Realistic

MAAGANG NAULILA, NAGHIRAP, AT TANGING TAGPI-TAGPING YERO LANG ANG TINUTULOYAN. Kahit ganito ang naranasan ni Magdalena, hindi ito naging hadlang upang itaguyod ang kanyang limang taong gulang na kapatid. Sa murang edad, naranasan ni Magdalena ang magtinda ng iba't ibang bagay. Kahit na dose-anyos pa lang siya, mayroon na siyang alindog na nais makamtan ng mga masamang taong nakapaligid sa kanya. Isang araw, habang naglalako kasama ang kanyang kapatid upang magkaroon sila ng makakain araw-araw, hindi inaasahan ni Magdalena ang munti na itong magahasa sa kanya. Ngunit buti na lang, mayroong isang mabuting binatilyo na tumulong sa kanya. Mula noon, laging iniisip ni Magdalena ang kanyang naging hero sa buhay. Ngunit hindi alam ni Magdalena na ang taong tumulong sa kanya ay isang malupit na Mafia Boss. Lumipas ang maraming taon, naging ganap nang dalaga si Magda, tanging elementary lamang ang kanyang natapos. Ngunit sa di inaasahang pagkakataon, may masamang nangyari sa kanyang bunsong kapatid. Sa halagang kalahating milyon upang mailigtas ang kapatid, nagawa niyang ibenta ang katawan sa makapangyarihang tao na magbubukas ng bagong yugto sa buhay ni Magdalena. Ngunit hindi niya alam na ang taong kanyang pinag-alayan ng kanyang puri ay isang Mafia Boss na tinuring niyang hero ng kanyang buhay.

My nanny, Lucci Eyre, liked to call herself an independent, modern woman. She used to tell me every day to be self-reliant, do my own laundry and cooking, take care of the kids by myself, and even suggested that I divorce my husband. Later on, I found out that she was actually a social media influencer. Without asking for my permission, she made a series of videos trying to make me look pathetic as a Stepford wife. She also stole my jewelry and clothes. After I fired her, she accused me in the live stream of being a rival female competitor and pandering to men. Then one of her crazy fans tricked her way into my home and poisoned me. When I woke up again, I was reborn to the day I discovered that her social media account had millions of followers. ‘Since you're so into live streaming and making short videos, why not show everyone who you really are and let them see the independent woman that you are?’

My mother hated me, to the point that she wished I were dead. I knew I deserved to die. Sixteen years ago, if I hadn’t insisted on going out, my brother wouldn’t have died while trying to save me. Eventually, both of us got what we wished for. I got brain cancer. She had become a stranger to me as I forgot everything and went to die in blissful ignorance. Then, she went mad.

On my birthday, Heather Pond’s lover posted a sonogram on his social media account and captioned it, [We’re going to be parents!] I commented, [Congratulations. You can have the baby cot from my place.] The next second, Heather called me to give me a warning. “Brandon Smith is dying. I’ll come back to you once I give birth to his child. Please don’t trigger him any further!” I remained calm and collected when I served her the divorce papers. Then, I packed my bags and went on a vacation in Europe.

My brother convinced my father to give me to the principal of an elite high school. When the principal was treating me like a dog, they showed off to the world with the money and the spot in the high school they had exchanged me for. I knew nothing about this and waited for them to rescue me. It was not until the principal showed me a video of how they were living a proud and happy life that I broke down in desperation and helplessness. On my third failed attempt at escape, the principal whipped me with a leather belt until I was almost dying. After that, he let his precious son, a German shepherd, torture me to death. When I next opened my eyes, I had returned to a time when none of this had happened yet. Well, my dear father and brother, do you think things would work out the way you want this time?

Studying abroad can be incredibly lonely at times. That night, I was in my room, indulging in a little treat for myself, when my best friend suddenly burst through the door. "Doing it yourself is no fun. Come on. There's a super cool cabaret show going on. Let's go see it together!" On stage, my friend was reclining in a chair behind the curtain, with two strong-looking men on top of her. "Come on. Join us for a group dance..."

Mom dies of rage when she discovers that the bride at my wedding has become Nelly Johnson, Harvey Fisher's business partner. My wedding turns into Mom's funeral the moment she breathes her last breath. Despite that, Harvey insists that the ceremony continue as planned. He even orders me to put the wedding ring on Nelly's finger. "Hurry up and put it on! I'll explain everything to you tonight!" he snarls. I ignore him and leave the hotel with Mom's body in my arms. The wedding ends with a banging success at 8:00 pm. Nelly updated her social media with a post that's liked by tens of thousands of people. "I've finally married the light of my life! I'd like to thank a certain homewrecker for leaving after remembering her place." Harvey updates his social media with a similar post. "Those who are unworthy don't deserve to be loved." I like both their posts in the ice-cold morgue. I comment, "I wish you two a lifetime of happiness." Then, I head home with Mom's ashes. When I enter the house, I see Harvey holding Nelly tightly while making out with her.

Matagal na panahon na ang nakakaraan, isa pa lang akong delivery boy noon. Isang araw, nakatanggap ako ng order para magdeliver ng adult toys. Noong pumasok ako sa hotel room, nakita ko ang isang magandang babae na nakaluhod sa kama habang nakatalikod sa akin. Nakasuot lang siya ng isang thong. Noong sandaling iyon, nakatanggap ako ng mensahe sa delivery app. “Gamitin mo ang mga laruan para masarapan siya. Kapag ginalingan mo, bibigyan kita ng isang daang libong dolyar."

Lyra never imagined that pretending to be her twin sister, Angela, would lead her into such a tangled mess. When she agrees to meet Angela's boyfriend, Kurtis Wellington, on a secluded island, things take a surprising turn. Kurtis mistakes her for Angela, and instead of clearing up the confusion, Lyra finds herself falling for him. As the lie grows, so does Lyra's guilt, and her feelings for Kurtis. But when the truth is finally revealed, the fallout is explosive. Lyra is left to face the consequences of her deception, caught between her loyalty to her sister and the man she loves. Can she ever make things right, or has she lost Kurtis forever? The Wrong Twin's Kiss is a story of love, lies, and the complicated bonds between sisters, where one kiss changes everything.

I'm at the supermarket when an old woman I don't know suddenly grips my hand tightly. I instinctively shield my baby bump, but she says, "Someone has placed a swap spell on you. The dead baby is about to be transferred to your body soon." I think she's a liar, but she says, "Hurry up and try to make yourself vomit. You should try to throw up as much of that fish you just ate as you can."