"I never would've thought you'd be so much more." Arya Dinero, an adopted girl, has a unique way of perceiving the world. She has associative synesthesia, in which she can't see a color around someone's aura but rather feels it through her mind's eye. Raiko, on the other hand, appears as an imaginary companion Arya created in her world to aid her distant environment and loneliness. As their fictitious adventure continues, Arya is unaware of the possibilities until she discovered that Raiko's "aura" didn't follow the normal laws of her synesthesia. ***** Vivid Hues of Every You blur the lines between reality and imagination. It emphasizes the fact that no matter how bleak things may seem, hope is always visible in unexpected ways until everything screams in color. This story is an atmospheric read. Embrace The Deep #2 (Filipino/English story)

"Fireflies don't glow for me, but you do." Having had enough of her life in the bustling city of Fawnbrook, housekeeper Lorie Hershel turns over a new leaf in her mother's hometown of Chrisford, a picturesque town named then Firefly Lane. There, she meets Teren Vernon, a local potter who is also seeking an escape. As these two broken souls connected, they became bluebirds of one another as they embraced the void amidst the town's vibrant festivities. ***** West to the Firefly Lane highlights that warmth may be found even in the coldest weather, delving into themes of disclosure, forgiveness, and confrontation that lead to healing from past traumas. This novel is an atmospheric read. Embrace The Deep #1 (Filipino/English story)