Amid hidden pain and unexpected challenges, two hearts cling to love, navigating a fate they never chose. Essence Series: First Installment. start: 07/21/2025 finish: 02/07/2026

NOT A COINCIDENCE Belle Isandrina Lacasandile was in a race against time, desperately trying to get back to her university for a dreaded Inorganic Chemistry exam. After running an errand for a friend from another school, she found herself stranded, with no hope of finding a cab. Panic set in as she feared being late and having to take an even more difficult make-up test. Just as her anxiety peaked, the famous UP Maroon basketball star, Juan Gomez de Liaño, appeared and offered her a ride, saving the day. What started as a simple favor soon grew into an unexpected connection-ice cream dates, spontaneous afternoon hangouts, and an undeniable spark that everyone around them noticed. Their chemistry felt like something out of a movie. But Belle believed their meeting was merely a blessing in disguise, a chance occurrence without deeper meaning. As someone who spent countless hours in biochemistry labs, proving theories with hard evidence, she didn't believe in love born from a random encounter. Was it really just a coincidence? Or could it be something more-science, fate, and destiny intertwined?

One summer. One shore. A million reasons to leave, and only one reason to stay. In the space between the city and the sea, can they find a middle ground? Or is their love destined to be a shipwreck?

Cold and short-tempered, Riot Crown dislikes being touched by strangers-until Iiliri comes along. But when an accident erases Riot's memory of her, can the heart remember what the mind forgets? *** Still traumatized by his horrific past, Riot Crown is known to be wary of strangers and hurts whoever touches him without his consent. But when he crosses paths with simple and innocent Iiliri Sarenhas, Riot unexpectedly falls for her. As if hypnotized by her charm, he decides to stay with her in the forest together with her two dogs and cat. Just when he thinks that he can finally be with her, Riot's enemies suddenly attack, leaving him with no choice but to part with Iiliri. Now, with a broken promise and an erased memory, can Riot return to Iiliri and rekindle their relationship? Or will what they have shared be a fleeting memory and nothing more? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

After Y/n and Mingyu crossed paths at Seoul Fashion Week, rumors of them dating began to swirl when photos of the two surfaced online. The buzz around their relationship only intensified from there. See what happens after that

You can read this as a standalone story! Sartori #2 "I abused Diablos..." Diablos, the third-born boss of the Sartorian Mafia, was a man who could not be tamed due to his uncontrollable anger. He had to drink the bitter medicines prescribed by the family doctor to keep himself restrained. Never did he imagine that he would taste the sweetest sensation from a woman's skin, far better than bitterness. That taste became the only thing that kept him under control during his fits of rage. But because of his obsession with it, his kindness was abused. . . . Mature Content Warning: R18+

Zinadia Claire Pimenova embraces her unlucky life since their mom abandoned them, as she tried to hold on to her younger sister. She was forced to act strong and independent because of her aunt who keeps on mistreating her. When her button was pushed, she decided to take a breath away from everything for a while. But, that breathing will take her to the man who won't be able to breathe without her presence as they both shared the night that ruined her life.

[EDITING] timelines in this story aren't yet fixed.

(COMPLETED) Arken Zaviere is the definition of a perfect mayor, he was the savior of Caloocan City. Aside from being strikingly handsome and intelligent, he was also known for being a competent mayor for providing the needs of everyone... saving every family from poverty, providing jobs for the jobless people, and giving college scholarships. Jonalyn 'Ayen' Macarios admired him ever since he became the mayor. Mayor Arken Zaviere is beyond perfect in her eyes until that ill-fated night... when she saw Mayor Arken Zaviere's dark nature.

Ruthless Alpha Kane meets Sora, a gentle human who shatters his walls-and turns his world upside down. *** At 31, Alpha Kane Locus Black has given up on looking for his mate. Since the age of 18 it has been all he wanted; now at 31 he is a cold, scary and distant Alpha to his pack. Until he meets Sora. His little human mate. *** Book 1 of the Alpha series