Charlie Lola

``` Eve Thompson mendapati dirinya terbangun di tempat tidur pria lajang paling memikat di Kota S dengan lengan pria tersebut melingkar di pinggangnya, tapi yang terlintas di pikirannya hanyalah kata-kata ibunya. "Pastikan tidak ada yang tahu kamu menyamar sebagai saudara perempuanmu," kata ibu itu padanya, sambil melihat tanda lahir palsu yang digambar dengan riasan di wajah anak perempuannya yang tersisa. "Kamu harus membuat Pak Charlie menikahimu, semuanya tergantung pada itu!" ucapnya. Sungguh sayang, karena pria di sampingnya sangat mirip dengan pria yang dia kehilangan bertahun-tahun yang lalu. Anthony Charlie memang terkenal sulit untuk mendapatkan simpati dari wanita, namun dalam kondisi mabuk, dia merangkak di bawah seprei dengan wanita di sampingnya, terpikat oleh memori seseorang yang telah lama hilang yang sangat mirip dengan wanita ini. Namun, dia tidak pernah memiliki tanda lahir. Tak mungkin itu dia. Apakah pertemuan mereka kebetulan? Apa yang akan terungkap dari masa lalu yang tersembunyi mereka!? Ikuti perjalanan seru Eve Thompson dalam kisah cinta dan spionase politik saat dia mengambil alih kehidupan saudara kembarnya yang kini ditinggalkan dan berusaha menyelamatkan keluarganya dengan memenangkan hati sang bujangan misterius, Anthony Charlie! ```

Eve Thompson se encontró despertándose en la cama del soltero más codiciado de la Ciudad S con su brazo alrededor de su cintura, pero solo tenía en mente las palabras de su madre. —Asegúrate de que nadie descubra que estás disfrazada de tu hermana —le dijo, mirando la marca de nacimiento falsa dibujada con maquillaje en la cara de su hija restante—. ¡Tienes que conseguir que el Señor Charlie se case contigo, todo lo que tenemos depende de ello! —dijo ella. Era una lástima, pues el hombre a su lado se parecía mucho al hombre que había perdido hace muchos años. El favor de Anthony Charlie con las mujeres era notoriamente difícil de obtener, pero en un estupor etílico, se deslizó bajo las sábanas con la mujer a su lado, seducido por el recuerdo de alguien que había perdido hace mucho tiempo y a quien esta mujer se parecía. Sin embargo, ella nunca tuvo una marca de nacimiento. Nunca podría ser ella. ¿Fue su encuentro coincidencia? ¿Qué revelaría su pasado oculto? ¡Únete a Eve Thompson en su emocionante viaje de cortejo y espionaje político mientras se pone en los zapatos de la vida ahora abandonada de su hermana gemela y trata de salvar a su familia ganándose el corazón del misterioso soltero, Anthony Charlie!

Charlie is a nobody. In the small, forgettable town of Maplewood, Charlie barely exists. His days are spent in a haze of lethargy, slumped on a basement couch that smells faintly of regret. His body, soft and bloated, seems to mirror the weight of his apathy—a monument to years of bad decisions and the crushing inertia of laziness. His parents look at him with disappointment, his classmates avoid him like a bad smell, and the girls, even the kind ones, can barely disguise their pity. He’s bullied, mocked, and ignored, but Charlie doesn’t care. Not really. Or so he tells himself. Until one day, a moment so small and humiliating it shouldn’t matter tears open the carefully constructed wall of indifference he’s built around himself. For the first time in years, Charlie feels something stir deep inside—a spark of something raw, terrifying, and undeniable. Then, one night, everything changes. A system appears, a voice in his mind that speaks of transformation, power, and redemption. It offers him a choice: to stay as he is and sink deeper into the void of his existence, or to rise—literally—and reshape himself, body and soul. The system promises him a path, but it won’t be easy. To shed the weight of his old self, Charlie must first face the physical and emotional burdens he’s carried for so long. The path is brutal, filled with trials that test his mind, body, and spirit. But as Charlie begins to claw his way out of the pit of mediocrity, he discovers a world beyond Maplewood—a world of incredible challenges, impossible bodies, and a system that rewards transformation. The ultimate prize? A body forged by effort, determination, and resilience—a body of iron, plasma, and even the golden brilliance of the sun. But each step comes with its own cost, and the system’s promises may hide more than they reveal. Can Charlie rise above the weight of his past, or will the weight of the world crush him once and for all?

Eve Thompson found herself waking up in the bed of S City's most eligible bachelor with his arm around her waist, but she only had her mother's words in her mind. "Make sure nobody finds out you're disguised as your sister," she told her, looking at the fake birthmark drawn with makeup on her remaining daughter's face. "You have to get Mr. Charlie to marry you, everything we have depends on it!" said she. It was a shame, for the man beside him closely resembled the man she'd lost many years ago. Anthony Charlie's favor with women was notoriously hard to gain, but in a drunken stupor, he crawled under the sheets with the woman beside her, enticed by the memory of someone he'd lost long ago that this woman resembled. However, she never had a birthmark. It could never be her. Was their encounter coincidental? What would their hidden past reveal!? Join Eve Thompson on her exciting journey of courtship and political espionage as she steps into the shoes of her twin sister's now-abandoned life and tries to save her family by winning the heart of the mysterious bachelor, Anthony Charlie!

Dear Reader, My name is Lola, and this isn’t just a book about dating. It’s about living. Yes, there are dates. Hundreds, actually. Some real. Some exaggerated for comedic relief (because trauma is exhausting and humor is free). But behind every swipe, every dinner, every wild story, there’s a woman surviving. A woman unraveling. A woman rebuilding. This is about me, my life, my heartbreaks, my hilarity, my healing. The messy, sacred chaos of it all. You’ll meet exes (some I married, some I should’ve blocked), friends who became family, and red flags I mistook for carnival rides. You’ll also find the truth I spent years avoiding— about love, motherhood, neurodivergence, faith, fear, and finally choosing myself. This isn’t a self-help book, but if it helps, I’m glad. It’s not an advice column, but if it feels like one sometimes, that’s okay too. Think of it more like a long, unfiltered letter from a big sister who’s been through it and wants to make you laugh, cry, and maybe pack a spare car seat... just in case. So settle in. You’re not alone. I’ve got stories to tell. With love, Lola

“All I wanted was a good deal on a used power bank. Instead, I fell into another world wearing pambahay and a hoodie that still smells like Tondo.” Sixto “Pepito” Espiritu wasn’t planning to become the next Isekai poster boy. He just wanted to survive Manila, help his Lola, and maybe start a small online business. But one unexpected delivery later, he finds himself in Sarimanook, a coastal town filled with talking bracelets, mysterious shell-sellers, and fairies who can summon lightning with sass. Armed only with his wits, solar chargers, and an uncanny ability to make friends in weird places, Pepito sets out to build a life in this new world. But in a land where myth and magic are currency, and dragons cry for their missing children, his ordinary kindness might just change everything.

What do you do when your fated mate frames you… and kills you? You die, of course. But if the Moon Goddess still pities you—You wake up 55 years later… in a body that’s not your own. In a world where werewolves blend in with humans, Where no one remembers your name. Except your wolf—trapped behind the glass, only speaking through your reflection. Lola Park was an omega who died betrayed. Now she lives again, a stranger in her own skin. She’s learning to survive in the chaos of someone else’s life... until the heat hits. And with it… him and his brothers. Alexei Black. CEO. Wolf. Unapologetically dominant. The first man she meets in this life. The man she sleeps with before she even knows his name. The one who claims he doesn’t want her. But won't let her go. He hates how she makes him feel. She hates how familiar he feels. But she needs to make the cold, dangerous CEO, irresistible to her scent. For a benefit of survival in a world she don't know... And fate has its own games. Because Alexei is the grandson of the Alpha who murdered her. Worse? His brothers want her too. He says they’re not mates. So why is he so possessive? Why does he care who touches her? And why does her wolf scream whenever he’s near? When the truth reveals, love won't be enough. Not when she's falling for the heir of her past life's killer. Not when history is ready to repeat itself. And this time… she's not going down without a fight. When fate offers a second chance, do you take it… or burn everything down? "Killed by my mate. Desired by his grandsons. Let the seduction begin..." ~~~ A/N: Dear Readers, Thank you for picking up this story. This book explores mature themes, morally gray characters, and power dynamics that may not be for everyone. But if you're here for tension-filled chemistry, complicated emotions, and intense intimacy, you're in the right place. Please be advised: This story contains explicit scenes and mature content intended for an adult audience. Reader discretion is advised. If you enjoy the story, please consider supporting it by leaving a review, gifting, and adding it to your library. Your encouragement means the world to me and helps other readers discover this book. Also, I’m excited to share that this story is participating in the WSA (Webnovel Spirity Awards) this year! If you'd like to support my journey, every vote, comment, and read counts. And I’m deeply grateful for each one of you. With love and wicked imagination. Want to stalk me? IG: @Rossi_1847 ~~~

Charlie was just a normal 13-year-old kid with some anger management issues. Then his world collapsed—literally—merging with other worlds in a cataclysmic event. Animals grew strong. The skies changed. And those other worlds? They weren’t empty. Now he had to deal with dwarves, trolls, and dragons like it was just another part of life. He lived through the dark ages. Death became normal. Humanity lost 90% of its population in just ten years. The worst part? Charlie had a tribulation physique. Cultivating hurt. Every step forward came with pain. But he endured. And he rose. Along the way, he lost himself. The anger took over. People started calling him the King of Slaughter—and they weren’t wrong. But after a terrible injury, and the kindness of one soul, he began to remember who he was. He clawed his way back. And still, he reached the apex. Then a being came from the heavens. Said nothing. With a single finger, it killed him like he was an afterthought—as he was laying waste to the rest of the world. So much for fate. But what if the benefactor—the one who saved the world, and maybe even Charlie— gave him another chance? What if he woke up… in the future? Author’s Note So yeah—this novel uses AI to help me write out the ideas in my head. If that bothers you… no hard feelings. Skip it if you want. I’m just here having fun and seeing where the story takes me. Also, I’m trying something a little different with the structure: We’re going to follow the MC through his first life—rage, trauma, hard lessons, and all. There’ll be time skips, sure, but the goal is to really know him before the second life begins. Call it Book 1, maybe. The before. The part most stories gloss over. Anyway, if you’re into cultivation, chaos, weak-to-strong arcs, anime-style climaxes, and flawed characters just trying to survive— you might enjoy this. Let’s find out together. Notice This story will reference explicit and mature themes—including violence, trauma, and other harsh realities. While these elements won’t be described in great detail, they will be acknowledged, because bad things happen in a world like this. However, combat and the brutality of battle will be described in detail. This isn’t a sadistic or depraved novel—just one that aims to reflect a grounded, dangerous world without sugarcoating it.

She closed her eyes waiting for the worse . . . "Please, don't hurt me." Instead of pain, she felt his hand moving across her face. . . "I won't, after all, are you not my master?" (A slow-pacing action, romance, fantasy, a little bit of psychology and realism)

A veces, una carta que nunca debía escribirse termina siendo lo único que sobrevive. Lizzy no cree en los amores de película. Prefiere los días grises, los libros subrayados y las despedidas sin ruido. Pero todo cambia cuando Charlie llega al campus con sus ojos tristes, su alma hecha pedazos y un silencio que grita más que cualquier palabra. Lo vio una vez. Escribió una carta. Y sin saberlo, comenzó algo que la marcaría para siempre. Diez meses después, Charlie le deja su última carta bajo la almohada... antes de desaparecer para siempre. Una historia sobre el amor que llega tarde, las heridas que no se ven, y las palabras que duelen más cuando ya no pueden decirse.

In the neon slums of Neo-Sparta, implants cost more than human lives. Lola is a fugitive experimental model with electricity for blood. Zeno is a bounty hunter who'd sell his soul to bring his sister back. When their paths collide, the deal is simple: Lola helps find Lyra-V, and Zeno doesn't hand her over to Wang Corp. But Lyra-V is no longer human. She's a Seraph with wings of plasma, engineered by Noah Wang - a genius who dismantles people into spare parts. And Lola, whose implants could stop Lyra-V's heart at any moment, is the only one who can burn his "paradise" to the ground - a world where human imperfections have no place. The price? A city. Memories. The last sparks of freedom.

A deadly infection has spread across the world, turning people into terrifying creatures. No one knows where it began, but many believe Raven City, known for its chemical labs, is the source. Cities have fallen, and even Fort City, famous for its strong military, was forced to evacuate after a brutal battle. Survivors have fled to Bourbon City, leaving their homes and lives behind. In the midst of this chaos, Charlie, an ordinary man, wakes up from a three-week coma in a hospital. Confused and alone, he discovers a strange system that gives him mysterious rewards and abilities. [SYSTEM ACTIVATED] Charlie’s life has already been marked by loss his father, an army veteran, died in the Fort War, while his mother worked in a pharmaceutical lab in Raven City. Now, Charlie is no longer just another survivor—he might be the only one who can uncover the truth and turn the tide of this war. But in a world where death lurks around every corner, power comes at a price. And the infected aren’t the only monsters left. update: My first novel

Vengeance fuels Antonio, a powerful Italian mafia boss, after his twin brother's brutal murder. Posing as teacher "Charlie," he navigates Chicago's treacherous underworld. But when Shirley, a beautiful and rebellious student, faces public humiliation, Antonio's mission takes an unexpected turn. Can he balance his thirst for revenge whilst his growing feelings for Shirley?

I died, got reincarnated… and now I’m a magical sword and a system for a teenage disaster with anime protagonist syndrome. Kill me again. Elara, 35, had one goal left in life: quit her job without committing murder. Instead, she gets hit by a car and wakes up in a fantasy world where curses run rampant, teenagers are handed weapons, and every magical item has a built-in guidance system. The catch? She is the system. Not just a sword—no, no. She’s a Boss Babe Katana System: a sentient, overly complicated, stat-dumping, advice-giving talking blade with user interface issues and severe attitude problems. Now bound to Aiden, a 14-year-old chosen-one wannabe with too much confidence and not enough deodorant, Elara is stuck running real-time stat breakdowns, guiding his “hero journey,” and occasionally screaming “BAM!” when he swings her for dramatic effect. Her responsibilities include: Tracking his skill progress (ugh) Suggesting combat maneuvers (she won't) Unlocking legendary techniques (when she feels like it) Not actively encouraging him to commit crimes (no promises) Elara hates this. Aiden loves this. The world might just burn for it. A parody of every overdone anime reincarnation system trope, Boss Babe Katana System is a chaotic comedy filled with sass, stats, swearing, and a sword who just wants a damn nap.

What is someone hiding behind their mask, we never show our true selves to friends, Family, and even to ourselves... if someone is shy what do they hide? We don't know. Perhaps we follow one shy person's aimless adventure maybe we can find out... maybe... just maybe... not All belong to EnvyV3 illustrator: Unknown sauce: somewhere in Google

After Narrowly escaping death Charlie and a Mysterious spirit Possessing him uncover a grand conspiracy that goes far beyond space and time

Aliya is no stranger to the frequent belittlement from her own family. After all, she was just adopted from the orphanage where her grandmother, Lola Amelia, was a sponsor. She was her grandmother's favorite. Her grandmother's family took care of her, but everything changed when Lola Amelia died. It turned out that all the kindness shown to her by the family was just for show. They started treating her as a servant and not as family. But everything changed again when she got engaged to a man she didn't even know. Her Aunt Geneva had a debt she needed to pay. The only way to avoid harm from the creditor was to offer someone to marry his son, Dos. Geneva couldn't make her own daughter marry a gangster's son, so she married off Aliya instead. Dos turns out to be her Math Professor. Is Dos bringing another nightmare into Aliya's life, or is he the calm after the storm?

Si Carlo de Luna ay isang 25 taong gulang na lalaking mestizong may dugong Kastila at Cebuano. Siya ay may taas na 5’5” na may matipuno ngunit karaniwang pangangatawan. Tinatawag siyang "Dumagat” dahil siya ay nagmula sa baybaying-dagat ng Zamboanga del Sur. Tuwid ang kanyang buhok, may suot na salamin sa mata na nagpapahiwatig ng kanyang henyo sa agham at matematika, subalit madalas niyang itinatago ang talino sa likod ng isang simpleng imahe—isang tipikal na gangster na nakasuot ng karaniwang damit at may sunglasses para hindi mahalata ang kanyang tunay na kakayahan bilang guro at tagapagtanggol ng bayan. Bilang isang overpowered na tao, si Carlo ay matapang, matalino, masayahin, at may matibay na political will. Mahilig siyang makipagkompetensiya, lalo na sa larangan ng agham at sining ng pakikipaglaban. Sa kabila ng kanyang lakas at talino, may malaking takot siya sa pagkawala ng mga mahal niya sa buhay at ng kanyang bayan—isang kahinaan na nagbibigay lalim sa kanyang pagkatao. Mahilig siyang magbasa, mag-imbento, magsanay sa agimat, at madalas siyang nagkakape at naninigarilyo bilang bahagi ng kanyang araw-araw na gawain. Si Carlo ay nagmula sa Zamboanga del Sur at dumayo sa Bukidnon upang tuparin ang kanyang misyon na lipulin ang mga aswang na sumisira sa katahimikan ng mga tribo. Bago pa man niya natuklasan ang kanyang tunay na kapalaran, ninanais niyang magkaroon ng isang normal na buhay bilang guro at lider ng Quantum Gang — isang samahan na lumalaban sa mga masasamang tao gamit ang pinaghalong makabago at makalumang teknolohiya. Ngunit nagbago ang lahat nang matuklasan niya ang kanyang pagka-Tagapagmana ng Liwanag, isang natatanging tagapagligtas na pinapangalagaan ng mga sinaunang diyos at espiritu. Bilang henyo sa matematika at agham, mahusay siyang lider ng Quantum Gang dahil sa kanyang kasanayan sa Khali at Aikido, at may kakayahan ding magturo ng edukasyon. Ang kanyang mga armas ay mga modernong pluma at papel na ginagamit sa pagsulat at pagbigkas ng mga Latin na orasyon na minana mula sa kanyang lolo na isang Kastilang dalubhasa sa sinaunang mahika. May dalang whip na gawa sa metal na tila pangil ng kidlat ng dragon, na mana naman niya sa kanyang lola na Cebuana. Bukod dito, nagdadala siya ng mga mutya ng hangin, tubig, apoy, at kalikasan, pati na rin mga makabagong gadgets tulad ng cellphone, tablet, at locator na tumutulong sa pagtunton ng mga kampon ng kadiliman. Isang mahiwagang clay pot din ang kanyang gamit sa pagluluto ng mga pildoras para pampalakas at pampagaling ng sugat. Walang kahinaan si Carlo sa tradisyunal na pakahulugan—isang tunay na overpowered na bida. Sa kanyang buhay, malapit siya sa kanyang mga magulang—si Pedro de Luna, isang disiplinadong mandirigma at eksperto sa Kali at Aikido; si Maria Dimapili, isang guro ng panitikan at tagapangalaga ng kultura; at sa kanilang mga ninuno—si Miguel de Luna, ang dalubhasa sa Latin na orasyon na nagsisilbing gabay, at si Clara Dimapili, ang makapangyarihang babaylan na tagapangalaga ng kidlat at kalikasan. Pinagpapalakas siya ng kanilang mga aral at espiritwal na legacy, na nakaugat sa mga diyos ng kidlat gaya ni Magwayen. Bilang asawa ng limang makapangyarihang babae mula sa limang elemental tribes ng Mindanao, pinangangalagaan ni Carlo ang balanse ng kalikasan at kapangyarihan. Kabilang dito si Dayang Laya Binhi, healer mula sa Nature Tribe na may kaalaman sa herbal medicine at bio-spiritual healing; si Alunsina Daligdig, mandirigma ng Fire Tribe na eksperto sa apoy at tribong pakikidigma; si Bulan Sadsad, tank ng Earth Tribe na bihasa sa mountain warfare; si Amihanan “Mia” Salakay, assassin ng Wind Tribe na eksperto sa stealth at aeromancy; at si Ligaya Panubig, marksman ng Water Tribe na may husay sa hydro-pressure ballistics. Pinangungunahan niya ang kanilang limang mentor na pinagsama-sama sa pangunguna ni Datu Kidlat-an, ang tagapamagitan ng mga tribo, upang labanan ang panganib mula kay Datu Silab–Itim, ang Punong Itim ng Kadiliman.

I made a big mistake. I shouldn’t have made that deal at all and I don’t know how to save myself. What should I do? Who should I go to for help? That’s what has been going on in my mind when all things crumbled down. I’ve not been at peace. Always wary and worrying. Will I find someone or a supernatural being to save me??

Angela doesn’t cry anymore. What’s the point? At school, she’s the quiet girl with a half-healed smile. At home, she’s a punching bag for anger she didn’t cause. Her voice is small, her world even smaller. Then there’s Gabriel. His life looks perfect—meals, laughter, warmth. But when he sees Angela, he realizes comfort doesn’t cancel out conscience. Two kids. One friendship. One life. Two stories. And maybe—if someone finally listens—one chance to rewrite the ending.

Lola yang baru saja diputuskan Rendy, pacarnya; tiba-tiba dikejutkan kehadiran papa barunya. Ternyata, mamanya menikah dengan seorang duda kaya raya tanpa berbicara dengannya sebelumnya. Lebih mengejutkan lagi, ketika tiba di rumah papa barunya, ia bertemu Rendy di sana, yang ternyata adalah kakak tirinya. Lola pun berencana membuat Rendy menyesal karena telah memutuskan hubungan dengannya. "Lu enggak akan bisa nyingkirin gue dari rumah ini sekalipun lu memperlakukan gue dengan sangat buruk. Karena gue bukan Cinderella. Tapi, orang miskin yang enggak punya malu." Update dua hari sekali.

"Get off me!" Tessa gasped, struggling beneath Vernon's broad frame. His dark eyes gleamed with something unreadable—a hunger, a craving. When he didn’t move, panic surged through her, and she screamed. His hand shot out, wrapping around her throat, his grip unyielding. A breathless gasp tore from her lips. "You can't run from me, Peach." His voice was silk and steel, lethal in its promise. "I own you." — Tessa had lost everything—her home, her wealth, her love. The man she once adored, Tamlin, had not only betrayed her but stripped her of everything she owned, tossing her aside like she meant nothing. Heartbroken. Weak. Shattered. And then, things got worse. Tamlin didn’t just ruin her—he sold her. As collateral. Now, she belonged to the devil himself—Vernon Carter. Cold. Dominant. Cruel. A man who didn’t know the meaning of mercy. But if Vernon thought she would break, he was wrong. Tessa wanted vengeance. She wanted Tamlin to suffer. And to do that, she needed power. Wealth. Someone more ruthless than Tamlin ever was. Vernon was the perfect pawn. She made up her mind. She would seduce him. Make him crave her. Make him hers. But what happens when the hunter becomes the hunted? When Vernon discovers her true intentions—and the game of love and revenge spirals into something far more dangerous?

At Rosewood University, Room 30B is where it all begins—an ordinary dorm with extraordinary drama. When Daphne arrives on campus, she’s full of dreams and determination. But her new life quickly tangles into chaos. She’s paired with Jane, a mysterious woman with a criminal past, and pursued by the relentlessly charming Dave Brave, who’s convinced they’re soulmates—even if Daphne isn’t. Throw in a glittering antagonist in Wendy—a magnetic, manipulative presence who thrives on stirring trouble—and Daphne’s world becomes a whirlwind of awkward crushes, roommate wars, and romantic missteps. A run-in with Liam, a poetic football player, and Carson, the sweet stranger who steals a dance and her attention, complicates things even further. As Daphne struggles to find her footing, friendships form, break, and rebuild—but not before her academic life collapses under the pressure. She leaves Rosewood before the year’s end, leaving behind a trail of heartbreak… especially for Dave. After the summer, a new energy returns to campus. Jane’s next roommate, Charlie, is a creative storm of light-hearted curiosity who challenges everyone with her wit and warmth. Dave’s goofy but loyal best friend, Greg, joins the mix, adding heart and humor. And while Wendy is initially saddled with a forgettable new roommate, she’ll soon meet her match in Kiralee—a fiercely intelligent, deeply empathetic force who arrives just when the story needs her most. As emotions deepen and loyalties shift, the students of Rosewood discover that love, identity, and belonging don’t come easy—but maybe that’s what makes it all worth fighting for.

I rewrote this book under the same name "Scars Made Divine"

Good day. Ako nga pla si Rein. Tisoy, 24 yrs old na ako ngayon 5'7 ang height at slim body may itsura nalaban sa pageant. ang kwentong ito ay hango sa karanasan ko mula nung 10 yrs old palang ako. Bata palang ako nun alam ko na sa sarili Kong may kakaiba sa akin.Ang tawag nila sa akin ay Rein Tisoy. Dahil sa may lahi akong American Pero dko nakilala si Papa na nakilala ni mama sa Olongapo. Andito na ako ngaun sa Bukid kasama ng lola at lolo ko sa Zambales. Masabi ko naman na marangya buhay namin kasi may mga katulong kami sa bahay at kasama na dun si kuya Caloy (Matangkad, Gwapo at Maskulado at Moreno ang nagparanas Sakin ng ligaya at sakit). Ang mama ko kasi ay Nasa US na at nakapag asawa ng U.S citizen na Pinoy din naman. Inaantay lng nila ako makatapos ng pagaaral at kukunin din dun. Tanghali na ako nagising dahil Gabi na kami nakauwi nila lola galing sa Kasal. Pang baba ko sa Sala dumeretso na ako sa kusina dun kasi malapit ang CR. Paglabas ko ng CR tinanong ako ni manang Anie (kasambahaya namin) kung gusto ko daw ba ng sinangag. Tumango nalang ako at wala pako sa wisyo at kagigising ko. Habang hinahanda ni Manang ang pagkain ko umupo ako sa Mesa at Dali akong tinimplahan ng gatas ni ate. Sa kinauupuan ko nahagip ng mata ko sa bintana na may lalakeng nakatakip ng kamiseta ang mukha habang nagpuputol ng Malagong halaman sa Hardin. Nakasandong manipis at Shorts na pangbasketball. namangha ako sa katawan nito dahil sa taglay nitong hulma. "Ate sino po Yong naglilinis sa Hardin" tanong ko Kay ate Anie. "Ah yan ba, si Caloy yan anak ni Mang Goryo Jan sa kabilang bahay" sagot ni ate Anie. "Te sya na bago boy nila lolo?'' tanong ko. "Ngayong bakasyon lang, nagaaral pa yan sa senior high si Caloy incoming grade 12 sa pasukan" paliwanag ni ate Anie. "Pupunta na nga pla ako sa palengke soy (nickname ko pinaikling Tisoy). Mamayang 10 am pakidalhan nalang si Caloy ng Meryenda, may kakanin at Suman Jan sa ref. "Opo Te ingat po" sagot ko. Wala pang 10 am Pero inasikaso ko kaagad ang Meryenda ni kuya Caloy dala na din ng excitement. Dumako na ako agad sa likod ng bahay kung San ko narinig na may nagtatabas ng mga Malagong halaman. Papalapit pa lang ako, titig na titig na ako sa katawan ni kuya Caloy. "Kuya Good Morning po. Magmeryenda ka po muna" inilapag ko sa papag ang pagkain. Narinig naman ako nito at tumango. "Good morning sir Rein. Ako po si Caloy bago ninyong boy." pakilala nito at tinanggal ang kamisetang nakabalot sa mukha. Namangha ako sa istura ni kuya Caloy 17 palang sya Pero para syang batang version ni EJ Falcon. mukhang mabait si kuya Caloy. Umupo sya at NASA gitna namin ang suman at kakanin. Nagtanggal sya ng Damit pangitaas kitang kita ko ang kabuoan ng katawan Nia na nagpapawis may abs at pormadong dibdib. Kaka-kain ko lang ng almusal Pero parang nagutom ako Uli. "Kuya Bale uwian ka po ba or stay-in ka po" tanong ko. "Stay-in ako dto sir, para may kasama daw po Kau ni ate Anie habang nasa hospital si lolo mo yan kasi bilin Sakin ng lola Mila mo'' paliwanag nito. "Kuya wag mo na po akong tawaging sir. Rein nlng po." Sabi ko. "Hahahaha" " Cge pla rein." patawang sagot nito. nakita ko ang mga ngiti ni kuya Caloy mas lalo itong nagpagwapo sakaniya. Pinagmamasdan ko sya habang kumakain sabay tingin nito Sakin at ngiti. napaiwas nlng ako ng tingin baka mailang si kuya Caloy Sakin ngunit alam Kong nahuli Nia akong nakatitig saknya. "Rein wala ka bang inumin Jan" tanong nito. " Ay kuya oo nga po Pla, ano pong gusto mo" tanong ko. "Ikaw" sagot Niya. "Ako po" mejo nagulat na may kilig. "Oo ikaw, ikaw ang bahala Pero kung may beer pwedi Nadin hahahaha". pabiro nitong bilin and Dali Dali akong kumuha ng Coke Casalo. Pagbalik ko habang nilalagyan ko ng Coke ang baso ni kuya tumayo ito at magtanggal ng short at boxer shorts nlng ang natirang suot. Muli itong umupo at tinaas ang paa sa papag na upuan at sumandal. "Rein boxer short muna ako hah ang init kasi dibale tayo lang naman dito.

In the small, tight-knit town of Hayloft, where tradition is law and change is feared, Maria find Herself caught between love, loyalty, and expectation. Everyone knows everyone, and most folks get along just fine-except when it comes to- A certain young man;Charlie. With his striking white hair..he's always been an outcast, whispered about in church pews and shunned at town gatherings. Some say he's cursed. Other But Maria knows the truth-Charlie is kind, gentle, and the only person who truly understands Her. In a time where a future is set in stone-marry, settle down, and raise children-She dreams of having that life with Someone. But Marias father has already chosen someone for her: a man with no regard for women beyond what they can offer him. Love has nothing to do with him. Around you, the town moves as it always has. Marias friend, Jessica beautiful and sought after, finds herself at the center of another's affections-Butch, a man who watches her every move. Then there's Nessa Rose, sharp-tongued and cold, lingering in The group for Kane, Marias older brother. As secrets unravel and tensions rise, Maria faced with an impossible choice: obey Her father and sacrifice your happiness, or defy him and risk losing everything. In a town wheeveryone talks, where love is dictated and freedom is a fantasy, can Maria and Charlie carve out a future of Their own?

She’s 55. She’s successful. And she’s done with emotionally unavailable men. Meet Nia Thompson, a sharp, stylish Black businesswoman who has built her life on her own terms—except when it comes to love. Nia keeps falling for the same kind of man: charming, confident, and destined to disappear. After being ghosted one too many times, she finally decides to break the cycle. With help from her therapist, her best friend Lola, and a powerful women’s circle called Ghostbusters Anonymous, Nia begins to unpack why she keeps choosing F-Boys who offer passion—but never presence. Through therapy sessions, wine-fueled truth talks, and emotional revelations, Nia learns that real love isn’t found in drama—it’s built in consistency. And when she meets Andre, a grounded man who shows up every day, she’s forced to make a choice: Keep chasing excitement… Or finally embrace the kind of love that lasts. This is more than a story about dating after 50—it’s about healing, self-love, and reclaiming your power at any age. Because at fifty-five, Nia isn’t looking for rescue. She’s choosing herself first.

In a world where ghosts are very much real, Charlie wants to become a paranormal investigator who fights back against the dangerous spirits. Follow along on his journey to see if he makes it.

Every 2,138 years Earth’s invisible prison — a reptilian-forged “lattice” — flickers. In that blink, one child inherits humanity’s full dormant power. This time it’s 12-year-old Charlie Mutton, a quiet kid in rural England who freezes time over dinner and instantly appears on the empire’s radar. Armed only with a cryptic blood-map called the Sigilfast and the guidance of warrior-scholar parents, Charlie must unlock humanity's true nature. Across ley-lines and lost chambers, misfit allies rally: patients labelled “ill,” rune-keeping monks, sky-oracles who traded wings for silence. Each step snaps another lattice strand—while solar storms tick down to a cosmic deadline. Hide and wait 2 millennia, or strike now and risk extinction? Charlie’s choice will free humanity—or seal another age of reptilian dominion.