Beneath a broken mask lies the truth behind the façade, and while masks can conceal pain, they cannot mend wounds. In the end, no mask was worth the torture. However, to Midnight Velasquez, who was forced to wear a mask since he was young, the mask hiding his true face was a façade he was ready to keep for a lifetime. However, what occurs when the mask begins to break, revealing the dreadful things concealed beneath it? Would he have the courage to confront his true self reflected in the mirror, or would the remnants of his broken mask consume him and drag him into the depths of despair? With a broken mask, a battered body and a weary soul, Midnight couldn't help pondering... is this life worth living for? CECELIB | C.C. UPDATE SCHEDULE: No specific date as of now COVER: Astrid Jaydee

1st installment of The Billionaire Bachelors Series Cechxia Garcia is a writer on a mission. Kailangan nyang mainterview at magawan ng article ang limang bilyonaryong binata sa magazine company na pinagtatrabahuhan nya. Feeling nya ay kaya nyang gawin ito dahil pinaniniwalaan nyang siya'y isang tunay na henyo. Pero may problema: si Grae Dominic Rodriguez. Ito na yata ang pinakaantipatiko at pinakaaroganteng lalaking nakilala nya sa buong buhay nya! Ito ang una nyang pinuntahan para interviewhin. Sa kasamaang palad, tumanggi itong magpainterview dahil sa kasalanang kanyang nagawa! Kaysa mapatay ito, umalis na lamang sya sa opisina nitong napakagara at napakataas. Ngunit mukhang pinagkakaisahan sya ng tadhana. Dahil ng lapitan nya ang apat pang bilyonaryo at nalaman ng mga itong tinanggihan sya ni Rodriguez sa interview, hinamon sya ng mga ito: Get Rodriguez's interview first or there will be no article. No choice ang lola nyo. Kaya kinulit-kulit nya si Rodriguez na papayag lang magpainterviw kapag nagawa niya ang ibinigay nitong kondisyon! Hanggang saan kaya ang kayang gawin at tiisin ni Cechxia para sa inaasam nyang promotion gayong ang forever sadistang editor-in-chief nya'y isang buwan lamang ang ibinigay na palugit sa kanya?

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Berry Lacsamana had given up on life. But when she one day wakes up in a strange bed with someone calling her his wife, her life begins to take a different path. ****** When Berry Lacsamana wakes up in a room she doesn't recognize, hooked up to medical machines, confusion and anxiety consume her. Deepening Berry's fear is the presence of Cadmus Valcarcel who treats her coldly and and looks at her with resentment. "Finally," he said with coldness in his voice that made her shiver, frightening her. "My infamous wife is awake." Berry isn't anyone's wife, lest she is married to Cadmus. However, when she sees a photo of Cherry, a woman who looks like her from every angle, Berry begins to have some suspicions. She knew she was Berry, not Cherry... wasn't she? DISCLAIMER: This is a Filipino language story. WORD COUNT: 194,647 COVER: ASTRID JAYDEE WARNING: DON'T READ THIS STORY IF YOU CAN'T HANDLE DEPRESSING SCENES, SENSITIVE TOPICS OR MATURE CONTENT.

He is her human trophy. Carlyn doesn't care what anyone thinks of her, as long as she has Jordan Moises Herrera, her sensible and almost perfect boyfriend from the Science Class. But when she started falling for him for real, Jordan suddenly realized that he was too good for someone like her. South Boys #2 JFSTORIES

Iris Gonzaga-Racini had made peace with her unusual life. Married, but miserable and lonely, Iris vowed to live life to the fullest. When she is invited to an island where even the most depraved desire can become reality, she can't say no. ****** Many would consider Iris Gonzaga-Racini a fortunate woman to be Niccolo Racini's wife, but Iris could not be more miserable or lonely. Despite being married to Niccolo for the past eight years, Iris has never met him. Until one day, when she receives a black invitation from her husband, summoning her to Temptation Island. A paradise where one's kinkiest and most depraved desires can become reality. "You are invited to Temptation Island."

Despite of being a single father, Drake couldn't deny that women still flock on his feet. He could easily find a mother for Blake if he really wants to. But like him, his son is yearning to only one, and that is Alexza-a woman who ran away from him. WARNING: Mature Content | R-18 | SPG | I did not proofread this story. Read at your own risk.

Living at the top of the hill where everything seems away like the blazing sun in La Carlota, Terra Charlotta Ciervo aim to have a better future. It's not only for her but also for the kids on their sitio. The hatred from other people outside her refuge would never be the reason to stop her ambition. However, the chances to achieve something high is difficult because she don't have much means to succeed. Despite of her struggles, she's still lucky to find another inspiration to keep moving. A little glance at Grego Almendarez is enough for her. He was like a mesmerizing sun that's impossible to reach. Terra Charlotta knows that she could only dream of him. She couldn't touch him. But she's fine with that. She will just admire him from afar... without knowing that the fate has other plans for her. *** LA CARLOTA SERIES BOOK 1: REACHING THE SUN Started: August 1, 2022 Finished: January 25, 2023 Book Cover: CTTO NOTE: I did not proofread most of my stories here. Read at you own risk. Read responsibly.y

When Victoria 'Tori' Peige found out that Zachary Anderson was the reason for all of her bestfriend's past break-ups, she knew she had to step in and make a move. Even if it was against her will, Ms. goody-goody asked Zach to be her boyfriend. Little did Tori know that Zach only agreed because he wanted to use her in order to get to her bestfriend. But what would happen when the relationship that started out with lies and deceit turn into something...real?

When secret agent McLaren Lane starts dreaming about a little girl, buried memories from his past resurface--a past shockingly intertwined with Celine Villarica, his friend with benefits. He realizes that everyone has secrets like him--it's just a matter of finding out what they are. *** McLaren has learned to live with the lies he was told growing up. He was close with his family, he has a good job he enjoyed, and he liked the company of his friend with benefits, Celine. But when a little girl starts haunting his dreams, turning them into beautiful nightmares, McLaren is determined to find out the truth behind his vague childhood. But secrets come with a price--Celine is also hiding something from him. Out of respect for each other's privacy, McLaren never pushes Celine to share with him and vice versa, but when love is added to the mix and the past starts to catch up to them, they realize that their lives are more connected than they thought. Can they trust each other enough with their memories, or are secrets really meant to be kept--and buried? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Regina Dionela