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Dosage of Serotonin by inksteady
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Started: 04/27/2021 Ended: 08/24/2021 Ang hirap palang tumanda. Ang hirap magbayad ng bills. Ang hirap suportahan ng pamilyang akala ay isang milyon ang suweldo mo. Ang hirap ngumiti sa nanay na mataas ang tingin sa'yo pero hindi ka kayang ipagtanggol. Ang hirap tabihan sa hapagkainan ng tatay na pinag-uubusan mo ng pera pero hindi ka maalala. Ang hirap mag-abot ng tulong sa kapatid na baon sa utang. Ang hirap intindihin ng hipag na nakakapagpa-rebond pa kahit kapos na kapos na. Ang hirap pakisamahan ng bunsong halos ilahad ang mga palad tuwing makikita ka. Ang hirap ngitian ng mga taong tanong nang tanong kung bakit hindi ka pa nakakapag-asawa. Ang hirap humarap sa mundong isasampal sa'yo na mag-isa ka. Tulong, bigay, utang. Isang iling mo lang, madamot ka na. Kasama mo sila kapag may maibibigay ka, pero hindi mo sila mahahanap kapag wala na. Ikaw ang kakayod, sila ang tutuka. Ikaw ang iiyak sa pagod, sila ang magtatamasa. Iyon ang summary ng buhay ko. Sobra-sobra ang naririnig na paghingi, kulang na kulang ang naririnig na pasasalamat. Sobra-sobra ang pagpapasensya, kulang na kulang ang natatanggap na pagpapahalaga. Sobra-sobra ang binabayaran, kulang na kulang sa kasiyahan. Kaya nang dumating sa buhay ko ang nag-iisang lalaking hindi ako nakita bilang naglalakad na alkansya, ang nag-iisang lalaking nakinig sa mahabang listahan ko ng problema, ang nag-iisang lalaking nagbigay sa akin ng kakaibang saya, ipinangako ko sa sarili na sa gitna ng hirap ng pagtanda, magtitiis ako basta't siya ang kasama. Kahit pa ang kapalit noon ay pagtalikod sa minahal na pamilya. Kahit pa ang kapalit noon ay paglaban sa mundong pinatatakbo ng kapangyarihan at pera. Kahit pa ang kapalit noon ay ang pagdurusa't pag-iisa. Siya ang ginhawa, pahinga, at kasiyahan ko. Dumating man ang araw na tanaw ko na ang dulo. Dumating man ang araw na wala na kaming sagot sa lahat ng bakit at paano. Dumating man ang araw na pareho na kaming talo.
In the Midst of the Crowd (Loser #1) by inksteady
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THE LOSERS' CLUB SERIES #1 Have you ever been so smitten with someone that you were just so grateful they existed? Tipong makita mo lang siya, solved ka na. Kahit hindi mo siya makausap o makasama, inspired na inspired ka. That was the case for Dawn Karsen Navarro, a die-hard fan of a prominent singer and songwriter, Dior Kobe Gallardo. Kahit pa laging General Admission ticket lang ang nabibili niya at halos kasinlaki lang ng gagamba ang natatanaw niya mula sa upuan, marinig niya lang ang boses ng binata, kuntento na siya. So, when luck pulled a trick on her poor heart, she didn't hesitate to take advantage of the opportunity. She went from being in the farthest row to being in the backstage, from seeing only a glimpse of her idol to a face-to-face encounter, and from hearing only a fraction of his life to knowing everything there was to know about him. She had made a lot of progress. But, why did she go back to being seated in the farthest row? Why did she go back to being just a mere fan? After everything they vowed, why did she go back to being a stranger in the midst of the crowd?
Lavender Haze by frappauchino
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Detective Yves De Salvo thought it was just another routine case when he was assigned to reinvestigate the death of a prominent businessman. Originally ruled a suicide, the case was reopened under suspicions of murder. As Yves meticulously reviews the evidence, he uncovers a chilling realization: the crime scene and circumstances mirror the plot of a crime novel he read years ago. The novel's author, Hazel Beltran, is a celebrated writer whose dark and intricate stories have captivated readers worldwide. Coincidentally, she is also the stepdaughter and sole heir of the deceased tycoon. But what strikes Yves even more is the shocking discovery that Hazel is the same girl he fell in love with one unforgettable summer years ago-a love he thought he'd never experience again. As Yves scrutinizes Hazel's life, her relationship with her stepfather, and the eerie similarities between her fiction and reality, questions begin to arise. Is Hazel the brilliant but twisted mastermind behind the crime, or is she the victim of a sinister frame-up? With his feelings for Hazel complicating his judgment, Yves finds himself stuck in a Lavender Haze.
Six Hearts, One Mission by CheerlessAngel
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A feisty college girl who constantly gets into fights with thugs will cross paths with a wealthy and influential woman. This chance encounter will lead to an unusual agreement where she'll be tasked with a mission involving six brothers in exchange for a large sum of money and the opportunity to study at a prestigious university. She will live in the family's luxurious mansion, sharing her days with six strikingly handsome brothers, each with a unique and often challenging personality. Her life in the mansion will be far from easy as the brothers' distinct personalities and the complexities of the mission will test her patience and limits and determine whether she can succeed in her mission.
Something Beneath the Melody (The Runaway Girls Series #1) by siellarae
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The Runaway Girls Series #1 Euphony Rae Salazar is the perfect example of a woman with principles. Lahat gagawin niya upang umahon sa hirap dahil naniniwala siya na kung may pera ka mawawala na ang lahat ng problema mo. Nevertheless, no matter how challenging the journey to success may be, she would never compromise her principles. She would rather do things on her own, except for Zero Almendrala, who is an exception to this rule. Alam niya kasing naiiba ang lalaki sa lahat. He knows her too well, and she trusts that he would never engage in actions that would undoubtedly harm her. However, it turns out that her belief was merely an illusion. In the end, he is just like the rest. Despite her attempt to leave, the echoes of the melody they had once shared lingered within her, even though the song had already ceased playing. Date started: May 28, 2023 Date finished: July 18, 2023
Light Over Me (Soledad de Merced #3) by sulatniserene
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Kio Soledad de Merced always kept his life quiet and private. He never wanted anything flashy and grand. Attention and spotlight were the two things he never wanted to have. Calm and easy, that's how he preferred his life. Shiloh Lumiere Bendia's life was far from what he wanted, she was born for the spotlight. Living under the scrutinizing eyes of the world, Lumiere's life consists of cameras and flashes following her whenever she moves. The world gravitates around her, and everyone who sees her is drawn to her light, including him. The moment he saw her on that stage with the spotlight shining on her, he knew he would spend his whole life admiring her from afar. But with the twist of fate and a little luck, his fate might have changed. A secret moment. A lingering stare. Quick stolen moments behind the camera that no one knows about. But to what extent can they sacrifice for a losing battle they knew they would never win? To love is to risk. To risk requires courage and courage is only found in places we're too scared to take. ---- Date Started: March 2025 Date Finished: June 15, 2025
Tints of Yesterday by ItzAizy_Writes
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Avrielle Celine Vergara thought she was just an ordinary girl, not until she found herself caught between two men who turned her world upside down. What she doesn't realize? She met them before, long before their fates intertwined once again. So, who will Avrielle choose? The one who can paint her world in golden? Or the one who can embrace her in the shadows of his darkness?
End Game by frappauchino
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Saint De Salvo had a reputation for living life on the edge, but this time, he'd gone too far. After a wild, frenzied night, he woke up next to the lifeless body of a woman, with no memory of what happened. Swearing his innocence, he found himself quickly arrested and thrust into the unforgiving grip of the legal system. Desperate and out of options, Saint turns to the only person who might help him: Andrea Dela Torre, his brother's best friend, and a rookie lawyer. Despite their mutual animosity, Andrea feels indebted to the De Salvo family for their past support and reluctantly agrees to take on Saint's seemingly hopeless case. As Andrea digs into the details of that fateful night, she uncovers a series of lies and dark secrets that challenge everything she thought she knew about Saint and his world. Tensions run high as Andrea races against time to prove Saint's innocence.
Calming the Vicious Wind ✓ by fochacy
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Elements of Love Series: 1 Aveline Pearl Delgado's life had been marred by her parents' harsh treatment for as long as she could remember. Their cruelty had led her to believe she could never calm the souls of others, just as they had never treated her right. But her world takes an unexpected turn when she encounters a calm and collected man hiding a second life that is hidden from the world's prying eyes. Sa umaga, mukhang inosente at payapa ang presensya ng lalaking ito. Subalit pagsilip ng kadiliman, walang nakakaalam ng tunay niyang pagkatao na tanging si Aveline lamang ang nakakakita. And she never imagined that she could calm the wind . . . the vicious side of him. And as the curtain falls on his secret side, Aveline becomes trapped in the storm of his secret world. She remains an unspoken presence, a forgotten fragment of his hidden life, with no one, not even the man himself, aware of her existence. The pain of that reality cuts deeper than the scars left by her parents because she realizes that she can never calm the wind of the real and unhidden side of him. Started: October 23, 2023 ©fochacy
Lip-Locked with Trouble by YnaGreys_
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Si Andrea Robbin Claude Sy, ay isang heredera na lumayo sa mundo ng alta at lumipat sa isang public school sa lungsod ng Baguio, only for her to find out na ang mga estudyante sa kinabibilangan niyang section ay mas mayaman pa pala kesa sa kanya. Hindi lang sa pera, kundi pati sa pakikipag-bubugan. Twists of fates, Fists and fights. Secrets. Heartbeats. Late-night confessions at isang halik na hindi niya matakasan. Can she truly guard her heart, kung sa huli, nakatakda pala siyang ipakasal sa kanyang Ex-boyfriend na anak ng business partner ng mga magulang niya? She came looking for freedom... but found chaos-and maybe some unexpected kisses. This story is my official entry to #Wattys2025 ✨ Start Date: 05/27/205 End Date: --/--/-- Update: Sinisipag ako mag-update 3-4 times a week kasi patapos na :D