The Botany Of Desire

“You’re late.” Alexander’s voice was smooth but hard, a tone that meant no arguments. I swallowed. “Security downstairs…” “I don’t like excuses,” he cuts me off. He then proceeded to looked at me from my head to my toe like I was something he was buying and smiled a little, like he loved what he saw. “You came, that’s what matters.” I felt my face getting hot with the way he was looking at me. “I almost didn’t.” He walked closer till he was standing just a breath away. I could feel the heat radiating from his body and he smelled so good, like expensive cologne mixed with smoke, and something sinful. His hand went to my face, his fingers glazing my jaw. It shouldn’t have made my knees weak, but it did. “You were always going to come,” he said softly, his thumb rubbing my bottom lip. “The question is… how many times tonight?” What happens next? Follow Ethan and Alex as they navigate a world filled with possession, betrayal, and control, where love is twisted into a weapon, family secrets refuse to stay buried, and every choice costs more than either of them is ready to lose.

Umpisa pa lang ay masidhing pagnanasa na ang naramdaman ni Trevor para kay Heaven, ang maganda ngunit masungit na nurse na minsang nagligtas sa buhay niya. Ginawa niya ang lahat para maagaw si Heaven sa boyfriend nito at masira ang relasyon ng dalawa. Nang magtagumpay si Trevor ay sinamantala niya ang kalungkutan ni Heaven para mapalapit sa dalaga at maangkin ito. Pagnanasang unti-unting nauwi sa pagmamahalan. Pagmamahalang tumatag habang lumilipas ang panahon. Subalit sadyang mapaglaro ang tadhana. Kung kailan handa na niyang pakasalan si Heaven ay saka niya na-diskubre na anak pala ito ng taong pumatay sa kaniyang ina. Magawa pa kaya ni Trevor na paghigantihan ang taong labis niyang kinamumuhian? O sapat na ang labis na pagmamahal niya kay Heaven para makalimutan ang mapait niyang nakaraan?

Maxine A. K. A Max John's is a senior at St John's. She doesn't believe in love nor in mysteries or fate. Her spiritual being feels threatened. For some reason she sometimes dreams about a mystical girl she has never met. She is abused at home, she fights for survival and dignity, but is oblivious of who she really is and where she comes from, or what she'll become. Her existence was declined eon years ago. What if she has a bigger purpose....what if her past caught up with her long ago but never realized it? Until….. Maya is a known kindergarten teacher, she has to start teaching at St Johns. She is a princess in a land oblivious to mankind. Her people are escapees of descendants of a world one can wish to be part of. A city where no man lives. She was chosen to lead her people but doesn't want to. She runs away to live amongst humans. She always wanted to be free and choose her own life, and lover. She dreams about a young girl. She never questioned why? Until...... All calls they return to their homes, humanity is at stake, and they are the only ones to fight who was coming, what had been going on eons ago? What will they do? Duck, or dive?

WARNING: (R18) STORY WITH MATURE CONTENT: Si Aria ang kahulugan ng buhay para kay James. Mahal na mahal niya ang asawa niya at alam niya na kapag nawala ito ay guguho ang mundo niya. Iyon ang pinaka-kinatatakutan niya at iyon ang pinaka-hindi niya gustong mangyari. Pero paano kung ang kinatatakutan niyang iyon ay biglang mangyari? At paano kung sa muli nilang pagkikita ay hindi na siya kilala ni Aria? Paano na ang pamilya nila at ang ikalawang bata na dinadala sa sinapupunan ng kaniyang asawa?

Life is so unpredictable. Who could have thought that the man, Zelica Luna Guerrero’s been dreaming for, would shockingly be her supposed step brother? It just happened, as if it was really destined to meet him, Hideo Eito Takahashi, in a peculiar way. The decision of their parents made a huge impact on their lives. Is this going to create a strong bond or a massive wall between them? How could Zelica live with Hideo on just one roof? He is a nonchalant person, sobrang ilap nito at malimit kumausap ng tao. Ultimo mga kaibigan nito ay para bang napipilitan pa nitong kausapin. In an instant, his attitude towards her suddenly changed. The way he looks at her, comforting her, and being with her all the time. Pero alam niya ring mali ito dahil may fiancé ang binata dahil sa arranged marriage na plano ng ama ni Hideo. She frantically asked herself. “What the hell is going on with my life? Is the universe being with me?” But little did she know, behind his impeccable face and captivating actions, he is planning something that would certainly change her whole life. What if she falls into his trap and starts to deeply love him more than herself? In the eyes of society, it is sinful to be with him, and it is morally wrong to be with her step brother. She continued to forbid herself and resist the blazing temptation from him. Would she let herself build an indestructible wall between them or would she set aside everything and be unwavered enough to be with him?

Aurora Leandro was cheated on and went through a painful break-up. And so, she swore 'till the depths of Tartarus that she will not commit to a relationship again... nor fall in love. But when her life was barely hanging on a thread and an unseen foe was about to put her family in grave danger— her father hired an oozing, jaw-dropping hot soldier with a pair of golden eyes to be her bodyguard. Desire starts consuming her like never before. Like a wildfire spreading on dried leaves. Aurora knew her words will ricochet back at her. She knew she's about to break the parameters. She knew she's about to lose herself. Because the tiny spark that startled both of them ends up in a blaze of glory.

A business Mogul lost his wife to a deadly disease, leaving him alone in care of their nine months old baby. Being a busy businesses man who works both in the real and underworld, he needs help in taking care of his daughter. Hence he embarked on a quest to get a suitable nanny for his daughter by conducting an interview. The Nanny turned out to be not what he was expecting, but absolutely more than what he expected. Lust creeps in, so is the danger that came up once buried secrets resurfaced to the earth. It turns out they are both King and Princess of separate underworlds, enemies in particular. What happens when the most powerful and feared Mafia lord comes back to claim what belongs to him.

"From now on, whenever you call me ‘Daddy’ in public, only you and I will know the true meaning behind it," said Gabriel Bloodfang. Every time I call him Daddy, only the two of us understand the truth hidden behind that word. To the world, I’m just a human girl saved by Alpha Bloodfang. To the Pack, I’m nothing more than a lucky adopted daughter. But to me, Daddy is everything, he’s my first love and my forbidden desire. One look from him makes my blood tremble. One touch from him ignites a fire that no law could ever extinguish.

"It won’t fit," I whispered, my breath hitching as he leaned closer, his lips grazing my ear. His voice was dark, commanding, and impossibly seductive. "You have no idea what your body is capable of. Relax and let me teach you." Alessia never believed in fairy tales. Life had taught her that happy endings were a cruel illusion. Struggling to care for her sick mother, she’s spent years working dead-end jobs, her sharp tongue and stubborn nature ensuring she never stayed anywhere for long. Now, she’s a bartender in a shady Sicilian bar, juggling rowdy customers and a boss who thinks a raise is only for women willing to strip. Then he walked in. Luca Romano is a man of few words but commands a room with his presence. The whispers about him are conflicting—billionaire, recluse, criminal mastermind. Women throw themselves at his feet, but his cold, detached demeanor makes one thing clear: he doesn’t care about anyone. Yet when Alessia crosses his path, everything changes. What begins as a business arrangement—a desperate woman agreeing to play the role of his date for one night—quickly spirals into something much darker. Luca’s possessiveness knows no bounds, and Alessia finds herself drawn into a world of power, danger, and unrelenting desire. But Luca has secrets as deep as his scars, and his love is anything but gentle. He’s a man consumed by vengeance, his methods ruthless, his emotions raw. Alessia thought she could handle his intensity, but the closer she gets, the more she realizes there’s no escaping him. He doesn’t just want her. He owns her. And as their twisted romance unfolds.

   CONTENT WARNING ⚠️     This is a twisted, forbidden romance featuring steamy content, illegal doings, corruption, and drúg-related crimes. Expect heavy themes of betrayal and moral depravity.     If you are looking for a safe or wholesome story, this isn't it. Read at your own risk. You have been warned. ✧✧✧     Ang asawa ni Ciara na si Luca ay napaka cold, quick-tempered, and possessive, giving her duty, but never real affection. Two years of marriage, Ciara felt trapped, swallowed by shadows and confinement with no escape.     Then dumating si Dr. Collins, the skilled, charming obstetrician her mother-in-law insisted on for their fertility program. But destiny plays cruel games. Hindi lang basta Doctor si Dr. Collins sa buhay ni Ciara, he’s the man she once secretly loved. At bawat titig, bawat tanong nito, unti-unting binabalik kay Ciara ang init na matagal nang nawala sa pagitan nila.     Now Ciara is torn between her husband, whose control is almost too much to bear, and Dr. Collins, who tempts her with a love she knows is forbidden.     Sino kaya ang pipiliin ni Ciara? Her vow to Luca, or her heart that beats for Dr. Collins?