manila courtesan

Update: 3 times a week What would you do if you woke up as an infant in an unfamiliar world? Why, earn money and build your power, of course! Sold off by her "biological" father to a brothel? This entire red light district belongs to her! Minister's family? Who do you think you are? Not even a Head Minister and already so arrogant. She burns her past to cinders and starts her life anew. But why does this prince from another kingdom keep following her around? And is she really as simple as she seems? This reincarnator, just what could she be hiding in her past? Why does she sometimes have such empty eyes? Such a conflicted sense of self? And, if she is a virgin, how can she be so knowledgeable about what goes on between couples?! Author's Note: Like the cover? Thank Kiz#4961! Please don't be mean if you don't like the art or style, he took time out of his busy schedule to draw the cover and even gave it to me for free! Please be appreciative of the hardworking, creative people!

Lei Qiang, the Master of an upright sect finds himself taking a liking to Duan Xinyue,a male courtesan who enters his life mysteriously. During their interactions, Duan Xinyue helps him unravel the truth behind the injustices he encountered in the past and discover the mastermind behind the injustices.

Courtesan is a dark, emotional story about Harper Walker, a resilient 17-year-old girl sold into a luxurious yet dangerous courtesan house after defying a powerful trafficker named Ross. Disguised as a boy to survive, Harper is forced to navigate a world of power, manipulation, and secrets, where survival means obeying cruel rules or breaking them.

In 898 AD she wasn’t just from another land. Wrecking a marriage is generally no problem for the divorce obtaining, Lady Malice Mallender. But she faces a dilemma when she’s asked to ruin her own. Just how businesslike should she remain when the marriage was never consummated and kissing her husband leads to Sin--a handsome Viking who wants her for a bed slave in name only? She came from another time. Viking raider Sin Gudrunsson wants one thing. To marry his childhood sweetheart. Only she’s left him before, so he needs to keep her on her toes, and a bed slave, in name only, seems just the thing. Until he meets Malice. One kiss is all it takes to flash between two worlds But when one kiss is no longer enough, which will it be?  Regency London? Or Viking Norway? Will Malice learn what governs the flashes? Can Sin? Where worlds collide can love melt the iciest heart

Genre: Mythic Adventure / Eco‑Fantasy / Philippine Heritage Seventeen‑year‑old Alona Marasigan, a curious student from Quezon City, stumbles upon an old mystery: why do Philippine legends speak of Bakunawa — the great sea‑serpent — while modern history treats it as only folklore? Driven by intuition and a family legacy she barely understands, she begins an investigation that blends history, geography, and science. With her friend Joey, she gathers accounts from fishermen, museum records, and archives in Intramuros, linking sightings, satellite anomalies, and ancient texts to the Philippine Trench — the deepest point in the Pacific Ocean. She discovers the trench is not just a void, but a vast, stable, cold sanctuary where prehistoric giants like Megalodon and massive deep‑sea creatures still survive. Guided by Don Eliseo Villareal, a renowned geologist and explorer, and a team of international specialists, Alona learns the legend is real — and her own great‑grandfather once guarded its secret. The expedition divides: one group studies land and oral traditions, while the other dives into the abyss. They face danger from giant piranhas, electric eels, and venomous life‑forms, but also make breakthrough discoveries — including a living “cold‑stone algae” that regulates the trench’s temperature, resisting global warming. Finally, in the deepest basin, they encounter Bakunawa itself: a majestic, ancient being with six tentacle‑like sensory appendages, four powerful webbed limbs, shifting silver‑pearl scales, and eyes like aquamarine gems. It speaks directly to them, revealing it has existed since the archipelago’s birth, acting as the ocean’s natural regulator. It warns that human‑driven climate change threatens to destroy its home — and with it, the balance of the entire planet. Alona answers not with greed or fear, but with respect and truth. The guardian spares them, trusting her to return to the surface not as a conqueror, but as a messenger. The Last Dragon of Manila is a story of how myths are living memories, how biodiversity sustains us all, and how protecting the unknown depths means protecting the future of the world above.

Cipher discovers a secret government-military AI program, Project Haraya, designed to manipulate elections and silence dissent. By hacking into it, he becomes the target of both local authorities and international intelligence agencies. AN: This story is pure fiction—an adventure spun from imagination. The names, characters, groups, and events you’ll read here are made up for the sake of the tale. If they happen to sound like real people or organizations, that’s just coincidence. So sit back, enjoy the ride, and remember: the shadows, secrets, and schemes belong only to this story.

A bisexual BSED student, Josseph Gabriel, was enlightened by a sudden chased of the girl from DLSU who will change his life visual. Would they relationship work, even if there will be barriers along the way? Would you rather save yourself with your Dream, than to save your relationship with your someone? - Best day Class! Can we start? -

In the heart of Manila, where the city's vibrant pulse beats strongest, a darkness looms, threatening to engulf its streets and its people. "Guardians of Manila: The Siege of Shadows" tells the story of Piolo, a young man whose destiny is irrevocably intertwined with the fate of his beloved city. Born and raised in the bustling metropolis, Piolo discovers he possesses powers that set him apart, destined to fight against the creeping malevolence known only as The Shadow. With the city teetering on the brink of despair, Piolo, guided by the mysterious Mateo, embarks on a journey of self-discovery and heroism. He forms an unlikely alliance with fellow guardians, each bearing their own scars and stories, united by a common purpose. Together, they navigate the treacherous underbelly of Manila, confronting their darkest fears and the growing power of The Shadow. As the final battle looms, Piolo and his allies must muster all their strength, courage, and hope to save their city. Facing insurmountable odds, their fight is not just for survival but for the soul of Manila itself. "Guardians of Manila: The Siege of Shadows" is a tale of resilience, brotherhood, and the indomitable human spirit, a testament to the light that shines brightest in the darkest of times.

A Filipino food courier obsessed with the philosophy of assassination is reincarnated into a medieval fantasy world where nobles bleed the poor dry and the Church consumes souls. Armed with a tactical System and a code of ruthless justice, he forges a guild of broken outcasts—each haunted by the world’s cruelty—and wages a shadow war to purge the corrupt from the gutter to the cathedral, only to discover the true enemy is an ancient god feasting on faith itself.

When news of a powerful deity sleeping with a male courtesan from the House of Himeros started spreading around the nation of Elysia, the people were flabbergasted. Especially since this particularly powerful being was known to not mingle in human affairs. The news reached neighboring civilizations, intriguing every person capable of breathing with the identity of this heavenly seducer. Powerful men from all over the world—dukes, kings, businessmen, and even immortal beings—were eager for a taste, expecting to encounter the top, most sought-after courtesan in the city. However, contrary to all expectations, Faine was merely an ordinary man and a rather new addition to the House of Himeros. "He does not look that special," one of his fellow courtesans mused, his voice barely a whisper. "He looks cheap, if you ask me, just a quick bed warmer for when your wife's being a nagging hag," replied a client, a mere civilian, fanning her face with interest. "And yet that god keeps returning for his services. Perhaps he is skilled with his mouth?" Faine only smiled as he strode gracefully through the building's halls, amused by everyone's jealousy-fueled impressions of him. Unbeknownst to them, his beloved God was merely a pawn in his calculated schemes. When one decides rather carelessly to take a dip into a beguiling, seemingly harmless spring, how long does it take for them to apprehend the dangers that lie beneath?