"This afternoon at 5:40 p.m., there was an ambush on Roxas Boulevard targeting the family of Colonel Alastair Ardiente of the Philippine Air Force. Tragically, Alonia Yamato-Ardiente, his wife, and their daughter, Kazuki Akim Ardiente, were killed in the ambush. The Colonel survived but is in critical condition. It's alleged that the Tuazon group is involved." Natulog ako na may ngiti sa labi, nagising akong wala na sa akin ang lahat... I am Alastair Philip Ardiente, a Colonel in the Philippine Air Force, and this is the story that destiny has brutally written for me. --- This is the brief tale of Alas and Alonia's journey, consisting of only 2 (or maybe 3) parts. short, and not very detailed parts. but I hope it answers all your questions. Thank you!

Legacy series #1: Asianna Penelope Galvez Ardiente Some love stories are meant to heal. Others are meant to ruin. Being the daughter of public servants, Asianna Penelope Ardiente has spent her life walking the straight path---where justice is absolute, and the law is never questioned. But all it takes is one man to shatter everything she thought she knew. Ruzzel Hades Tuazon is a name spoken in whispers, a shadow lurking behind the country's most powerful crime syndicate. As the heir to an illegal empire, his world is built on deception, blood, and power-everything Penelope has been taught to despise. Yet, when their paths cross, she finds herself drawn to him like a moth to a flame. Hades is dangerous, untouchable, and yet, beneath the cruelty, there's something that calls to her-a truth buried under years of secrets. Falling for him is more than just a mistake. It's a betrayal of everything she stands for. But how do you fight against the one person who makes your heart race, even when you know he could destroy you? In a world where love and sin collide, how far will she go before she becomes his favorite crime? 01/01/2024 06/14/2024

"You were a mess, I didn't realise I was searching for." -Nikolai Maverick Fortaleza, a ruthless CEO known for his cold demeanor and zero tolerance for distractions, now finds himself strangely attracted to his cheerful, scatterbrained, and childish secretary, Nicoleen Kieshanna Valdez. With her bright smile and effortless charm, she seems like a walking disaster in his eyes, yet her innocent antics and unwavering cheerfulness gradually soften his cold exterior, making him vulnerable to her accidental seduction. As the lines between professionalism and passion blur, will Nick be able to resist her accidental allure? Or will he let his feelings grow even deeper?

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Confused with his feelings for Max, Deib tries his best to suppress these and avoid Max at all costs. But when the saying 'absence makes the heart grow fonder' suddenly applies to him, can Deib keep his growing feelings in, or will he decide otherwise? Season Two of He's Into Her *** Starting out as enemies, Deib Lohr Enrile believes someone like him can't fall for someone like Maxpein Zin del Valle. No matter how he looks at it, he knows it won't happen. So, when he suddenly realizes he's starting to feel something for Max, he immediately shuts it down and decides to avoid her. But no matter how much he tries to keep it in, his heart keeps saying otherwise. After deciding to keep Max beside him and show her his true feelings, can Deib convince Max to let him in inside her life and heart? Or will Max's nonchalant attitude and complicated life eventually throw them apart? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

Prequel of "I Love You since 1892" Pilit hinahanap ni Aleeza ang mga kasagutan sa mga kakaibang panaginip at pakiramdam na nararanasan niya sa tuwing bumubuhos ang ulan at sa tuwing nakikita niya ang estrangherong naghahatid ng magkahalong saya at lungkot sa kanyang puso: si Nathan. Magagawa kaya nilang maitama ang pagkakamali ng nakaraan upang maiwasan ang trahedyang dulot ng bawal na pag-ibig na nagsimula pa noong una at nagpapatuloy kahit ilang siglo na ang nakalipas? O hanggang sa panahon bang ito ay hindi pa rin nila mababago ang nakasulat sa kanilang kapalaran? A story that will look back from its past and present. Will the lines connect them for the second time around? or Will history repeats itself? [Next: "Bride of Alfonso"] Date Written: May 06, 2017 Date Finished: November 12, 2017