Single Mother

"Look into my eyes and say you never knew me." Vincent's voice was laced with pain as he spoke. And without a single change in her facial expression, Elizabeth went ahead to say it. "I can never know a pig in human form." She didn't spare the words that pierced through his heart. This is the story of Vincent, a young student once floating in fame until the eventual death of his father. All the properties of his father were taken away by his evil uncle and he was made to live in the street. And as though that was not enough, he caught his girlfriend cheating on him publicly with the school's billionaire prince, Richard, swearing that she never knew him. Vincent had his heart broken and when he thought that it was all over, fate beamed a bright light on him. It turned out that his father had seen the future and left the biggest consortium in the city in his name. He was no longer the poor student who would beg and do odd jobs just for a meal, he was now the most powerful person in the city. And all his enemies crumbling on their knees.

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.

Struggling to make ends meet, former detective Manchester Duke is on the brink of losing everything. His wife has left him, taking all of ber belongings and leaving him to care for their one-year-old child alone. With a mountain of debt and a dwindling bank account, Manchester is desperate for a break. That's when he discovers the Intelligence Mode System (I-Mode), an advanced AI-powered tool designed to aid in mystery solving. As Manchester delves into the world of detective work with I-Mode's guidance, he begins to solve cases that have baffled the police department. Starting with the mysterious theft of the priceless "Starlight Serenade" necklace, Manchester must navigate a complex web of secrets, lies, and motives to uncover the truth. As he solves cases and gains recognition, Manchester becomes a sought-after detective, earning the respect of his peers and the admiration of the public. But with fame comes pressure, and Manchester must balance his growing reputation with the demands of being a single father. As he confronts the darker aspects of human nature, he begins to realize that I-Mode's guidance comes with a price. Will Manchester become the famous detective he aspires to be, or will the weight of his past mistakes and the pressure of his newfound fame consume him?

Luthando wakes up in the cramped shack he shares with his mother and younger sister, Ayanda. The chapter paints a vivid picture of Alexandra — the chaos, noise, dreams, and despair. He reflects on the promises of post-apartheid South Africa and the reality he’s living. He spends his day searching for jobs, printing CVs at an internet café he can barely afford, facing rejection after rejection. A small injustice — being dismissed rudely by a wealthy business owner — ignites something deep inside him.

Marcus Dezian finds out that he has been betrothed to marry Ciara Monavi, who becomes an underrated multi-Billionaire's daughter, so he tries to get her love by enrolling in her school but with serious hate from his mother in-law and her family, the Son In-law accepts his life threatening rejection, not until he gets chosen by a system that gives him powers! And now he swears to make his wife, his queen, while his enemies will bow and plead! indeed!

Brandon, a lazy and unskilled young man, drastically changed into a tough and feared fighter. He went on an adventure to find his true self, until he became a Muslim convert. Brandon avenged the death of Mr. Badrun's wife's child. Likewise, his older sister tries to avoid the pursuit of her stepmother. Because she will be forced to become a prostitute. Brandon finally protects his sister from her mother's coercion. What is the story of their adventure? Will Brandon be able to avenge Mr. Badrun?

Blurb – The Smith’s Legacy Genre: Urban | Trope: Fake Identity, Family Drama, Redemption | Tone: Emotional + Adventure “You’re not good enough for her, Asher. You never were,” Ava’s mother spat. “I wasn’t trying to be good enough for your daughter,” Asher said slowly, his eyes darkening. “I was trying to be enough.. for her.” "But since I am not, I will take everything, until she has way less than enough." _____ Asher Smith never wanted to inherit his father’s empire, he wanted to build his own life, from scratch. So, he walked away from the Smith name and legacy, faking a humble identity at Cornell, where he met Ava Harper, beautiful, comforting, and full of dreams. Their whirlwind love turned into marriage, but love wasn’t enough to withstand pressure. Especially not from Ava’s mother, who saw poverty as a crime and Asher as a curse. One betrayal shattered everything. Now, Asher is back, not as the broken boy you would expect, but as the true heir of Smith Corporation. And when Ava sees him again.....it’s too late. Because the girl she once resented for sitting too close to Asher? She is wearing white now. And she is holding his hand with a ring on it.

Once chosen by the legendary Miraculous Doctor to be trained in the forbidden depths of the Supreme Forest, Tyler Wood was expected to rise above all. But fate took a dark turn. Branded a failure, betrayed by his own master, and cast out to die in the savage wilds, Tyler vanished—forgotten. But death never came. Instead, Tyler awakened a power buried deep within his bloodline—a mystic legacy hidden for generations. Through fire, storms, and beasts of the forest, he survived. He fought. And for five long years, he honed his strength in silence, far from the eyes of men. Now, he returns to a world that spat on his name. His mother—humiliated, thrown out by his wife’s powerful family, left to die in the cold. His name—a joke in the mouths of the arrogant elite. But Tyler isn’t the broken man they abandoned. He’s a storm in human form. Armed with ancient skills, divine healing arts, and unstoppable force, Tyler has one goal: to reclaim his honor, protect his mother, and make those who wronged him kneel. The country thought he was a nobody. now, they’ll beg for mercy. “ Great Master Tyler the king wants to see you” With a deadly gaze Tyler said. “ Tell him, I Tyler Wood wouldn't be coming”

Hendrik, a young man overwhelmed by grief after losing his mother, plans to end his life. However, fate has other plans. He is thrown into a fantasy world ravaged by war between heroes. With a wounded heart and confusion, Hendrik must find a way to survive in this new world. Along the way, he encounters unique and intriguing characters who help him discover a new purpose. Will Hendrik find the strength to keep going and heal his broken heart? Will this fantasy world become the place where he finally finds peace?

Born with a brother from a different mother, Demian is ambitious for the throne of the Stewart family heir. His haughty, arrogant, and cold demeanor brings one big problem to his life. Dylan, who is his younger brother, changes his mind and wants to take the throne from Demian's hands. Various intrigues and disputes accompanied the flaring of the power war between them. Other people's interference, as well as the involvement of their families, are the ingredients that make their disputes even more heated. How will the war end? Who will come out as the heir?