Krista has always been the master of her life, especially her feelings. Destiny? Kismet? Fate? No such thing. But the universe seemingly mocks her as unexpected events happen to her vacation in Italy, leaving her beliefs shaken. Is she really in control of her heart or is it the other way around? *** After quitting her job, former "best girl player" in town Krista packs up and goes to Verona, Italy to rest for a bit, and find herself. But what awaits her there is beyond expectations--visiting an old library, reading a bitter letter penned years ago, having a mysterious stranger as an old school penpal, and meeting a free-spirited guy from the past. Nothing has gone as planned! All her life, she has always believed that she is in control. Fate, feelings, even a kiss on the lips? Every move is her choice, and not even destiny or any guy can interfere with her decisions. Or maybe . . . a particular guy can? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish with a little bit of Italian. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

Aisleen has lived her life to the fullest. She has always been the life of the party until an accident turns her supposed bright life dark. Struggling with the new life that she has now, will Aisleen be willing to take the risk even if her love is indeed blind? *** Twenty-year-old Aisleen Echavez has it all--the looks, the fortune and the fame. She would always be the center of attention and a lot of people would be jealous of what she has. But when an unexpected scenario makes her blind and takes away the brightness from her life, what was once the "perfect" life has started to crumble down. With her life now pitch dark, will Aisleen be brave enough to fight through the odds and fall in love? Or will she choose to stay confined in the darkness that's starting to fill up her empty heart? *** Stars Swimlane - December 2020 Editor's Pick - December 2021 *** PUBLISHED UNDER POP FICTION

PUBLISHED UNDER KPub PH | Watty Awards 2020 Winner • Fanfiction THIS IS THE UNEDITED VERSION Cassandra never liked the idea of living-and just when she thought she was already on the edge of her life--he came. But how often do you meet soul mates by chance? A IV OF SPADES Fan Fiction Started: 04/30/2018 Ended: 12/29/2018