In the midst of solving mysteries and exploring their undeniable chemistry, Fifteen Salustiana is determined to help Xildius Vouganville confront his dark past and embrace the light once more. As they uncover the truth behind every crime, she must also seek the truth behind Xildius's fears. *** Desperate for money, Fifteen Salustiana takes a job as the personal assistant to the enigmatic Xildius Vouganville, or XV, a genius professor living in the eerie mansion of Villa Vouganville. XV, a master of anatomy and psychology, solves crimes from the shadows, haunted by a dark past that keeps him from stepping into the sunlight. Fifteen becomes XV's eyes and ears in the outside world, venturing out to gather clues and solve crimes. As they work together, she finds herself drawn to XV's brilliance and vulnerability. The more time they spend together, the more she realizes her feelings for him are growing stronger. Will Fifteen be able to help XV step out of the shadows and into the light, or will their love be consumed by the darkness? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish.

'The group is broken, and the academy has fallen.' HIMITSU ACADEMY II

Have you ever heard about Himitsu Academy before? Of course you haven't heard it yet, unless you are one of the Mitsus and one of the inheritors of its secrets. In the academy that full of secrets and mystery. In the academy that normal people are not allowed. How can you escape your fate, if you are destined to be one of its inheritors? Most of all... Can you keep Himitsu Academy as a secret?

This is a new series of unrelated (perhaps some will be related in the future) one-shots. I receive requests in my PM inbox and reviews, and I write little one-shots/drabbles based off of those requests. Who knows what requests will show up in my inbox. :) Currently closed for requests, hence "COMPLETED". Will be back on working for more one-shots soon. ---------- ACHIEVEMENTS # 1 in goyo (1 October 2018) # 1 in gregoriodelpilar (1 October 2018) # 1 in heneralluna (1 October 2018) # 1 in johnarcilla (1 October 2018) # 1 in eduardorusca (4 October 2018) # 1 in emilioaguinaldo (4 October 2018) # 1 in pauloavelino (4 October 2018) # 1 in jovenhernando (4 October 2018) # 1 in vicenteenriquez (4 October 2018) # 1 in philippinehistory (6 October 2018) # 5 in bayaniserye (11 November 2018) # 17 in philippines (21 October 2018) # 278 in oneshotcollection (20 December 2018) # 489 in historicalfiction (28 October 201)

From the renowned Filipino reformist and national hero Dr. Jose Rizal comes a classic piece of literature portraying the grim reality of the backward state of the Philippines during the Spanish era. After the events of the first novel "Noli Me Tangere", El Filibusterismo follows the story of Simoun, a mysterious jeweller from America on a business venture in the Philippines. Widely known by the name "Black Cardinal", he earned his infamous reputation as a trader for his dark but unusually persuasive countenance, crooked morals, and unorthodox methods in doing business. To the regular folk, he is just another entrepreneur with a twisted sense of morality, but unknown to everybody, he is much more than just a mere opportunist he seemed to be. For beneath his dark glasses and silvery white hair, there lies beyond them a much deeper and darker persona...waiting for the right time to strike!

After a disastrous first season in London, Rose Wilde finds herself torn between two men who love her -- but who both hide secrets that could ruin her. ***** Rose Wilde has always considered herself plain, especially when compared to her beautiful older sister Charlotte, and has practically given up on the idea of being romanced. But when American hotelier Derek Montgomery comes to revolutionise her little, sleepy English village of Ascot, Rose starts to revisit the idea of falling in love. However, Derek brings with him many secrets and obligations, some that might prohibit him from pursuing Rose -- and push her into the arms of her friend, Michael Cornell, the Marquess of Juniper. Will fate allow Rose and Derek to marry for love? Or will she indeed become the reluctant marchioness? [[Word count: 70,000 - 80,000 words]] Cover designed by Ashley Bandy (The Reluctant Marchioness is the sequel to The Coveted Countess, but can also be read as a standalone)

On December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor was attacked by the Imperial Japanese forces, tragically the same day, they landed on Bataan. From that day, December 8, Philippine time, the Japanese Philippine invasion begins. This was a call of duty for Teodorico Victorio David, one of the Filipinos who joined USAFFE(United States Army Forces in the Far East). He was a holder of the Browning Machine Gun, and fought in the Japanese colonization era in the Philippines from the outbreak of war in December 1941, until the surrender of General Yamashita in September 1945. He was one of the courageous Filipino Soldiers who sacrificed his life for the liberation of the Philippines from the Empire of Japan. This is the true-to-life story of my grandfather, Corporal Teodorico Victorio David, and the Japanese Philippine Invasion.

Set in 18th century Philippines, a man travels through time to challenge his inevitable fate, and be with his lover. This story contains Philippine mythology and song lyrics references. Inspired by Howl's Moving Castle and Fireworks. Short chapters ahead.

Discover the untold story of famous young Filipino soldier Heneral Gregorio del Pilar and an unknown girl who changed him forever. This story is inspired by the life of Heneral Gregorio del Pilar. Some of the events stated in the story are historical facts.

Two years after Nathaniel Swift left for America to forget the woman he loved, he learns she's engaged to another man -- and returns to England to win her back. ***** Lord Nathaniel 'Nate' Swift is hopelessly in love with his best friend's younger sister, Charlotte Wilde. However, Nate's rakish ways, their ten-year age difference, and his best friend's objections soon make it very clear that a marriage could never take place. So Nate does the only thing he could: he travels to America and tries to forget about the woman he loves. But after two years in the New World, forgetting Charlotte proves to be impossible, and he's quickly pulled back to England after hearing of her engagement to another man. Determined to make up for past mistakes, Nate swears to stop the impending wedding and win back Charlotte's heart at any cost. But is he too late to show her the truth he's known all along -- that they're meant to be together, forever? [[Word count: 70,000-80,000 words]] Cover designed by Ashley Bandy