Santiago Alverio is torn between family expectations and his own internalized fears from homophobic relatives. As he enters a casual fling with Diablo Delgado, he discovers that love, patience, and acceptance might be the blueprint to healing and embracing his true self. *** Santiago Alverio has always lived by the rules of his family, peers, and a silent world that tells him who he should be. As a civil engineering student, he hides behind toxic masculinity and the fear of being noticed because of expectations and a homophobic upbringing. Then comes Diablo Delgado--fearless, affectionate, and unapologetically himself. What begins as a no-strings "friends with benefits" arrangement slowly converts into something deeper. With every touch, every unguarded smile, Diablo breaks the walls Santi has built around his heart. But love is never simple. Santi is caught between family pressures, societal judgment, and his own insecurities. Will he ever realize that happiness was never about meeting expectations but about choosing the person who makes him feel whole? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano ILLUSTRATOR: Ri Ot

....This is a BL story. First Installment of Twisted Flames Series

Soren Levy Tanchuan, a ship's Captain and a notorious playboy back in the day, has been living his life on his own terms - carefree, unattached, and unbothered by commitment. Not until Julian, a second officer pilot, came soaring into his life carrying a revelation that shifted things completely. As their relationship grows beyond shared responsibilities, Soren found himself getting swept up by the emotions he no longer could ignore. Tied by the past and new found connection, will the crosswinds and currents of their love's complexity drift them apart?

ABOUT Yophiel Ryuu De Viste is a 19 years old boy. A simple and soft kind of man. Studying BS Accountancy, 2nd year college. Ryuu grew up in a well -known clan in the Philippines. De Viste's group of companies. But dreamed of being a successful by his own efforts. But, how will his life be good if there are two men messing with it? Paano kung ang dalawang lalaking ito ay gustong maabot at mapasakanila ang binatang si Ryuu? Dalawang lalaki ang mahuhulog sa kan'ya at handa nilang gawin ang lahat mapasakanila lamang ang kanilang nagugustuhan. Gavin Viusse Montevio, a successful business man. CEO of Montevio group of companies and a successful Engineer. Lexus Vince Evans, owned famous Hotels and casinos throughout the Philippines. A womanizer and a playboy one. But... What if Ryuu finds out that these two men aren't just enemies? Paano kung malaman niya na hindi lamang ang puso niya ang pinag aagawan nila? Paano kung malaman niya na... Gavin and Lexus are brothers...

What if everything goes upside down? What if your promises to each other suddenly disappear? What will you do? Meet Ethan Gonzales, a sweet and caring man. All he wants is to be with his boyfriend for life, Jaxon Velazquez, a serious but caring guy. But, what if what they fear comes? What if Ethan finds out that he's pregnant? And what's worse is that Jaxon got someone else pregnant...

Terrence Howard Cojuangco, a Manila boy who fell in love with Cheddery Fragaria Yebes, a Baguio boy who's as sweet as his name, strawberry.

Wade Carson, the Basketball Team Captain and Asher Everrette, the older brother of Wade's friend.