SIS (Social Issue Series) #4: Bullying They say that beauty is a luxury. That good looks is the only privilege that matters. That the world is only in favor of those who were born pretty. Sa panahon nga raw ngayon, parang kasalanan na ang pagiging less attractive. You're unappealing? Emotionally weak? Naive? How pathetic. Now you gotta deal with the consequences, loser. Sounds like bullshit? Yup. The truth may be harsh but it is what it is. Once you failed to reach the very high standards set by the society, you're doomed. Yara Isabelle got the deadliest combination of being unattractive, soft-hearted and innocent. But she used to get by and survive the bullying just fine. Because she got her knight-in-shining armor. Her childhood sweetheart. Not until he stopped saving her. Not until he stopped caring. Not until he got fed up of everything. Sky Edison used to be full of compassion. But that was before something terrible happened within their family. His perception had changed. He now finds it ridiculous that people let themselves get treated badly. However, the downside is that for some significant circumstances, these two have to share a condo as they enter senior high school. What could possibly happen given their situation? How would it feel like living under the same roof not with your bully but your former superhero who's now just a witness of your despair? How would it feel like going home to a place with a person who gets to see you getting bullied everyday at school? Wattys 2020 Winner under Young Adult Category

SIS (Social Issue Series) #3: Gender Inequality Men and women in the 21st Century still aren't able to totally get free from the socially defined roles. They are expected to act in certain ways just because they are male and female. Lalake ka raw kaya hindi ka pwede sa ganito. Babae ka raw kaya hanggang dito ka lang. Ellie Madeline have always dreamed of becoming a pilot. She believes that she was born to fly. Despite the disapproval of the people around her, she was able to take one step closer to her goal. Little did she know that her entrance in the best Aviation Academy in town is just the beginning of her struggle against discrimination. Spencer Donovan is her number one rival. He wants to be the best in this field just as much as she wants. As they pit against each other, Ellie found herself falling for Spencer's unforeseen charms. But her bold advances to win his heart just backfires all the time. That's when Zaiden Pierce decided to join the picture and offer her some help. Who is he? Well, he's just nothing more than Spencer's bestfriend. Or... could there actually be more to that? Started: May 1, 2020 Completed: May 18, 2020

Saying no is the constant dilemma of people with the biggest hearts. To them, refusing equates to rejecting. They tend to keep on doing favors until it's too much. Ngunit kailan nga ba masasabi kung sobra na? Einav Jynette R. Leyva is the sweetest soul in Calle Nueva. A people's person. A good mixer. A social butterfly that can easily form meaningful connection with anyone. Madali niyang nakukuha ang loob ng sinuman dahil sa mga likas na katangiang taglay niya. Compassionate, Warm, and Humane. She's everyone's favorite person. Every guy's dream girl. Every parent's ideal daughter-in-law. She's too caring. Too thoughtful. Too expressive. Pero ika nga sa kasabihan... ang anumang sobra ay masama.

Taking risk is never easy. The guarantee we get by staying inside our comfort zone is both addicting and tricky. Minsan akala mo matapang ka na dahil marami ka nang pinagdaanan. Yun pala, hindi mo pa nahaharap ang tunay na laban. Calcifer M. Revano is the ball of sunshine in Calle Nueva. He lives free and easy. Adventurous, spontaneous, and game for anything. He can't last a day without having fun. Para sa kanya, mas mahalaga ang ngayon kaysa sa bukas. But what if he crosses path with someone who lives her life differently? Kabaliktaran ng kanya. Iba sa lahat ng nakilala. Walls start crumbling. Realities began unleashing. Sa pagitan nilang dalawa, sino nga ba ang duwag at sino ang hindi?

Bad Girl Series #1: Zarin Dela Costa Madalas nating itinatago ang totoo lalo na pagdating sa mga bagay na nararamdaman natin dahil takot tayo sa kung ano ang magiging sagot ng iba lalo na ng taong pinag-aalayan natin nito. Zarin Dela Costa has always been strong and rude. Ang ayaw n'ya sa lahat ay 'yong mahihina at lalampa-lampa. Kaya naman hindi n'ya mapigilang mairita sa kababata n'yang si Sage Leugim Del Valle dahil ganoong-ganoon ang ugali nito. She always lectures him about improving his self. She always pressures him to be better. But deep inside, she has always been trying to hide the feelings she has for him. As Zarin continues to conceal her love for Sage, she started entering a conflict she wasn't ready for. Will Zarin finally express her love for Sage? Or will her love fade as she starts to discover a part of him she wasn't aware of?

Heartbreakers Series #4: Uriah Kylo Penalver Si Aryn Valerie "Areli" Lopez ay ang isa sa mga maraming taga-hanga ni Uriah Kylo Penalver, the Cold Heartbreaker. Suwerte nga s'ya dahil ang kapatid nitong si Seraiah Penalver ang best friend n'ya. Areli follows him everywhere and takes every chance she gets to strike him a pick-up line. Iyon nga lang, parang hindi yata sa binata umipekto ang lahat ng pakulo n'ya dahil parang s'ya ang mas lalong nahulog para rito. While Areli's feelings started to get more serious, she finds her heart getting broken by the Cold Heartbreaker, Uriah Penalver. Mananatili pa ba ang pagmamahal n'ya para sa lalaki? O handa ba s'yang patuloy na magtiis at maghintay para rito?

Heartbreakers Series #3: Alaric Reuben Frontera Aquila "Aki" Esqueda is one of Alaric Reuben "Abe" Frontera's friends since Grade 11. Nasa iisang barkadahan sila noon at nang ma-shuffle ang sections ng HUMSS ay silang dalawa ang natirang magkasama mula sa kanilang barkadahan. Aki liked Abe ever since she first met him. Pero agad na nawala ang excitement ng pagkakagusto n'ya rito dahil napag-alaman n'yang mayroon pala itong girlfriend. As Aki continues to overcome her feelings for Abe, she started learning the truth about him. Ipagpapatuloy n'ya ba ang nararamdaman o sisimulan n'ya nang kalimutan si Abe Frontera? Will she go with what her heart wants or will she follow what her mind tells her is right?

Heartbreakers Series #5: Tavian Giovanni Romero Si Frida Louisse Suarez ay dati nang estudyante ng Torrero University pero dahil sa isang pangyayari sa kan'yang pamilya, kinailangan n'yang lumipat ng pampublikong paaralan para sa unang taon n'ya sa senior high school. But her family's been slowly getting back in shape now. Puwede na s'yang bumalik sa Torrero University at do'n ipagpatuloy ang huling taon sa high school. But she didn't come back to just study. She came back to Torrero University with a plan at hand. Gusto n'yang hingin ang kapatawaran ng dati n'yang kaibigan na si Tavian Giovanni "Yovan" Romero dahil sa mga nagawa n'ya noon. As Frida makes an effort to ask for Yovan's forgiveness, she started to face several obstacles she had not expected. Will she be able to claim her heartbreaker? Or will she just make things worse for the both of them?

PUBLISHED UNDER KPUBPH Copies are available via Tiktok Shop and Lazada. Please visit KPubPH on their Facebook (KPub PH) or Twitter (kpubph) for more info. - War Series #1: Jadon Marcus Melgarijo Azariah Morales is willing to sacrifice everything just to please her parents--even if it means she has to study for a program she doesn't even want. One problem: Jadon Melgarijo enters the picture and makes her fall in love with him. *** Azariah Morales is an achiever and she will do anything to gain her parent's favor. She grew up with their principles and ideals that they became hers too. She already has her path laid before her and she already has plans for her future, not until Jadon Marcus Melgarijo comes into her life and amazes her with their huge contrast. They start to get closer and Jadon becomes her rest from all the pressure going on around her. However, as Azariah finds herself falling in love with Jadon, she finds conflict with her old ideals. Will Azariah choose to stay with Jadon or will she choose to sacrifice everything--just like what she always does--to gain her parent's affection?

DIM Series #1: Iñigo Valenzona (This is an epistolary) Rozel Roxas had tons of crushes when she was still in Grade 11 and she has always been vocal with them about her feelings. Fun and jolly, everyone in her class loved her. Pero nang tumuntong s'ya ng Grade 12, nahiwalay s'ya sa klase n'ya noon at napunta sa unang section. She always knew that her heart easily wavers for beautiful men and it was what happened when she met Iñigo Valenzona, a student from Arts and Design 12-A. But under the beauty he holds are flaws Rozel wasn't aware of. As Rozel quickly falls in love with Iñigo, she slowly discovers his ugly sides which have later on torn her heart apart. Will Rozel still love Iñigo despite all of these realizations or will she still find the beauty Iñigo Valenzona holds?