Dean Andrada is a man of playful charm yet unwavering principles, believing that wisdom and morals pave the path to lasting success. Raised in a family that valued integrity above all else, Dean learned from a young age that one's character and principles are more valuable than fleeting achievements or material wealth. In his personal and professional life, Dean holds himself to the highest standards of honesty and fairness. He believes that these principles not only lead to personal fulfillment but also inspire trust and respect from others. However, when he saw the woman who has been living in the woods in her entire life, his principles and moral convictions are challenged. She has endured a life filled with trauma, hiding from people who have discriminated against her due to her father's reputation. She is constantly anxious and fearful, always expecting harm from everyone, and Dean is not an exception. Seeing her plight, Dean's principles are tested like never before. He feels a deep desire to protect her, to be a source of comfort in her fearful world. For the first time, Dean is willing to set aside his own desires and ambitions, ready to sacrifice everything to give her the life and security she truly deserves. Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Content Warning: This story contains mature scenes that are not suitable for young readers. Status: Completed

You can read this as a standalone story! WARNING: If your humor doesn't match with the characters' humor in this story, please quit reading immediately! Darkkon is not the typical cold male lead! Thank you! ... Sartori #4 "Darkkon. . . got aroused for me." Darkkon, the eldest of them four. Protective. Manipulative. Addictive. Aggressive. Possessive. Obsessive. His beast got aroused and became a psychotic stalker the moment he saw her, touched her skin, heard her voice, smell her scent, and even tasted her. Everything about her got him desperate to make her his even if it means his downfall. . . . Mature Content Warning: R18+

You cannot read this as a standalone story! Read "Addicted Damien" and "Abused Diablos" first! Sartori #3 "I abandoned Drugo. . ." . . . Mature Content Warning: R18+

Selene Dianne Reoja has always been the obedient daughter, following every rule set by her protective family. With her brothers Helios and Apollo always watching over her, Selene never imagines breaking free from their warnings-until one ill-fated day. Ignoring Apollo's stern advice, she finds herself caught in an unexpected jet ski accident. Tossed into the roaring waves, Selene is miraculously saved by Henrico, the humble bellboy at the hotel where she works. Their worlds couldn't be more different. Henrico's life of simplicity is a stark contrast to the privileged existence Selene has always known. Despite the obvious divide, an intense sexual tension brews between them, neither of them expecting it to blossom into something deeper. Bound by familial duty and haunted by the unwritten social laws that dictate 'the rich is only for the rich,' Selene struggles with her growing feelings for a man her family would never approve of. Can love truly conquer all? As Henrico and Selene's bond strengthens, the societal pressures and familial expectations loom larger. Her family's disapproval becomes more palpable, and Selene faces the distressing reality of choosing between her family's expectations and her own happiness. Henrico becomes her sanctuary, but their love is tested by every glance, every whisper, every judgmental eye in their tight-knit community. Will Selene and Henrico rise above the tides that threaten to tear them apart, or will they surrender to the world's unforgiving expectations? ***** ISLA JULIETA SERIES #3 © themryus 2023 (The image used for the cover is not mine. Credits to the rightful owner.)

#3 General Fiction Book 1 of 11 WARNING: SPG | R-18 | Matured-Content Synopsis Brotherhood Series #1 Zarik Garcia never expected his boredom in college to lead to something extraordinary. Out of a desire for companionship and loyalty, he created a brotherhood-a group of powerful men bound by trust and shared ambition. Now, Zarik has everything he could ever want: loyal friends, immense wealth, and a family he cherishes. But as he grows older, his parents start pressuring him to settle down and build a family of his own. There's just one problem-the woman who owns his heart is running from him, evading his every attempt to claim her as his. And no matter how powerful or influential he is, Zarik finds himself at a loss when it comes to her. Will Zarik be able to win over the goddamn gorgeous woman who's captured his heart, or will she remain the one thing he can't have in a life where he's used to getting everything he wants?

Legacy series #3: Sierra Lavelle V. Galvez Sierra Lavelle Galvez has it all---beauty, wealth, fame, and an attitude that no one dares to cross. A spoiled brat, social influencer, and Atenean college student, Velle is used to getting her way. But when she pushes her father too far, he hires Isaac, a scholar of the Galvez and a UP student, to be her bodyguard and, much to her horror, her full-time babysitter. But Velle isn't one to back down, and Isaac isn't one to break. As Velle's perfectly controlled world starts to crumble, Isaac finds himself stepping in, not just as her protector, but as something more. What happens when sparks turn to flames? Velle and Isaac are forced to face questions neither are ready to answer. But secrets have a way of surfacing, and their growing connection might cost them more than either of them is ready to lose. Can Isaac protect Velle from the dangers around her and the ones within himself? Will Velle risk everything for a love she never expected? Or will the truth tear them apart forever? Sometimes the greatest risks are the ones taken in the dark. 01/02/25

Del Gallego Series 1 It all starts with a simple glance between a mysterious young man and a woman whose life is a metaphor for a pigeon trapped in the ideals of her influential family. May it be a divine timing or sheer coincidence, that shared moment set the two hearts free from their customs and principles to feel the love that had always outlawed to the members of both families--who were well-known in Del Gallego for their protracted and volatile conflict. Disclaimer: Written in mixed Tagalog and English languages. This is a work of fiction. The concepts, incidents, and characters portrayed in the story are either all part of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. Date started: November 11, 2020 Date finished: May 10, 2021

(La Carlota #5) Joey's life was a sanctuary of security, built upon her stable relationship with a long-term boyfriend, a close bond with her father, and a deep passion for finding genuine happiness. So when cracks appeared in these foundations, she found herself drawn to Uno, the university's star swimmer, whose life is completely opposite from hers. In spite their differences, both were determined to influence each other one way... Or another.

Isobel Rossi grew up in love with the idea of Cillian Zhang. For as long as she could remember, she wanted to be his first in everything-his first kiss, his first love, his first girlfriend. A part of her believed their families' history had already woven their lives together, and all she needed to do was step into that destiny. But Cillian is not a dream. He's a storm. Moody, distant, untouchable. A boy who feels more like a warning than a promise. Nothing like the twin brother everyone else swore was the better match for her. The right twin. Yet Isobel's heart refuses safety. It craves the fire, the ache, the impossible pull of the wrong brother. Because some loves aren't meant to save you... they're meant to ruin you. The Wrong Love | Book One ---

The Love Series: Eros (Completed on Haloreads) There are seven kinds of love and one of them is Eros. Passion, attraction, and love with heated lust was what she had ever dreamed of. Everyone only knew her as Grace Santos, a simple journalist of an NGO Broadcasting Media Company. A normal, overlooked woman. Nothing special, which is a good thing because she's hiding. It's what she wanted, to finally taste freedom for the first time in her life. She wanted to be selfish this time and find love but unexpectedly found herself swooning over his boss. The grumpy, very handsome, mouth-watering, and panty-dropping-literally-Vincent Dela Vega. Who, as per rumors, turns out to be a closeted gay. Grace, wanting to disprove the rumors, got drunk and blatantly asked her boss if the rumors were right, only to end up being kissed by the said grumpy boss. One kiss is all it takes and that kiss turns into something wild, sexy, and daring affair. Will it turn into something beautiful and unexpected such as love or will it remain only a call of lust and physical attraction?