Part Time Series #2 Celestial Heartstrings Authorxhitect On - going Life is like a web of tangled strings; we never know where they might lead. Candice Hillarie Ruiz was often described as the epitome of innocence. Soft-spoken, obedient, and angelic, she dreamed of pursuing a degree in Psychology to understand others and to understand herself better. To those around her, she was a celestial being, a source of joy and light. But deep down, her life was not filled with musical rhythms. To her, the notes were cracked and painfully out of tune. Jiro Chandler Alcantara was her stark contrast. Known for his intimidating aura, he was someone people often feared. As the main vocalist and guitarist of the popular local band Zerobase, his reputation preceded him. However, those who truly knew him saw a different side, one far removed from the intimidating figure everyone assumed him to be. Beneath the tough exterior was a warm, approachable soul with a social butterfly personality that told a story far different from his reputation. When he saw how radiant and beautiful she was, he began to hear his heartstrings instead of his electric guitar. She was everything he never knew he needed, and as he watched her, his heartstrings hummed a melody, a song written just for her. But will she ever hear the celestial melody of his heartstrings? Despite knowing that even the most beautiful melodies are never meant to be heard by the one they were written for. © Authorxhitect 2025

Part Time Series #1 (Completed/Major revision) Chasing Captivated Dreams Authorxhitect What is a dream? It's a question that many ponder. Is it your future job? Your planned career? A goal you've longed for? Or the life you hope to have one day? For Icehelle Kendra Casimiro, her only dream is to become a doctor someday. But beneath that dream, there's something deeper-a hidden crack in the facade. More than anything, she just wants to be happy. Driven by the desire to graduate early and support her siblings, she juggles the demanding world of medicine with a part-time job at 7-eleven. Her days are filled with a delicate balance of studying complex medical concepts and serving customers at the convenience store. But her life has always been as dark as a tinted night, shrouded in shadows that seem to consume everything around her. Never once has she felt her father's love or attention-deprived of it as if by design. He has made it clear time and time again that he wants nothing to do with them. And so, she has learned to turn away, seeking solace in her own solitude. In the midst of her pursuit, Liander Marco Amero, the breadwinner of his family, hides the immense pressure of responsibility placed on him. Even though studying architecture demands much of his time, he still finds a way to support his family by working at a café. He became the source of infinite laughter she had always hoped for, pulling her out of the shadows and becoming her captivating chase to infinity. But all's well that ends well. Pursuing captivated dreams in separate paths, they find solace in knowing that their hearts once danced together, even as fate leads them to distant horizons. Status: Completed (Under Revision) Date started: July 21, 2020 Date ended: June 7, 2021 © Authorxhitect 2020