it's a cruel game

Kasal na lamang ang kulang para maging tunay na Madrigal si Mia Buenaflor. Nine years niyang naging nobyo si Alonzo Madrigal at inaakalang ito na ang kanyang the one. Ang lalaking maghaharap sa kanya sa simbahan lalo na at ito ang kanyang pinakamamahal. Hanggang sa natuklasan ni Mia ang panloloko ni Alonzo. Her world shattered the day she discovered Alonzo's betrayal—a hidden affair—with consequences that would change her life forever. Hanggang sa nalaman niya na ang babaeng dahilan ng kanilang paghihiwalay ay ang fiancee ng kapatid nitong si Nicholas na si Gemma. Dahil sa pagmamahal kay Alonzo ay pumayag si Mia sa inalok na kasal sa kanya ni Nicholas. Gusto niyang magsisi si Alonzo sa panlolokong ginawa nito sa kanya. Gusto niyang ipakita sa lalaki na hindi lang ito ang lalaki sa mundo pero hanggang saan siya dadalhin ng pagkukunwari nila ni Nicholas kung mukhang nagmamahalan naman si Alonzo at Gemma? Mapapanindigan niya kaya ang kasal niya kay Nicholas gayong napapalapit na rin siya sa lalaki? Sino ang pipiliin niya sa magkapatid? Ang lalaking nine years niyang minahal pero niloko siya o ang lalaking ibinigay sa kanya ang pangalan at itinayo ang kanyang dangal?

Excerpt from the story He towered over her as she laid on a hospital bed, head wrapped up in gauze, struggling to keep her eyes open. "You ran me over, didn't you?" She exhaled shakily, her bright eyes pinned on him, tears threatening to fall. The man who was roughly 6'5 inches, had an ominous cheekbone which drew back into a taunting smile, his eyes gleamed with hatred as he said, "As your husband, it's your duty to be submissive to me. And the next time you ever think of running, I'll do much worse." He's a billionaire with a heart as cold as ice and a sadistic streak that sends shivers down the spine of anyone who crosses his path. His one and only desire? To torture Taylor Fairchild in every way possible. What's his reason for such cruelty? His deep seated hatred for Taylor's father, an event Taylor knew nothing of. What happens when he realizes he had fallen for her unconsciously and there's no longer any likeness for him in her heart? In fact, she'd rather die than be with him! In this steamy and suspenseful romance novel, you'll be left on the edge of your seat, wondering what fate has in store for Taylor Fairchild and Andrew Radford.

Sheyki seorang gadis berumur 25 th meninggalkan profesinya sebagai peneliti dan memilih terjun ke dunia penulisan naskah. Dirinya lebih hebat dalam menciptakan naskah drama daripada membuat sebuah projek pengamatan. Sheyki seorang wanita tangguh karena dia pernah berusaha bertahan sendiri dengan kondisi mentalnya. Tidak benar-benar sendiri melainkan dia mendapatkan motivasi dari seseorang yang belum dia temui sebelumnya. Seseorang itu adalah Azmi yang merupakan dokter psikiater terkenal yang membuatnya perlahan menyembuhkan sendiri sakit mentalnya. Sejauh ini, Sheyki belum pernah menemui Dokter Azmi, padahal dia sangat ingin menemui dokter muda yang terkenal itu. Pada suatu kesempatan, Sheyki membaca poster lomba membuat naskah yang hadiahnya bisa mengantarkan gadis pelosok ini untuk terbang ke ibu kota. Dipikirannya, dia harus menang untuk bisa terbang ke ibu kota agar setidaknya jaraknya tidak terlalu jauh dengan keberadaan Si Dokter. Ternyata dia benar-benar bisa memenangkan perlombaan itu dan bisa terbang menuju ibu kota. Akan tetapi, luasnya ibu kota membuatnya tetap susah menemui orang seterkenal dokter itu. Tanpa disangka, rupanya dia diterbangkan ke ibu kota untuk projek membuat naskah khusus untuk grup band paling terkenal. Karena dia masih belum menyerah untuk bisa menemui dokter kebanggaanya, Sheyki menerima tawaran untuk membuat naskah drama untuk grup band tersebut dan berhasil bertemu dengan tujuh orang pria yang posisinya sangat terkenal saat ini.

Dancing gracefully inside a palace filled with shimmering lights, smiles were curved with sweetness. Music of euphonious romance makes her darn heartbeats thump faster than usual. Sapphire can't see anything but happiness and fulfilment. After the struggles and all, she wants to hug Cupid and shout that this is a dream come true! Sapphire feels like she won't wish for anything anymore, her fairytale-like dream love story is somehow slowly coming into life in the arm of the only prince she ever dreamed about. But an explosion happened and her world came crushing next. Revelations are pouring down like rain and she doesn't know where to find shield to keep sane, everything is making her crazy which sooner made her the rebellious woman she is...

Emma thought she had escaped the city that broke her, but when her family’s business teeters on the brink of bankruptcy, she is pulled back into the orbit of the one person she vowed never to see again. Zane Mendoza. Now the heir to a billion-dollar fintech empire and the boss of a secret mafia dynasty where Emma’s parents work as underdogs, Zane holds all the cards. For years, he had been searching for Emma, who had disappeared without a trace after their divorce. When Zane discovers that Emma is the daughter of the family who now owes him everything, he makes a ruthless proposition. An arranged marriage. In exchange, he will wipe away her family’s crushing debts. Desperate to save her parents, Emma agrees to Zane’s conditions but negotiates a deal of her own. Their marriage will last one year, and if she is not happy in the marriage, she will leave. Zane agrees, but with a twist. If she falls for him again before the year is up, she will remain his forever. But Zane doesn’t just want Emma as his wife. He wants her in every way. His obsession with her runs deeper than she realizes, and he is ready to eliminate anyone just to have her forever. With a jealous best friend that wants to take everything she loves, an ex boyfriend who wants her back, betrayal lurking at every corner, a secret daughter that Zane doesn’t know is his, and a love that refuses to die, Emma must navigate this web of lies and emotions. Can she resist Zane’s magnetic pull, or will she be caught up in his game for good?

"I'm being forced to marry the Cruel Mafia Boss." Joanna Smith's idyllic existence was abruptly turned upside down when the Cruel Mafia Boss demanded she marry him. "Do you wish to know why I married a fragile woman like you?" He asked her, his voice icy. Joanna nodded, curious about why she married such a dangerous man. "You're repaying a debt, honey! A loan your father refused to repay before he died!" He laughed metaphorically, as if he'd said something amusing. "You're mine now, Joanna. I'm going to do insane things to your body, making you crave me, want more, and beg me to F**k you.

Eleanor Heather enjoys her ordinary life, working as an accountant, repaying student loans, and living in an apartment with her best friend, Lana. However, one night, a strange man attacked and bit her, leaving her traumatized and afraid to go out alone. Little did she know, this incident was just the beginning of a life-altering journey. When she crossed paths with Nicholas Shaw, a lawyer and owner of the firm she audited, her life took a drastic turn. Despite dark secrets surrounding Nicholas, Eleanor couldn't help but be drawn to him, and Nicholas Shaw was determined not to let her go.

Juliette Thorne’s life shatters when her mate and boyfriend of 2 years chooses her stepsister, leaving her heartbroken. Forced into an arranged marriage to save her family’s honor, Juliette seeks one last night of freedom—only to discover her mysterious one-night stand is her future husband. On their wedding night, he cruelly rejects her, and their marriage becomes a façade. To the world, they’re the perfect couple, but behind closed doors, it’s nothing but cold resentment. Can Juliette survive a loveless union, or will she find a way to reclaim her life and heart?

“You are nothing but a slave I bought for hundred bronze coins, you are a murderer! You are a weak omega! Should I go on! Should I keep listing why I rejected you? Alpha Devon roared in anger. Scarlet White had killed someone on the first night she shifted into her wolf. Her foster parents wants nothing to do with her, now hated by the whole pack, she was beaten, starved and locked in a dungeon awaiting the final verdict of the pack. The day of judgment came and she ends up being sold to Alpha Devon. He ordered the guards to lock her in a dungeon. But on her eighteenth birthday, she finds out Alpha Devon is her mate and he rejects her instantly. Her heart was shattered at the pain of rejection. Fate seemed to take pity on her and a second mate comes into the picture. He wants her but Alpha Devon isn’t willing to let go of the mate he rejected. What happens to Scarlet as she is caught up in this perilous love triangle?

‘Why are the tastiest apples always forbidden? Why do we have to sacrifice our love because our parents got engaged?’ These questions rushed through my mind as he kissed me deeply, pinning me against the wall. I knew that after this, he would say cruel things to me with those same lips, but I couldn't resist him. I loved him but I hated myself for loving him. “Marcus, please. We can't keep doing this.” I begged. But as usual, he ignored my pleas and continued in his caresses, making me want him more. We were lost in our forbidden desires once again, not realizing that the door was left unlocked. Why does my stepbrother keep seducing me? What if our parents discover our secret affair?