Started: 04/27/2021 Ended: 08/24/2021 Ang hirap palang tumanda. Ang hirap magbayad ng bills. Ang hirap suportahan ng pamilyang akala ay isang milyon ang suweldo mo. Ang hirap ngumiti sa nanay na mataas ang tingin sa'yo pero hindi ka kayang ipagtanggol. Ang hirap tabihan sa hapagkainan ng tatay na pinag-uubusan mo ng pera pero hindi ka maalala. Ang hirap mag-abot ng tulong sa kapatid na baon sa utang. Ang hirap intindihin ng hipag na nakakapagpa-rebond pa kahit kapos na kapos na. Ang hirap pakisamahan ng bunsong halos ilahad ang mga palad tuwing makikita ka. Ang hirap ngitian ng mga taong tanong nang tanong kung bakit hindi ka pa nakakapag-asawa. Ang hirap humarap sa mundong isasampal sa'yo na mag-isa ka. Tulong, bigay, utang. Isang iling mo lang, madamot ka na. Kasama mo sila kapag may maibibigay ka, pero hindi mo sila mahahanap kapag wala na. Ikaw ang kakayod, sila ang tutuka. Ikaw ang iiyak sa pagod, sila ang magtatamasa. Iyon ang summary ng buhay ko. Sobra-sobra ang naririnig na paghingi, kulang na kulang ang naririnig na pasasalamat. Sobra-sobra ang pagpapasensya, kulang na kulang ang natatanggap na pagpapahalaga. Sobra-sobra ang binabayaran, kulang na kulang sa kasiyahan. Kaya nang dumating sa buhay ko ang nag-iisang lalaking hindi ako nakita bilang naglalakad na alkansya, ang nag-iisang lalaking nakinig sa mahabang listahan ko ng problema, ang nag-iisang lalaking nagbigay sa akin ng kakaibang saya, ipinangako ko sa sarili na sa gitna ng hirap ng pagtanda, magtitiis ako basta't siya ang kasama. Kahit pa ang kapalit noon ay pagtalikod sa minahal na pamilya. Kahit pa ang kapalit noon ay paglaban sa mundong pinatatakbo ng kapangyarihan at pera. Kahit pa ang kapalit noon ay ang pagdurusa't pag-iisa. Siya ang ginhawa, pahinga, at kasiyahan ko. Dumating man ang araw na tanaw ko na ang dulo. Dumating man ang araw na wala na kaming sagot sa lahat ng bakit at paano. Dumating man ang araw na pareho na kaming talo.

THE LOSERS' CLUB SERIES #1 Have you ever been so smitten with someone that you were just so grateful they existed? Tipong makita mo lang siya, solved ka na. Kahit hindi mo siya makausap o makasama, inspired na inspired ka. That was the case for Dawn Karsen Navarro, a die-hard fan of a prominent singer and songwriter, Dior Kobe Gallardo. Kahit pa laging General Admission ticket lang ang nabibili niya at halos kasinlaki lang ng gagamba ang natatanaw niya mula sa upuan, marinig niya lang ang boses ng binata, kuntento na siya. So, when luck pulled a trick on her poor heart, she didn't hesitate to take advantage of the opportunity. She went from being in the farthest row to being in the backstage, from seeing only a glimpse of her idol to a face-to-face encounter, and from hearing only a fraction of his life to knowing everything there was to know about him. She had made a lot of progress. But, why did she go back to being seated in the farthest row? Why did she go back to being just a mere fan? After everything they vowed, why did she go back to being a stranger in the midst of the crowd?

Sollano Series #6: Richmon Rough Sollano Si Gloria Milagros ay isang probinsiyanang valedictorian, was forced to leave her quiet life in the province to study in an exclusive university in Manila. May dahilan kung bakit hindi siya puwedeng mawala sa pagiging rank one. Her grandfather made it clear, kung sino ang magiging summa cum laude sa kanilang pamilya, siya ang magmamana ng hacienda. And Gloria doesn't lose. Ever. But then there's Richmon Sollano, class clown, heartthrob, dangerously brilliant. He never takes things seriously, until Gloria barges into his world, asking for help... and later, asking him to hold back his grades pagdating ng fourth year. Because he is running Summa Cum Laude. They're rivals by day, fuck buddies by night. And in the heat of their secret arrangement, Gloria discovers something terrifying-she can control everything... except him. She's the one leading the race. But in bed, she always comes last....or loudest.

Sollano Series #5: Gelo Reigh Sollano Hanggang ngayon hindi ko pa rin alam ang pangarap ko. Hindi ko alam saan ba ako magaling. May direksyon pa ba ang buhay ko? Lumaki si Bellavie Aisling Lumielle Caelum sa poder ng kanyang lolo't lola. Sa kanilang pagmamahal at gabay, natutunan niyang tumayo sa sariling paa, magmahal nang totoo, at maging matatag, kahit galing siya sa isang broken family. Sa piling nila, natagpuan niya ang kapayapaang hindi niya naranasan sa magulang. Pero sa kabila ng lahat, isa siyang certified No Boyfriend Since Birth. Hindi dahil wala siyang chance, kundi dahil takot siyang magmahal at masaktan. Takot siyang umalis sa comfort zone niya. Mas pinili niyang ituon ang oras sa sarili, sa pangarap, sa pamilya, at sa pagdiskubre kung saan siya magaling. Hanggang sa naging Journalism President siya ng kanilang school at mas lalo siyang napalapit sa lalaking matagal na niyang gusto. Si Gelo Reigh Sollano. Hindi lang ito guwapo, napakatalino pa kundi isa ring estudyanteng laging pinupuri ng mga guro kaya pakiramdam ni Bella ang liit liit niya. And because of him, Bella finally discovered what she truly wants, she wants to write, she wants to be a journalist... At dala niya sa bawat pagsusulat ang laban na hindi matapos-tapos: ang paghahanap ng hustisya para sa mga taong patuloy na binabaliwala ng gobyerno. Now, she writes headlines not just with ink, but with heart for those who have suffered and continue to suffer. For Bella, being a journalist isn't just about words. It's about truth. It's about love. It's about justice.

Sollano Series #4: Klent Shemuel Sollano It's really hard having a mother who constantly pressures you. Ganyan ang buhay ni Lovely Heart Ardiente, pangarap niya ang Fashion Design, pero pilit siyang itinutulak ng mama niya maging lawyer. Araw-araw pa siyang ikinukumpara sa pinsan niyang "mas magaling daw," kaya lalo siyang nasasaktan. Bukod pa ro'n, araw-araw siyang kinokontrol ng expectations ng ina niyang laging gustong maging "perfect" siya. She was tired, pagod magpaliwanag, pagod maghintay, pagod na umasang may mananatili. Klent Shemuel Sollano. A man who made her feel seen, na parang sapat siya kahit hindi siya perpekto. With his patience and steady love, unti-unting binuo nito ang pusong winasak ng nakaraan. For the first time, Lovely let herself believe again. Pero hindi rin pala sapat ang pagmamahal kung ang dulo nito ay sakit. What started as something beautiful, steady, and safe, unti-unting naging sanhi ng mas matinding sugat. She didn't notice it at first, pero dumating ang araw na ang dating nakakapagpagaan ng mundo niya, siya na rin palang nagpapabigat nito. The man who once made her feel whole began to make her feel small. And as everything collapsed before her eyes, she realized this was their sweetest pain, isang pag-ibig na sobrang ganda, pero hindi itinadhana. A love that gave her hope, only to leave her aching in ways she never thought possible.

Sollano Series #3: Khalil Luis Sollano They say I'm beautiful. But when I look in the mirror, all I see is someone unworthy. To them, I'm a face to admire, to me, I'm just... a flaw to hide. Clementine Liezel Fauso is a graceful ballerina na punong-puno ng insecurities at self doubt. Lumaki siya sa isang marangyang pamilya na tunay na nagmahal at nag-alaga sa kanya, kahit alam niyang adopted siya. Tahimik ang mundo ni Clementine, hanggang sa unti-unting masira ito nang umamin ng nararamdaman sa kanya si Khalil Luis Sollano, ang lalaking itinuring niya ng kapatid. Pero hindi nagpatinag si Khalil. He loved her in silence for so long, pero ngayong may pagkakataon siya, pinili niyang ilaban si Clementine, kahit pa bawal sa paningin ng iba, kahit pa masakit. Binuhos niya ang lahat para maparamdam kay Clementine na karapat-dapat siyang mahalin. Ngunit isang lihim ang babago sa lahat. A truth about Clementine's real identity will unravel, isang rebelasyong magdudulot ng trahedya na hindi inaasahan... at magbabago sa kanila. Now, love isn't enough to save them. But is it enough to bring them back?

Sollano Series #2: Fairah Chezian Sollano Fairah Chezian Sollano is used to getting what she wants. Bubbly, maldita, and spoiled to the core, she walks through life with her chin up and her heels higher. A future model in the making, she knows her worth, and isn't afraid to throw hands when needed. But her picture, perfect world takes a turn when a new classmate arrives. He's sarcastic, smug, and maddeningly good at pushing her buttons. From sly grins to teasing comments, he gets under her skin in ways she can't explain, especially when he catches her shaking in rage... and smiles. What starts as petty bickering soon blurs into something deeper, more dangerous. Because suddenly, it's not just her pride on the line, it's her heart. But when Fairah learns it was all just a game to him... she changes the rules. This time, she's not the girl being played. She's the one playing to win.

Sollano Series #1: Klive Owen Sollano Isang mapagmahal na anak si Kalea Hailey Mendez, lumaki siyang walang ama dahil maaga itong namayapa. Bilang nag-iisang anak, she grew up protected by her strong and loving mother. At may pangarap siya-to become a lawyer and fight for justice. Love was never part of her plan, too uncertain for someone who valued peace. Klive Owen Sollano - a fellow future lawyer na pinsan ng best friend niya. A man who didn't try to change her, but saw her. Someone who listened to her silence, and believed in her dreams. With him, Kalea learned to smile more, to care for herself, to live-not just exist. And for the first time, she let herself love. But not all love is mutual, and not all hearts beat in sync. Sometimes, love isn't enough to make someone stay. So she stepped back. Masakit man, she chose to love him from afar. To let go, without anger or bitterness. She chose growth, healing, and peace. Because maybe, if it's meant to be, love will return. And if not, at least she learned to love herself in the process. She gave her heart, quietly and fully. And maybe just maybe their love will find its way back... when it's time.

What started as a casual fling slowly turned into something deeper, until they both realized they'd fallen despite trying not to. ****** Ano ang pag-ibig? At paano mo malalaman kung totoo na? Iyon ang tanong na matagal nang bumabagabag kay Maria Felianna Escudero. Bata pa lang siya, confused na siya dahil magkaiba ang sagot ng kanyang ina at ama. Pero mas pinaniwalaan niya ang sagot ng kanyang ina. Since then, Felianna promised to herself na hindi siya magpapakatanga sa love. She knows her worth. Kaya kahit maraming lalaking dumaan, hindi siya basta-basta nagpapadala sa mga ito. Until one day, someone caught her attention - Ryle Yieler Sollano. A man who seems unreachable, admired by many girls, and far from the kind of person she thought she'd ever pursue. On a sudden impulse, Felianna took the chance and boldly asked him to be her fling. To her surprise... he said yes. But it's just a fling - no labels, no expectations, and definitely no commitment Pero love doesn't always follow the rules, right? Because one day, she woke up realizing she's falling for him.

Ito ang karugtong nang naiwan sa Racing Hearts (De Silva Series #5) Sana magustuhan po ninyo. Labyu!