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All because of one mistake, Everleigh's life turned upside down. She went from being the youngest, most celebrated journalist to a branded homewrecker in the eyes of the public. The media dragged her career to the ground, so she ran, burying the past as far away as she could. Nine years later, she has built a quiet, uneventful life as a creative writing professor at a private international college in the Philippines. But karma has a cruel memory. The only son of the man she was once entangled with now sits in her lecture hall, determined not only to make her pay for the damage she left behind but to pull her into a dangerous game of obsession, desire, and revenge.

(Game Series # 6) Assia dela Serna's dream was to become a lawyer. Ever since she was little, she had dreamt of becoming one... But from a young age, she knew that her family wasn't financially capable of sending her to law school. Kaya naman bata pa lang siya, sinigurado niya na magiging maayos lahat ng grado niya. She made sure that everything in her transcript was perfect. She needed to get a full ride scholarship to the best law school in the country, St. Claire's Academy College of Law... But things do not always go according to plan. She didn't make it to SCA, but she made it to Brent. It wasn't the best school, but she met a lot of good people. She was happy. She felt like everything was going according to plan. She's gonna be a lawyer. She's gonna go home to her province and help the people in her town. Everything was great... until her last year in law school. That's when shit started to happen.

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

Isaiah Gideon del Valle, the man who once loved Vivi so gently and understood her like no one else, is gone when she returns. In his place is someone cold, distant, and quietly unforgiving. Still, Vivi endures-not just because a part of her still hopes there's something left to save... but because Isaiah holds the one ace he knows she can never walk away from: their child. South Boys #3 JFSTORIES

Chey Venice Fortalejo is the "friendliest" and most approachable amongst the Fortalejo cousins. Since they were young, she had been very vocal about her supposed crush on Toshi Delafuente. Mula noon ay sigurado siya sa kanyang nararamdaman para sa kababata kahit wala itong ibang ginawa kundi pagsungitan. Ni isang beses ay hindi nito sinuklian ang kanyang pagtingin. All her life she chased for the boy who didn't even spare her one glance and begged for his love she thought was for her until Grey-the ill-tempered and troublemaker Delafuente, entered the picture. He made her slip and fall into his arms. Will she ever recover as she slipped into the wrong Delafuentes life?

The "cold" Irah Buenaventura is having a crush with a snob Delafuente that will push her to trick him in order to get him. She's willing to play all her cards and pin him down just to win his heart. Sa angkan ng mga tuso, kilala silang hindi basta basta. Pero paano kung sa kabila ng lahat ay siya pala ang mamamanipula ng sarili niyang nararamdaman? Delafuente's are wellknown for being so tricky and worst, she ended up getting tricked by him.

Cana Aleyna Delafuente, "the ignorant girl" of the Delafuente clan who has a childlike and sweet personality hooked herself from someone she doesn't even know too well. She used South Buenaventura in order to let her out. Ang alam ng lahat ay may namumuong relasyon sa kanila kahit ang totoo ay ginagamit niya lamang itong panakip-butas sa kanyang kilos para makita ang tunay niyang gusto. Her innocence will bait her into a situation that will change her.

Lumaki si Christienne Red Valerio na nakukuha lahat ng kanyang gusto. She's a spoiled brat who loves to play and a well-known for breaking hearts. Wala siyang dare na hindi kayang ipanalo pagdating sa pambabasted ng mga lalake. She can easily make them fall on their knees except for this Buenaventura. A well-known cold and heartless Tres Buenaventura is on her list to make him fall inlove with her. Naging challenge iyon sa kanya lalo na't wala pang babaeng nakakakuha ng atensyon ni Tres and she wants to own it, she wants to win the challenge. Pero paano kung pati ang tadhana ay makipaglaro sa kanya? Matatakasan niya kaya ang larong inumpisahan kung nahulog siya sa sariling patibong at sa lalakeng tuso pagdating sa lahat ng bagay? Unfortunately, the player got played.

Living alone with her sister, Rizaline Chavez has always found Sarah to be loving, caring, and kind. She is her polar opposite. But that's before she discovers a deep secret of her. That abruptly links her to their intimidating SSG President-Ulrich Damian Delgado. United with one goal, they will do anything to demolish that secret before it even leaks. But to do it, they will have no choice but to destroy themselves, too. They need to set aside their personal feelings to accomplish the mission. When everything is falling apart, and the only one who can save you holds the same reason you are hurting, will you dare to hold on? Can a weak heart weaken the wicked one?