Detective Yves De Salvo thought it was just another routine case when he was assigned to reinvestigate the death of a prominent businessman. Originally ruled a suicide, the case was reopened under suspicions of murder. As Yves meticulously reviews the evidence, he uncovers a chilling realization: the crime scene and circumstances mirror the plot of a crime novel he read years ago. The novel's author, Hazel Beltran, is a celebrated writer whose dark and intricate stories have captivated readers worldwide. Coincidentally, she is also the stepdaughter and sole heir of the deceased tycoon. But what strikes Yves even more is the shocking discovery that Hazel is the same girl he fell in love with one unforgettable summer years ago-a love he thought he'd never experience again. As Yves scrutinizes Hazel's life, her relationship with her stepfather, and the eerie similarities between her fiction and reality, questions begin to arise. Is Hazel the brilliant but twisted mastermind behind the crime, or is she the victim of a sinister frame-up? With his feelings for Hazel complicating his judgment, Yves finds himself stuck in a Lavender Haze.

Saint De Salvo had a reputation for living life on the edge, but this time, he'd gone too far. After a wild, frenzied night, he woke up next to the lifeless body of a woman, with no memory of what happened. Swearing his innocence, he found himself quickly arrested and thrust into the unforgiving grip of the legal system. Desperate and out of options, Saint turns to the only person who might help him: Andrea Dela Torre, his brother's best friend, and a rookie lawyer. Despite their mutual animosity, Andrea feels indebted to the De Salvo family for their past support and reluctantly agrees to take on Saint's seemingly hopeless case. As Andrea digs into the details of that fateful night, she uncovers a series of lies and dark secrets that challenge everything she thought she knew about Saint and his world. Tensions run high as Andrea races against time to prove Saint's innocence.

Men of Crown 13 | R-18 • Mature | COMPLETED With the tragedy of almost losing his sister right before his eyes when he was young, Lucius shoulders the burden of making sure his sister will never again be in danger. In doing so, he ensured everyone who got close to his sister was scrutinized. May it be a family or a total stranger- even the things she receives. No one and nothing has come through his decisive way of protecting her. But everything started to crumble when he let a woman into his sister's life. He knew his decision could result in chaos. Nonetheless, he let her in, not only into his sister's life but into his. They started to gamble with each other's emotions because they were both dared and challenged to prove their confidence. A gamble that turns into something special... even jovial... Something he could live every day- with her beside him. That's what he thought and imagined every time he was with her. However, he never imagined his life would turn dark, and living would be hard when the end of the love he thought was real ended up being a sham. ⚠️ This is a Filipino-English story.

Cielle Solevario, Keeno Ducani's executive assistant for two years, must protect her heart while keeping their secret one-night stand under wraps, risking her career and reputation to avoid exposure. *** Keeno Ducani is a strict businessman who values professionalism above all else, especially with his secretary, Cielle. But as lines blur, Cielle finds herself caught in a web of secrets, jealousy, and family manipulation. Struggling to protect both her career and her heart, she faces mounting pressure that forces her to make a difficult choice. Meanwhile, Keeno can't shake the feeling that something is missing. As fate pulls them back together, truths unfold, and they must confront their past to find a way forward. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Regina Dionela

Cassandra, a struggling mechanic, agrees to her twin sister's desperate request to take her place. But as she steps into a life that isn't hers, she must fight the growing feelings she has for Klinn Ducani, the man who's only supposed to be her sister's fake boyfriend. *** Cassandra Magalona never imagined that saying yes to her twin sister's request would lead her into a life so different from her own. Pretending to be someone else was supposed to be temporary, but every moment with Klinn Ducani pulls her in deeper. As feelings grow and truths begin to surface, Cassandra is torn between the life she left behind and the love she was never meant to find. In a world built on borrowed time and hidden pain, her heart may be the only thing she can't protect. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Regina Dionela

[ Hurricane Cousin's : Spiro Gray ] "You are trapped with me... Forever." - Spiro Gray Rivera. Phamela Ibañes was studying under Dereck Rivera's family. She was studying peacefully not until she entered into an open relationship with her sponsor' son at the very young age. The day they kissed, she's now committed with this Heir. She's now his woman. She's now trapped in his arms. •052421

[NEW CLASSIC SERIES #1] Meet the lead vocalist of New Classic, Isaiah Kalen Mallari. A #Wattys2020 Winner story under Romance category.

Always failing the question and answer portion, aspiring beauty queen Sunshine Gomez keeps losing in the pageants that she's been joining. Little does she know that a particular pageant will lead her to Cloud Galvez, the guy who eventually changes her whole life. *** Dreaming of a better life, Sunshine Gomez joins different pageants to reach her goals. Despite always falling short of winning the crown, she never gives up and continues to fight. However, when she unexpectedly crosses paths with UST Basketball Team Captain Cloud Galvez, Sunshine's world suddenly turns upside down. With her becoming Cloud's personal assistant, her time is divided, people assume she's his girlfriend, and her heart starts to feel things she shouldn't. As she keeps falling for Cloud and his charms, can Sunshine eventually find the love that she's been longing for? Or will misunderstandings drive them apart, eventually hurting them to the core? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

This guy is bad news, pretending to be cute and nice while hiding an evil inside. Zandra Asuncion, who dislikes Michael Jonas Pangilinan, starts to understand him and foolishly tries to "fix" him. Unbeknownst to her, she's falling into a trap, as this guy has no intention of pursuing her - and no intention of letting her go either. South Boys #6 JFSTORIES

THE LOSERS' CLUB SERIES 3 In need of juicy news for her online publication, the struggling journalism student, Millicent Rae Velasco, was forced to interview the intimidating student council president of their university, Juancho Alas Montero. But, not wanting to be the subject of rumors, he rejected her instantly. So, paano siya? Paano ang last requirement niya bago maka-graduate? Si Juancho ang iniatas sa kanya ng isinusumpa niyang prof na gawan ng profile article! Isa pa, dito na lang siya makakabawi! Kailangan niya pang higitin mula sa dulo ng impyerno ang grades niya! Being in a hopeless predicament, she ended up chasing after him. She hid behind the bookshelves where he was studying, memorized his schedule by heart, and talked to him straight on when she could. She only had one goal---write an article about him. Nothing more, nothing less. But life had a lot of things in store for her. Because through the glances she'd stolen, she picked up the sharp fragments of his life. Through the hidden smiles, she unraveled the content of his heart. And through the pages she'd written, she caught herself falling in love with him.