ASK ME TO TAKE DOWN THE COVER ANY TIME, I WON'T HAVE ANY OBJECTION!!

Stenly Sebastian Miller harus merasakan patah hati saat kekasihnya — Kimberly Manopo tiba-tiba memutuskan untuk mengakhiri hubungan mereka berdua yang sudah terjalin dua tahun lamanya, lantaran kabar kebangkrutan Stenly. Bagaimanapun berusaha, Stenly tetap tak bisa menghentikan langkah Kimberly atau bernegosiasi sekalipun. Wanita itu tetap pada pendiriannya. Usai kepergian Kimberly, Stenly yang perasaannya hancur pun berjanji akan membuktikan bahwa dia tak layak untuk perempuan seperti Kimberly dan akan mendapatkan yang lebih baik darinya. *** Stenly sedang berjalan-jalan untuk mencari ketenangan tak sengaja melihat seorang wanita bernama Seruni Andara Khairunisa yang hampir saja diperkosa oleh Dante Bagaskara. Lelaki itu sangat terobsesi akan Seruni dan juga tubuhnya. Stenly yang melihat kejadian itu pun sama sekali tak ragu untuk menyelamatkan wanita itu. Bagi Stenly, ini adalah waktu yang tepat untuk melampiaskan semua marah dan sakit hatinya karena telah ditinggalkan Kimberly. Nahas! Niatnya menolong malah berakhir babak belur. Siapa sangka, kejadian itu malah membuat Stenly ingin lebih mengenal wanita yang sudah ditolongnya. Akankah suatu saat Stanley bisa benar-benar melupakan Kimberly dan kembali menata hidupnya yang sudah hancur? Apa mungkin pertemuan Stenly dan Seruni adalah awal dari kisah bahagia yang akan Stenly dapatkan? LOVE BETWEEN TWO BELIEFS by Titin Jihan Ig : jihanzhikni

"Stop it, please... don't do this to me." I cried to my mate who accused me as a murderer. Under the moon, all the young werewolves shifted into their wolf forms except, Adria... but instead of being Werewolf a different identity releases that made her disgusted by all creatures. Being useless... She was traded to the Alpha King, her MATE which made her life even miserable. **** "I am your real mate! Why don't you believe me!?" "You killed my mate! You fucking deserve hell!" The Alpha King yelled and tortured her to death. When she escapes, she discovered her true identity, a half wolf and half a devil. And when revenge strikes her instinct, nothing could get in the way. Besides, she is half wolf and half... a DEVIL.

Alika, mahasiswi 21 tahun, menyembunyikan kehidupan gandanya sebagai pemandu karaoke premium. Suatu malam ia bertemu Adam, pria berusia 30 tahun sebagai clientnya yang menawan namun keesokan harinya, Adam muncul kembali sebagai dosen barunya. Sejak itu, rahasia Alika terancam terbongkar. Adam adalah satu-satunya yang tahu dunia gelapnya, sementara gosip, skandal, dan perasaan terlarang mulai menyeret mereka berdua semakin jauh. Apakah Adam akan menjatuhkan Alika dengan rahasianya, atau justru terjebak semakin dalam dalam pesona mahasiswi yang hidup di antara siang yang polos dan malam yang berbahaya ini?

In a universe where the lost worlds outnumber the dominant ones, survival often favors the strong, leaving the weak to decay into obscurity. Among these forgotten realms lies Gorgor, an alien world once vibrant and thriving, now erased from Omania’s memory, Yet, Gorgor's spirit endures, yearning for resurrection and revenge against those who condemned it to oblivion. For five-year-old Lilith, Gorgor is not just a lost world—it's the enchanting realm of her favorite bedtime story. Each night, she drifts into dreams of its wonders, captivated by tales of its heroic prince, Andreas. As her mother reads, Lilith imagines herself among the stars, forging a bond with the alien Prince. But as Lilith's imagination brings Andreas to life as her imaginary friend, she unwittingly becomes the key to Gorgor's resurrection. With every shared secret and whispered wish, Andreas hopes to harness her innocent belief to break free from the shackles of his lost world and take his rightful place as ruler of Triven. As Lilith grapples with her extraordinary friendship, the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur. She discovers that her dreams may hold the power to reshape worlds, but dark forces conspire to thwart her and Andreas’s plans. Just when it seems they will triumph, a shocking betrayal threatens to unravel their connection, leaving Lilith to choose between the stark reality of her existence and the allure of Gorgor's destiny. Will Lilith rise to the challenge and help her alien prince reclaim his world, or will she be consumed by the very darkness she seeks to conquer? Packed with thrilling twists, heart-stopping cliffhangers, and a poignant exploration of courage and friendship, _My Alien Prince Charming_ invites you to embark on an unforgettable journey through the stars. Happy reading! 🌟