⚠️ CONTENT WARNING This story contains sensitive and mature themes including manipulation, obsession, murder, sexual assault, psychological trauma, a significant age gap, and the presence of a minor character. These topics may be disturbing or uncomfortable for some readers. Reader discretion is strongly advised. If you are not comfortable reading stories with these types of themes, it is recommended that you do not continue. This book is intended for readers who are prepared for dark and intense content. REMINDER This book may contain grammar mistakes, typos, and unedited sections, as it has not yet been fully revised. The author has not had enough time to complete the editing process as of 2026. Thank you for your patience and understanding. ©️ ALL RIGHT RESERVED 2022

Katana Gail Velasco had been an achiever since grade school. Her classmates and friends admired her for always being at the top of the class. She made sure to stay there, not just for herself, but to make her parents proud. Then came Jamie Larisha Escodero. A transfer student. Smart and confident. Suddenly, Katana wasn't the only one shining. And she hated it. She hated her. It felt like Jamie had stolen her spotlight, the one thing Katana had worked so hard to keep. But as time passed, her frustration toward Jamie only grew stronger. Every glance, every smirk, every little victory Jamie claimed sent Katana's blood boiling. What she didn't know was that, with every glare and every word of annoyance, Jamie's feelings for her only deepened. Because every time Katana got mad, Jamie didn't feel irritated- she felt something else entirely. Butterflies. "I-I think I'm in love with her..."

Dr. Hope Eloise Sullivan has always known how to survive anything with a smile. A joke here, a tease there, a well-timed punchline to soften every blow. When things get complicated, she laughs louder. When something hurts, she talks faster. Humor is her shield, and she wears it effortlessly. Atty. Zantasia Cazhielle Leviste, on the other hand, is precision personified. With her, everything is measured. Every word deliberate. Every emotion folded neatly where no one can reach it. She does not fidget. She does not overshare. She does not unravel. If Hope is chaos wrapped in sunlight, Zantasia is structure wrapped in silence. One hides behind laughter. The other behind control. They move through life exactly as they should. Professional. Untouchable. Perfectly aligned with what the world expects of them. But somewhere between denial and desire, between beautiful hope and beautiful goodbye- how do you walk away from something that feels like it was always yours? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Contains a sapphic (wlw) romance. Some scenes may include mature themes and strong language.

COMPLETED but UNEDITED! She lost her memories and the Demon inside of her is in deep sleep... Don't make her remember and awaken that demon, or you'll experience a damnation you'll never imagine...

"Maybe our stars will realign again and we can pick up where we left off, but if that time does not come, I hope you find solace." Please be advised that this is a heavy angst LGBT themed or GxG story and it also contains sensitive content, mature themes, strong language, and TRIGGER WARNING like depression, self-harm, rape, abuse, and violence that are not suitable for very young audiences. Read at your own risk. Date Started: July 26, 2022 Date Finished: October 14, 2022