Celestianna Elise Dela Vega is a 23 years old woman from the province who lives a simple life with her parents. When her family falls into debt after her parents lose their jobs, she stays strong and decides to help them. She has a very captivating beauty, soft, angelic, and naturally stunning kahit hindi ayusan. Maamo ang mukha niya, with an innocent charm that easily draws attention without her even trying. Even in simple clothes and no luxury, her presence feels gentle but unforgettable. She is kind and polite, but not weak. Inside her soft personality is quiet strength. She is responsible, family-oriented, and willing to sacrifice her comfort for the people she loves. Even if she is new to city life and has no experience in a world that she's not used to live in, she is observant, hardworking, and eager to learn, slowly proving her worth. On the other hand, Zefina Vivienne Devereaux is a 25 years old powerful, a multi-billionaire, and highly dominant CEO who owns a many successful company in the city. She is half Filipino and half Italian, with striking features, a tall elegant body, and an androgynous charm that makes people easily notice her. She is cold, strict, and always in control. In her company, her word is final. No one dares to question her authority. Because of a painful past, she does not believe in love and keeps her emotions tightly locked away. She is feared and respected by everyone, and she maintains distance from people at all times. She is used to power, control, and silence-but everything about her changes the moment she meets someone who is too real to ignore. What will happen when their paths finally cross?

GENTLE GRIP OF THORNS is a psychological thriller. With every revelation, the line between trust and danger blurs. This story explores the fragile boundary between love and manipulation, leaving readers questioning how far obsession can go.

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Loving her was never part of the plan. She was Nathalia's stepmother - someone she was supposed to respect, not desire. But feelings don't follow rules. What started as small moments slowly turned into something deeper and harder to ignore. published: 12/29/25 Completed: 04/06/26

A Wild Aphrodite, who's willing to find her sex partner until she finds her childhood friend, to be the fitting type of her demeanor. - melissa (G!P)

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Professor Stacy Parker built her life on discipline and control- until Erin stepped into her world. What begins as protection under one roof awakens something ancient and possessive. Because when a vampire recognizes her mate, love is no longer a choice... it's destiny.

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