A priest and a doctor found themselves not only battling demonic forces but also the growing attraction between them. Will they be able to resist the temptation and complete their mission, or will love be their ultimate downfall? ⋅───⊱༺ ♰ ༻⊰───⋅ Jael Fariñas, a driven pediatric surgeon focused solely on her career and independence, crosses paths with Father Hezekiah Zamora under tense circumstances. Two years before, Jael made a difficult choice to save a critically ill patient over Hezekiah's sister, leaving him with unresolved bitterness. At present, Jael's life is shaken when she discovers she has a fifteen-year-old half-sister, Maviel. Around the same time, Hezekiah, an exiled exorcist visiting Manila, uncovers the terrifying truth: Maviel is demonically possessed. When an illegal exorcism attempt at the hospital backfires and implicates Jael, she is transferred to the small town of San Lazaro. There she met with Hezekiah again. As supernatural events escalate around them, Jael and Hezekiah must join forces to confront a powerful demonic threat endangering the entire town. Amidst the spiritual battle, they find themselves drawn to each other, despite the risks of their growing attraction and temptation. Torn between their duty to fight darkness and the forbidden love blossoming between them, Jael and Hezekiah face a choice: will their bond be the key to salvation, or will it lead to their downfall? A Numinous Affair by AnakniRizal Genre: Dark Romance, Paranormal

The story of Astrea Janica Solaris, a writer who has been through ups and downs, and how she got through her struggles. Note: This story contains sensitive content that is not suitable for very young audiences. It talks about mental health and suicide. Read at your own risk.

[WATTYS SHORTLIST - 2021] Penny Lane, a young florist with a dislike of weddings and a dream of opening her own flower shop, has to overcome her insecurities to find love with Haze Delacroix, the charismatic owner of Underworld Delicacies, who charms his way into her heart by means of culinary delights, namely delicious pomegranates. ---------- Contemporary Romance inspired by the myth of Hades & Persephone. ******** THIS IS ONLY A SAMPLE - READ THE FULL STORY ON GALATEA

Misunderstood, mistreated and always in trouble, Reina is no ordinary girl from the bunch of foolish and rebellious kids trying to find her true self and the right place for her existence. She kept her armor of arrogance and belligerence knowing that no one can understand her. No one wants to listen and no one would want to give a damn. She is so used to that. Nasanay na siyang mag-isa at laging iniiwan kaya naman naging matigas na ang puso at naging manhid na mula sa sakit ng kahapon niya at patuloy na nararanasang pagtrato mula sa iba. Tanggap na niyang walang kayang tumagal sa kanya at ang nakakalungkot ay parati iyong ipinamumukha ng tadhana kaya naman sa panibagong paglipat niya sa San Lazarrus Jesuit Academia, hindi niya na inaasam na magbabago ang takbo ng buhay niya at hindi na niya tinangka pang umasa. Ngunit tila biro talaga ng tadhana nang makilala niya ang isang kaibigan sa katauhan ni Miles na animo'y shock absorber ng lahat ng hanash niya sa buhay. Sa di inaasahang pagkakataon, makakatagpo siya ng isang karamay, kaibigan at pamilya sa kabila ng mga kakulangan niya at pighati na ipinaranas sa kanya ng mundo. Cover photo edited. Picsart and Text on Photo image from Pinterest Started: October 30-ish 2020 Finished: April 04 2022 590,028 words

Hadley Jamison doesn't know what to think when she hears that her classmate, Archer Morales, committed suicide. She didn't exactly know him, but that doesn't stop her from feeling like there was something she could have done to help him. So to Hadley's surprise, on the very night of Archer's funeral, she has a run in with Death himself and is offered the chance to go back in time to stop Archer from ending his life. The catch? She only has twenty-seven days to do it. And if Hadley doesn't succeed? Well, she doesn't want to think about that.