OVERDRIVE #1 According to Google, burnout is more than just a fleeting feeling of stress. It is a state caused by prolonged, unmanaged pressure that leads to a profound sense of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion. It thrives in toxic environments fueled by unfairness, poor treatment from the people around you, and a total lack of recognition despite everything you do to make them accept you. It is a deeper state of depletion that strips away your light, leaving you hollow. Once you are full from keeping it all in, you will eventually be triggered by a single circumstance. A breaking point that forces you to drop everything you love in exchange for the only thing left to find: peace.

Ares Madriaga has carved out a formidable reputation as Asia's prominent and most desirable surgeon. His intense demeanor, coupled with his fame and expertise, has opened countless doors for him. Renowned for his toughness and ambition, he is accustomed to getting whatever he desires. As one of the most sought-after and well-known bachelors, he effortlessly captivates attention. With his aloof attitude, he'd rather prioritize his career over romantic pursuits. He believes that his success stems from his unwavering commitment to doing what he believes is right. However, his perspective changed when he met a woman in a nightclub. Despite his principles and intelligence, he chooses to pursue her knowing she's forbidden. Anais Cuanco embodies the epitome of an ideal woman, but she is off-limits as she is engaged to his friend. But who gives a damn about that? For the first time in his life, he wants to steal her away, despite the fact that she's going to be tied to someone. People said that chase your dreams, and that's exactly what he's going to do. Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Content Warning: This story contains mature scenes that are not suitable for young readers. Status: Ongoing

Known for his ruthless and cold demeanor, Declan Andrada is synonymous with just two words. In the world of business, he believes these traits are essential. With his fame, looks, wealth, and women, Declan is content with his worldly possessions. Love has never interested him; he has never felt the need for it. He indulges in casual relationships without the need for labels. For him, pursuing love and committing to a relationship is a waste of time and pointless. However, everything changes when he returns to their hacienda. He lost his sanity when he first saw her. Despite his disbelief in love, in that moment, he thought she needs to be tied with him. She's innocent and he thinks he will never deserve her. But fuck him to hell and back for wanting her so much. She will be his, in one way or another. If bending his knees is the only way to make her his, then he will gladly do it. Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Content Warning: This story contains mature scenes that are not suitable for young readers. Status: Completed

Royce Allegre was never meant to kiss Giordana Ramirez. One slip in the dark, and suddenly he was caught in a moment that should never have happened, his lips on the girl he should never want, the girl his family would never accept. He should have walked away. Instead, the memory clings, haunting him, drawing him back to her with a gravity he cannot resist. There is something in her eyes-sad yet fiercely alive and brimming with quiet resilience that pulls him closer, even as every glance threatens to ignite what must remain forbidden. Some mistakes can be buried. Others blossom into obsessions. And Royce is about to discover just how far he will go when desire refuses to be denied... for the wrong girl. The Wrong Love | Book Two --

Jam, a sister and daughter, became a volleyball athlete solely to support her financial education through its benefits. Alam niya kasing hindi afford ng mga magulang niya ang matrikula at gastos sa pagpapaaral sa kaniya. Wala siyang ibang goal kundi ang makatapos ng pag-aaral, makahanap ng magandang trabaho, at magkaroon ng propesyon. She has already captured what she wants to become--and those shots will always be among her top priorities to fulfill, no matter what. She didn't know life outside was full of hues, until she met the five beautiful persons in her senior high school ride. Pwede naman palang sumaya kahit sobrang stressed na sa pag-aaral, pagod sa pag-aasikaso sa kapatid, paghuhugas ng plato, paglalaba kahit galing sa school at bago pumasok sa school, at pagtulong sa hikahos na mga magulang. Ang pinakaayaw niya lang, makakita ng taong nagsasayang ng tsansa at oportunidad sa buhay. Kawi Savral is one of those people who wastes opportunities and chances in life. Ang rason? Tinatamad. Imbes na mag-aral, nagbibisyo. Tambay lang. Bastos pang manalita, akala mo kung sino. Ni pangarap wala. He is the person who deserves the boos. But as we all knew, fate always has different plans. Is she willing to accept him? No. The question is, is he willing to accept her? Achievers Series 2 by huescria

Tadhana (Self-published)

Unbothered and aloof, Kaleidoscope Vargas is often mistaken for a boy due to her appearance and attitude. But when she keeps crossing paths with Daumier Cavanaugh, Kaleidoscope starts to feel things she's not sure she should keep or show. *** With her boyish appearance and unbothered attitude, Kaleidoscope Vargas always gets the attention and admiration of boys and girls alike. Despite it all, she remains aloof and often keeps to herself. But everything changes when the cold Daumier Cavanaugh comes along. He makes her feel different kinds of emotions and open up to him without even trying. Just when their bond is growing stronger, several problems and misunderstandings arise, tearing them apart. Meeting again after several years, they decide to give their relationship another try. But with a new problem coming between them, can Kaleidoscope and Daumier fight through it all and let their love transcend? Or will what they have be washed away by the sea that seems to have no end? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

Disclaimer: This is the second book that I've ever written. Please proceed with caution and understanding. --->> Eros Soledad de Merced was born to lead, rule, and dominate. Born as the eldest grandson of Soledad de Merced, everyone knew the weight of the crown he was born to carry. He was a man destined to lead. A boy who was born to rule. A man who carried the weight of his responsibilities with excellence and perfection. Eros knew what was expected of him at a very young age, so everything was carved into his mind. He knew his life, and he knew his future. For him, there was no room for failure. It was perfect, it was good... until it wasn't. One summer. A girl named Winter. Cold as her name might sound, yet she was able to set fire to his perfectly drawn life. The plans that were carefully built along his path suddenly became unclear. And amid his crumbling life was her, Winter Eloise Cojuangco. The woman who owns the pair of the most perfect forest green eyes he'd ever seen. The woman he left behind to fulfill what was expected of him. And the very same woman also happens to be the mother of his son. Date Started: December 2024 Date Finished: February 2025

Two men. One secret conversation. A truth that broke everything. Tyler hated Mikael long before he fell for him, and falling for him might be the one thing he can't charm his way out of. *** Tyler Coast Alderidge Cervando has always had everything, except genuine connection. Charming and privileged, he returns to the Philippines for college carrying ambition and old grudges. Chief among them: Mikael Jasver Chua, the last person Tyler expects to matter to him. What begins as rivalry quietly shifts when an anonymous late-night conversation strips away titles, wealth, and walls, and two people begin to see each other clearly for the first time. But when the truth surfaces, so does the damage. Tyler & Mikael is a story about what happens when two people who were never supposed to fall in love... already have.

THE WATTY AWARDS 2021 WINNER: ROMANCE Due to an unexpected pregnancy, ex-lovers Ryo and Frankie are forced to live under the same roof. They can't stand each other but when the moments from their past are slowly catching up, their lingering feelings seem to be much stronger than they thought it would be. *** When Frankie Castañares broke up with Ryo Canencia, she is determined to move on and never meet him again. They are living well on their own with her working hard to be a magazine editor and him reaching his dream of becoming a professional basketball player. But with the news of Frankie being pregnant with Ryo's child, they've got no choice but to act civil and live under the same roof. They bicker over the simplest things and their situation couldn't get any easier than they ought to be. With them still hung up on their past, can they be brave enough to settle their differences and start all over again? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Illustration by 17aila_