When Franco moved to Manila for college, he told himself that he'll experience everything there is to experience. And he did. His first year could be considered as... scandalous, to say the least. So when his sophomore year came, he promised himself that he'll do better para na rin sa future niya. He intended to join this prestigious organization that would surely help his career in the future. When Franco joined AIESEC, he knew his life would change... little did he know, magbabago talaga ang buhay niya nang makilala niya si Joaquin Lorenzo Santillan-the perfect student who's beloved by everyone. Franco was in awe. Every where Joaquin goes, his presence commanded respect. His presence was magnetic, his smile effortless, his charm undeniable. And he was nice-so nice that Franco unknowingly followed him around, like he was orbiting around Joaquin's magnetic presence, eager for him to be noticed. Akala ni Franco ay okay ang lahat. Naka-pasok na siya sa org. Mukhang magiging kaibigan niya na si Joaquin. But one night, few beers after, his world seemingly collapsed when Joaquin stared him in the eye and said, "In case there's any confusion, let me make it clear-I'm not gay." Franco's world tilted on its axis, crumbling in an instant. Now, his mission was simple: survival. Avoid Joaquin at all costs. Erase the memory of that moment, of those eyes, of the touch that seemed to linger impossibly on his skin. Little did he know, some marks aren't so easily erased.

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Yolo never expected his heart to betray him- least of all for Trever, the guy he loved pissing off, the presence he keeps pretending he isn't desperate to feel again. A basketball varsity player and an architecture student, Yolo always believed his life was simple, predictable, and straight. But growing apart didn't make the feelings disappear. If anything, the distance only made every accidental eye contact sharper, every avoided conversation heavier, every unspoken word louder. And worst of all, Trever's attention is already leaning toward someone else- leaving Yolo with nothing but the ghost of what they used to be. Now Yolo is caught in the cruel tension between wanting and pretending, torn between the safety of denial and the ache that refuses to quiet down. How do you let go of a feeling you were never supposed to have- especially when it's for the one person you never stopped looking for? book cover by sereighn arts

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Santiago Alverio is torn between family expectations and his own internalized fears from homophobic relatives. As he enters a casual fling with Diablo Delgado, he discovers that love, patience, and acceptance might be the blueprint to healing and embracing his true self. *** Santiago Alverio has always lived by the rules of his family, peers, and a silent world that tells him who he should be. As a civil engineering student, he hides behind toxic masculinity and the fear of being noticed because of expectations and a homophobic upbringing. Then comes Diablo Delgado--fearless, affectionate, and unapologetically himself. What begins as a no-strings "friends with benefits" arrangement slowly converts into something deeper. With every touch, every unguarded smile, Diablo breaks the walls Santi has built around his heart. But love is never simple. Santi is caught between family pressures, societal judgment, and his own insecurities. Will he ever realize that happiness was never about meeting expectations but about choosing the person who makes him feel whole? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano ILLUSTRATOR: Ri Ot

Magmula pa man noong high school, mainit na ang dugo ni Noah sa schoolmate na si Iknotus. Maliban kasi sa katotohanang lamang ito sa kanya sa maraming bagay, ito rin ang gusto ng babaeng matagal niya nang crush. Dahil doon ay kinainisan niya na ang lalaki, kaya nang tumuntong sila ng college ay laking pasasalamat niya dahil makakalayo na siya mula rito. Pero iyon ang akala niya, dahil pagdating ng kalagitnaan ng taon ay bigla itong lumipat sa unibersidad na pinapasukan niya. Alam niya sa sariling straight siya, pero ang pagbabalik ni Iknotus ang siyang gumulo sa buhay, isipan, pagkatao, at puso niya.

Chord doesn't like dealing with other people unless they are the first one to initiate. He doesn't like other people to boss him and he'll definitely not back down from any challenge. Zones A-Z. Pawns. Regulars. Council of Five. Project Royalty. Typical is definitely not included in the list of words that describe Imperial University. Definitely, it is far from it. For in this school, the king's word is obviously a law. But the greatest question is, "Who will dare defy a king?" _ [Imperial University: Defying The King] Date Started: 02/01/17 Date Finished: 12/24/18 This book was written in 2017. Proceed with caution.

An epistolary. COMPLETED