Xyleenah gave Kaius her heart and body to secure her future but still ended up a failure. After years of hiding from him, fate reunites them, and the child she's kept for years may be the key to a love that never truly ended. *** Struggling through college, Xyleenah Vivien Cruz never expected kindness to come from the top student in her class. Desperate to graduate, she struck a deal with Kaius Warner Legaspi-the guy who left her with a shattered heart and an unexpected pregnancy. Years later, Kaius returns as a respected doctor and owner of the café where fate leads Xyleenah to apply. With her pride bruised and her secrets buried deep, she has no choice but to work under the man she once left without a word. But Kaius never forgot her. And now that he knows the truth about their son, he's ready to fight for the family that was stolen from him and for the love that never truly ended. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos ILLUSTRATOR: Ajjay Arts

THE LOSERS' CLUB SERIES 3 In need of juicy news for her online publication, the struggling journalism student, Millicent Rae Velasco, was forced to interview the intimidating student council president of their university, Juancho Alas Montero. But, not wanting to be the subject of rumors, he rejected her instantly. So, paano siya? Paano ang last requirement niya bago maka-graduate? Si Juancho ang iniatas sa kanya ng isinusumpa niyang prof na gawan ng profile article! Isa pa, dito na lang siya makakabawi! Kailangan niya pang higitin mula sa dulo ng impyerno ang grades niya! Being in a hopeless predicament, she ended up chasing after him. She hid behind the bookshelves where he was studying, memorized his schedule by heart, and talked to him straight on when she could. She only had one goal---write an article about him. Nothing more, nothing less. But life had a lot of things in store for her. Because through the glances she'd stolen, she picked up the sharp fragments of his life. Through the hidden smiles, she unraveled the content of his heart. And through the pages she'd written, she caught herself falling in love with him.

To Kade Sanford Black, falling for his best friend Xanthie Lorenz, a serious and drop-dead handsome songwriter, was a line he did not want to cross. Knowing all too well the huge possibility of losing the only person who could see through him, he took a step back and put a distance to sustain their friendship - especially since Xanthie is soon to marry. Will Kade be able to hold back his feelings until he sees Xanthie married? Or will he finally have the courage to confess his feelings...and risk losing the only friend he has? WARNING: This story contains depictions of suicide, self-harm, and mental health crises that may be upsetting for some readers. Any depictions of mental health issues herein are not meant as a replacement for medical care. If you or someone you know deals with similar issues, they should seek the help of a medical professional. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know in the U.S. is contemplating suicide, please encourage them to call 988 or visit 988lifeline.org. For international resources, please visit: http://www.suicide.org/hotlines/international-suicide-hotline s.html CECELIB | C.C. Cover by Ren Tachibana

(#1) "YOU BITCH! HOW DARE YOU! HOW COULD YOU DO THIS TO ME?! ARE YOU HAPPY THAT YOU RUINED MY LIFE?! gigil na sigaw niya sa akin at sinampal ako. "DO I LOOK HAPPY? NO! I'M NOT HAPPY! YOU RUINED MY LIFE, MY EVERYTHING, MY HAPPINESS. HOW COULD I DO THAT TO YOU?! YOU DESERVED IT BITCH! YOU FOOLED EVERYONE!" gigil kong hiyaw at narinig kong nagbulungan ang mga tao. Wala akong pakialam kung masaktan siya. Deserve niya 'yan, sinira niya ang buhay ko! Date Started: October 21, 2016 Date Ended: November 23, 2016 (Highest Ranking #3 in ROMANCE) Cover is not mine. Credits to the rightful owner.

(#2) Highest Rank #2 ♥ & Wattys 2017 WINNER ♥ - Meet Hezekiah Avery Muñoz, a martyr girl. Kahit sinasaktan na siya ng taong mahal niya minamahal niya pa rin ito. Kahit na hindi siya mahal ng taong mahal niya, handa pa rin siyang maghintay na sana masuklian ang pagmamahal niya. Sino nga ba ang mahal niya? The man who have a stone heart, siya si Xander Cortwar. Wala nang ginawa kundi ang saktan ang damdamin ni Avery pero ayaw niyang sumuko ang babae sa kanya. Meet Caleb Cortwar, kakambal ni Xander. Bestfriend niya si Avery, he's secretly in love with her. Pero natatakot siya na baka iwasan siya nito kapag nalaman ng kaibigan niya na may nararamdaman siya rito. Ayaw niyang masirap ang friendship na meron silang dalawa. Meron pang isa, meet Luke Evans. Kahit na matagal na niyang hindi nakikita si Avery, ganun pa rin ang nararamdaman niya rito. Xander+Avery+Caleb+Luke? Cover is not mine. Credits to the rightful owner.

Ano ang gagawin mo kung humingi sa 'yo ng favor ang bestfriend mo na magpapanggap ka bilang Girlfriend ng Boyfriend niya? Papayag ka ba? Kilalanin natin si Autumn Faith Gutierrez, isang simpleng babae na mahilig manood ng K-drama pero hindi naniniwala sa salitang pag-ibig. Dahil sa paghihiwalay ng magulang nila ay nangako siya sa sarili niya na kahit kailan ay hindi siya iibig. Pero mapapanindigan niya ba 'yon kapag nakilala niya si Grey Czedrick Bautista? Na isang sikat na artista at magiging fake boyfriend niya. Abangan...... ©®2020 Cover is not mine. Credits to the rightful owner.

TO BE PUBLISHED UNDER TALKING PAGES Tears Series #4: Audrey Deana Valdez

PUBLISHED UNDER TALKING PAGES Tears Series #1: Sieana Claire Atienza Naisipan ni Sieana Claire Atienza na lumuwas ng Manila para doon na mag-aral. Tutol man ang kanyang mga magulang, nagpumilit pa rin siya sapagkat may gusto siyang takasan. Walang iba kundi ang lalaking nanakit sa puso niya, ang kanyang first boyfriend. Hindi niya akalain na sa loob ng dalawang taon nilang relasyon ay niloloko na pala siya ng taong lubos niyang minahal. Masakit. Sobrang sakit para sa kanya kasi halos ibigay na niya ang lahat pero nagawa pa rin siyang lokohin nito. Isa lang ang nasa isip niya, ang lumayo sa lalaking nanakit sa kanya. Sinabi niya sa kanyang sarili na hindi na siya magmamahal kasi natatakot na siyang muling masaktan. Posible nga kayang mangyari 'yon kung makilala niya si David Ryker Santiago na ubod ang sama ng ugali sa Univeristy na kanyang nilipatan. Marami rin ang nagsasabi na aloof ang lalaking 'yon kasi iwas siya sa mga tao. Ngunit paano kung ang aloof guy na tinatawag nila'y wala nang ginawa kundi ang bwisitin siya... Hahayaan niya bang makapasok 'to sa buhay niya o ilalayo niya ang kanyang sarili kasi natatakot na siyang muling masaktan pa? Cover is not mine. Credits to the rightful owner.

As she navigates the turbulent journey of self-discovery, Wednesday Denise learns that true freedom comes from within. She realizes that letting go of toxic relationships and embracing her own desires is not only necessary but empowering. *** Wednesday Denise's life is a constant struggle to win the approval of her indifferent parents. Despite the obligations she never asked for as the eldest, she can't bring herself to abandon her family. As a founding member of the Anagapesism band, her dreams take a turn when she leaves the group to pursue a nursing career, wanting to find a solid route that will eventually validate her. Having North Barrinuevo beside her, offering her the support and understanding she's been yearning for, is a blessing, as she discovers her voice, the importance of self-love, and the courage to break free from the chains of expectation. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

THE LOSERS' CLUB SERIES #2 Someday you'll look back on your mistakes and laugh. To name a few instances, these are those awkward first kisses you shared with your first boyfriend, those failed recitations that your classmates don't seem to forget, and those poor outfit ideas that you once thought were cute. Iyong mga dating nakakahiya, nakakainis, at masakit para sa 'yo, pagdating ng araw, ngingitian mo na lang. Maybe by then, you'll realize how much time you've invested in being too emotional. Pero may mga bagay na kahit matagal nang nangyari, hindi natin magawang tawanan. Siguro dahil nakakahiya pa rin? Siguro dahil nakakainis pa rin? O siguro, dahil masakit pa rin? For Amari Sloane Mendoza, it's all of the above. Among all the awkward, failed, and poor instances, falling in love with her classmate, Leon Ysmael Zamora, is the only mistake she can't laugh about.