hiding behind a mask

Hindi aakalain na muling magkukrus ang landas nila Seraphim Anastasia Arandia at Philip Kahili Callari ngayong tinatago ng babae ang tatlong anak ng bilyonaryong lider ng isang malaking ilegal na organisayon. Alam ni Seraphim na isang malaking pagkakamali na itago ang mga anak nito ngunit anong magagawa niya kung mas masaya ito sa piling ng unang pag-ibig nito? Pero parang pinaglalaruan talaga sila ng tadhana ngayong nagkita ulit sila, mabigyan kaya ng hustisya ang naudlot niyang seksuwal— este pag-ibig sa lalaki? O mas lalo lamang ipapamukha sa kaniya ng tadhana na hindi talaga sila para sa isa’t-isa?

She is the future mafia heiress but because of her real father's identity and dangerous line of work, her family keep it to her. Being the unwanted daughter, Jaydah May Angeles, grew a rebel and a feisty woman, she is the epitome of a war goddess, walang sinasanto, palaban at hahamakin ang lahat para sa pag-ibig, sa kanyang pagrerebelde ay makikilala niya si Kent Saavedra, a good for nothing bastard na Consigliere ng isang Mafia Queen, minahal niya ang binata ngunit ito ay salawahan at hindi nakuntento sa iisang babae kung kaya't iniwan niya ito at lumabas ng bansa at doon ay nalaman niyang buntis siya at ito ang ama ng batang dinadala niya. Alam ni Jaydah na hindi tatanggapin ng mga magulang niya ang bata at ang lalaking kanyang pinakamamahal kung kaya't napagdesisyunan niyang itago ang kanilang anak sa States. Because of Jaydah's decision, she left Kent a broken man dahil totoong minahal niya ang dalaga. Kent hated her to death to the point that he became cold and arrogant. Five years later, Jaydah came back with her son and they met again. Sinabi ni Jaydah na ampon niya ang bata ngunit nalaman ng kanyang pamilya na nagsinungaling siya na siyang nagpasimula ng sigalot sa buong crime family na kinabibilangan ni Kent. Makatanggi pa kaya si Jaydah kung buhay niya na ang nakasalalay at ang mismong anak niya na ang nagmamakaawa sa Daddy nito na pakasalan siya?

When a Queen in an Ivory mask, with hidden secrets and a man of mystery met, an uncontrollable heat and passion overwhelmed them both. Queen Anastasia of the North Kingdom, is a woman with dark secrets, widely known as the most voluptuous yet sadist, Wolf Queen of the North, whose real face was hidden inside an ivory wolf’s mask. It became her marque. Her sexual desires and satisfaction are being ruled by a unique condition called voyeurism. No man could ever arouse her. From the South Kingdom, Rodwartem, a man of mystery too, who has been thrown into the sea during infancy and rose to fame as the deadly warrior of the South, heard about the Wolf Queen and his interest rose greatly. He vowed to meet her and expose her identity, so he volunteered as a decoy when the South‘s Lycan King planned to conquer the North. Would Rodwartem be able to fulfill his intention and the South Kingdom conquer the North through him, or he would fail just like the other men who tried to outwit the Wolf Queen in an ivory mask? In the end, would a story full of dark moments, lust, greed, pride, hatred, and evilness be ruled by love?

"I want divorce. Let's end this contract marriage, Gabriette. Sign this." Iyon ang malamig na sinabi sa kaniya ng asawa niya. Halos nabingi si Gabriette Amarylle at tumigil sa pag-ikot ang mundo nila. Akala niya ay maayos na ang lahat sa kanila ngunit bigla siyang gustong hiwalayan ng kaniyang asawa na si Jax Thaddeus Fortier. Matapos ang lahat ng paghihirap niya para makuha ang loob ng lalake... Tiniis din niya ang pananakit ng lola ni Jax sa kaniya tuwing wala ang asawa. Tinanggap niya rin nang malaman ang sekreto nito na pagiging leader ng isang mafia organization. Ngunit sa divorce din pala magtatapos ang lahat. Hindi agad siya sumuko. Sinubukan pa niya na ilaban ang kasal nila. Hanggang sa lumala lamang lahat. Isang gabi, matapos magdala ng babae ang asawa niya sa mansion, muntik na siyang mapatay mismo sa kanilang tahanan para lamang pirmahan na niya ang divorce agreement. Takot at galit ang naramdaman ni Gabriette. Mabilis siyang pumirma at duguan na umalis do'n habang may laman na ang kaniyang sinapupunan. Umalis siya at nagpakalayo. Sa gabing 'yon, nangako si Gabriette na hindi na siya muli maaapi at kailanma'y hindi niya ipaaalam sa mga Fortier na may nabuo sila ni Jax. After divorce, she hid her baby to his mafia daddy. Ngunit hanggang kailan niya ito maitatago?

In a world where dragons rule the skies and magic pulses through every heartbeat, the spirit of Queen Zenobia endures. Centuries ago, she sacrificed her life to imprison the dark sorcerer Kal. Now she is reborn as Princess Elena Beaufort, who is unaware of her formidable powers and destiny. As shadows of the past stir and long-hidden truths surface, Elena finds herself thrust into a struggle that could determine the fate of her realm. With allies at her side and enemies lurking in the shadows, Elena must navigate a treacherous path of danger, betrayal, and unexpected love. Will she uncover her true identity in time to protect her loved ones and complete Zenobia's unfinished battle? ---- "A Queen will always turn pain into power" I am ruthless against my enemy, but I wouldn't let anyone dear to me suffer this time. I swore to the heavens, no matter how many lifetimes passes by I will come back to protect my people and my love. I will not let him face the death for me, this time I will be the one protecting him. --- “Lea please….” Liam asked looking at the silent Lea. “Why can’t you be in a relationship with me?” Lea blurted out unconsciously. “Be…Because…I..” Liam stammered. “It's okay you don’t have to answer me,” Lea said and then added, “It's not like I can be in a relationship with you as well at the moment ”. This time it was Liam who was confused by her words and asked “But why?”. “Because I am already engaged to someone else”.

“Why can’t I hit you?” Thomas yells, smacking the belt close to her feet. “Why,” he smacks it on the door above her head. “Why, why” to the right and left sides of her body. Melina trembles against the door with her eyes closed and head tucked between her knees. She jumps, sniffing Thomas’ cologne, and tries to hide more. He’s probably bending down. “I want to hurt you, Melina, but I can’t. Tell me why I can’t. Tell me why,” she bites her lips to muffle her sobs as she fears they will exacerbate her situation. “ look at me when I am talking to you,” Thomas says, grabbing her hair and pulling her head up. “I am- so-r-r-r-y,” she says as she turns to face him with her tear-stained face and bloodshot eyes. ******** Melina Davis was born with the face and body of a goddess. Her heart was as beautiful as her, but it never did her any good. Melina was the most unlucky woman in this world when it came to love. Her first love was an abusive con artist who made sure to exploit Melina's kindness. The second one who Melina felt was genuinely worthy of owing her heart was far more dangerous than her first. His name is Thomas Costanzo. He is the second in command of the Costanzo mafia. He was highly feared in the mafia world. Some even feared him more than the don of the Costanzo mafia. Melina didn't know she shouldn't cross him, and she did. She broke the heart of one of the most feared men on this earth, and now, he is out searching for her. Once he finds her, Melina will wish she never crossed paths with him.

Isang CEO na isa rin sa mga pinuno ng mga sundalo, nakipag-kontrata ng kasal sa isang inosenteng babae. Dumaan ang ilang buwan ay unti-unti silang nahulog sa isa't isa. Subalit, bumalik ang kanyang Ina at ginawa ang lahat upang mawala sa buhay ng kanyang anak ang inosente na babae. Ngunit, walang ibang nagawa ang CEO kundi ang ipaglaban ang babaeng iniibig niya. Subalit, dumating sa puntong pinagtangkaan ng kanyang Ina ang buhay ng iniibig nito. Magagawa pa rin bang manatili ng CEO sa tabi ng iniibig niya? O pakakawalan na lamang niya para sa kaligtasan?

He smirked, knowing he was on the winning side. "So it's a done deal for three months?" He raised his eyebrows, putting his hand forth for a handshake. I looked at the long fingers and perfectly aligned nails and then at his patient face. Sighing to myself I my own hand into his and ignored the tingles that flowed through every nerve as his fingers curled around my hand and shook it lightly. "Yeah three months." "Goodnight then." He winked, removing his hand from mine and turned to walk away. "Hey wait!" I called out, suddenly remembering something. "You don't have my number." "What makes you think that? I have my ways Smith." And with one last wink I saw him take a turn and disappear from my sight. I let out a long breath, leaning on the nearby wall. Looks like I just made a deal with the Devil. * A sarcastic girl, a cocky guy. Throw in some mystery, murder, filthy jokes, wonderful friends, tons of kisses, secrets, surprises, eye-rolls and a killer on run. And you have got yourself a story never read before. ***So grab a cup of hot chocolate, some chips and a warm blanket and get ready to laugh, cry and bite your lip in anticipation. Enjoy!!

Tired of her marriage with her cheating husband, twenty-three years old Betty Von Rosey, relocates (as advised by her friend, Laura) to Gut’s Island, an island that is believed to be magical enough to relieve the pains of the broken hearted, by sparing them chances of falling in love the second time. On the Island, she falls in love with a billionaire in the disguise of a chauffeur, birthing a new wave of romance between the two. But things begin to chatter when her red room ex-husband, Braun, visits the Island, and she discovers the true image of her recent lover, Stan.

After graduating from NYU, Victory Sinclair had her life all planned out. Well, at least the career part, that is. She has been accepted into one of New York’s leading advertising and media agency and will be joining the agency as a personal assistant to the CEO. Little did she know, a strange twist of fate is about to change the course of her future. An unfortunate accident with Arthur Knight resulted in serious consequences that would alter both their futures. What will Victory do? Would she succumb to pressure or would she follow what her heart tells her to?