You can read this as a standalone story! Sartori #2 "I abused Diablos..." Diablos, the third-born boss of the Sartorian Mafia, was a man who could not be tamed due to his uncontrollable anger. He had to drink the bitter medicines prescribed by the family doctor to keep himself restrained. Never did he imagine that he would taste the sweetest sensation from a woman's skin, far better than bitterness. That taste became the only thing that kept him under control during his fits of rage. But because of his obsession with it, his kindness was abused. . . . Mature Content Warning: R18+

Damien Sartori, a ruthless mafia boss, finds an escape from his vices in an unexpected savior: Saoirse. Discovering that only her presence can calm his violent temper, he drags her into his dark world, making her the one thing he refuses to lose. *** Damien Sartori, the youngest boss of the Sartorian Mafia, is consumed by violence and a heavy drug dependency, relying on vices to keep his lethal rage under control. Everything changes when he meets Saoirse, a woman whose natural scent calms him in ways no substance ever could. Drawn to the only peace he has ever known, Damien pulls her into his dangerous world with a ruthless demand: she must bear his heir. But even as he binds her closer, Saoirse begins slipping through his control. When everything he thought he could hold starts to fracture, is their connection enough to keep her bound to him?

Julie Anne Cervantes had one dream: to become a Nursing student. But reality hit her hard - her family couldn't afford it. Now stuck in an Education course she never wanted, Julie lives with constant comparisons and insecurities. Every time she sees students in white uniforms, especially her long-time crush Brent Kian Alvarez, she can't stop asking herself: "What if that was me? What if I was with him?" But beside her all this time is Ryan Ezekiel Daez, her bestfriend since high school-the one who's always there. Because sometimes, the real "TOTGA" isn't just a person... Sometimes, it's a dream. And sometimes, the love you never thought you deserved is the one that's been there all along.

When Franco moved to Manila for college, he told himself that he'll experience everything there is to experience. And he did. His first year could be considered as... scandalous, to say the least. So when his sophomore year came, he promised himself that he'll do better para na rin sa future niya. He intended to join this prestigious organization that would surely help his career in the future. When Franco joined AIESEC, he knew his life would change... little did he know, magbabago talaga ang buhay niya nang makilala niya si Joaquin Lorenzo Santillan-the perfect student who's beloved by everyone. Franco was in awe. Every where Joaquin goes, his presence commanded respect. His presence was magnetic, his smile effortless, his charm undeniable. And he was nice-so nice that Franco unknowingly followed him around, like he was orbiting around Joaquin's magnetic presence, eager for him to be noticed. Akala ni Franco ay okay ang lahat. Naka-pasok na siya sa org. Mukhang magiging kaibigan niya na si Joaquin. But one night, few beers after, his world seemingly collapsed when Joaquin stared him in the eye and said, "In case there's any confusion, let me make it clear-I'm not gay." Franco's world tilted on its axis, crumbling in an instant. Now, his mission was simple: survival. Avoid Joaquin at all costs. Erase the memory of that moment, of those eyes, of the touch that seemed to linger impossibly on his skin. Little did he know, some marks aren't so easily erased.

[SOON TO BE PUBLISHED UNDER LIBxWattpad] seniors series #5 A Senior Highschool series. complete [unedited] Solstice Lavender Reverio had it rough, the only silver lining in her life is her childhood friend-Etienne Nealcail Soteiro. However, the two of them are both compatible but also fight like cats and dogs. As if mixing oil and water. Two magnets that parallels each other. It was built just to fall apart. Deceptions, betrayal and the loss of trust for each other only makes it hard for them to form the love that they're trying hard to attain. We all have to admit, no matter how hard we try-men are sometimes just really from mars and women are from venus. Thus, could these two find the perfect balance? Can you make something work, with only bits of chemistry?

The Runaway Girls Series #3 All she ever wanted was his attention... that's what she initially thought when she first laid eyes on him. But when he finally acknowledged her presence, she realized it wasn't just his attention she longed for. It was him, entirely and exclusively, that she desired. Ang sabi nga nila ay dapat makuntento ka na lang kapag nakuha mo na ang hinihiling mo pero bakit parang ayaw pa tumigil ni Darlene Kaye Alcazar? Is it truly difficult to admire Simon Griffin Benitez from a distance? Kailangan ba talaga na lapitan pa siya? Darlene got what she wanted, only to find herself trapped in an endless pit of misery. She tried to run away, but how can she run from someone whose harmony had such a strong hold on her? Running away seemed pointless. It was an endless cycle she couldn't escape. Date started: October 18, 2023 Date finished: March 17, 2024

Fourth Installment of Organización Intrepída series Dr. Flare Ashanie Adanza and Ar. Keith Aleister Monasterio story. Flare Ashanie Adanza a woman who loves music and has a natural talent for playing instruments. She grew up in a toxic family and was neglected by them; that's why she didn't have the will to think about her dreams and didn't finish her studies. Until she worked as a maid at Monasterio Mansion where in she will meet Keith the vocalist and guitarist of her favorite band. Keith Aleister Monasterio was a famous vocalist and guitarist who was loved by people, mostly women. He has a good voice and a handsome face. He was a happy-go-lucky man in front of other people, but inside their house, it was the other way around because he was a love child. A result of his father's adultery with their maid. Not until he met Flare Ashanie Adanza, his fangirl, who would put a desire inside of him. The heat between them will start as they share their love of music. But what if the desire between them comes out as a deception? Music. Mental Health. Hurt. Love.

Frankie (Epistolary with narration)

The thing with Valentine's Day is, either you hate it or you love it. And Zade Pascual definitely belongs to the first category. Para sa kanya, isang araw lang ito ng commercialized version ng pag-ibig. Walang kakilig-kilig at napakalayo sa true love stories na nababasa niya sa mga libro. Nasubok ang kanyang anti-Valentine's sentiment when she unexpectedly meets Andreau Cortez-an award-winning actor and film student at her university-in the cafe where she works-- on Valentine's Day of all days. Andreau, their new cafe regular, surprises Zade by asking for her help with his latest short film project, which she hesitantly agrees to. Despite a rocky start, Zade discovers the real Andreau Cortez beyond the camera and celebrity gossip. Over the fika-not date hangouts and late-night conversations, their effortless friendship blurs into something more, to the point na akala ng lahat (yes, friends and family included) na sila na ni Andreau. Caught off guard by her evolving feelings, Zade must confront her own heart. Hanggang best friend nga lang ba ang tingin niya kay Andreau? Can their story unfold like the happy endings she loves in books? Well, sometimes, the best love stories take time to tell.

Maria Georgianne Marfori loved Noah Elizalde more than anything in this world. Ganon din halos lahat ng mga babaeng kilala niya. Yes, he's probably that hot and adorable. Kaya naman ay maaga niyang natutunan ang pag mamahal ng walang pag aalinlangan at takot. Kailanman ay hindi niya naisip na darating ang araw na susuko siya at mapapagod. Never. Noah will end up with her no matter what. But is it really right to love him intensely at a very young age? Her family didn't believe in love. They think it's pure sentiment. They think purely loving someone with your heart was wrong. Binigyan tayo ng Panginoon ng puso at utak. Puso, para maramdaman ang sentimento. Utak, para mapag isipan kung dapat bang tanggapin ang sentimento ng puso. We have to identify who's the better judge. But then again, do we always have that chance to judge? Paano kung ipaglaban mo man iyon ay wala ka parin namang halaga? How are you going to fight for your heart when you know from the very beginning you will lose? That you are Worthless? Why do we all want this? To love what does not love us. To leave those who want to stay. To push away those who want to stay close. To treasure what is worthless.