[The Wattys 2025 Shortlist] ********** She spent twenty-four years preserving herself for one man-only for him to choose her best friend instead. Tomorrow, they would vow eternity to each other, while she remained nothing but a spectator to a love she had longed for. Desperate, she devised a plan, one final chance to make him hers. A single drop of aphrodisiac, a carefully orchestrated encounter-she would take what was meant to be hers. But fate had other plans. In the darkness of her deceit, she fell into the arms of the wrong man. A ruthless, merciless, and identical in every way except for the shadows that clung to him like a second skin. Her trickery had backfired, and now, she was at the mercy of a man whose hunger knew no bounds. He devoured her, claimed her, and became intoxicated by her taste, scent, and the desperate, helpless moans she never intended for him. She had set a trap, but it was she who had been ensnared. In her desperation, she had tasted her own poison. And he had found a new obsession. *********************************** Started: March 22, 2025 Ended: April 21, 2025 Revised: August 2, 2025

Atasha Del Valle was only supposed to admire Calum Castillejos from afar, not fall in love with him. Her world was different from his. Their paths were only meant to cross, not intertwined. Against her better judgment however, she fell fast and deep. When an unfortunate circumstance striked, she was forced to leave abruptly and without a word. Will she be able to get back the love that was lost? Or will she be forced to move on knowing her life was no longer solely hers. ‼️THIS BOOK IS WRITTEN IN TAGALOG-ENGLISH‼️ ------------------------------------------------------------- This is a fast-paced story and is NOT for the slow-burn romance girlies. This a romance book with dark themes and unconventional characters. This is not for the faint of heart. Read at your own risk. Tropes: High school sweethearts romance Second chance romance Angst Virgin FMC Semi-dark Started: December 2024 Finished: March 2025

You can read this as a standalone story! Sartori #1 "Damien... got addicted to me." Damien, the youngest boss of the Sartorian Mafia, was a man who could not be calmed. Illegal drugs were his way of coping with his anger, until he discovered a strange aroma. He never expected to experience true euphoria from a woman's natural scent, something far more intoxicating than the effects of the drugs he once relied on. . . . WARNING: This story is unedited! All chapters are in their first drafts! Thank you!

MIDNIGHT CREATURES SERIES 2 "I am the boss, but you are the rules. I am the master of my life, but for you, I'll be a vassal." Tania Valdyz, a simple probinsiyana girl, moves to the bustling metropolis of Centrus City, seeking the education and opportunities her humble hometown could never provide. But the glittering city lights hide dark secrets. Beneath Centrus's glamor lies a dangerous underworld-bloody mafia wars, black markets, human trafficking, and more. Thrust into this chaotic world, Tania never expected to cross paths with someone who would change her destiny forever. What truths will she uncover amidst Centrus's bustling streets? Will she lose herself-or finally discover who she's meant to be? Is she running from her old life-or crash-landing into the one she was destined for? Perhaps it isn't fate she's fighting, but the life that was written for her all along. FORMER TITLE: I'M THE VAMPIRE BOSS'S SALVATION Date Started : June 7, 2020 Date Finished : October 4, 2020

(COMPLETED) Nathalie Mariano is an unfortunate woman. Her family abandoned her when she was just a kid, she was forced to live with a group of thieves to survive. She became a thief for as long as she can remember, she can say that she's already an expert in that field. Ashteroh Alexeev is a wealthy jewelry company owner who's rumored to be a weak old man and he's her new victim. But she regretted it afterward because he's far from being a weak old man she expected.

(COMPLETED) Kiara Amaris North knew that her parents are not really in love with each other, she was just a product of a loveless marriage. On her 24th birthday, her mother announced that she wants to be legally separated from her father because she has a new boyfriend. But of course, she won't let that happen, she'll do anything to save her parents' marriage even if that means she has to seduce her mother's boyfriend, Xanthos Archante.

(COMPLETED) Angelica Louise 'Angel' Mendoza is a famous model and actress, she has a bitchy attitude, she does whatever she wants to do, she gained a lot of haters because of that but she doesn't care because she's happy. She finally achieved her dreams and plans in life, she couldn't ask for more. Her best friend, Jaze, has a long-time boyfriend. Angelica knew that Jaze is deeply in love with him that's why she was shocked when Jaze left without any notice, leaving her boyfriend behind. And now, she's being held as a hostage by her best friend's ferocious boyfriend... Zakarius Cavalcante.