The cool night air stung her cheeks as she stumbled through the deserted alley, her heart racing with panic. The echoes of her footsteps bounced off the walls, but no matter how fast she ran, the shadows behind her seemed to close in. "Keep running, doll" a low, sinister voice called out from the darkness, sending a shiver down her spine. "You can't escape me." She halted, her breath ragged, fear rooting her in place. Her mind screamed at her to keep going, but her legs wouldn't move. And then she saw him-emerging from the shadows, his tall frame dominating the space, his cold eyes locked onto hers. "W-Why are you doing this?" she stammered, backing away slowly, her body trembling. His lips curved into a dark, amused smile. "Because you're mine, doll" His voice was calm, terrifyingly so. "And no one takes what belongs to me." Crystal is a 20-year-old, breathtakingly beautiful college student with a bright future ahead of her. Innocent, determined, and full of life, she never expected her world to be torn apart by a man like Dimitri. Dimitri Volkov is 26, a dangerously powerful mafia boss who controls everything in his path. Cold, ruthless, and obsessed, he's used to getting what he wants-no matter the cost. And now, what he wants is Crystal. Two worlds collide in a twisted game of power, fear, and obsession. Starting: 22 Oct , 2024 End : 31 Oct , 2024

Dominic John Pierceton is the perfect gentleman-a tall, devastatingly handsome American ambassador with a chiseled jawline, piercing blue eyes, and a carefully measured charm that commands every room. His life is built on control, his reputation spotless, his restraint unwavering. But the moment he meets Maria Elenna "Mela" Dellos Valles-Montejo-the shy, eighteen-year-old daughter of the Philippine President with a quiet grace that hides her own buried desires-his world tilts in ways he never anticipated. Mela's innocence is disarming, her blushes revealing what her lips won't dare say. She's only known men like him in the pages of her sister's forbidden romance novels, but Dominic's attention stirs something deeper, something that makes her heart race and leaves her wanting more. For Mela, the stakes are just as high; she knows how hard her mother worked to become president, and risking her family's reputation is the last thing she wants. Yet, with each encounter, she finds herself caught between loyalty to her family and her undeniable pull toward the ambassador. Dominic tells himself he must keep his distance, yet every stolen glance, every accidental touch ignites a desire he can't ignore. Bound by duty and a flawless public image, he's always been in control-but with Mela, that control begins to slip. Behind closed doors, propriety and restraint give way to something darker, a chemistry neither of them can resist. Their worlds are at stake, and yet, neither can bring themselves to walk away. With each encounter, the pull between them grows stronger, promising a forbidden romance that will test how far The Gentleman is willing to go-and just how much Mela is willing to risk.

Tanya Alcaraz

She's a wild, free spirit who sees the good in everyone, and he's the hardened, bad-tempered loner who wants nothing to do with her-yet no matter how hard he tries to push her away, she's the one temptation he can't escape. *** He's never met someone with such a bubbly personality. Not to mention the wildness and odd phrases she says every five minutes. He hates it. He hates how he can't stay away from it. He hates what she does to him; it's not like him to chase after some girl. She gets under his skin like no other. She's never met someone with such a bad attitude. He's ill-mannered and menacing. The glare never seems to leave his face. Considering it all, she can't help but feel the attraction toward him. Dangerous attraction toward a seemingly dangerous man. Maybe it's the tattoos on his arm that gets her attention. Or maybe it's because she can tell there's hope for good under his rough exterior. And she's about to find it, whether he likes it or not. It's no secret that the two of them are complete and total opposites. *** "You like being called Sugar, don't you?" I tease, placing my toothbrush back after finishing. He does the same and gives me a side-eyed scowl. He grips my chin harshly and kisses me. My body temperature raises a good ten degrees and my right leg goes all wiggly. He pulls away. "You like it when I kiss you, don't you?" He teases the same way I did to him and I'm left blubbering. "I think both of our questions are rhetorical," I lower my voice up at him. His lip curls up into a smirk. *** #1 in Young Adult #9 in Badboy #1 in Cold #3 in Goodgirl #1 in Sweetheart #14 in Love *** *Warning* This story contains mature themes (language, scenes)

3/6 Saints Series. A PLAYLIST FOR THE GIRL NAMED AMNESIA Isang gabi, may nakitang binata si Astrid sa crossing ng St.Javier at St.Regidor.Una palang ay natipuhan na n'ya ito kaya ginawa n'ya ang lahat upang magustuhan s'ya ng binata.Dahil wala s'yang kaalam alam tungkol sa lalake ay gumawa s'ya ng twitter thread upang mahanap n'ya ito.Hindi n'ya alam na kilalang bassist pala ang lalake ng isang sikat na banda ng kapwa nilang Saint School.What will happen to Astrid's technique?

Secretary Series #1 (UNDER REVISION) Natasha Skye Aragon hates Kai Mikaelson Hiddleston for being a playboy; she would rather date a not-so-good-looking guy but humble than a handsome man but has an arrogant attitude. Until she is forced to accompany Kai Mikaelson, the most eligible bachelor and a well-known CEO in San Andres, for a month to be His Substitute Secretary. Gwapo, matikas, maganda ang pangangatawan but has a history of being a playboy. Will she be able to handle with the reality that she will have to stay under the same roof as the man he hates and who was many girls' dream? She is not perfect. She has flaws. She overthink at most times and the fact that he liked her so fast caused her to have doubts about his intentions.

WARNING: R-18|Matured Content PLAYBOY SERIES #2 Angela Selena Rachita is a quiet girl and doesn't want trouble. She's kind and pretty. She's secretly inlove with one boy, but sadly he doesn't feel the same way. Gritch Richard Bautista is a notorious playboy inside and outside of their university. Gritch seen with girls so many times. He doesn't give a damn when it comes to woman. He gets what he wants. Is dealing with the playboy is a good decision or bad? Does it will help her to fall out love or it will make her crazy? They create rules, matatapos ba ang deal nang hindi malalabag ang rules o mababaliwala nalang ito at hahayaan ang sarili na dalhin ng damdamin ng isa't-isa? Disclaimer: Taglish story.

Macey Davidson Del Real

Clingy Boys Series#1: Taming Benneth Sabihin na nating hindi normal ang pagsasama nila. Engage sa harap ng iba, palabas lamang para sa kanilang dalawa. Pero papaano kung ang set-up ni Aleczandra Theresa Samson Monterde kasama ang isang isip-bata, manyak, babaero at masyadong clingy na si Benneth Lance Enriquez Jordan ay hindi niya inaasahang magbago? Hindi niya inaasahang patitibukin nito ang puso niya ng triple sa bilis. Paano pa kung bumalik ang matagal na nitong hinihintay at may nagbunga pala sa pagsasama ng nakaraan ng dalawa? Paano na lang ang puso niya? Highest Ranking: #11 in General Fiction (10/05/16)

SIS (Social Issue Series) #4: Bullying They say that beauty is a luxury. That good looks is the only privilege that matters. That the world is only in favor of those who were born pretty. Sa panahon nga raw ngayon, parang kasalanan na ang pagiging less attractive. You're unappealing? Emotionally weak? Naive? How pathetic. Now you gotta deal with the consequences, loser. Sounds like bullshit? Yup. The truth may be harsh but it is what it is. Once you failed to reach the very high standards set by the society, you're doomed. Yara Isabelle got the deadliest combination of being unattractive, soft-hearted and innocent. But she used to get by and survive the bullying just fine. Because she got her knight-in-shining armor. Her childhood sweetheart. Not until he stopped saving her. Not until he stopped caring. Not until he got fed up of everything. Sky Edison used to be full of compassion. But that was before something terrible happened within their family. His perception had changed. He now finds it ridiculous that people let themselves get treated badly. However, the downside is that for some significant circumstances, these two have to share a condo as they enter senior high school. What could possibly happen given their situation? How would it feel like living under the same roof not with your bully but your former superhero who's now just a witness of your despair? How would it feel like going home to a place with a person who gets to see you getting bullied everyday at school? Wattys 2020 Winner under Young Adult Category