🏆 Wattys 2024 Winner Special Prize (Catchiest Hook) Alas Dose follows the journey of Severino Cole Matias determined to complete the traditional Simbang Gabi in the hopes of making his deepest wish for a happy life come true. During one of the nightly novenas, he encounters a mysterious and enchanting woman whom he connects with while holding her hands in prayer during the "Ama Namin". As they engage in heartfelt conversations and grow closer, the woman keeps her identity a secret, promising to reveal it only when the clock strikes midnight on December 25th. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. This story draws inspiration from the song "Alas Dose" by Cup of Joe.

Cosima Sanctuary is a one of a kind safe house for teenage survivors, but when they realize that one of them is a psychopath, all hell breaks loose. The hunt is on for the psycho next door.

A collection of mystery-thriller and horror short stories, written from 2019 and beyond. DISCLAIMER: This is a work of fiction. Unless otherwise indicated, all the names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents in this story are either the product of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. ⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING: This compilation of stories contain elements that some readers may find unsettling. READER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. © Russ Ibasco

C O M P L E T E D W A R N I N G: MATURED CONTENT. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK. (DE AZARRO SECONDO) Virginity is one of the greatest gifts a woman can give her husband. That is what Calixta's parents told her but due to the influence of alcohol, she accidentally gave it to a stranger that she met in the bar. Two months later, after the incident, she found out that she was pregnant and a few months after, she learned that she was carrying three fetuses inside her. And now, she is carrying the green carnation's heirs. Cover Photo: LazyCaffeine

WARNING: MATURE CONTENT This Story Contains Sexual Scenes! Read at your own risk!!! Synopsis Gorgeous Mapanganib is a frustrated romance writer. She's an erotic writer at kahit walang masyadong experience sa erotica at pag-ibig ay hindi iyon naging hadlang para maging kulelat siya sa napiling genre. She's living a normal complicated life until she bring her ass on a publishg company for an interview where she met Trench Alpha Smither, ang werdong anak ng may-ari ng publishing company na naging dahilan para mag kawindang-windang ang nanahimik niyang pagkatao at kwestyunin niya ang tunay na kahulugan ng salitang... "kagandahan" NOTE: • This is first draft story/ unedited/ beware of errors. • I do not own the picture I used for the cover. Start: May 31, 2023 Finished: February 17, 2025

PUBLISHED UNDER PSICOM Publishing Inc. [BxB | R18] If you used pen as your weapon in fighting for life, I used guns to fight on my own life. *** Clayton Perkin, a lovable, kind and softboy; he was born poor but it never crossed in his mind to become wealthy, just his mother and him he already happy and satisfied with it. But everything changed when his mother got sick and he needs millions for his mother's surgery. That's when he meet Lorcan, the multi-billionaire that has a lot of secret under his closet. WARNING: Contain mature scenes! DISCLAIMER: This is written in Taglish (with a little russian terms/words/phrases.) *The photo used on the book cover is not mine. Credits to the rightful owner.

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

ONE LAST CHANCE | COMPLETED | PUBLISHED UNDER PAPERINK PUBLISHING HOUSE Story Description [UNEDITED] "I've waited this for so long. Now that you're mine, I am not letting you go." Michael Angelo, a happy-go-lucky gay who dreamed his own happy ending. Nagmahal ngunit sa huliʼy nasaktan. Kaya mas pinili niyang umalis at lumayo, dahil ayaw niyang paulit-ulit nang nasasaktan. He chose himself over his dreams. Ngunit sa pagbabalik niyang muli. Babalik din kaya iyong dati niyang nararamdaman gayong nalaman niyang mahal din pala siya nito? O tuluyang titigas ang kaniyang puso't hindi na muling magmamahal? These Guys In Love With You Panget Sequel. ©IthinkJaimenlove

Highest Achievement: #4 Fantasy themed Sundan ang magulong mundo ni Julian matapos makatanggap ng isang kakaibang regalo. Warning: this is an M2M Story. Kung di open minded, wag na basahin :)) Cover made by: @mr_bluex