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?

Bakit kaya hindi na lang gumawa ng perpektong tao ang Diyos? Bakit kailangan may mga taong halos sambahin at may mga taong halos pandirian? Bakit hindi pantay at patas ang mundo para sa lahat? Those are the questions that haunt me late at night. I belong to those who don't receive love because I do not meet people's standards. I belong to those who lack privilege because I am not considered beautiful. I am not like them. I am not like those other pretty women. I am not what he wants me to be. But then came this man, my fake boyfriend, who made me realize that I am enough just as I am. He showed me that there's beauty in embracing who you are. That there's relief in believing in yourself, even when others don't. That you can sleep peacefully when you stop worrying about others' opinions. That man is Rafael Magnius Gonzalvez, a dentistry student, who told me that among all his achievements and trophies he carried, I am the most valuable and treasured one. He treats me like I am the most loved person in the world, even after countless heartbreaks. He's a living proof that love will find me, no matter who I am.

Ever since high school, Shaniel Eula Mercedez who is a Chemist and a Perfumer, had been so madly in love with Atty. Clifford Matthew Alegre. But things began to change when both of their parents have been pushing their marriage at an early age. They found themselves in different places and in different person's arms as if each other's scent didn't drown one another before. Started: July 21, 2021 Finished: April 13, 2022 | May 27, 2022 Published: Status: COMPLETED Follow me on my socials for more updates. IG: smnthawsm Twitter: awsmbi FB: Samantha Claire Lim Radaza | awsmbi E-mail: claire.radaza02@gmail.com

A brokenhearted Gucci Zarene Luche who is the sole heiress of the largest airline in the country, got cheated on by her long-time boyfriend with her most trusted bestfriend. That one unfateful night, druken by the blinding lights, she found herself a temporary cure to mend her pain. She met Architect Roche Morrow Dela Vega who was ditched by his childhood sweetheart-turned-fiancée on their wedding day. Just one night... One night to forget the betrayal they didn't deserve. One freedom... One freedom from being leashed by their shitty relationships. One mistake... One mistake of not asking his name. One mistake of not knowing where to find her. One mistake of not knowing they were already chained to one another in a very ridiculous way possible. In just one night of blinding lights, little did they know that that mistake would bare chains of commitments of a lifetime. Started: November 26, 2021 Finished: July 15, 2023 Published: Status: COMPLETED Follow me on my socials for more updates. IG: smnthawsm Twitter: awsmbi FB: Samantha Claire Lim Radaza | awsmbi E-mail: claire.radaza02@gmail.com

Haliya Wedden Mercedez who is the CEO of a record production and artist management company that she brought to existence by herself at a very young age, is always labeled as strong, independent and carefree. Likely, Hadzri Atlas Arculli is already an established name in the business world being the heir to the largest shipping line in the country. They both rule like a king and a queen in the wild. No one tries to mess with them. But... they clash for a lone reason: commitment. They met in the wild, both willing to play with fire. But in games, someone has to win and the other has to lose. Unfortunately, both became losers in their own game despite it rolling in their palms. Started: January 25, 2023 Finished: May 31, 2024 Published: Status: COMPLETED Follow me on my socials for more updates. IG: smnthawsm Twitter: awsmbi FB: Samantha Claire Lim Radaza | awsmbi E-mail: claire.radaza02@gmail.com

Cahira Balviera refused to let the wounds of her past extinguish the flame of hope in her heart. Even after everything, she knew that love still existed. And on that fateful night at the revelry, as she was about to bottoms up her drink and forget about the night, she met Zathrian Blaz Orozco - a man whose icy demeanor and commitment issues made him seem like the polar opposite of everything she stood for. Could they ever find a way to make it work, despite being on opposing sides? Or just like the first time she saw him, she will just bottoms up her drink... not to forget the night... But to forget him.

Reagina Anais didn't expect to have a child after a hot night with Ethios Aniel "Ethan" Del Russo at a college frat party. She's desperate to hide their kid from him, but after five years of searching, he's not letting her slip away again. *** Ethan Del Russo has always lived for the chase. A self-proclaimed playboy, he never cared for commitment . . . until Reagan Anais. One slap, one scorching night at a college frat party, and suddenly, she was the only woman who had ever left him wanting more. But when dawn broke, Reagan was gone. Five years later, Ethan finally tracks her down-only to discover the secret she's been hiding. The child she swore he would never know. Reagan never planned to see him again. She knows his past. Knows his demons. And she's spent years keeping her heart and her daughter safe from the man who burned too hot to hold. But Ethan's waited too long. This time, he's not letting her go. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Regina Dionela

Sczekinah Leeana Salfento is not your typical woman. She was part of a special task force as she led the team. It was just a normal day for her and her daughter as they enjoyed the family event that her daughter looked forward to when suddenly an outbreak occurred as she lost her daughter in a crowd. What would happen to her if the only person she had after losing her husband would also disappear in a world where unknown creatures are roaming around? Can she find her daughter or lose herself as she sees the world collapse in front of her?

ATHLETE SERIES # 4 Andriette Calliope Clementine Molina, needs to win the last tournament in order to hold the title of national chess master. Little did she know that her boyfriend, Sage, used her to help her opponent beat her. Sage couldn't swallow what he was doing so he broke up with her. On the other hand, Andriette couldn't let go of him and was willing to accept him no matter what.

Cassette 381 Series #1 For Serenity Hiraya Añasco, being an honor student is a piece of cake. Madali lang naman magkaroon ng above average na grade, lalo na kung buong student life niya ay siya ang laging top one. She never knew the word "failure" because for her, she's always the best-with this, she accepted a deal with her grandmother to graduate as the class valedictorian. After all, she's always number one, what could possibly go wrong? So, when Kenji Steven Alvarez, the lead guitarist of Dynamics transferred in the same class as hers, she was humbled quickly. He also happened to have the same goal as her. What's worse is he's naturally intelligent-and she hates that he could do things better than her effortlessly. It became her motto to win over him in every aspect and not to give him a chance to turn her dreams into dust. But what if she finds herself in an unexpected situation amidst their vying psyches? But what if she finds herself in an unexpected situation amidst their vying psyches? Will she follow her mind to fulfill her part of the agreement? Or listen to her heart which screams that love is about making sacrifices? Written by: Elluneily