MEDTECH SERIES #1 | The Wattys 2022 Shortlist Estelita Isabel Figueroa just graduated from Senior High School, and finally getting a taste of freedom, living in Quezon City adds a check to her long list of bucket list, choosing her degree program--BS in Medical Technology adds another, and her growing obsession with buying indoor plants over the internet might even add another check on that bucket list--recovery. She was finally finding ways to forget the monsters in her nightmares that keep on haunting her. But as she goes on with her healing--that's when things suddenly take an indecisive turn. Started: August 03, 2021 Ended: July 26, 2022 ** Cover by Ajjay Arts

"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

"Christian, I'm..." I swallowed. "I'm pregnant." Napatitig siya sa akin. "Seryoso 'yan?" "Of course!" Medyo napataas ang boses ko. "Why would I joke about such a thing?" "Malay ko, baka prank," sabi niya at nagtanong, "Mga dalawang buwan na siguro 'yang tiyan mo, tama ba?" "I'm not sure. I haven't seen a doctor yet," I answered. "Sasamahan kita magpa-check up. Ke'lan mo gusto?" I saw tenderness in his eyes. I blinked several times. This is not the reaction I am expecting from him. I thought he won't believe me or deny the baby. "Y-you're really sure this is yours?" I asked in surprise. "I mean...you're not gonna doubt me, or ask me details, or anything?" "Hindi ka naman siguro gano'n ka-tanga na niloko ka na nga ng ex mo eh, nagpabuntis ka pa sa kanya." There is confidence in his voice. "Kaya alam kong akin 'yan." I was dumbfounded for a few moments with what he said, but I was able to regain my poise. "Well, since you're really sure, then let's talk about how could we be parents to our baby, even if were not together." "Anong even if were not together? Umayos ka." Tumitig siya sa akin. "Pakakasalan kita."

You can read this as a standalone story! Sartori #1 "Damien... got addicted to me." Damien, the youngest boss of the Sartorian Mafia, was a man who could not be calmed. Illegal drugs were his way of coping with his anger, until he discovered a strange aroma. He never expected to experience true euphoria from a woman's natural scent, something far more intoxicating than the effects of the drugs he once relied on. . . . WARNING: This story is unedited! All chapters are in their first drafts! Thank you!

Dayo. Ako si Mary Rayette. Isang assassin. Assassin na napunta sa ibang mundo. Literally. Dayo. Ang masaklap pa nawalan ako ng memorya kaya kakapa-kapa ako sa mundo hindi ko naman alam kung totoo. Naisip ko nababaliw na ba ako, na baka isa lang ito panaginip. Panaginip na ayaw ko matapos dahil sa kanya. Sa lalaki unang pagtatama palang ng aming mga mata may pinaramdam na sa akin kakaiba. Ngunit paano kung sya ay hindi isang ordinaryo mamayan sa mundo ito. Paano kung isa sya prinsepe. Tatanggapin nya ba ang isang mamatay tao na tulad ko? Bagay ba ako sa kanya? Ako na isang Dayo lang sa mundo nila. ©hellizasabida

Emery Patty Salvacion has no confidence on herself, lagi siyang nilalait at minamaliit ng mga taong nakapaligid sa kanya kaya ganon na lang ang kawalan niya ng confident pagdating sa sarili. She's fat, hindi maputi at marami siyang peklat. Wala siyang bilib sa sarili at laging hindi natatanggap sa trabaho dahil sa kanyang appearance pero kahit ganon ay may isang tao pa rin ang naniniwala sa kanya. Ang kaibigan niyang si Lorelei Ang miserable niyang buhay ay lalong naging miserable nan makilala niya ang isang mapanganib na tao na si Ezar Carter-ang kanyang magiging boss. What she gonna if she knew that her boss is obsessed with her?

C O M P L E T E D W A R N I N G: MATURED CONTENT. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK. (DE AZARRO SECONDO) Virginity is one of the greatest gifts a woman can give her husband. That is what Calixta's parents told her but due to the influence of alcohol, she accidentally gave it to a stranger that she met in the bar. Two months later, after the incident, she found out that she was pregnant and a few months after, she learned that she was carrying three fetuses inside her. And now, she is carrying the green carnation's heirs. Cover Photo: LazyCaffeine

The devil was once an angel. _______________________________ Genre: General Fiction Started: March 19, 2021 Finished: March 19, 2021

In the midst of solving mysteries and exploring their undeniable chemistry, Fifteen Salustiana is determined to help Xildius Vouganville confront his dark past and embrace the light once more. As they uncover the truth behind every crime, she must also seek the truth behind Xildius's fears. *** Desperate for money, Fifteen Salustiana takes a job as the personal assistant to the enigmatic Xildius Vouganville, or XV, a genius professor living in the eerie mansion of Villa Vouganville. XV, a master of anatomy and psychology, solves crimes from the shadows, haunted by a dark past that keeps him from stepping into the sunlight. Fifteen becomes XV's eyes and ears in the outside world, venturing out to gather clues and solve crimes. As they work together, she finds herself drawn to XV's brilliance and vulnerability. The more time they spend together, the more she realizes her feelings for him are growing stronger. Will Fifteen be able to help XV step out of the shadows and into the light, or will their love be consumed by the darkness? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish.

"I am no longer your hoy, your thirteen years old husband rather. I am now your man and a father of our children and you..you are my baby..." Realm Reighx Isquevel