Within Close Proximity

Elara Hayes had no idea that one night her life would end. Elara is forced into a contract marriage with Alessandro De Luca, the cold, ruthless CEO of a global empire, after being betrayed by her fiancé, burdened by the crushing debts of her family, and cornered by circumstances she can no longer escape. Their marriage is a calculated alliance to the outside world. Alessandro views it as a business arrangement designed to safeguard his position and silence internal threats. It is a cage that Elara never asked to enter. Elara is obligated to learn how to survive in Alessandro's perilous world, which is ruled by power, secrets, and enemies hidden behind polished smiles, and is bound by a contract with strict rules and an even stricter expiration date. She discovers that the man she married is far more complicated than his icy reputation suggests as she struggles to protect her family and maintain her independence. Despite the fact that Alessandro is in charge, guarded, and emotionally untouchable, his focus on Elara grows dangerously intense. What initially appears to be forced proximity gradually develops into an unspoken tension that neither of them is willing to admit. However, secrets do not remain hidden forever. Elara is forced to reevaluate everything, including her marriage, her own heart, and her safety, as resurfaced betrayals and hidden enemies draw near. Additionally, she must make a decision when she discovers information that could cost her everything and bring down Alessandro's empire: When the contract expires, will she terminate it? or put her heart at risk for a man she never intended to love? There are rules in the contract. However, love was not one of them.

Irene grows up trying everything within her power to shred herself away from the supernatural world. But she never thought that a little sign of weakness from her would destroy all her years of hard work. Will she ever get over her fear of falling in love?

Valeria has spent years as a servant to the ruthless alpha family, trapped in a life of obedience and suffering. The only escape she knows comes in her dreams where she is free, loved, and a mysterious man holds her heart. But he isn't real. Kendric is a lone alpha, unbound by any pack for reasons only a few know. When he and his friend are called to investigate the mistreatment of a pack member, he expects cruelty, but what he doesn't expect is her. The woman from his dreams standing right before him and within reach. Their connection is undeniable and their bond is real. But breaking Valeria's chains won't be easy. The alpha family won't let go of their servant without a fight, and Kendric will have to unleash thebeast within to claim what is his. Can Valeria find the strength to trust him? Or will the ghosts of their shared pasts keep her caged forever? "No one will ever take you from me again."

Kaitlyn and Douglas had known each other since they were kids, their parents were the best of friends, however this cannot be said for the two of them. Sparks of chaos develop when they are close to each other., So they were tag as cat and dog. When they grew up to be professional in their own fields they still create that sparks., But there is another feeling that is emerging turning it to love hate relationship.

In a world where the moon's gentle light hides a kingdom's darkest secrets, a young Moon Descendant named Aria must navigate treacherous palace politics, ancient prophecies, and forbidden love to claim her destiny. But as she rises to challenge the ruthless Alpha Grimaldi II. Aria finds herself torn between three princes: the charming and entitled Crown Prince Henry Grimaldi, who promises her the throne; the brooding and mysterious Prince Romain, who hides a beast within; and the cunning and manipulative Prince Julius, who seeks to claim her and exploit her powers for his ruthless ambitions. As the Prophecy unfolds, Aria must confront the darkness within herself and make a choice that will determine the fate of the kingdom - and her own heart. Will she succumb to the allure of power, follow her heart, or forge her path? Dive into the mystical world of Kingdom Lunaria, where love, dominance, and betrayal collide in a tale of epic proportions.

Lena Mitchell had always believed in fairy tale promises—love conquering all, a happy ending within reach. Her life with Daniel, a billionaire embodying her dreams, seemed perfect. Their courtship was a whirlwind of luxury and charm, but once married, cracks began to show. Late nights, unexplained absences, and Daniel’s growing distance hinted at trouble. Lena ignored them until she found undeniable proof of his betrayal: texts, photographs, and evidence of an affair with the alluring Cassandra Morgan. The revelation shattered Lena’s world, turning her once-idyllic life into a prison of deceit. Yet, Lena refused to be broken. Determined to uncover the full extent of Daniel’s duplicity, she resolved to confront him and expose every lie. Her journey would be perilous, diving deep into Daniel’s shadowy world and the dangerous figures within it. But Lena was resolute; she would reclaim her life, confront the betrayal, and emerge stronger from the wreckage of her shattered dreams.

Did I believe in love at first sight? No. never. I'd laugh at the idea. But you little hellion proved me wrong. You think you're vulnerable? I have changed up my entire game plan in the last 2 days just to get close to you." That's it. That's the moment that changed everything.

Being part of a reserved family, Suki knows her place within the community of the Moonstone pack. She has her duties and she completes them perfectly, just as her father orders. As the daughter of the Beta, the second in command, she’s set to live a life of importance within the pack, helping to aid it to greatness, and that’s only meant to become stronger once she finds her mate. Like every other werewolf, she has dreamt of what it would be like to find her mate when she comes of age, to know what the power of the mate bond truly feels like. However, on her 18th birthday, she doesn’t just experience one bond… she experiences TWO. Two separate bonds with two completely different males - bad boy Brendan and the perfect soldier Reynard. How could this be? It defies the laws of nature, all werewolves are given one mate and one mate only. As she and her two mates try to understand their anomaly of a mate bond, they also have to deal with an even greater threat that’s approaching - something that’s not only a threat to their pack, but to the entire werewolf species. Will they be able to save the pack? And who will Suki choose as her mate to seal the bond? Brendan or Reynard…? NOTE: This is a spin-off story to my other original story, "The One True Alpha", and though it is not essential to read that story before this one, there will be brief mentions and appearances of characters from that story within this right from the start, as well as some potential for minor spoilers of that story. If you enjoy this story, then you'd likely enjoy reading TOTA too! (It's already complete, so check it out!)

PO2 Yeonna Agravante endangered her upcoming promotion when she mistakenly arrested CEO Khal Dee and accused him of s*xual assault. Para hindi ituloy ang kaso na magtatanggal sa kanyang tsapa, pumayag siyang maging personal bodyguard ng binata. And she has 100 days to stay close with the most arrogant man in order to save her career.

Betrayed, broke, and buried in debt, Audrey Gomez never expected to catch the attention of Shane Lincoln—the cold, untouchable billionaire who becomes her boss… and one reckless night, become her lover. But when her dangerous past returns and his ruthless enemies close in, Audrey must decide if she can survive the most powerful man in the world claiming her as his own—forever.