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

In a cutthroat pre-law program, Jackson clashes with Kenzo, the arrogant classmate he can't stand, until he discovers that the very man who infuriates him holds the key to his freedom to become who he truly wants to be. *** Jackson Ramirez is done with broken promises-his mother's sacrifices, his father's prison sentence, and the suffocating pre-law program he never wanted. The last thing he needs is Kenzo Adachi, the arrogant classmate who gets under his skin. But when animosity sparks into something deeper, Jackson must deal with a past that ties their families together in betrayal. In the wreckage of secrets and pain, will Jackson and Kenzo choose each other in the end? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano ILLUSTRATOR: Ri Ot

Falling for their opponent's outside spiker isn't a part of rookie libero Kaizen Reyes' plan. But when Kai discovers that Roen Alejo has liked him for so long, maybe receiving that facial hit from him before isn't that bad after all. *** Determined and innocent, rookie libero Kaizen Reyes believes in the power of manifestation. Whether it be through his studies or winning their volleyball games, as long as he sets his mind on it, he makes a way to make it come true. However, after obtaining a facial hit from Roen Alejo, their opponent's outside spiker, Kai's quiet world suddenly becomes disturbed. Through their constant meetings and communication, Roen is making him feel something he can't fully name, making him doubtful and confused. Now torn between confessing to Roen and keeping their friendship afloat, can Kai remain focused and keep his emotions in check? Or will he take the leap of faith and risk it all for the sake of love? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos Published under Pop Fiction

To him who shines the most, I offer my heart.

AIWG Sidestory featuring Misty Kirsten Lee (Kurt's younger sister) and France Zion Madrigal (Wayne's younger brother) "Ma-fa-fall na nga lang ako, sa bading pa!" - Misty *2015 Talk of the Town Awardee*

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After the bumping incident between the bad boy and the nerd at the convenience store, the simple, plain, and quiet life of the four-eyed "nerd" named Francisco "Francis" Gomez wouldn't think that his life could turn into chaos when a one-of-a-kind notorious "bad boy" named Luke Kiel Montenegro unexpectedly entered the picture of his life. Yes, he had escape to him without fixing the problem. Nevertheless, what if the thought of never seeing that face again disappears when he found out that the bad boy he had bump with at the convenience store turns out to be the new transferee student in his class? Would he be able to face the bad boy who once brought trouble in his quiet life? ...and one thing is for sure now. No matter how hard he tries to avoid the bad boy, fate will always find a way to draw them closer. ><><><><><><><><>< (WARNING: BOYxBOY | ROM-COM | DRAMA) This is a work of fiction. Any person, places, things, events, ideas, and businesses are made up of author's pure imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, dead or alive, places, businesses, events, are pure coincidental and used in a fictitious manner. © All Right Reserved 2019

MATURE CONTENT | R-18 | BxB THIS STORY MAY CONTAIN CONTENT OF AN ADULT NATURE. IF YOU ARE EASILY OFFENDED OR UNDER THE AGE OF 18, YOU ARE ALLOWED TO LEAVE. THIS MAY OR MAY NOT CONTAIN TRIGGERED SCENES. READ WITH PRECAUTIONS. A Diamond in Bukidnon BISAYA SERIES #2 "A kiss on the hand may be quite continental, but diamonds are a girl's best friend..." -Marilyn Monroe © All Rights Reserved 2022

Derek Lakewood is known to be the school's bully who is also the king of the school. Everyone knows him. His parents are loaded and he also happens to be the only child in the family. He can get any girl he wants with just a few sweet words and he had them wrapped around his fingers. The typical jock playboy that any slutty girl was willing to open their legs for. Football quarterback of the school's team and what not. Vincent Scorpio is a student who transferred from Russia. He's here in America because his parents expanded their family business here in the small town known as Cross Creeks town. He's no ordinary teenager. He is a psychopath. He kills with no remorse or mercy. His parents,his dads taught him that way. To take on the family business just like the last Scorpion heir did,Vincent's father ,they had responsibilities and a reputation to build on based on their combat skills and so far,Vince's reputation as the youngest successor of The Scorpio Co. was far from impressive especially for a 17 year old. He didn't quite look 17 either. He was his dad's height at 6'5 and same muscular dystrophy too but the only difference was that he had tatooes littering his whole body from his neck to his waistbands and the ends of his fingers. Vincent liked men,femboys to be exact but once he set his eyes on the popular jock Derek Lakewood,he knew what he wanted for his 18th birthday.

[BOOK #4 of MISTER SERIES] Chad has always been the goody-two-shoes. He always makes things right and always has a positive mind. He does his assignments on time, he follows his schedules well, he eats healthy foods, he follows rules. He's the rule maker. As the leader of the Peacemakers group of the school, he's the one in charge of keeping peace inside the school. He makes sure that everything will be treated right. Chad has always been in charge of how things would work. He never lets anything drag him down. And since he's about to graduate, he needs to make sure that he will attend a prestigious university. With a mindset of this, his future is set. Until he meets the new student, a bad boy named Cade.