Beneath a broken mask lies the truth behind the façade, and while masks can conceal pain, they cannot mend wounds. In the end, no mask was worth the torture. However, to Midnight Velasquez, who was forced to wear a mask since he was young, the mask hiding his true face was a façade he was ready to keep for a lifetime. However, what occurs when the mask begins to break, revealing the dreadful things concealed beneath it? Would he have the courage to confront his true self reflected in the mirror, or would the remnants of his broken mask consume him and drag him into the depths of despair? With a broken mask, a battered body and a weary soul, Midnight couldn't help pondering... is this life worth living for? CECELIB | C.C. UPDATE SCHEDULE: No specific date as of now COVER: Astrid Jaydee

Warning: Read at your own risk! MATURE CONTENT❗❗❗ THIS STORY IS UNDER EDITING TO PREPARE FOR PAPERBACK. Series 2 of 8 Grief drives Sahara Williams into the night on the first anniversary of her mother's death-into music, alcohol, and the arms of a stranger meant to be forgotten by morning. What begins as an escape ignites into something dangerous, a flame born of sorrow and desire. Marco Grayson "Mason" Castillo Russo is dangerous in his own way-commanding, magnetic, and unapologetically intense. Their connection burns fast and fierce, driven by raw desire and unspoken ache. They ignite like flames fueled by lust, never asking for more, never imagining consequences. When passion collides with secrets, will lust and love survive the truth-or will the flame of lies consume them both? Started: 03/29/20 Finished: 06/16/20

Warning: Read at your own risk! MATURE CONTENT❗❗❗ Series 1 of 8 A complicated alignment of families. The loss of loved ones. The complex emotions that resulted in unimaginable rage. Dangerous and seemingly emotionless, Kade Markus Mayner lived for a single purpose-revenge. He never once imagined that he would one day abandon his vengeance after crossing paths with Seraphina Elle Miller, the daughter of the man who owed him a great debt-a debt paid in the lives of his mother and younger sisters. Is there any hope that his story with Seraphina will turn into a sweet love story after the assaults he inflicted on her to satisfy his thirst for revenge? Or will their ending be far more painful, shaped by even more confusing events that ultimately drive them to kill each other? THIS STORY IS UNDER EDITING TO PREPARE FOR PAPERBACK. Finished: 04/26/20

Silvanus "Silas" Alvarez is fantasizing over a girl who is unfortunately his niece-Athena Aine Alvarez-to his horror. For him, Athena is like an enchantress straight out of his grandmother's tales. A princess he wishes to protect. A damsel in distress that needs a knight in shining armor to save her from a beast. And yet, Silas is both a knight and a beast. Because the mere thought of her makes him a beast-a sinner who deserves hell for having a forbidden desire. Completed: 01/10/21

Mifi grew up believing she was her parents' only child, until the truth shattered everything. A stepsister she never wanted. A family who gave their love and attention to someone else. From that day, resentment took root in her heart. Then came him-Dos. The man who made her feel seen. Wanted. Loved. In his arms, she found the warmth she'd been starved of her entire life. Nights with him became her escape, her secret, her solace. Until the day she discovered the truth. The man she had spent countless nights with... was her stepsister's fiancé.

TEACH SERIES #2: 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧 As children, Daryl Ajax Yoshida and Grenade Lionel came up with a game. Many years later, they grow apart as their lives take different directions. It seems like the young friends are riding on two parallel waves that never quite manage to cross. But fate play its game to give them one last chance to reunite. Grenade became his sons tutor, that is when things are heating up between them. Their relationship is deeper than simple friendship. Will they realize that even when they grew older, their game didn't stop? ______________ Genre: Adult Romance Started: July 28 2020 Ended: August 27 2020 Posted: Feb 25 2021 NOTE: • This is first draft/rough story. • I don't own the photo used for the cover.

TEACH SERIES #1: 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐞, 𝐒𝐢𝐫 Sascha begins her college year as an average education student. Not until Mr. De Vega comes in the scene, her new Professor. As she and Mr. De Vega grow closer, she realizes something. She finds it harder to stay away from him in school. Keeping their relationship, a secret suddenly becomes ten times harder. What will happen if they find out their secret? Would she risk it all just to be with him? Sometimes love is hard to fight, especially if you are not sure if it's real love. ___________________________ Genre: Adult Romance Started: Dec. 20 2019 Finished: Jan. 31 2020 NOTE: • This is first draft/rough story. • I don't own the photo used for the cover.

WARNING! Rated SPG! This book contains mature themes, strong languages, and scenes which are not suitable for close-minded and very young readers. Read at your own discretion. Language: Filipino and English *** Twilight Dane Medina never expected that her constant and quiet life would turn upside down at the coming of someone so wildly obessessed about her. It's when fate works and the passionate obssession takes over to break down the walls Twilight has built around her and make her see what she has been missing for years. *** #1 in loveandfriendship

Bryan Dale Ashton, the multibillionaire who possesses almost everything. Except for one thing he lost. The love of the woman he intends to have back whatever it takes. And Valerie Kaye Wilson will not make it easy for him. Language: English Warning: This story contains mature themes, strong use of language and scenes which are not suitable for very young readers. Please be guided accordingly.

WARNING! Rated SPG!!! (For 18 years old and above.) This contains mature explicit scenes not suitable for innocent and close-minded people. Language: English *** Hannah Towers badly needed a large amount of money and Justin Royce seems to have what Hannah needs. Though the price Justin asks for, is what Hannah did not ever expect. The merciless billionaire uses his money to trap Hannah in a lustful relationship but as time goes on, Hannah realizes how she wants to break free, seek her lost soul and start anew. However, the possessive billionaire who always gets what he wants won't make it easy for Hannah to break free from him. It's when the lust starts to fade away and the buried love starts to arise and posses the cold-hearted Justin Royce to pursue what he has been missing all these years and to never let go of the only Hannah Towers in his life. ***