|Wattys 2025 Shortlist| She was a sunlight. Wild, daring, and free. He was the crescent moon. Silent, disciplined, and powerful. Dorothy Maeve Andino lived like life was a dance she already mastered. But then came Zul Qurnain Rabbani-the man born into legacy, built from faith and restraint. He wasn't supposed to notice her. Yet when their worlds collided, something shifted. What started as curiosity turned into something deeper and too deep for what their pride, culture, and beliefs could endure. Because when the storm meets stillness, something always breaks. She once said if she ever got lost, she'd beg the sun to change its rays just to find her way. But what if even the sun couldn't save her this time? Date started: 03-13- 23 Date Ended: 02- 22- 24

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C O M P L E T E D WARNING: MATURED CONTENT. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK. Flawed Series #5: The Mayor's Paragon ~*~ Following her first crush that turned into her first true love, Kesiya Llena did her best to be better in everything and even took the position of being his secretary just to be close to him. But would her effort to reach her first love be worth it? Or would it cause her greatest downfall?

[Epistolary ʚ ɞ Hoops #2] Ilang taon nang hinahabol ni UAAP basketball star and Blue Eagle Top Piencenaves ang longtime crush niyang si Anj Buenaventura. That's why he doesn't expect it when Anj agrees to be his girlfriend for his fourth season. Pero hanggang matapos lang ang season. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish.

Sandejas Legacy #5: Solace Escape "Sandejas Legacy continues..." Sibyl Timothea Sandejas is a well-known ballerina, the center of attention, the star. Everyone wanted a glimpse of her life, not just because she's a great dancer but mostly because she's the daughter of the famous actress, Alyx Sandejas. She's in the spotlight. Fake smiles, false rumors, and the blinding flashes of cameras tired her. She's in the prime of her life, but one mistake and her world turned upside down. It cost her not only her career but also disappointment from her parents that they made her stay in Sta. Monica to learn her lessons. That's when she met again the hardworking and happy-go-lucky man, Solomon Alejo. A complete opposite of her. She expected to have the worst year ever, not knowing she'd find what she didn't even know she sought before. An escape from the eyes of the public. Solace. In his arms. Limelights are chaotic and blinding, no matter how pretty they are to look at. Every show ends, and as the curtain closes, will Sibyl fight for her stage back or will she embrace her peace?

COMPLETED | UNEDITED Ian Andrada was 7 years in a relationship with Avalyn 'Lyn' Manahan. He loved Lyn more than anyone. For him, she was the only one he had. Ngunit nagbago na lang siya nang malaman niyang ang ama ng nobya at ang pumatay sa nakababata niyang kapatid ay iisa. Ngayon ay wala siyang ibang nasa isip kung hindi ang ibalik sa kanila ang sakit na naranasan niya. He started hurting her emotionally. Unexpectedly, he fell in love with Mildred, the girl he saved from an almost hit-in-run incident. Muli niyang naramdaman ang sayang matagal na niyang hindi nararamdaman. At last, napagpasyahan niyang makipaghiwalay kay Lyn. However, Lyn asked him to break up with her after seven days. He immediately agreed. Little did he know, Lyn has only seven days for her heart to beat. HIGHEST RANK REACHED: #1 TRAGEDY/TRAGIC #12 IN ROMANCE

Timid and soft-spoken, Holy Ildefonso suffers from anxiety and erotophobia due to her deceased parents. As she spends time with the naughty and dashing Laki Cavanaugh, can Holy really face her fears, or will his actions only trigger them more? *** Suffering from erotophobia, Holy Ildefonso finds it hard to be close to other men except for her own brother. When she discovers that her brother is leaving and she must live under the same roof with Laki Cavanaugh, she suddenly feels trapped and unsecure. With him offering to help with her phobia, Holy reluctantly agrees and unexpectedly finds herself being more comfortable with him. However, just when they think that their situation is getting better, challenges and misunderstandings come between them, tearing them apart. As Holy returns to the country and sees the changes in Laki, can they still try to make everything work this time around? Or will they choose to move on and surrender, even if it breaks their hearts? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

All I ever wanted is to give your heart a break. But will I ever do that without you breaking my heart first? Meet Maika. The girl who got the all the good-good family, good grades, and a good life. Almost perfect. Isa na lang ang kulang-good boyfriend. Pero malabong makuha niya yun since being in a romantic relationship is in the bottom of her list. Then, enter Kale-the arrogant, self-confessed player she met because of tissue paper. Everything about him warns her to stay away but instead, she did the opposite unknowingly that as she stays close, her heart slowly chasing the danger of falling for him.

OLD SUMMER TRILOGY #3 "Winning is everything. If you don't win, you are a failure." Ice is living by those words. After her mom fails to participate in the figure skating championship because of a tragedy, she is expecting four of her daughters to pursue the same goal. Ice feels all the pressure when her sister wins during her time but pursues a different field upon winning. For Ice, the only important thing is figure skating. Nothing else matters. She is only allowed to feel something when she wins or loses a competition. Until she meets Lyonelle in the sports center during summer training, the swimmer who has already won every swimming competition he participates in. Unlike Ice, Lai has it easy. He can have fun, flirt, and be playful and still win. He is not pressured, because he doesn't think winning is the only thing that matters in a competition. He thinks enjoying what you do matters more. "And a smile from you matters too," Lyonelle teases Ice, but the latter just looks at him with no emotion on her face. "Ah, I failed... but it's okay. We still have sixty-four days of summer to spend together."