Escaping from his responsibilities as a future duke, Terron Dashwood moves to the Philippines, hoping to live a simple and humble life. But when he crosses paths with Eva and discovers her true identity, Terron starts questioning what simple really means. *** Hoping for a simple life, future duke Terron Dashwood leaves his family in Italy and moves to the Philippines alone. There, he meets Eva Galanis, a sari-sari store and barbecue place owner who often treats him as a baggage boy. Knowing that he will return to Italy one day to face his responsibilities, Terron firmly believes that his relationship with Eva is mere friendship and nothing more-but his friends think otherwise. With a deadline for him to return home and a death threat looming around, can Terron fight for his feelings for Eva despite the odds? Or will the complicated past that their families share only bring them further apart? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover Design by Regina Dionela

Men Of Crown 9 | R-18 • Mature | COMPLETED At thirty-one, Grant is fine living a life surrounded by his idiot-- who are always on the edge brothers, parents that could kick his arse, and friends that are no better than his brothers. It was a good life he treasures despite the complicated people. Something that he doesn't want to mess with so he made sure he space his life out of complications. Like relationship. Love. Woman. He has seen how it broke the heart and life of someone. After all, he is a psychiatrist at the same time psychologist. He had met a handful of people who succumbed to emotional pain because of heartbreak. Yet, comes a troubled, complicated, and secretive woman who he has difficulty getting out of his head. ⚠️ This is a Filipino-English story. 🎖 Most Impressive Ranking

Men Of Crown 8 | R-18 • Mature | COMPLETED Still buried by anger and grief by the loss of his biological mother who committed suicide, Lorch swears in his mother's grave he will avenge all her pains and sufferings. With all the chaotic life he has to live while growing up until his amazing adopted parents took him, Lorch has nothing to do with mess and chaos. He is a man that wants a life with everything in place. But of course, there will always be exceptions to the rules. That is his half-sister. He's willing to endure the chaotic life again if that means inflicting the same pain on her beloved parents who had caused his mother's demise. But how long could he stand on his ground when her tears are the acid to his heart. ⚠️ This is a Filipino-English story.

Men Of Crown 7 | R-18 • Mature | COMPLETED It was a night with a woman stranger to him that has turned his life into a rollercoaster of searching and craving. She has seized every part of him in just a night while she looked stray and confused by her surroundings. And he was there to be her guide-- her companion -- for what she calls a get-to-know-what-is-bar night. They were supposed to only talk. Him, telling her what to drink for starters and what's not to do inside the bar. But when midnight rolls in they found each other on the bed. With himself claiming her, lost in her moans, drowned by her beauty, and addicted to every part of her body. Mirrow is certain the night they shared was making love and not just a moment of lust. Something that Mirrow wanted to treasure and remember in his mind, in the shelter of his private life. Not be secretly recorded and shared. Now, the night they shared is there, seen by he fucking don't know how many. But he cares less about it when the woman who was with him is nowhere to be found. ⚠️ This is a Filipino-English story.

Men Of Crown 6 | R-18 • Mature | COMPLETED Pyrmont Crown was twenty-five when he met the woman he was sure was the one for him while in the middle of a case. She was a runaway from a family that was choking her with high expectations that she was unable to meet or she refuses to reach, thus she ends up living a tough life. Pyrmont was one heck drawn into her, he was sure he was in love. Hence, he invited her to his temporary home to lessen the difficulty of her situation. He has great plans for her. It was; to wrap up the case at hand, bring her to the Crown Island, introduce her to his family and friends, and of course, propose and marry her. There was nothing about moving on... There was nothing about how to cope with the pain... Nothing about living a life without her... 'Coz he never thought she'll leave him for another man. Damn her for breaking his heart. With the pain she inflicted, Pyrmont is sure he will get back at her. That he whispered through the wind as he watch her smiling five years later. ⚠️ This is a Filipino-English story.

Men Of Crown 5 | R-18 • Mature | COMPLETED Prisoners in their underground are people Ruckus will not give a damn about, moreover care about. Why would he? They are a bunch of criminals with lengthy horrible crimes. They are there six feet or so under the ground-- contained, locked up, and living the life dying to be free to roam aboveground. But there's one prisoner that Ruckus can't help but monitor and care for. Secretly. For he is not a fool to associate his name with a woman who helped a peasant hurt someone as innocent and good as his brother's wife. The woman loves to dance, and she's quiet, but for some reason, her silence didn't deter her from getting into trouble-- too often for his liking -- inside the prison, hence the reason why she's often sent to isolation. But Ruckus will give her that... she's undeniably strong-- physically, emotionally, and mentally. Isolation and even the punishment that comes with the trouble she always gets into don't make her weak or break. ⚠️ This is a Filipino-English story.

Men Of Crown 4 | R-18 • Mature | COMPLETED Don't go after the sister or don't do the sister. A golden rule that was agreed upon by the Crown Island club members. Not in written agreement but in trust they did. Rage was without a doubt agreed and was certain he can do it. After all, he's not into romancing someone related to his friends. Not only that but he was busy with his search for his long-lost sister. But his certainty of his agreement on the rule staggered when his best friend-- Prius, introduced him to his shy, giving, and beautiful sister, Auri. Suddenly, there was the urge to break the rule and damn the best friend thing. But it's not that easy. Damn it! How he wishes that the rule does not exist. How he hopes that his best friend will be cool about him, courting his sister. ⚠️ This is a Filipino-English story.

Still haunted by her traumatic past, Kalisz Roman finds it hard to trust the people around her. But when her heart starts to beat for someone she just met, can she finally overcome her fears and start anew? *** Running away from her traumatic past, Kalisz Roman tries her best to live normally by working as an editor. She often secludes herself and dresses up like a grandma to take away others' attention. But when the need to leave the place she's staying in arises, Kalisz contacts her friend, who offers her a place to live. There, she meets Kronack Crown, the guy who suddenly makes her heart beat fast. Kalisz knows she's not supposed to fall for him, let alone trust him, but she keeps finding herself drawn to him. When she thinks she's finally living happily, her past suddenly crawls back, scaring her to the core. Afraid to trust again, can Kalisz finally choose to face her fears and fight the demons clouding her thoughts? Or will she leave everything behind again and hide, even if it means breaking her heart? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

To Kade Sanford Black, falling for his best friend Xanthie Lorenz, a serious and drop-dead handsome songwriter, was a line he did not want to cross. Knowing all too well the huge possibility of losing the only person who could see through him, he took a step back and put a distance to sustain their friendship - especially since Xanthie is soon to marry. Will Kade be able to hold back his feelings until he sees Xanthie married? Or will he finally have the courage to confess his feelings...and risk losing the only friend he has? WARNING: This story contains depictions of suicide, self-harm, and mental health crises that may be upsetting for some readers. Any depictions of mental health issues herein are not meant as a replacement for medical care. If you or someone you know deals with similar issues, they should seek the help of a medical professional. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know in the U.S. is contemplating suicide, please encourage them to call 988 or visit 988lifeline.org. For international resources, please visit: http://www.suicide.org/hotlines/international-suicide-hotline s.html CECELIB | C.C. Cover by Ren Tachibana

Struggling with commitments, savage and independent Zehannah Sevil is ready to be single for the rest of her life. But as she continuously crosses paths with cheeky Reigo Vasquez, she suddenly finds herself breaking all her rules. *** Repeatedly left behind by her ex-boyfriends, Zehannah Sevil promises to protect her heart at all costs. She doesn't believe in marriage and is okay with being alone until Reigo Vasquez comes rushing back into her life. Despite being cheated on by his exes multiple times, Reigo is still willing to risk it all for Zehannah. She is different from other girls, and he can't seem to get her off his mind. As they find solace in each other's arms, they unknowingly fall deeper than what they have expected. Determined to make their relationship work, can Reigo manage to change Zehannah's beliefs in love? Disclaimer: This story is written in TAGLISH. CECELIB | C.C. WARNING: MATURE CONTENT | R-18 Cover Design by Regina Dionela