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

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Muling tangkilikin ang pinakabagong bersyon ng Ang Mutya ng Section E! Ipapalabas na ito bilang series sa Jan 3, 2025 exclusively sa Viva One app. Season One of Ang Mutya Ng Section E *** Simple lang ang gusto ni Jay-jay sa buhay: ang malayo na sa gulo at magkaroon ng normal na high school life. Pero kung gulo na mismo ang lumalapit sa kaniya, mapaninindigan pa rin ba ni Jay-jay ang pangako niya? Nang lumipat si Jasper Jean Mariano sa HVIS, nangako siyang lalayo na siya sa gulo at gagawin niya ang lahat para maging normal ang high school life niya. Pero sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon, napunta siya sa Section E kung saan siya ang nag-iisang babae sa klase. Simula pa lang ng taon, puro kahihiyan at sakit na ng ulo ang inabot niya. Ngayong napaliligiran siya ng mga kaklaseng habulin ng gulo, naiipit si Jay-jay sa sitwasyon. Kakayanin pa rin ba niyang maging normal at makalayo sa pakikipagbasag-ulo kung unti-unti nang nauubos ang pasensya niya? O pipiliin ba niyang sumama na rin sa gulo kung kapalit naman nito ang kaligtasan ng mga kaibigan niya?

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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

Hellary Angeles was head over heels for her long-time crush, Neo. And her obsession with him reached the point where she moved to the school where he transferred. But that new school had a myth - if a student talked to the mysterious guy who was wearing a gray hoodie, he or she would become ominous with love. She never believed that, but her curiosity led her to that one cold night when she mistook someone else for that hoodie guy! And that someone else, Nazareth Sarmiego, stole a kiss from her! Para makabawi sa ginawa, sinabi ni Nazareth na tutulungan niyang mapalapit siya kay Neo. However, as they kept on trying and trying to attain her goal, she unexpectedly fell for Nazareth. But no matter how much warmth and solace his hoodie could give her amidst this chaotic world, she just couldn't be with him because it would only hurt her more.