Transmigrating to a story sounds perfect, it's a dream most readers would have. Jurlian also dreamt of waking up one day to one of the stories she had read-- and the universe heard her wish. But it wasn't a romance story, nor a historical one where the Crown Prince or the Villain falls in love with her, it wasn't even a fantasy story, nor an adventure. The moment she opened her eyes, she wasn't greeted by a prince, but a detective. It wasn't a book she was hoping to get transmigrated to, rather, it was the opposite. A mystery/ thriller and crime book that she has read once and dropped. The plot didn't catch her interest, and she didn't like the main character's personality, Sherlock Holmes.

FC Arcade Series #3: K Running and badly hurt, she thought she was going to die. . . but he saved her and took her to his realm. ----- Shayna Azanthea Jacinda was wounded. Hopeless and tired, she almost gave up, until the great Atty. Cadence Alexander Futore found her and helped her. . . for the second time. He lets her stay in his home, rent-free. But he has two conditions: to watch over his adopted daughter, Guinevere, and help him clear cases up. ----- This story is written in TagLish. + February 24, 2024

FC Arcade Series #2: J She's known as the best hacker in their organization. . . but someone managed to hack her computer. ----- Jilyanzel Jalvore is working at a detective agency. She is known as the best hacker in their organization, until someone hacked her computer. Frustrated and angry, she tried so hard to track the one behind what happened, but she just couldn't find the hacker. But one day, someone sent her a letter. It's from someone named Kevan. . . And he wants to play a game. ----- This story is written in TagLish. + December 6, 2023 - February 4, 2024

FC Arcade Series #1: Q He needs a cook for his nephew. . . and she's the perfect candidate. ----- Shantrie Qin is a private detective who was looking for a cook for his nephew, one who can pass all his tests. But to his dismay, none of the applicants did. He lost hope, not until this woman named Elisheva came into the picture, telling him that she wanted to apply. And. . . surprisingly, she passed. He shouldn't have cared. After all, it's her job to cook food for his nephew. But there's one thing about her that makes him want to know her more- her wits and capabilities. And that made her a perfect candidate, too, for being his partner in solving crimes. ----- This story is written in TagLish. + November 12, 2023 - December 6, 2023

Amid the serial killing that buries the whole city of Mauevester in fear and anxiety, Elara finds herself crossing paths with the country's brightest star, Kol Aiden, whom everyone looks up to with entrance swirling in their eyes. In her monochromatic, wintry world, she finds a speck of light that embraces her with warmth, setting her cold heart ablaze. Not until she discovers what lies beyond his mask, making her question his identity. Being linked to the people whose aim is to catch the person behind the serial killing breaking out in their city, she faces a dilemma that tests how well she upholds her principles. Will she betray her heart? Or just let her sense of morality slip away from her?

["PLAY THE KING" IS ACT TWO OF THE "PLAY" SERIES. PLEASE READ "PLAY THE QUEEN" FIRST.] It's been four months since Priam Torres, the once unpopular president of the Elysian University Student Council, assumed office. Thanks to his chief-of-staff Castiel Seville's ingenuity and Fabienne Lucero's cooperation to play as his first lady, his approval ratings are up. Everything is looking good for him and the council, and reelection is now viable. However, Priam's presidency is at extreme risk as one of the college student council chairpersons will attempt to dethrone him and bring down his administration. It's now up to Castiel and Fabienne-along with their new ally-to prevent the worst case scenario from happening. Players will make moves and countermoves. Chess pieces will dance on the board. Kings will clash-and only one of them can wear the crown and sit in the coveted throne. The play resumes.

SAME TREE, DIFFERENT BRANCHES. Life goes on in the annex branch of Café Moriartea. Maviel resumes her apprenticeship under Sigmund. Landice is still reading books at the barista's corner. Nikolai is still making sure that the shop is squeaky clean. Everything is going well . . . until the annex branch staff chances upon a case involving the staff of the main branch. A dormant rivalry heats up the same way a cold pasta is reheated in a microwave oven. Coffee isn't the only thing brewing between the two branches of Café Moriartea. * * * * This is the sequel to my 2017 story MORIARTEA. Read that story before reading this one.

QED CLUB: the go-to place of students and teachers in Clark High whenever they have mind-boggling mysteries they want solved. For months, club president Loki Mendez has been managing it alone, but circumstances will force him to open its doors to new members: • A female transferee from Manila who's trying to cut off her past and start a new life • A theater actress with retentive memory who's willing to step out of the spotlight • A male transferee with deduction prowess on par with Loki and impressive hand-to-hand combat skills They are not heroes, but when the school is in trouble, the QED Club is always there to save the day. [TIMELINE-WISE, THIS IS THE FIRST BOOK IN THE QED CLUB SERIES.] Original cover design by Candido Jose Caleza, modified by akosiibarra Character illustrations by Chiire Dumo

DESPEDIDA GONE WRONG. What's supposed to be a memorable send-off party ends up in tragedy as the celebrant drops dead after making a toast. Of all the possibilities, murder seems to be most likely scenario. And the suspects? The four attendees who were present during that fateful evening. Did one of them kill the victim? Did two or three conspire? Did they all do it together? Or did someone else orchestrate the murder? Everyone in that party is a suspect-even the victim himself.

Posted in the FB group but I have decided to publish them here for everyone to read.