The past is never truly behind us, especially when it leaves behind deep scars. George Hisui Garcia is a diligent student, fiercely independent, yet often judged for his feminine demeanor. Despite his struggles, his best friend Orpheus Oliver Degamo, a renowned varsity player, stands by him, defending him from bullies. Jared Arvid Cuevas, the mayor's son, is known for his arrogance and controlling nature, a facade he wears to protect his father's reputation. When George is offered a job babysitting Jared's younger brother for extra money, he finds himself drawn to the very person who embodies everything he tries to avoid. As George grapples with his past traumas, he must confront his hidden feelings for Jared, his boss's son. Will he find the courage to reveal his heart, or will his past keep him from embracing a chance at love? Can George overcome the emotional barriers built by his painful past? Will Jared's arrogance mask a more vulnerable side, or is he truly as distant as he appears? And in the end, will George's secret feelings lead to a breakthrough or another heartbreak?

It all started when business student Ish Ocampo watched middle blocker Theo Yu play for the very first time.

"You are the dream that I want to achieve, Master"

Haru Paralejo is unruly. Wild. Uncontrollable. Crazy. He always get what he wants. When I say always, I meant always. But there's just one things he couldn't get... the heart of the stone-cold Xairhiel Crenshaw. He was obsessed to get him. To hold him. But then again, Haru Paralejo, always get what he wants.

Hugo is a man of every girls dream. Para sa kanila, he's perfect because of his appearance - gwapo, matangkad, maganda ang built ng katawan at halos nasa kanya na ang lahat. But little do they know, Hugo has a secret. He's not a criminal nor a mafia. He's not a demon nor god. He's Hugo Hidalgo with a secret. Pero ano kaya ang sikreto niya? At bakit n'ya ito tinatago? Pero sabi nila'y walang sikretong naitatago habang buhay. A gay named Aki found Hugo's secret. Papaano? At ano kaya ang gagawin ni Hugo gayong nalaman ni Aki ang sikreto nito? Malalaman na 'tin iyan... AVAILABLE IN AUDIOBOOK, LISTEN NOW ON SPOTIFY!

(Academy Series #4) The ever popular Shawn Mercado is loved by many. Someone who's smart, rich, compassionate, and always knows what to do. He's always been so sure of everything. But never with his childhood girl best friend, Ariyah. Specially when feelings got involved.

Sandejas Siblings Third Installment: Z E I J A N "Let him pull the trigger and it will aim straight to your heart..." Alyx Riadna Alarcon feels perfect, 'yan ang iniisip at pinaniniwalan niya. She has no flaws, pretty face, a body to die for, fame, men are doing everything just to ask her out but not anyone likes her, only a few at sanay na siya doon. She thinks she's perfect, maganda naman siya pero bakit hindi lahat ay naaayon sa pabor niya? She always lives the same old boring day and she's so ready to live in a cliché but one night changes everything. That night, she met the most beautiful man she'd ever seen. Wavy black hair, thick eyebrows, angled jaw, red pouty lips and oh, those beautiful blue eyes that got her attention the very first time her eyes met his and when he smiled? Damn, she knows she's fucked. How will that man change everything in her life? What if the boring day becomes chaotic? What if slowly, the secrets will unfold? About her? About him? Will it start a war?

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