Zits, By Jerry Scott And Jim Borgman: A Great American Comic Strip

One lie changed everything. It forced her into the hands of a man she knows nothing about. A man is well known for his ruthlessness. Now she needs to think of a way to escape from his grasp. The question is, can anyone escape from the hands of Stephan Clifford Guzik? ••• “You brought this upon yourself Mariana, you shouldn't have done what you did back there. Now, you will stay here for the next three months till I send you back to your father. Your stay isn't for free either. You will serve me with your body.” “Oh, this is my fault now? Who used me in the first place?” She wanted to say, instead, she glared at him. “In your f*cking dreams!”

She froze, breath caught, facing the storm in his delinquent brown eyes. He leaned over her, hands gripping the rail, boxing her in. The air was thick, too heavy to breathe. Her gaze locked on his unwilling, yet unable, to look away. The closer he leaned, the harder her heart pounded. She bit her lip, nerves twitching. No matter how far she ran, he always found her. “Why do you keep chasing me?” she asked, barely above a whisper. Her voice trembled, as if volume might shatter her. He didn’t answer. Silence roared between them. His cold and expressionless never left her face. “Do you like me?” she pressed, ignoring the disinterest in his eyes. She needed something. He gave a soft tut, then brushed a strand of hair behind her ear, twirling it lazily. The touch was light, but his closeness made her pulse race. “‘Like’ is a bit heavy, Tinkerbell,” he murmured, voice low and indifferent. The nickname slipped out like smoke, mocking, yet oddly tender. He leaned in, close enough for her to feel his heat. Close enough to unravel her. But his eyes stayed dark. Empty. She swallowed hard, unsure what hid behind them. “It’s strange,” he added, voice softer now. “But you’re the first woman I’ve ever aknowledged as a lady, Snow White.” — She was the good girl. Quiet. Overlooked. Her life, a shadow. No warmth. No safety. For a moment, she thought she’d found love, someone who saw her. Someone worth clinging to. But he broke her. When he left, he took her love and her self-worth. She hated herself after that. Then she started to rebuild. And that’s when Zachary Gonzalez appeared. Mysterious. Magnetic. Dangerous. Everything she shouldn’t want.

*BLURB —♥️ In the heart of a glittering and bustling Philippine city, Marian, a brilliant software developer from Cebu City to Makati City, finds herself thrust into a world of corporate intrigue and fiery passion. At every turn, she crosses paths with Wilbert Colt, a billionaire CEO known for his short-lived romances and icy demeanor. His arrogance turns Marian’s professional life into chaos, while the presence of Wilbert’s father—a powerful and manipulative businessman—further deepens the tension and intrigue. Unexpectedly, a night of recklessness and drunken mistakes leads them into an unforeseen marriage. Forced into a secret life together, Marian and Wilbert gradually develop a complex bond—fraught with tension, the shadows of Wilbert’s past, and his mysterious brother, Sandro, who harbors his own secrets that slowly draw Marian’s heart. As past and present collide, Marian faces a love triangle that tests her true feelings. Torn between the intense allure of the troubled billionaire and the quiet warmth of his brother, while constantly watched by Wilbert’s father, she must navigate a world of love, betrayal, and redemption.

She was in love and was willing to work it out even with the obvious red flags. But when she ran into Gregory, a smart, business-centered, Billionaire with two kids in a not so peculiar circumstance. She realized that she deserved better than she was getting in her current relationship. Falling in love with Gregory was the easiest thing in the world. He was kind, understanding, caring, loving and a romantic. Just the type of man Rosie wanted. But there was the Age-gap that might hinder their love for each other. And, there was also the big overwhelming secret between both families that Rosie had no knowledge of. Love wasn't enough anymore. What do you think the future holds for the lovebirds?

With the desire to find her own home and have a good life, Harieth Zarie Fedencio never thought she would thread a path to a chaotic life. Everything would have been easier if only the named Monterealez hadn't been the antagonist. Ryker Luis Monterealez, a Ruthless General, is the person claiming her and the person she is fleeing from. Will Zarie be able to escape Ryker for her older brother's safety and despite bearing the fruit of her to Ryker? Or will she continue to be confined in his arms? _________________________________________________ Photo cover isn't mine, credits to the rightful owner.

Kristen Rose never meant to marry billionaire Max Ethan Anderson. But fate and a cruel twist placed her at the altar. On what was supposed to be Max and Lena’s wedding day, Lena ran off for selfish reasons. When her plan backfired, she returned, accusing Kristen of kidnapping her. In truth, it was Lena who tricked Kristen into wearing her wedding gown and walking down that aisle. Max found out the truth right there on the stage right before the kiss. But instead of stopping the ceremony, he masked his fury. After the wedding, he gave Kristen a cold deal.... Twenty days to divorce Twenty days with a man who resents her for everything she never meant to do. But what Max didn’t expect was Kristen’s heart to be so real. And what Kristen didn’t expect was to start falling for the man behind the icy glare. Just when hope begins to bloom, Max shatters it all. He marries Lena instead, telling the world he’d never choose a "low-life" like Kristen even though he loved her more than anything. Lena, now his wife, sees Kristen as a threat. And she’ll do anything to erase her permanently. When tragedy strikes, the world believes Kristen is dead. Until she returns. Stronger. Smarter. Fearless. And this time, she’s not alone. Kristen is now teaming up with Max’s most powerful enemy. And Max never saw it coming.

CASSY ALONTO, isang ulilang dalaga na nagmula sa bahay ampunan ang mapipilitang magtrabaho sa isang drug assossiation matapos siyang malinlang na bibigyan siya ng maayos na trabaho. Hindi siya makakatanggi sapagkat, buhay niya ang kapalit. Magiging tagahatid siya ng droga. At dahil sa angking ganda nito’y mapapansin siya ng kanilang druglord. Kaya naman, plano niya itong gawing babae. Na siya namang, hinding hindi masisikmura ni Cassy. Ayaw niyang maging parausan ng may edad na lalaki. Lalo pa at, nasa labing pitong taong gulang pa siya. Dahil sa nalamang plano ng kaniyang amo’y magbabalak siyang tumakas. Mas gugustuhin pa nitong mamatay kaysa maging parausan lang. Sa kaniyang pagtakas ay hahabulin siya ng mga tauhan ni Don Alfonso. At dahil makapangyarihan nga ito’y mahihirapan siyang magtago rito. Kalaunan nga’y mahahanap rin siya ng mga tauhan nito. Ang inaakala niyang, tuluyan siyang mabibihag nang sapilitan siyang hatakin sa van ay siya namang dating ng isang itim na sasakyan. Kung saan, iluluwa nun ang di pamilyar na mukha ng lalaki. Bago pa siya tuluyang mawalan ng malay, ay makikitang, pinagpapatay ng estrangherong lalaki ang kikidnap sa kaniya. Paano kung, ang inakala niyang nakatakas siya sa sindikato ay siyang mas lalong pagmulat niya. Lalo pa at, ang lalaking nagligtas sa kaniya'y isa palang Mafia Leader. Gagawin rin ba siyang tauhan nito, o palalayain? Ano ang dahilan nito para iligtas siya sa mga taong kagaya rin naman niyang druglord. Abangang ang kuwentong pag-ibig ni Cassy at Kaizer sa Rescued By A Mafia Leader.

Si Annatalia Martinez ay isang babaeng may simpleng pangarap at matibay na prinsipyo. Hindi niya inakala na ang buhay niya ay magbabago dahil lamang sa isang dokumentong kailangang pirmahan. Si Alaric Dale Compton, isang makapangyarihang bilyonaryo, ay kilala sa pagiging emosyonal na mailap at desidido sa negosyo. Para sa kanya, ang lahat ay napag-uusapan—kahit ang damdamin. “ Love, Signed by a Billionaire” Sa isang kasunduang naglapit sa kanila, napilitan silang magkasama sa isang mundong puno ng limitasyon at lihim na damdamin. Habang sinusubukan nilang panatilihin ang distansya, mas lalo namang lumalalim ang koneksiyong hindi nila inaasahan.

Melissa thought she had found true love in the arms of Richard Hart, a powerful and charming CEO. Her joy upon discovering she’s pregnant quickly turns to heartbreak when she learns Richard is engaged to another woman. Betrayed and humiliated, Melissa decides to leave everything behind, starting a new life far away while keeping the existence of her child a secret from Richard. Three years later, Melissa is an independent and successful woman, determined to give her son Ryan the best life possible. But fate intervenes when an unexpected encounter with Richard threatens to uncover the secrets she has fought so hard to protect. Faced with overwhelming passion, intense confrontations, and painful truths, Melissa must decide: can she trust the man who once shattered her, or will she do whatever it takes to safeguard her son? An emotional journey of love, redemption, and new beginnings, where past choices shape the future in ways no one could have foreseen.

Chuck Bassett, heir to an Urbington East fortune in Nuvark City, has dated 42 girlfriends—all foreign, all in white dresses, every single one with a mole at the corner of her eyebrow. People joke about his obsession, saying he'll never get over his first love, Lylith Fowler. Then, Lorrie Scarrow shows up. She's sharp, short-haired, hates dresses, and her eyes are clear and bright. She's nothing like the women he's dated before. Chuck buys her a private island. When she mentions how much she loves the stars, he fills the sky above their estate with millions of drones, crafting a shimmering galaxy just for her. He even gets her initial tattooed beneath his collarbone. Everyone is amazed. Chuck has finally moved on from the past. Even Lorrie starts to believe it. Until she spots him in the red-light district, shelling out a fortune to book a hostess for a whole month. The woman has short hair and a button-down shirt. She looks just like Lorrie. Chuck's friends are floored. "Have you lost your mind? Lylith changed her look, and now you're after someone who looks even more like her? Remember how she dumped you for that wealthy foreign businessman when she thought you were broke? "She only came crawling back after she found out you're the heir to one of the Four Great Families. You've always said there's nothing you hate more than women like that!" Chuck knocks back the shot. "I hate her, and I love her. She pulled me out of a fire ten years ago. No one else can ever replace her in my heart." "And what about Lorrie? You proposed to her! She gave up a career at one of the world's top design firms for you. Aren't you worried she'll walk away when she finds out?" Chuck leans back on the couch, his expression cold. "I won't marry a traitor. Lorrie's pure, innocent—the closest thing to how Lylith used to be. So I'll still marry her. She loves me too much to walk away." Unseen in the shadows, Lorrie stands frozen, her heart plummeting. Turns out, she's just another her.