Her family had moved to the province, and Illyasviel Figueroa had to adjust to her new surroundings. She thought she was a nobody-until Kreios Castellano made her feel special among the other girls at their university. Little did she know, he was more than just the cool guy in town. Standalone in the Game of Cards series *** After her family's move to Iloilo, Illya found herself adrift, struggling to adapt to her new life. As a shy and introverted girl, it takes a lot of courage for Illya to get along with people and make friends-until Kreios shatters her defenses. His charm and quiet intensity made her believe in a love that could never falter. But that illusion crumbled the day Kreios disappeared without saying goodbye, leaving Illya with nothing but unanswered questions and the ache of betrayal. Years later, Illya steels herself against suffering after her family's heartbreaking fate. Uncovering Kreios's true identity upends her world once again, and she never imagined that love could be his most lethal flaw. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Regina Dionela

Growing up as an orphan, intern nurse Solana Suarez struggles to make ends meet. But when she crosses paths with Dr. Malrick Demirian, twists come rushing through her life, making her experience good and bad things alike. *** Used to a difficult life, Solana Suarez juggles different jobs to pay for her needs. With her rent, tuition, food, and other expenses in mind, rest almost seems impossible for her. Starting off with a bad impression, she gets into the nerves of Dr. Malrick Demirian, the owner of the hospital where she's working as an intern. Solana almost wants to give up, but an unexpected encounter with Malrick changes her world upside down. Behind the scolding and the nasty remarks, Malrick is actually hiding his attraction to her. As they navigate through their feelings and the judgments around them, can Solana and Malrick get through all these together? Or will they let a misunderstanding get between them and eventually break them apart? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

Desperate to escape her mounting debts, Felisse agrees to be auctioned off to a room full of bored billionaires. When Logan claims her for one unforgettable night, she expects desire, not destiny. *** Logan Reid Rivera has everything--money, power, prestige. But beneath the tailored suits and cold smirk lies a man drowning in monotony. Work is his only thrill until the night he meets Felisse Corpuz. She's one of the item on the stage: beautiful, innocent, a spark in the middle of his empty life. He places a bid. One night--that was the deal. But one night is enough to set their worlds on fire. Now, she's carrying his child, and the solution is a marriage neither of them asked for. A contract sealed not with love, but with consequences. Yet as desire blurs the line between passion and possession, Logan begins to wonder. Did he buy her for one night, or is fate selling him his forever? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

When Martina Del Russo starts her clerkship at Greyfield Sinclaire Memorial Hospital, she finds herself drawn to Dr. Roy Ezekiel Arguello-a skilled surgeon burdened by a painful past-and their forbidden connection threatens to ignite something neither of them can control. *** Martina Vlanca Del Russo steps into Greyfield Sinclaire Memorial Hospital, determined to prove herself as a medical clerk. But her confidence falters the moment she collides with Dr. Roy Ezekiel Arguello-the brooding surgeon whose icy dismissal cuts deeper than any scalpel. Placed under his watchful eye in the dpartment, Martina endures his relentless criticism and piercing glares. Yet beneath the tension lies a dangerous spark neither can ignore. Every stolen glance, every accidental brush of hands, fans the flames of a forbidden attraction. But when Kiel's ex reappears and rips open old wounds, will Martina forgive those who scarred her? Can Kiel heal the wounds of betrayal and win back the woman he truly loves? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

Cassandra Emerald Fortalejo is the sassy "it girl" Roche Dreyden Sevarro wants to forget. Yet every time he tries to, he keeps coming back to the same place he once left. *** Cassandra has built a reputation as the queen of effortless cool. Boys come and go--mere accessories to her glittering life--but Roche, a snobby swimmer at the sports club, refuses to be just another name on her list. A rising star in competitive swimming, Roche is selective, too proud to admit that Cassandra once fooled him. He tells himself he's over it, that she's nothing more than a fleeting mistake in his past--so he becomes a playboy to prove it. And yet, every time he tries to forget, he finds himself tangled in the one memory that won't let go. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

Attorney Madison Del Russo feels watched by a stalker who's been observing her for years. She grapples with her dark past, including a traumatic kidnapping experience. Despite her success in the courtroom, she struggles with her feelings of fear and desire for the unknown. *** Attorney Madison Ivery Del Russo thrives on unraveling crimes and courtroom chaos, but the one case she can't close is buried deep in her past. Years ago, her high school graduation turned harrowing when she was abducted and held captive in an unknown place, fearing she'd never escape. Salvation came in the form of a stranger with a Russian accent who vanished as quickly as he appeared. Now, as Madison fights for justice in the public eye, shadows cling to her private life. Someone is watching. Her instincts scream to confront the threat, yet a twisted yearning for the stalker's reveal lingers. Because part of her suspects he might be the man who saved her or the monster who never truly left. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Regina Dionela

Monroe Gomez is a spoiled princess whose hobby is to shower hate on those she deems lesser beings. When Fate plays a nasty joke on her and ruins her family's wealth, she's left with nothing but a pretty face. Her last shot at redemption? Joining Temptation Island, the infamous island of sin. *** What Monroe wants, Monroe always gets. Even with poverty looming at the horizon for her family, Monroe Contessa Gomez believes that she can find a way to keep her high-maintenance party girl and socialite lifestyle. But strong will alone won't feed her--worse, she has no skills to depend on nor anyone willing to help her because of her bad temper. Her only hope is to depend on her beauty and body to trap a rich man. But in her visit to Temptation Island, she is forced to swallow her pride and depend on Abram Jacinto, the geek she used to bully in her childhood, or risk being booted out of the place where her wealthy preys are. But in her bid to snag herself a guy, what if Monroe lands herself in deeper trouble? When safety is but an illusion, can she let go of her cruel intentions? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish Cover Design by Rayne Mariano

Living as one of the Guevarra triplets has always been hard for Violet. But when a series of unfortunate events with her sister's boyfriend turn her world upside down, will this finally be the chance to get the love that she has long been looking for? -- Violet was asked by one of her triplets to pretend to be Ryker dela Fuente's girlfriend on their monthsary date--but everything was in shambles when Violet woke up in an unfamiliar room the next morning with no memory of what happened the night before. Will Violet still be able to fix the mess that she got herself into or will more problems keep going her way? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover designed by Gesille Catungal

Rising celebrity Lilac Guevarra dreams to become a sought-after movie star. But just when her big break arrives, an unplanned pregnancy halts her plans. Forced to hide the truth from everyone, how can Lilac ever open up and tell the father the truth when it complicates her situation even more? **--* She never liked boys and she always gets what she wants--those are the perfect ways to describe Lilac Angelette Guevarra. As a rising celebrity, she is determined to reach her dreams and rise all the way to the top. But when she gets knocked up by Airyk, all of her glamorous plans come crashing down. To save her blossoming career, her manager ends up hiding her pregnancy. Just when she's determined to set things straight, she unexpectedly falls for Airyk. With him being her sister's past lover, can Lilac overcome the insecurities brewing inside her and finally get the complete family that she's long been wishing for? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. CONTENT WARNING: This story has mature scenes which are not suitable for young readers. Cover designed by Gesille Catungal

THE WATTY AWARDS 2021 WINNER: ROMANCE Due to an unexpected pregnancy, ex-lovers Ryo and Frankie are forced to live under the same roof. They can't stand each other but when the moments from their past are slowly catching up, their lingering feelings seem to be much stronger than they thought it would be. *** When Frankie Castañares broke up with Ryo Canencia, she is determined to move on and never meet him again. They are living well on their own with her working hard to be a magazine editor and him reaching his dream of becoming a professional basketball player. But with the news of Frankie being pregnant with Ryo's child, they've got no choice but to act civil and live under the same roof. They bicker over the simplest things and their situation couldn't get any easier than they ought to be. With them still hung up on their past, can they be brave enough to settle their differences and start all over again? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Illustration by 17aila_