R-18 COMPLETED The greatest storm in Demeter Stella Ampudia's life began upon denying her beloved in front of her family... She made lots of promises to him but she broke them all through giving up the largest portion of her happiness. She was so young back then and was arranged to marry someone else. The thought of disobeying her parents scared her so bad. What's to be expected from a seventeen-year-old girl? S'yempre, sunud-sunuran pa. Hinding-hindi matatanggap ng mga magulang ni Demeter na nobyo niya ang isang lalaking nagsasaka sa lupain ng kanyang mapapangasawa. She could still clearly remember how his face looked like that day. Pain, anger, disappointment, and sorrow mirrored in his dusky, gray eyes. His messy hair showed his extreme devastation. Ni hindi niya kayang salubungin ang matinding titig nito. Nahihiya siya dahil hindi niya manlang masabing mahal niya ito. He took the huge part of her life. He took her heart away and she didn't think she could still have it back. It has only been beating for him, it has only been longing for him. After six years, she went back to her hometown to find peace and comfort. But how could she ever achieve that 'new beginning' if the person whom she onced denied, the person who used to farm at her ex fiance's land... ...is now the person who owns her very last property?

𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐃 | ©zerefiera Kasal - isang bagay na pilit iniiwasan ni Victoria. She hated the arranged marriage set by her father. Ni hindi nga niya kayang magustuhan ang lalaki, ang pakasalan pa kaya? Desperate to escape the leash of an unwanted marriage threatening to tie her down, she planned on fleeing to her grandmother's province, but fate had a different path carved for her. Nagising na lang siya na naliligaw sa isang malayong probinsya. The tall towers and luxurious life she grew up with were replaced by beautiful views of mountain range and wide rice fields. The life there was calm, peaceful, and slow - something she always craved for. The life there turned out to be sweet - as she started to get used to the pair of chocolate brown eyes greeting her in the morning; the only pair that could make her heart go wild, yet calm her down at the same time. Kasal - isang bagay na pilit niyang iniiwasan dahil takot siyang magmahal. But the man she met in that foreign province made her think that if she would end up marrying someone... It's going to be him. First Published: 2023 Republished: Nov. 22, 2024 Finished: July 9, 2025

Nicola Castillejos has been in love with her brother's bestfriend, Malachi Zhang since she was six years old. He was her muse. Her only love. Her world revolved around him and when he left? It stopped spinning. They made a pact of saving all their firsts for each other and she kept her promise despite the oceans that separated them and the years that were stolen from them. However, with Nicola's dissipating hope and Kai's secrets, it was only a matter of time they will have to let each other go. Or will they? ‼️THIS BOOK IS WRITTEN IN TAGALOG-ENGLISH‼️ ------------------------------------------------------- This is a fast-paced story and is NOT for the slow-burn romance girlies. This a romance book with dark themes and unconventional characters. Mentions of mental health and self-harm. This is not for the faint of heart. Read at your own risk. Tropes: Childhood sweethearts romance Second chance romance Angst No cheating Virgin FMC and MMC Morally grey MMC Started: May 2024 Completed: August 2024

Dean Andrada is a man of playful charm yet unwavering principles, believing that wisdom and morals pave the path to lasting success. Raised in a family that valued integrity above all else, Dean learned from a young age that one's character and principles are more valuable than fleeting achievements or material wealth. In his personal and professional life, Dean holds himself to the highest standards of honesty and fairness. He believes that these principles not only lead to personal fulfillment but also inspire trust and respect from others. However, when he saw the woman who has been living in the woods in her entire life, his principles and moral convictions are challenged. She has endured a life filled with trauma, hiding from people who have discriminated against her due to her father's reputation. She is constantly anxious and fearful, always expecting harm from everyone, and Dean is not an exception. Seeing her plight, Dean's principles are tested like never before. He feels a deep desire to protect her, to be a source of comfort in her fearful world. For the first time, Dean is willing to set aside his own desires and ambitions, ready to sacrifice everything to give her the life and security she truly deserves. Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Content Warning: This story contains mature scenes that are not suitable for young readers. Status: Completed

Mature Content Warning: R18+

Selene Dianne Reoja has always been the obedient daughter-protected, controlled, and bound by her family's rules. But one reckless decision changes everything when a jet ski accident throws her into the roaring waves and into the arms of Henrico, a humble bellboy who saves her life. From that moment on, their worlds begin to collide. Selene, born into privilege. Henrico, living a simple life. Two hearts pulled together by a dangerous attraction neither of them can ignore. As love quietly grows between them, Selene is forced to face a painful truth: her family will never accept a man like Henrico. With judgment, expectations, and social boundaries closing in, she must choose between the life she was raised to live and the love that makes her feel truly free. In the roaring of the waves, will love survive-or be washed away by the world's cruel expectations? ***** ISLA JULIETA SERIES #3

#3 General Fiction Book 1 of 11 WARNING: SPG | R-18 | Matured-Content Synopsis Brotherhood Series #1 Zarik Garcia never expected his boredom in college to lead to something extraordinary. Out of a desire for companionship and loyalty, he created a brotherhood-a group of powerful men bound by trust and shared ambition. Now, Zarik has everything he could ever want: loyal friends, immense wealth, and a family he cherishes. But as he grows older, his parents start pressuring him to settle down and build a family of his own. There's just one problem-the woman who owns his heart is running from him, evading his every attempt to claim her as his. And no matter how powerful or influential he is, Zarik finds himself at a loss when it comes to her. Will Zarik be able to win over the goddamn gorgeous woman who's captured his heart, or will she remain the one thing he can't have in a life where he's used to getting everything he wants?

Legacy series #3: Sierra Lavelle V. Galvez Sierra Lavelle Galvez has it all---beauty, wealth, fame, and an attitude that no one dares to cross. A spoiled brat, social influencer, and Atenean college student, Velle is used to getting her way. But when she pushes her father too far, he hires Isaac, a scholar of the Galvez and a UP student, to be her bodyguard and, much to her horror, her full-time babysitter. But Velle isn't one to back down, and Isaac isn't one to break. As Velle's perfectly controlled world starts to crumble, Isaac finds himself stepping in, not just as her protector, but as something more. What happens when sparks turn to flames? Velle and Isaac are forced to face questions neither are ready to answer. But secrets have a way of surfacing, and their growing connection might cost them more than either of them is ready to lose. Can Isaac protect Velle from the dangers around her and the ones within himself? Will Velle risk everything for a love she never expected? Or will the truth tear them apart forever? Sometimes the greatest risks are the ones taken in the dark. 01/02/25

Del Gallego Series 1 It all starts with a simple glance between a mysterious young man and a woman whose life is a metaphor for a pigeon trapped in the ideals of her influential family. May it be a divine timing or sheer coincidence, that shared moment set the two hearts free from their customs and principles to feel the love that had always outlawed to the members of both families--who were well-known in Del Gallego for their protracted and volatile conflict. Disclaimer: Written in mixed Tagalog and English languages. This is a work of fiction. The concepts, incidents, and characters portrayed in the story are either all part of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. Date started: November 11, 2020 Date finished: May 10, 2021