secret crush

'Life has a way to reward the good and punish the wicked,' It was the same for the young man named Brandon Arnis. A young man brought up in the backstreet area of Chicago by a single mother who died untimely to cancer. Even when death took away his mother after being unable to pay for her treatment, Brandon never had a reason to question his identity as a poor man nor did he fight too hard against life that had treated him so unfairly by giving the identity of a pauper. It was all in the hands of fate and that was the way he believed. All humans' destiny has been controlled by fate and there was nothing anyone could do about it. Yet, he began to question if fate was against him after experiencing the heart shattering betrayal from his wife of three years. Who left him for a much richer man because he could not afford to sponsor her expensive lifestyle. Fuelled by rage and heartbreak he got into a fight with his wife's lover which led to him finding out the hidden secret about his real identity. Suddenly thrown into an unfamiliar world of the wealthy where a close friend could turn around to stab you in the back and your enemy could serve as the strongest shield. Will Brandon allow life to reward the good and punish the wicked or will he be the ultimate judge of the people in his life?

Theodora, is an ancient ferocious witch who happens to be the most powerful witch that has ever lived on the shores of Hilton Bale, which is an ancient abandoned village that is encircled by a great sea. She strikes a deal with young Daniel who she assumes is a mere powerless mortal, having no idea that his identity is different from who he claims to be. A secret that even Daniel knows nothing about. With the deep motive of "I'll surely make you beg for your life while crawling on your knees," in their hearts, they battle fiercely with volatile hatred burning between them. But will fate have a twist on them, in spite of them blaming each other for the death of their loved ones? Can love actually be birthed out of hatred? Who is young Daniel? Will he be able to survive the evil enterprises of Theodora, the witch? All these and many more will be revealed in this mind-blowing novel. Do sit back, grab your popcorn, and enjoy.

The world shattered, and the magnetic field unleashed chaos, claiming five billion lives in its erratic eruption. This cataclysmic magnetic storm plunged humanity into technological darkness, rendering instruments and machines useless. A magnetic prison enveloped Earth, concealing it from space, and superhumans emerged as an unexpected boon amidst the devastation. Those untouched by superpowers scavenged for remnants of magnetic objects, uniting under the rule of the Seven Apex Alliance. With the world regressed to a medieval era, Blade faces the challenge of rising in a survival-of-the-fittest reality. As he unveils a secret known only to him, Blade must navigate this world of superhumans and scavengers, striving to become a force to be reckoned with in a time where every day is a battle for survival. Will he conquer the harsh realities or be consumed by them?

Hilda died horribly in a room at Starlight High School during a very lively party. No one knew who had murdered the poor girl. Did one of Hilda's friends hold a grudge and kill her? Or was this an abstract murder committed by a heartless and empathetic human being? But one thing is for sure: before Hilda died, she had a big and very dangerous secret. She took that secret with her to her death, and no one knows what it is, at least for now, until a detective investigates the unfortunate incident and discovers something that no one expected and never thought possible.

Gabriel Lopez was always looked down on by his in-laws for being poor and unemployed. His wife Sara was the only one to ever get his heavy shoulder despite everyone else treating him like garbage. Suddenly, one day, his in-laws threatened him that if Sara didn’t divorce him, she would be evicted from the family property. Gaberial wanted to protect the marriage from his in-laws trapped but owned no way to accomplish that. When he was in the middle of the chaos, he was taken hostage and learned a big secret related to his biological parents and his real identity, which not only shocked him but transformed his entire existence forever. In one night, he went from being a loser to a powerful billionaire tycoon who only wished for two things in his new life - First, his secret revenge and Second, to protect his marriage in all manner.

A few months before Emily turns 18, her father dies. She goes to Baguio to live with her mother, her stepfather Miguel, and her half-brother Migo. Emily misses her father terribly that she finds it hard to fit into her new home, despite her mother's sympathetic efforts and her half-brother's irresistible cuteness. Good thing, Emily seems to be friendly enough to have made new pals, like Denver, who, it turns out, sees her as more than a friend. Then Emily meets a mysterious young man who suddenly appears and disappears; and he's always dressed in black leather jacket and denim pants whom she gets to know as Lance Monroe. Emily is smitten by Lance's romantic gestures and protective ways. He teaches her to play the piano, and brings her roses, and he even rescues her from bad guys, and helps her overcome her fears. She feels she has found in Lance her knight in shining armor who will rescue her from her incurable loneliness and deathly sadness. But Emily's family and friends are alarmed that she has become secluded and deluded in her own imaginary world. In the end, she has to decide what matters most to her and where her heart truly is.

After five years of a secret marriage, my wife, a cold and renowned chef, suddenly asked for a divorce. I smiled bitterly, left with nothing, and embarked on an extraordinary path, becoming an acclaimed automotive expert and a successful entrepreneur. Post-divorce, she regretted deeply after watching me, her former husband, dazzling and captivating countless hearts in the automotive world. She wished she hadn't acted rashly. Wanting to win me back, she even begged to visit my high-end car shop, hoping to reignite our old flame of love. "Honey, am I not captivating enough? Come back to me, please. I want to rebuild our life together." I frowned slightly, lips parting in a cold voice, "Madam, please restrain yourself. I am not your husband; so don't make such shameless claims. If you want to find fulfillment, please turn left and walk out the door to find whatever person you can." Once, you looked down on me and treated me like trash. Now, I stand at the peak of success, beyond your reach.

Nathan Hunt, a young man burdened by his father's debt and trapped in a loveless marriage to the daughter of his tormentors, finds his life turned upside down when a pair of inherited dice unlock a powerful family secret - The Fortune System (FORST). This sentient system promises wealth and freedom, but at a cost: weekly challenges with unpredictable rewards and punishments. Driven by the promise of vengeance and a desperate need to reclaim his life and rescue his sister who's also a slave with his in-laws, Nathan embraces the FORST's gamble. Each roll of the dice unlocks not just wealth, but the perfect means for retribution and revenge. It's time to take revenge, time to take over their world, time to make them pay.

Alphas Selene and Kael guide their packs on a path of change, atonement, and self-discovery. They defy logic and demonstrate the limitless power of compassion and trust through their love. They discover that togetherness starts inside of each individual as their packs travel the heart's journey. Their story is a tribute to the enduring notion that every soul may find their own way to unification and self-acceptance in a universe where love knows no bounds and the journey of the heart reveals secret depths.

Lamar, a wretched young man spent 3 years in prison for a crime he knew nothing about. He had been maltreated, sent to prison by his in-laws, and dumped by his wife.  However, his system activated and seemed to be his stepping stone.  What will happen to Lamar? What pattern will his life take?