Taking risk is never easy. The guarantee we get by staying inside our comfort zone is both addicting and tricky. Minsan akala mo matapang ka na dahil marami ka nang pinagdaanan. Yun pala, hindi mo pa nahaharap ang tunay na laban. Calcifer M. Revano is the ball of sunshine in Calle Nueva. He lives free and easy. Adventurous, spontaneous, and game for anything. He can't last a day without having fun. Para sa kanya, mas mahalaga ang ngayon kaysa sa bukas. But what if he crosses path with someone who lives her life differently? Kabaliktaran ng kanya. Iba sa lahat ng nakilala. Walls start crumbling. Realities began unleashing. Sa pagitan nilang dalawa, sino nga ba ang duwag at sino ang hindi?

complete | unedited Liking Dario Rehan Ebreo for five years was easy for Tabithia Aleydis Mactal, even when he had a girlfriend. She understood that no matter how long Dario stayed, he would eventually leave. After enduring years of heartbreak, Tabithia believed she had learned to manage her feelings, but deep down, she wondered if love could ever truly be managed or if it was a wild, untamed force that defied time.

The Zorron Series #2 complete | unedited Thera Mia Zorron was the campus most bullied introvert because of her weight and imperfections. Lukan Fortelleza, however, was Mia's only admirer. A guy who the had rumors and negative records behind. An orphan who, at a very young age, knew how reality could mess your life in a blink. When Mia finally acknowledged his presence, he made sure to use the moment wisely... and to prove how lovely was she.

The Zorron Series #1 complete | unedited Lierre Minah Zorron thought her life could've been less problematic if she'd create a new identity of herself. Living as Denise Zorron, a carefree rebel teenage girl, she was able to do dumb things. No one could cool down the burning hatred inside her puerile heart. Not even a single word could tame and make her stop doing what she thought was right. Studying in a public school where her family thought she belonged, Lierre was the fierce young girl everyone looked up to until Monjardin Andrei T. Herjus, a student teacher, became their math teacher. An unsure feeling was nothing but a threat, so both came to the point of having a deal which was not to fall in love.

After knowing that someone aside from her is capable of securing the top spot, Aphra felt nothing but hatred and utmost dislike towards that person. Will her opinion of him change after witnessing his personality behind closed doors? ****** Being second is never an option. Para kay Aphra Danine Pantorilla, makakausad lang siya kung siya ang laging nangunguna. She badly wants to prove her relatives that she is highly competent by being academically superior to everyone else. She should be first all the time. Kaya nang dumating si Sulivan de Lopezes, a man who is effortlessly good at everything, she started to lose the only achievement she thought she had. Dito nagsimula ang pag-usbong ng kanyang matinding pagkamuhi sa lalaki. Ang pagiging top student na nga lang ang maipagmamalaki niya, aagawin pa sa kanya? What made her hate him more is the fact that all people around her are rooting for Sulivan to defeat her. Her downfall is their happiness. What could possibly happen when the man she disliked the most accompanied her on her journey to find the better version of herself? On her journey to overcome the obstacles in her life? Amidst all failures, battles, and uncertainties, an unexpected friendship blossomed among students who were victims of college struggles. A special bond was formed between two persons who were once involved in an academic rivalry.

Saying no is the constant dilemma of people with the biggest hearts. To them, refusing equates to rejecting. They tend to keep on doing favors until it's too much. Ngunit kailan nga ba masasabi kung sobra na? Einav Jynette R. Leyva is the sweetest soul in Calle Nueva. A people's person. A good mixer. A social butterfly that can easily form meaningful connection with anyone. Madali niyang nakukuha ang loob ng sinuman dahil sa mga likas na katangiang taglay niya. Compassionate, Warm, and Humane. She's everyone's favorite person. Every guy's dream girl. Every parent's ideal daughter-in-law. She's too caring. Too thoughtful. Too expressive. Pero ika nga sa kasabihan... ang anumang sobra ay masama.

SIS (Social Issue Series) #5: Victim Blaming Why is talking about sex a taboo? What's wrong with sex? Sex is normal. Sex is fine. As long as it is consensual then all else is good. But someone being sexually open does not and will never equate to providing license for slut shaming or sexual harassment. Iris Everleigh is an all-around social media influencer. She isn't your typical dalagang Filipina. Her audacity and exceptionality are what set her apart from the rest. She enjoys things without giving a single fuck to whatever people has to say. Ace Frederick is the complete opposite. A primitive and vigilant guy. Never in his wildest dreams would he want to involve himself to someone who would just make his life complicated. His vision was simple: Be successful enough, get a decent woman to get married to, and start a family of his own. So what could happen if they stumble upon each other? A club probably? Where Ace was just supposed to attend his friend's bachelor party? But ended up crossing paths with the irresistible and drunk Iris? Will he be able to stand by his principles? Or would it be impossible to?

SIS (Social Issue Series) #4: Bullying They say that beauty is a luxury. That good looks is the only privilege that matters. That the world is only in favor of those who were born pretty. Sa panahon nga raw ngayon, parang kasalanan na ang pagiging less attractive. You're unappealing? Emotionally weak? Naive? How pathetic. Now you gotta deal with the consequences, loser. Sounds like bullshit? Yup. The truth may be harsh but it is what it is. Once you failed to reach the very high standards set by the society, you're doomed. Yara Isabelle got the deadliest combination of being unattractive, soft-hearted and innocent. But she used to get by and survive the bullying just fine. Because she got her knight-in-shining armor. Her childhood sweetheart. Not until he stopped saving her. Not until he stopped caring. Not until he got fed up of everything. Sky Edison used to be full of compassion. But that was before something terrible happened within their family. His perception had changed. He now finds it ridiculous that people let themselves get treated badly. However, the downside is that for some significant circumstances, these two have to share a condo as they enter senior high school. What could possibly happen given their situation? How would it feel like living under the same roof not with your bully but your former superhero who's now just a witness of your despair? How would it feel like going home to a place with a person who gets to see you getting bullied everyday at school? Wattys 2020 Winner under Young Adult Category

SIS (Social Issue Series) #3: Gender Inequality Men and women in the 21st Century still aren't able to totally get free from the socially defined roles. They are expected to act in certain ways just because they are male and female. Lalake ka raw kaya hindi ka pwede sa ganito. Babae ka raw kaya hanggang dito ka lang. Ellie Madeline have always dreamed of becoming a pilot. She believes that she was born to fly. Despite the disapproval of the people around her, she was able to take one step closer to her goal. Little did she know that her entrance in the best Aviation Academy in town is just the beginning of her struggle against discrimination. Spencer Donovan is her number one rival. He wants to be the best in this field just as much as she wants. As they pit against each other, Ellie found herself falling for Spencer's unforeseen charms. But her bold advances to win his heart just backfires all the time. That's when Zaiden Pierce decided to join the picture and offer her some help. Who is he? Well, he's just nothing more than Spencer's bestfriend. Or... could there actually be more to that? Started: May 1, 2020 Completed: May 18, 2020

SIS (Social Issue Series) #2: Stereotyping Piercing, Tattoo, Dyed Hair. Usual indications of a badass. Kapag babae ka at meron ka nito ay malamang fuck girl, adik, slut, o wala ka raw patutunguhan sa buhay. Lia Kennedy grew up doing whatever she likes. Wala siyang nakitang rason para pigilan ang sarili sa kung ano man ang mga nakapagpapasaya sa kaniya. Ngunit nang mamulat ay nagising siya sa mapait na katotohanang hindi mo magagawa lahat ng gusto mo sa mundo. Madali para sa iba ang manghusga base lang sa kung ano ang nakikita nila sayo. Ridge Terrence is no exception. A serious guy who had things plan ahead for his life. He's one of those who believe that what you see is what you get. He gives no time for bullshits. As Lia gets stuck between being herself and changing to be accepted, she faced several conflicts in her teenage years that brought their fate together. Will it be a good thing? Or a bad thing? Started: April 15, 2020 Completed: April 26, 2020