Who Wrote The Pit And The Pendulum

Moon De Vera was never the type to take risks—lalo na sa pag-ibig. Pero nang inalok siya ng isang deal ng estrangherong si Lucas Madrigal, pumayag siya. Fake relationship. No strings attached. Lucas needed a pretend girlfriend para patahimikin ang media, at si Moon—she badly needed the money para sa pamilya niya. Sa simula, malinaw ang kasunduan. Walang selosan, walang expectations. Pero kahit gaano nila tangkaing panatilihing peke, hindi nila mapigilan ang spark na unti-unting nabubuo. Late-night talks. Unexpected kilig. Lingering stares. Halos. Pero sa kasagsagan ng paglalim ng nararamdaman ni Moon, biglang nawala si Lucas. Walang paalam. Walang mensahe. Ghosted. Left hanging. Pitong taon ang lumipas. Si Moon, mas matatag na ngayon. Mas kampante, mas kumpleto. Sa pagbabalik niya sa corporate world, nag-apply siya sa isang sikat na kumpanya—hindi niya alam, doon din siya muling masasaktan. Lucas Madrigal is back. Pero ngayong CEO na siya, at si Moon ang magiging sekretarya niya, tables have turned. Lucas acts cold, pero may halong pag-aalalang hindi niya maitagong lubos. Moon, on the other hand, pretends she's fine. But the tension? It's there. Unspoken. Unfinished. Undeniable. As they spend more time together, lumalabas ang mga lihim—kung bakit bigla siyang nawala. Kung anong nangyari sa pagitan nila noon. At kung totoo nga bang wala siyang naramdaman. Pero ang mas mabigat: May bagong plano si Moon. At hindi ito para muling magmahal. It’s to make him fall—this time, without catching him. Matutuloy ba ang plano ni Moon? O hahayaan na lang nya ang nakaraan at sasabay sa agos ng pag-iibigang mabubuo muli

“This wasn’t supposed to happen.” I wanted to be free. No mates. Even though most times I felt otherwise. But then they showed up. Pain in wolf form The very two people I was supposed to hate. Now, everything is changing. My heart. My power. My future. And the worst part? I don’t know if I’m running from them… or from myself.

She was a slave to the pack that slaughtered her family. A rogue Omega, broken, but set for revenge. Amaya’s world was turned upside down when the Grayhide Pack wiped out her rogue clan, taking her captive. Forced to serve under the Alpha who commanded the attack, she hides her pain beneath a mask of obedience, until fate takes a cruel turn in the darkest way. Rejected in secret at the mating ceremony, the bond should have broken. But it didn’t. Every whisper, every touch, every graze the Alpha gives his betrothed, waves of agony meet Amaya. She is forced to watch. Every dream she has is permeated by his presence; he is at every corner she turns to. Haunted by vengeance, Amaya begins to work in secret, but the more she moves, the more shattering truths are uncovered. What if everything she has been made to believe was a lie? What if she isn’t the only one set out for revenge? What if the person her soul truly craves is totally different from the mate the moon goddess has fated for her? As her forbidden powers awaken, rewriting the very fragment of fate itself and creating a forge between the past and the present, Amaya must choose between blood and destiny. Because in the Grayhide Pack, some secrets are deadly, and some bonds refuse to be broken.

"Arms up baby, let me play with you. Have you ever been played, Allen?" Her voice was raspy, her breath fanned my ear. She took my wrists and wrapped my silk tie on it, she was straddling me. Her pink perky nipples teased my face, making me let out another moan. "Lou baby, just ride me alre..." she shut me up by kissing me hard. ***** Nothing prepared him for the one forsaken night he decides to go out clubbing with his buddies. It was the night that he met her, he didn't realize that he had fallen for her right then and there. Allen is a young, successful, filthy rich world champion surfer with a face to match. Louise is a smart young business owner, with a group of sassy sidekicks. Can opposites attract? Can their best friends strengthen their feelings?

Angela Bailey spent six years believing her marriage was built on love, only to discover her devoted husband was nothing more than a polished illusion. When she filed for divorce and asked her daughter to leave with her, the little girl clung to another woman’s hand and called her “Mom.” Donald Turner, cold and entitled, told her, “As long as you apologize to Nina, you can still live your high-society life.” Angela scoffed. “You might not even stay in high society yourself.” She walked out of the Turner household with nothing, determined to rebuild her life from the ground up. With her own talent and grit, she joined a new company and went head-to-head with her ex. Just when Donald realized his mistake and wanted her back, another man stepped into Angela’s life—someone who protected her openly, supported her quietly, and cherished her without hesitation. Donald regretted everything and wanted her back. He appeared with their daughter, eyes red as he pleaded, “I’ll give you the entire Turner family. Please love me and our daughter again.” The man beside Angela laughed. “The Turner family? That means nothing. Angela doesn’t need it. And as for a daughter…” He looked at Angela, and together they said, “We already have one.”

Sophia thought she had it all—a perfect husband, a loyal best friend, a life of luxury. But in a single moment, everything she believed in shatters when she catches her husband with the one person she trusted most. Betrayed, humiliated, and left with nothing after a bitter divorce, Sophia believes she’s truly alone… until four mysterious men appear at her lowest point, claiming to be the brothers she never knew existed. Alexander – the ruthless billionaire CEO whose glare can silence a room Damian – the gentle doctor who mends hearts as easily as he heals bodies Lorenzo – the silent protector, with connections in the shadows that few dare cross Ethan – the enigmatic star, adored by millions yet known by few They offer her something she’s never had before: unwavering loyalty, fierce protection, and the chance to rise from the ashes of her broken life. With her newfound family, Sophia transforms from a naive, betrayed wife into a confident, unstoppable force—one her ex-husband only realizes he’s lost her With her brothers at her side, Sophia will reclaim her power, build her empire, and make those who hurt her pay. A gripping tale of betrayal, transformation, and unbreakable family bonds in a world where power, loyalty, and love rule supreme.

He rejected me in front of his entire pack. Alpha Cade Duras looked me in the eyes, felt the mate bond between us and called me nothing more than a political obligation, a burden, and a mistake. Good, because I didn’t come to his territory looking for love. I came with a mission, a vial of poison, a deadline and orders to kill the most powerful Alpha in the region. But the longer I stay inside his walls, the more the story I was given begins to fall apart. The ruthless monster I was sent to destroy is not the man I’m watching. And the brother I came here to avenge may not have died the way I was told. Now the mate bond between us is growing stronger, the lies around me are unraveling, and the one man I was supposed to kill might be the only one I can trust. The problem? He already rejected me once. And this time, if he does it again, it might destroy us both..​​​​​​​​​

Dylan's life changed when a transfer student named Brian joined his circle on campus. What was once a gray area for Dylan suddenly became clear. He realized he was becoming attracted to Brian. Love blossomed, and unexpectedly, the beautiful beginning unveiled many bitter truths along Dylan and Brian's journey of love.

They slaughtered her pack and wore their bones like trophies. So she walked into their world planning to burn it down from the inside. Rissa Night is a supernatural weapon and the last survivor of a pack massacre, left with no witnesses. The Blackthorn Bikers are to blame. They are human hunters who kill wolves for profit and pleasure. To uncover who killed her people, Raisa joins the gang. But the Leader of Blackthorn, Jaxon Blackthorn, was not the monster she expected. With bonds breaking, the blood of her family calling for revenge, Raisa must make an impossible choice–Finish her mission and destroy Blackthrone ... ..or protect the man who was never meant to be.

In the second month of my relationship with my best friend Sophie Vaughn's older brother, Elias Vaughn, Thanksgiving arrives. Sophie leans in, eyes gleaming with mischief. "Elias is bringing his girlfriend home for the holiday. Let's see what all the fuss is about." I take my time getting ready, heart fluttering with hope. Just maybe, I'll finally be formally introduced as his girlfriend. But the moment I step inside, I see him with another elegant, beautiful woman, smiling as he introduces her to his parents. "This is my girlfriend," he says. He then inadvertently looks over at me, stiffening for a moment, clearly caught off guard. But just as quickly, he recovers and turns to the woman beside him. "That woman over there is my sister's friend and a part-time student. You could say she's a maid in our household." A maid? As it turns out, I'm nothing more than someone for him to kiss and sleep with. I was never someone worthy of standing by his side publicly. I turn away and board the train back to Ashcroft University, choosing my future over another night in his bedroom.