Threads of Obsession

Karla has always believed in one thing-love worth fighting for. As an ideal wife devoted to her husband Marco, their marriage stands as a quiet testament to loyalty, trust, and genuine affection. Their world is simple, peaceful, and beautifully ordinary... until shadows from the past begin to stir.

Among their circle is Kitchie, a long-time friend who harbors a secret she has buried for years: she once loved Marco-still does-but vowed never to come between him and Karla. She let Marco believe they met only through Karla, though their first meeting was long ago, forgotten by him but unforgettable to her. Kitchie's quiet heartache has remained hidden... until someone else decides to use it.

Suddenly, the couple's harmonious life is shattered. An unseen manipulator begins to twist events around them-whispers become conflicts, trust turns into suspicion, and love gradually corrodes. Their once solid relationship begins to crumble, ending with Marco walking away with another woman... unaware that nothing happening around them is natural.

And then Marco disappears.

Kidnapped and thrown into a brutal world of underground MMA fighting, he is battered, caged, and forced to survive. But Karla refuses to surrender. To her, Marco is worth every sacrifice-and she will cross every boundary, even commit the unthinkable, to bring him home alive.

As Karla unravels the truth, she discovers a terrifying revelation:

The mastermind behind their suffering isn't a stranger-but someone deeply, obsessively in love with Marco. Someone willing to destroy everything to claim him.

Even more shocking, Karla and Marco's destinies were entwined long before they ever married-through a dark encounter with a powerful drug syndicate that once nearly destroyed their lives and is now resurfacing with vengeance.

With her marriage, her husband's life, and her own sanity on the line, Karla must face one question:

How far will she go to save the man she loves?

And when love becomes war, can anyone truly win?

Maynard Andan dedicated over two decades of his life to serving the Philippine government as a police commissioned officer, retiring after 22 years of honorable service. A devoted father of three, he is deeply connected to his roots as a Filipino Martial Arts practitioner, valuing tradition, discipline and personal growth. Beyond his career and martial arts, Maynard channels his creativity into music and writing novels. His stories reflects his admiration for women, portraying them as resilient, independent and deeply loving, while having endearing flaws. Through his writing, he strives to inspire and celebrate the strength of the human spirit.