Simple Lines Novels & Stories

"Sino ba sa dalawang Tarvande ang mamahalin ko? Ang ama o ang anak?" Isang simple at mahinhing babae si Mercedes Abeleda. Sa kahirapan ng buhay ay nais niyang tulungan ang kaniyang mga magulang upang may pangtustos at pampaaral sa kaniyang tatlong nakababatang kapatid. Dahil grade 6 lamang ang natapos ay hirap si Mercedes na makahanap ng trabaho, hanggang dumating ang pagkakataon at isang oportunidad ang naghihintay sa kaniya sa Maynila; ang maging tagapagalaga sa isang senior citizen na malakas ang karisma na si Fiandro Tarvande. Si Fiandro ay madalas suminghal at magalit kaya't suhestyon ng kaniyang anak na kailangan nito ng tagapagbantay. Kahit labag sa loob niya ay wala siyang nagawa, sa halip, nahulog pa ang kaniyang kalooban sa pagiging mabait at maalagain ng dalaga. Nagmahalan at in-offer-an ng kasal ni Fiandro si Mercedes. Ang inaakala niyang magiging masayang pagsasama nila ay tila mauudlot nang dumating ang anak ni Fiandro na si Alfred—Ang lalaking magiging hadlang at handang gawin ang lahat upang mapasakaniya ang pag-ibig ni Mercedes. Ano nga ba ang magiging kahihinatnan sa pag-aagawan ng mag-ama para sa nag-iisa nilang minamahal na dalaga?

Zarfa was just a simple person who tried her best to help her family. Born and raised in the province of Aether, kasama niyang lumaki ang mga kambing at palayan ng kanyang mga magulang. She was content with the life she had despite the few problems here and there. After all, wala namang problemang hindi malalagpasan basta’t magkakasama, hindi ba? Meanwhile, Vanraj was the crown prince of the kingdom of Terabestia. Palapit na nang palapit ang araw na siya na ang maghahari sa buong lugar. He may have the innate desire to help people but he was uncertain and terrified of what would happen to the people once a man like him inherits the throne. When a series of problems stitched their paths together, they soon become each other’s refuge and solace. But in this universe where deities can interfere with their lives, sa dinami-rami ng mga tao, silang dalawa pa ang napili ng tadhana. As secrets get revealed, so do the deep-seated emotions of love, hatred, suffering, pain and betrayal. Zarfa’s fate to doom seemed to be predetermined before she was even born. If Vanraj wants to save her, he has to give up something. He has to fall from grace. Love runs deep. But there are times— many of them— when it’s not worth fighting for. Lalo na kung marami na ang nadamay at nasaktan, lalo na kung sa tingin mo, wala ng patutunguhan.

Maria Isabella Cortes also known as Bella. The only daughter and heiress of Guillermo Real Estates Company. Dahil sa dami ng kalaban at katunggali ng pamilya sa negosyo ay napagpasyahang itago at gawing pribado ang buhay niya sa lugar ng El Fuego. A small town that is part of Zamboanga where she can live a peaceful life away from showbiz and danger. With her simple life she will accidentally meet the young stern and bold Zackeriel Bennedict Buenaventura, the ruthless and intimidating young Don in El fuego. Dahil lumaki sa karangyaan at nasanay na nakukuha ang lahat nang gusto. Naging isang pagsubok sa kanya ang pagkuha sa atensyon ni Zack. So she did everything to get his attention. Determinado siyang magpapansin dito. Pero talaga pa lang may mga bagay na hindi mo pwedeng pilitin kahit ano pa ang gawin mo. May mga bagay na hindi mo kayang abutin kahit abot kamay mo na. Kahit anong pilit at higpit ng kapit mo dito ay dudulas at dudulas pa rin. When will she be able to learn to let go? Kapag nasaktan na? O kapag napagod na? O dikaya'y kapag natuto na niyang tanggapin sa sarili niya na hindi talaga pwede.

Akala ni Alexia simple lang ang buhay niya chismosa sa umaga, barista sa hapon, at certified marites sa gabi. Pero isang araw, sa kalagitnaan ng kanyang “tampo moment” sa Jollibee, biglang nagpakita ang isang lalaking naka-three-piece suit, may hawak na kontrata… at may sinasabing siya raw ang legal na tagapag-alaga niya? Siya si Julian Alarcon. Billionaryo. CEO. Cold-hearted. At oo ang Ninong niyang matagal nang nawawala sa eksena. Pero teka, bakit parang hindi pang-Ninong ang mga titig niya? Bakit parang may sariling buhay ang mga kilig sa katawan ni Alexia? At bakit siya sinusundo ng limousine papunta sa isang mansyon kung saan ayaw siya pakawalan ng gwapong “Ninong” na ito? Ang problema? Makulit si Alexia, madaldal, at walang preno sa bunganga. Pero si Julian… sanay sa katahimikan, respeto, at walang ka-cheapan sa paligid. So anong mangyayari kapag ang isang pabibo at makulit na babae ay pinilit tumira sa mundo ng sosyal, tahimik, at super serious? Isa lang ang malinaw si Alexia ang babaeng kayang pasabugin ang mundo ng isang lalaking sanay sa kontrol. At si Julian? Baka siya pa ang unang mapusasan ng kilig.

Ann Lucky Perez is a provincial girl living in her beloved small hometown, where life is simple and peaceful until property developers arrive to take over the area. Determined to protect the place she calls home, Lucky crosses paths with the arrogant yet successful engineer, Malik Ignatious Degrano, a man set on claiming their land… and perhaps even her heart. Desperate to save her hometown, Lucky agrees to enter a marriage contract with Malik—a deal that could either protect the place she loves or lead her straight into his trap. Once Malik gets what he wants, they can end the marriage and go their separate ways. Simple. At least, that’s what they both believed. Pero habang tumatagal ang kanilang pagsasama, mas lalo pang nakikilala ni Lucky ang lalaking nasa likod ng malamig at mayabang na personalidad ni Malik, at hindi niya mapigilang mahulog dito. Ngunit hindi maaaring mahulog ang loob niya rito, lalo na nang malaman niyang may babaeng matagal nang nakatakda para kay Malik. Now, she begins to wonder if meeting him is a curse… or her lucky destiny. Makakaya pa bang ipaglaban ni Lucky ang lupang pilit nitong inaangkin, o tuluyan na siyang magpapadala sa lalaking unti-unti ring umaangkin sa kanyang puso?

Lyka is a simple woman, jolly, funny and kind-hearted. She accepted her fate when her father died. She became a nanny in her own house because of her stepmother but she never blame her father for marrying again before but now she seek freedom. One day, her cousin Kyla visited her and brought her away from her miserable life. They hang out together and even bought her every she needed. She thought, Kyla was just so good to her because they were relatives. Days passed, when Lyka heard a sudden news that her stepmother wanted to sell her to those loan sharks. She was terrified and immediately plan on escaping. She went far away even though she doesn't want to leave her younger stepbrothers. She doesn't have a choice but to go far away. On her new journey, new life, new apartment, her cousin Kyla suddenly showed and beg her to act as her proxi as a bride. She immediately said no even though they were really look alike. But things went change when Lyka knew her cousin was in dangered. She made a choice to agree with the said plan. She was anxious to meet her husband. Kyran was not fond of this kind of arrangement but force to have her beside him. Would they click with other or would it be a disaster.

Ellian kiel Alcovendas, a prominent name in the business industry. He is a young C.E.O of their own companies. He is known for being ruthless, heartless and a perfectionist. His deadly presence will probably scare the hell out of you. His words are powerful. He can kill you in a single word. But, all of these were all because of his past that severely broke his internal self. His heart is full of vengeance. He is eager for revenge. He will destroy their family’s biggest competitor who were the reasons for their family’s biggest downfall before. He will have his revenge in any ways possible. Even if he has to do his most hated word, kindness. Dahliah Sandejas, a young and innocent woman who worked very hard for the family who helped her get through a loathful past. She’s innocent from any of her biological family’s foolishness and crimes. She’s considered as the blacksheep of her biological family. She is very different from her relatives. She has a heart. All she wants is to live a simple and peaceful life. But, faith has its own way of dictating her life. She’s the chosen one to suffer all the pain. The pain that is all because of her biological family. This isn’t a love story because only one person got to fall in love and the other one doesn’t. Or he did?

Asul Xyreighn was only ten when she watched her family be slaughtered in front of her eyes—flames, blood, and a killer’s cold smile burned into her memory forever. That night, she lost everything… and was reborn with only one mission: revenge. Now twenty-five, she enters the underworld with a new name and a new face. Her target? Zech Chartreuse—billionaire, assassin, and the man who may have destroyed her life. Her plan was simple: seduce him, earn his trust, and then end him. But nothing about Zech is simple. He’s dangerous. Obsessive. Addicted to her presence like she’s the air he breathes. He takes her to Heaven Island—his secret paradise, where she becomes his obsession, his muse… and his prisoner. What begins as an act turns into nights of forbidden heat, stolen kisses, and whispered truths. Every time he touches her, she forgets why she came. Every time he holds her, she questions her own heart. But when she runs away with a secret he never saw coming—he hunts her down with fire in his eyes and madness in his love. Can she survive the love of a man willing to burn the world just to keep her? Or will her vengeance cost her the only person who ever chose her? This isn’t just a romance. It’s obsession. And once it starts, it never lets go.

Si Madison ay Broken-hearted na gustong takasan ang sakit na dulot ng pagtataksil ni Leo. Kaya nang ayaing mag-unwind ni Jane sa bar, agad siyang pumayag. That night, she made a bold decision—wala na siyang pake. Napatigil siya nang mapansin ang isang sobrang gwapong lalaki sa sulok, chill na chill habang umiinom. Parang magnet na nahila siya papunta rito. Sa lakas ng tama ng alak, walang sabi-sabing hinalikan niya ito sa labi. It was supposed to be just a kiss. Pero nauwi ito sa mas matindi—isang nakakapasong tagpo sa likod ng luxury car ng lalaki. It was reckless, raw, and exactly what Madison needed to forget her pain. That night, she felt alive again—walang iniisip, walang pagsisisi. It was supposed to be just a good memory. Isang gabing mapupunta sa limot. Pero lahat nagbago nang malaman niyang ang lalaking iyon ay si Sebastian Sanford—isang hot, mysterious, at sikat na billionaire. Ngayon, sobrang gulo ng isip ni Madison. Akala niya it was just a simple night—walang strings, walang drama. Pero turns out, it was the start of something way more complicated. And now, parang wala na takas pa para mag-back out.

Jenine Ysabelle Guevarra, a simple Senior High School teacher at De La Salle University, had a conservative and old-fashioned approach to life. This led to her first boyfriend leaving her for a wealthy, sexy, and liberated woman. Since then, Jenine had become aloof with men and hadn't found a boyfriend until she reached the age of 32. For her, it was better to stay single than to get hurt again. Fate, however, had other plans. Jenine was assigned to teach the worst ABM section, where she met Huxley Baltimore, the younger brother of the man who had broken her heart. Huxley was handsome, rich, arrogant, rebellious, and a troublemaker, feared by everyone. At 20 years old, he hadn't finished Senior High because he kept dropping out of school. Even with his antics, he couldn't be expelled from the university because his family owned it. From the very first day in Huxley's class, Jenine experienced the headaches of unruly and noisy students. This was a tremendous challenge to her profession, and she wouldn't give up until she tamed these spoiled brats. However, Huxley challenged not just her profession but also her heart, manipulating her for his own game to get her fired from the university. Jenine was about to be kicked out, but Huxley intervened, saying, "I'd rather be expelled from here than lose such an outstanding teacher."