Keissha Elaine Del valle has always been haunted-not by the shadows of old houses or abandoned hallways, but by the restless specters of her own heart. Memories she cannot release, promises broken, and the ache of love she could never fully hold cling to her like ghosts. Since childhood, she has hidden behind pen and paper, letting her notebooks hear what her lips could not speak, capturing the silent cries her eyes refused to reveal. Enter Tristan Ace Cruz-a presence as magnetic as he is elusive, whose own complexities mirror the chaos Keissha has long tried to contain. As their worlds collide, Keissha confronts a truth she has long evaded: the most fearsome ghosts are the ones dwelling within. In the luminous confrontation between fear and self-acceptance, she must choose whether to hide in shadows or embrace the blinding light of her own heart. In the end, the question remains-can Keissha and Lysander navigate the fragility of love while learning to forgive themselves first?

Samantha Aerielle De Vera has spent her whole life chasing perfection-straight A's, quiet obedience, and the constant approval of everyone around her. But in college, she stumbles into the world of spotlight, a place where the spotlight feels like freedom... and danger. As she uncovers the industry's hidden manipulations and the truth behind those who control it, Samantha begins to discover who she really is-beyond expectations, beyond pressure, beyond her family's shadow. But Samantha's newfound purpose is threatened by her overprotective parents, who will stop at nothing to keep her from pursuing her passion. Torn between her loyalty to pasion and her duty to her family, Samantha must confront the ultimate question: what is she willing to sacrifice for the sake of validation? How much of herself is she willing to lose just to be loved? Echoes of Approval is a gripping tale of identity, ambition, and the unrelenting pursuit of self-discovery. Join Samantha on her journey as she unravels the tangled threads of her life, and discovers the true meaning of self-worth.