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With the brick wall broken, and her mind on the verge of collapse, truths unravel, and ties are broken. ----------------------- "Behind Rose-Tinted Glasses", is a compilation of short stories featuring women, mostly of Igbo heritage, who try to overcome the challenges set before them. Will their fight against society, their imperfections, and their demons, be worth the while? Will the relationships they form be their redemption, or their end. ---------------------------- “How dare you” s, filled my head, beating me down with full force to the ground. Where was Nene? Couldn’t she hear his voice? Why could she not hear it? The whole village must have heard it by now. ---------------------------- Photo Credits, or book cover art: Mathilde Crétier It was gotten off of Pinterest.

“Lalaki lang ako, mahina sa tukso.” This kind of reasoning did not work well with Ashene Lei Castro. Bukod sa galit siya, ito rin ang unang heart break niya sa kanyang first boyfriend na si John Kenneth Guzman. Gusto niya rin naman subukan na patawarin ito, ngunit ni isang “sorry,” walang lumabas mula sa labi ng binata. Mahal niya ito, ngunit hindi niya hahayaan na masaktan siya muli. Simula noon, pinangako niya sa sarili na wala nang makapananakit pa sa kanya. And her way of doing so is kind of peculiar – wearing thick glasses. Ayaw niyang may lumapit pa na lalaki sa kanya at subukang suyuin siya, kung sa huli ay magloloko lang ulit. But there is more behind the glasses. Maiintindihan kaya iyon ng lalaking gusto muling subukan na maging parte ng buhay niya? O tuluyan na siya nitong bibitawan?

Scarlett Wattson, a professional doctor, loses her parents during an earthquake and finds herself opening up to Aleridge S. Williams. Just when the two are getting along, Scarlett finds herself in a different world!? While she is missing Aleridge, how is she going to survive in this new world where magic and science coexist! How will she get back to her own world? Is there even a way out? Stay tuned to find out mysteries of dark and light attributes with Scarlett!

Rainer Arden is a mercenary who is betrayed by his own kind to fight in a Tournament of Champions on a distant world. With no way out, he must survive in a new environment that is completely different from Earth. However he soon comes to realize, events are not what they seem in this tournament.

"In a world where the boundaries between reality and fiction blur, Rose, a dedicated modern-day leader, unexpectedly finds herself reborn in the opulent Flatenia Kingdom. As Lady Rose Elizabeth Lezette Mortena, she navigates the intricate web of power and politics. Faced with an impending marriage proposal that could disrupt the kingdom's balance, Rose takes matters into her own hands. Guided by the stories she once read, Rose confesses her love to the enigmatic Duke Karl Reinhard Heydrich Rontenia, a prince in exile. Yet, her proposal is met with rejection, setting the stage for a daring journey. Determined to reshape her destiny, Rose travels to Karl's isolated estate, braving demons and cold to meet him in person. As the frosty prince and the resolute lady collide, their worlds begin to unravel. Through conversations and shared moments, walls built by status and past pain slowly crumble. In a tale that defies societal expectations, love proves its transformative power, while a choice to embrace one's heart leads to an unforeseen destiny. 'The Frozen Bonds of Love' is a captivating romance that blends the familiar with the unexpected, weaving a narrative where courage, determination, and true love have the power to rewrite history and forge unbreakable bonds."

Sophia, a skilled photographer, arrives at an upscale resort to work on a project with Ethan, a charismatic and accomplished businessman. As they spend more time together, Sophia becomes increasingly attracted to Ethan's magnetic personality, but their new relationship is jeopardized by hiding's Ethan's past. Now, Nathan, Ethan’s rival, threatens to expose Ethan’s secrets, putting Sophia in a position where she must choose to either stand with Ethan or leave him. Sophia stirs as the weight of Ethan’s confessions wash over her, her path illuminated by his vulnerabilities. How far can Sophia and Ethan go and still build a future together or will their secrets and lies destroy them?

There she laid. Dismembered, and covered in scratches. Her porcelain skin, cracked from the unsightly marks upon her. Eyes dull and lifeless. The forensic pathologist had tried to find the cause... Oh, dear Eliza.. my formerly ethereal sister, how and why had it to be her? A werewolf romance, based in the city of New York. Small-time journalist, Emilie Alinsky, is persist to find the murderer of her beloved sister. However, a certain, devilishly handsome new manager catches her eye and creates a distraction from her end goal. Although, is he who he says he is? //Contains mature-content, scenes of violence and sexual content. Some scenes may make the viewer uncomfortable, so those will contain warnings.

In a kingdom long forgotten, a prince falls deeply in love with a blind princess, who, despite his unwavering affection, fears he will tire of her. To prove her worth, she sends him on a quest to find dwarves who can repair her broken glasses. Along the way, he encounters a mysterious witch who offers to fix them instantly—on the condition that the wearer must pass the glasses down to their firstborn. Trusting the witch's promise, the prince accepts, and the glasses become a family heirloom, granting magical powers to each generation. Centuries later, the enchanted glasses find their way to the story's narrator, a descendant of the prince and princess. As they discover the glasses’ true powers—offering glimpses into their ancestors’ lives and the ability to sense emotions—the narrator must navigate the weight of this legacy. When an ancient threat emerges, they embark on a journey to uncover the secrets of their family’s past, ultimately facing a choice that will determine the future of their magic and love. Will they embrace the gifts of the past, or break the cycle for a new beginning?

In a city where everything moves too fast, two people learn that sometimes it’s the stillness between shots—the pauses, the glances, the unspoken—that capture the truth. Sienna Li, a quick-witted non-famous stylist that works as managing director from Beijing, crosses paths with Leon Zhao after an accident and unexpected continuous meetings. Sienna never planned to work with Leon again. He’s the kind of man who hides behind his camera, and she’s the kind of woman who refuses to be seen. But one unexpected shoot throws them back into each other’s orbit .She doesn't know that the annoyingly smug guy she just yelled at is one of the film industry's most elusive director. But fame has shadows. So do secrets and what will happen when the guy you are avoiding… turns out to be the one you once kissed?

Qin Yao opens her eyes and finds herself transmigrated from a post-apocalyptic world into the body of an ancient peasant woman. Her family consists of four stepchildren needing care. A good-for-nothing husband, who has nothing but looks, is causing a ruckus. They live in a thatched hut, without a grain of rice, the family is emaciated like refugees. If that wasn't enough, someone even comes to collect debts! Anger rises in Qin Yao's heart, and she kicks the wretched husband out, "Debt collector, feel free to just beat him to death!" The four stepchildren: !!! With the world quieted, Qin Yao rolls up her sleeves to revive the family. Hunting, carrying bags, fighting bandits, she's an expert in all. But facing the fields, with her back to the sky, and her face to the earth, even a top-tier fighter from the post-apocalyptic world waves her hand: Can't take it! Really can't take it! Qin Yao scratches her head: In the ancient times where agricultural taxes are extremely high, how can I avoid farming? At this moment, the lazy husband who was sent away to die (twisting and crawling) (struggling to stand up) (screaming and roaring): My dear! I think I can be saved!