CHEF MATHIEU DMITRY BRANDAEUR

AR. THADDEUS BERNARDO APOSTOL faces his greatest regret after ten long years of waiting for the girl that got away. But instead of meeting Susanna Evangeline Rama's future self, the mysterious lighthouse of Faro de Amoré brings back the Sanna from his past that he failed to protect-clueless about her life and the events that occurred between the years 2009 and 2011, with 49 days ticking on her wrist. However, fate doesn't seem to be doing Thad any favors when a little boy emerges from the lighthouse, bearing a resemblance to both him and Sanna-again, with the same day and time on his wrist. Forty-nine days, fragmented memories as clues, and questions about Thaddeus' past that link him to the 4th missing item of the de Dios-will Thad be able to uncover the truth behind the past that holds him back from his present? And if so, will it be easy to accept? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Design: WeirdyGurl

BARTHOLOMEW JUAREZ, a genius multilingual kindergarten teacher adorably loved by kids. A certified bookworm, human CCTV, and the BEST best friend and brother everyone could have. But behind Balti's smile and laugh is a man who couldn't face the demon of his unknown past. Niña Rosella Marzon, a sweet elementary teacher with a decade of love for Balti and currently a sworn enemy of Balti's younger sister, Maha. Ilang move on strategies na ang inaral at ginawa ni Niña pero bumabalik pa rin ang feelings niya kay Balti. And now, she finds herself teaching in the same school Balti and Maha (ex-best friend) are teaching. Natural dahil pumayag ba naman siyang mag-apply na teacher sa private school na pagmamay-ari ng mga Juarez. But things got of hand, mas malala pa sa procrastination ng paggawa ng grado ang nangyari nang aksidente niyang mapainom ng GAYUMA si Bartholomew Juarez. Now, Ser Balti is crazy in love with her. Paano pa siya makaka-move-on nang tuluyan kung mahal na siya ngayon ni Ser? At mukhang mapapa-research nang wala sa oras sina Ma'am Niña and Ser Balti dahil mukhang hindi lang isang simpleng love spell ang nangyari. Balti's demons have awakened and will try to ruin the happiness of the people living in Faro de Amoré. Lalo na't hindi lang pala ang gayuma ang naglalapit sa kanila. Their unresolved past made sure to linked their lives so they meet again in this future. Will Balti allow his past to take over or will he teach himself to correct all his mistakes, so he can keep Niña in this lifetime? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Design: WeirdyGurl

WATTYS 2021 SHORTLIST - ROMANCE Jude Asrael Savio, lead vocalist of the famous international band Queen City, suddenly announces a hiatus from the limelight after Faith, his secret fiancée, died in a reckless driving accident caused by the son of Roberto Morales, Lucio. He hates how the family shows no remorse for the death of his fiancée. Whether it's pure luck or not, Jude discovers Lucia Marison's identity-the ghost daughter of Roberto Morales, whom nobody knows exists. Driven by his grief, Jude plans his revenge, and the best way to get even is to use Marison. He will make her fall for him, and he will make sure Marison hates herself for being Roberto Morales' daughter. But will a kiss of deception be enough to prevent him from falling for her? Or will the mysteries of Faro de Amoré save him from losing Marison for good? But what if Marison can hear Jude's dead fiancée? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Design: WeirdyGurl

Fortune teller Aurea Feliciano gets a major plot twist when a compass necklace makes her the chosen bride of doubter hot-torney Tor Velez. The initial plan is simple: live together for three months. But when the mysteries behind the necklace resurface, maybe being together isn't as easy as it seems. *** Twenty-three-year-old Aurea Feliz Feliciano only wishes to finish her studies and get a stable job. But her life completely changes when she finds a mysterious compass necklace underneath her dead grandfather's bed. The plot twist? The necklace makes her the bride-to-be of Atty. Kale Thomas Velez. After getting hurt from his previous relationship, Tor is completely against the idea of marrying a stranger like Aurea. But through his grandmother's wish and the given history of the compass necklace, he finally caves in and gives it a try. Nothing could go wrong in living with a fortune teller who sees spirits, right? Or maybe not. Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Design by Regina Dionela

Engr. Simon Ryusei Takeuchi

St. Nicholas University sophomores Marius and Lucia are thrust into a ghostly mystery when the blood-stained message of a recently dead After Class Society president appears, pleading for help. As they investigate, they awaken the sinister whispers of an 18-year curse of the society, a dark legacy that has consumed the members before them. With a restless spirit closing in and dark secrets unraveling, they must uncover the truth before another student dies. *** One night, sophomore literary student Marius Shelley "Rus" Ilusorio returns to Mount Carmel Hall to retrieve his brother's missing pen, only to lose himself in the suffocating darkness of its eerie hallway. Just as terror grips him, Lucia Meira Salamanca, the strange sophomore communication student and SNU Publication writer with a sixth sense emerges from the darkness, saving him from an unthinkable horror. Seeking refuge in the school's storage room, they stumble upon an old yearbook that falls open on its own, revealing a photo of the recently deceased After Class Society president, Enzo Gabriel Hidalgo-Rus's unrevealed half-brother. Enzo's eyes stare back at them, his chilling blood-stained message clear-Help me. Drawn into the society's undisclosed mystery, steeped in death and secrets, Rus, the last active member of After Class, knows that he can't solve his brother's suspicious death without the society. So, to save it from total dissolution, Rus must recruit five more members-including the reluctant sixth sense girl, Lucia. But with a paranormal society haunted by a resurfacing curse and possibly a vengeful spirit, who would dare to join? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Illustration Design by Joshua John G. Libiran Cover Design by WeirdyGurl