NOT A COINCIDENCE Belle Isandrina Lacasandile was in a race against time, desperately trying to get back to her university for a dreaded Inorganic Chemistry exam. After running an errand for a friend from another school, she found herself stranded, with no hope of finding a cab. Panic set in as she feared being late and having to take an even more difficult make-up test. Just as her anxiety peaked, the famous UP Maroon basketball star, Juan Gomez de Liaño, appeared and offered her a ride, saving the day. What started as a simple favor soon grew into an unexpected connection-ice cream dates, spontaneous afternoon hangouts, and an undeniable spark that everyone around them noticed. Their chemistry felt like something out of a movie. But Belle believed their meeting was merely a blessing in disguise, a chance occurrence without deeper meaning. As someone who spent countless hours in biochemistry labs, proving theories with hard evidence, she didn't believe in love born from a random encounter. Was it really just a coincidence? Or could it be something more-science, fate, and destiny intertwined?

[NEW CLASSIC SERIES #1] Meet the lead vocalist of New Classic, Isaiah Kalen Mallari. A #Wattys2020 Winner story under Romance category.

THE LOSERS' CLUB SERIES #1 Have you ever been so smitten with someone that you were just so grateful they existed? Tipong makita mo lang siya, solved ka na. Kahit hindi mo siya makausap o makasama, inspired na inspired ka. That was the case for Dawn Karsen Navarro, a die-hard fan of a prominent singer and songwriter, Dior Kobe Gallardo. Kahit pa laging General Admission ticket lang ang nabibili niya at halos kasinlaki lang ng gagamba ang natatanaw niya mula sa upuan, marinig niya lang ang boses ng binata, kuntento na siya. So, when luck pulled a trick on her poor heart, she didn't hesitate to take advantage of the opportunity. She went from being in the farthest row to being in the backstage, from seeing only a glimpse of her idol to a face-to-face encounter, and from hearing only a fraction of his life to knowing everything there was to know about him. She had made a lot of progress. But, why did she go back to being seated in the farthest row? Why did she go back to being just a mere fan? After everything they vowed, why did she go back to being a stranger in the midst of the crowd?

With his amethyst eyes, to die for smile and gorgeous body, Lash Coleman was a very handsome male specimen. Girls fall at his feet, but he never catches any of them. His eyes were trained to only one woman. Nez Fernandez. A woman he shouldn't have feelings for. He was not supposed to like her as a woman. He was not supposed to lust over her. And he was not supposed to fall in love with her ... but he did. Simula't-sapol, alam niyang mali ang nararamdaman niya. His feeling for Nez was forbidden. He tried to stop what he was feeling. He tried so hard to forget her and it worked when she left to live in abroad. Nakalimutan niya ito at nagpatuloy ang buhay niya na wala ang dalaga. His life was okay, he felt contented even. But Nez was destined to ruin his cool façade and happy life. For ten years, Nez stayed in the US, but now, she's back - haunting his dreams and waking hour. What would a man do with pent-up feelings? Titikisin ba niya ang sariling nararamdaman o aangkinin niya ang dalaga kahit alam niyang bawal? CECELIB | C.C. WARNING: MATURE CONTENT | P-18 COMPLETED

University Series #2 Hiro, a student pilot from DLSU, was very clear with his number one goal in life. It was to study in the best flying school in Florida. However, he agreed to have a no strings attached relationship with Yanna from FEU Tourism, the woman who cannot be tamed with her sexcapades.

Raindrop's Tears (Companion Book): The Storm's Shadow The Storm's Shadows is a Sandejas Legacy #4: Companion Book. READ RAINDROP'S TEARS FIRST for better understanding! Storm Raina Romana had no choice but to be the mother of her twin's children, Varsha, while she was working overseas. She shared her fault too, so she accepted the responsibility. Growing up, she lived in her shadows anyway, so this wasn't new. It will only be temporary. Or so she thought. She promised she'd come back, but she never did! She left her with the responsibilities! Out of spite, she introduced her sister's children to their father. It went well. She just has to maintain her abrasive demeanor, ensure the children's well taken care of, and instill hatred in Marcus Sandejas. So that upon Varsha's return to reclaim her children and life, he will harbor animosity towards her. Storm didn't care what became of her; she just wanted her revenge until the man she didn't expect came back, her first love, Leo Sanchez. He found out about her children and pushed her away. This time, could she still hide behind her twin's shadow? Or would she come out in the light with the truth?

What would you do if you have given the chance to live out in your favorite novel? Misty, a normal high school student was reading her favorite novel The Beauty Within when the bus her riding was caught up in an accident on her way home. She died. She was expecting to be welcomed in Heaven (since she considered herself a good girl when she was alive). Instead, she woke up on a different body. As time passes, she came to understand that she was transmigrated to the novel she loves and came to a decision that she will live on as an extra character. "As a fan of this novel, this is a chance to live out and watch all the drama with a fine wine on my left hand and a handful of cookies on my right". All Rights Reserved 2021 Highest Rank: #1- Comedy #2 - Humor TAGLISH

[PUBLISHED UNDER IMMAC PRINTING AND PUBLISHING HOUSE] How does it feel to live inside your favorite manhwa as a side character? Reina Ramos is a second-year college student who struggles on her life as an orphan. Upang matustusan ang pag-aaral ay nagtatrabaho siya bilang online seller at cashier sa isang milktea shop. Maliban sa kabi-kabilang pagtatrabaho ay nakahiligan niya ring magbasa ng manhwa. Ang pinaka-paborito niyang basahin ay ang sikat na manhwa na ang title ay "The Wolf King and I" na trending online simula pa man nang ito ay mai-publish. Ngunit isang araw ay laking-gulat niya nang siya ay nagising sa ancient China. She later found out that she had been transmigrated into her favorite manhwa as a side character named Chin, a sickly and weak princess from the Xiao empire that would end up dead based on the manhwa. What was even more surprising was that she had been sent to Zhang Wei, the male protagonist, and the tyrannical emperor of the Qin empire as a concubine to help bring about peace between their warring lands. Inside the imperial palace of Qin, will she survive the treachery, betrayals, and evil schemes of those around her? WARNING: This story may contain a mature and triggering theme that is unsuitable for young readers. Read at your own risk. Date Started: August 7, 2021 Date Ended: December 2, 2021 Language: Tagalog and English Wordcount: 122,728

Mavis met an accident on her way to Bangui, a town in Ilocos Norte. Ang nakapagtataka ay wala siyang maalala sa mismong aksidente, bago man o pagkatapos niyon. Subalit ang isip niya ay okupado ng mga pangitain na hindi kanya--ng isang babaeng nagdadalang-tao at sugatan sa dibdib at ng isang lalaking binubuhat ito at dinala sa ospital na siya ring pinagdalhan sa kanya noong panahong naaksidente siya. Limang taon ang nakalipas, nagbalik siya sa lugar na pinangyarihan ng aksidente niya. Then she met the gorgeous Rolf Montilla. And the moment she set eyes on him, she felt a certain attachment and longing--the kind of longing that made her want to weep, that somehow they'd met already. May kinalaman ba si Rolf sa mga nangyayari sa kanya?

Revenge. I'm familiar with it. You have to be when you're the firstborn son of a notorious mafia leader. Death and vengeance have been the very foundations of my life. So who in their fucking mind would be stupid enough to cross me? My brother and I have been wrongfully convicted of a crime we didn't commit. We know who is behind this. We bid our time behind bars, planned and prepared for the day we got out. Now we're free and hungry for redemption. I know what must be done. I know whose blood will be spilled. But before I go after him, I'll go after his daughter. I never said I play fair. *Book one in the Marino Brothers Duet. Rated 18+ due to explicit language, sex, and violence.*