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In the heart of a city ruled by chaos, Armando Romos stands as the ruthless leader of the Demented Devils MC. Known for his fierce loyalty and unyielding power, he thrives in a world where weakness is a sin. But everything changes when a sudden ambush leaves him bleeding in a park, a bullet wound signaling an unexpected turn in his tumultuous life. Maya Connor, a compassionate nurse seeking a moment of peace, stumbles upon Armando's crumpled form. Initially, Armando's pride and fierce independence resist her offer of help; he's a man used to being in control, not relying on anyone. Yet as the blood pools around him, desperation forces him to confront his mortality and the bitter betrayal that led him here. With no choice but to surrender to Maya's care, he discovers that she sees beyond the ink and anger etched on his skin. As she tends to his wounds, a spark ignites between them, bridging the divide between their worlds-a world of violence and a realm of healing. Caught between the violent loyalty of the Demented Devils and a burgeoning passion for the woman who saved him, Armando must face his past and make a choice: embrace the chance for redemption with Maya or be dragged back into the darkness that claims so many.

Helious Shawn Saavedra was given the surprise of his life nung malaman niya na may anak na pala siya. Si Hunter, ang batang iniwan ng naka one night stand niya sa isang ampunan. And the worse thing, may sakit ang bata kaya naman lalo siyang nakaramdam ng pagkamuhi sa babaeng iyon. Carrine Esguerra, isang simpleng babae na nagkataong kamukha ng nanay ni Hunter. Nagpanggap siya bilang si Simonne Legazpi at hindi niya napigilang ma-inlove kay Helious. Paano na ang pagmamahal niya gayung biglang bumalik si Simonne para bawiin, hindi lang si Hunter pero pati na din si Helious? Makakaya ba niyang magparaya para mabuo ang pangarap ni Hunter na isang masaya at buong pamilya?

Losing her best friend in a fire felt like the worst thing that could happen to Anastasia, but that was before Kasper proposed a marriage. Harboring rage and resentment that seems to grow more than it lessens, makes Kasper cold and unfair to Anastasia, enough to make her tremble in fear whenever he's nearby. Their relationship is so far from normal, and holds so little of the feelings it should that even speaking about it aloud is forbidden. When Anastasia starts to get glimpses of the man that Kasper can be, she falls a little harder. But would it be enough to erase all of the hurt he has dealt her overtime? What happens when Kasper starts to see her in a new light, as the woman she is and deserving of all he is too afraid to give? Would his feelings for each other push aside the bitterness he's cradled for so long or would the bitterness override the best thing he's ever felt?

"I know I'm asking for too much but of all the guys out there begging for a second chance I think I deserve it most, Emma. I deserve a second chance. I deserve you." - Damon Montesoir Damon Montesoir's busy life as a Filipino-Spanish International male model was turned upside down when he was involved in a car accident that scarred his modeling career... and his face.

A shadow that never leaves its owner's side, Dawn Clinton has been living with her family as the shadow of their daughter who has been missing for ten years. Six years ago, she was married to the richest man in the city as a replacement for her sister. Although her husband didn't accept her fully, she thought she had a good marriage and a good life. Within six years, they had a three year old boy and she was pregnant for the second time. The day she found out, she was pregnant for second time, she found out her first son was missing. She was in panic and try to reach out to her husband, but she failed. He was unreachable. When she was busy searching for her son, her husband returned home with her sister who has been lying about her missing for ten years. To take the Matter to the worst, her adoptive sister blamed her for her son's death and accused her of killing her son. Dawn realized soon after that her sister and the Nanny killed her son and flamed her. And unsurprisingly, her husband trusted her sister instead of her, accusing her of adultery and killing her son. To add things worse, her sister pushed her to have a miscarriage, leading her to death and a second chance to fix everything. Will she take revenge or escape from her husband who watched her dying to avoid her son's death?

Being forged from the trauma that clings to your soul like an additional layer of sin has an elegance to it. When my father and I buried my sister, falling in love with her first love wasn't on the agenda. Don Alessandro Valentino has something I want. Something he refuses to depart with and no matter how much pain he inflicts upon me, I will never give up. I vowed to never let him win. I thought I had escaped his grasp, but his torment had only just begun. Despite everything, he still held the power to manipulate my heart and make me crave to be possessed by him. As secrets come to light and the truth is exposed, can I surrender the battle and surrender what I've been fighting for all along, without hesitation? --- He tore his lips away from mine, peering down at me, brushing the pad of his thumb along his lower lip—smearing my touch as far as it would travel. “You taste like mine.” He said in a cold and condescending tone. Then he left. He walked out of the wine cellar without a second glance over his shoulder as Riccardo locked the door behind them.

Emily, a young adult trying to find her meaning to life, is put into a dilemma when she's killed in an attempt to save the one she loves . She's given another shot at life at the cost of her beloved friend, becoming the guardian of the gate between the Vampire and the human realm. In her plight to become human again, she must complete the last guardian's mission to close the gates of the underworld and lock all the wandering vampires back in. Will she be able to accomplish her mission when her heart begins to beat for the dethroned King of vampires who plans to stop her from sealing the gates of the realm?

When Mira first set foot in to the city of Bucharest to pursue her studies, she never expected to get involved in a near-fatal accident and get saved by a mysterious man. And she definitely didn’t plan on fantasising about him, only to discover that he is her professor, Izan. The attraction between grows to be undeniable, but Izan kept his distance, hiding a dark secret that could endanger them both. Mira was determined to find out more about him, even if it meant breaking the rules. And their paths intersect once more when she finds Izan injured in an alleyway, and she becomes his caretaker, realising the connection they share goes beyond just physical. But before she can understand their bond, he disappears without a trace, leaving her heartbroken. Week’s pass, and Mira discovers the truth behind Izan’s abrupt departure. Confronted by the reality of his existence, she still finds herself irresistibly drawn to him, despite the startling revelation that he is not human—he is a werewolf. As their worlds collide, secrets unravel, and a forbidden romance blossoms amidst the captivating allure of Bucharest. But their happiness is threatened by a dark force that seeks to destroy them. When Izan becomes the prime suspect of a murder he didn't commit, and Mira must prove his innocence before it's too late. Will they overcome the odds and find their happily ever after? Or will they lose each other in a web of lies and danger? Their journey unfolds, entwining fate, love, and the mystique of the supernatural, promising a destiny neither of them could have foreseen.

Anelies adalah putri dari keluarga kaya yang diculik dari orang tuanya sejak masih bayi. Anelies berhasil kabur untuk menemukan orang tua kandungnya dengan cuma berbekal sebuah cincin milik sang ibu. Ternyata hidup di luar seorang diri sangat keras. Anelies justru terlibat banyak hutang pada seorang mucikari yang tega melelang keperawanannya pada raja minyak dari Timur Tengah untuk dinikahi. Anelies baru berumur 18 tahun, dinikahi Tuan Husain yang sudah berumur enam puluhan tahun. Tuan Husain di temukan tak bernyawa pada malam pertamanya, Anelies yang ketakutan kabur dari jendela. Sialnya, Anelies kembali tertangkap oleh putra Tuan Husain. Pangeran Serkan membawa Anelies untuk dipancung atas pembunuhan ayahnya. Tapi benarkan Pangeran Serkan akan menghukum Anelies? atau malah terjadi sesuatu di luar rencana antara mereka karena kemampuan spesial Anelies yang bisa membaca pikiran? Serkan bersumpah akan melepaskan Anelies jika dia bisa mengungkap pelaku pembunuhan berencana atas ayahnya! Cerita ini andalah series ke 7 dari HOT AND DANGEROUS BILLIONAIRE Note: Meski cerita ini terinspirasi dari beberapa kisah nyata dan ada kesamaan nama untuk beberapa tokoh, cerita ini tetap seratus persen fiksi. Mohon jangan ada yang tersinggung. (Aku hanya akan menulis cerita tentang wanita-wanita yang tangguh karena aku ingin semua wanita menjadi hebat)

Lyra memberikan hadiah terbaik yang dapat diberikan: datang ke pernikahan Axe, sang tunangan, dengan hati yang hancur. Meski telah berjanji akan selalu setia, nyatanya pria tersebut malah meminang gadis lain dan mencampakkan Lyra yang telah menjalin hubungan selama empat tahun dengannya. Saat mengira tak ada hal yang lebih tragis, gadis malang itu terbangun di kamar hotel dengan pria asing, tanpa memakai selembar busana pun. Akankah Lyra selamat dari rentetan ironi yang menerpa dirinya?