To Kade Sanford Black, falling for his best friend Xanthie Lorenz, a serious and drop-dead handsome songwriter, was a line he did not want to cross. Knowing all too well the huge possibility of losing the only person who could see through him, he took a step back and put a distance to sustain their friendship - especially since Xanthie is soon to marry. Will Kade be able to hold back his feelings until he sees Xanthie married? Or will he finally have the courage to confess his feelings...and risk losing the only friend he has? WARNING: This story contains depictions of suicide, self-harm, and mental health crises that may be upsetting for some readers. Any depictions of mental health issues herein are not meant as a replacement for medical care. If you or someone you know deals with similar issues, they should seek the help of a medical professional. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know in the U.S. is contemplating suicide, please encourage them to call 988 or visit 988lifeline.org. For international resources, please visit: http://www.suicide.org/hotlines/international-suicide-hotline s.html CECELIB | C.C. Cover by Ren Tachibana

R18|MATURECONTENT|ROMANCE|DRAMA PUBLISHED UNDER PSICOM PUBLISHING INC. Jandie Mendoza is a typical secretary who works hard in a company. Her life had been peaceful not until she found out she was carrying his boss's child. It was a serious issue for her-not only because she's pregnant, but also because he's her ex-boyfriend. Knowing the fact that it will cause great havoc, Jandie made up a decision-she'll keep the billionaire's heir hidden. However, certain things surprisingly didn't turn out the way she had hoped. She got caught. Would she be able to escape this time? Started: 10/21/20 Ended: 11/24/20 (SPECIAL THANKS TO GEN HIDALGO FOR MY BC)

R18|MATURECONTENT|ROMANCE|DRAMA [UNEDITED] PUBLISHED UNDER PSICOM PUBLISHING INC. How much can you put up for your ruthless husband? S: 01/06/21 E: 08/24/21

Timid and soft-spoken, Holy Ildefonso suffers from anxiety and erotophobia due to her deceased parents. As she spends time with the naughty and dashing Laki Cavanaugh, can Holy really face her fears, or will his actions only trigger them more? *** Suffering from erotophobia, Holy Ildefonso finds it hard to be close to other men except for her own brother. When she discovers that her brother is leaving and she must live under the same roof with Laki Cavanaugh, she suddenly feels trapped and unsecure. With him offering to help with her phobia, Holy reluctantly agrees and unexpectedly finds herself being more comfortable with him. However, just when they think that their situation is getting better, challenges and misunderstandings come between them, tearing them apart. As Holy returns to the country and sees the changes in Laki, can they still try to make everything work this time around? Or will they choose to move on and surrender, even if it breaks their hearts? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

After getting pregnant at a young age, Calista Belmonte tries her best to keep her son hidden from his father, Lazarus Cavanaugh. But when their paths cross again, can the truths of the past finally bring them together, or will it only keep them further apart? *** Simple yet beautiful, Calista Belmonte can catch the attention of the people around her without even trying. With her parents living abroad, she must focus on her studies and be independent at a young age. However, an unexpected encounter with Lazarus Cavanaugh turns into a bigger mistake, leaving Calista pregnant with their son. As their paths cross again, Calista tries to keep her son hidden from Lazarus, only to end up on his side again. With their new connection and a possible second shot at love, can Calista and Lazarus embrace the hope of a fresh start and make everything right this time? Or will the truths of their past continue to hurt them and push them further apart? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

THIS STORY IS UNDER EDITING TO PREPARE FOR PAPERBACK. Series 2 of 8 Grief drives Sahara Williams into the night on the first anniversary of her mother's death-into music, alcohol, and the arms of a stranger meant to be forgotten by morning. What begins as an escape ignites into something dangerous, a flame born of sorrow and desire. Marco Grayson "Mason" Castillo Russo is dangerous in his own way-commanding, magnetic, and unapologetically intense. Their connection burns fast and fierce, driven by raw desire and unspoken ache. They ignite like flames fueled by lust, never asking for more, never imagining consequences. When passion collides with secrets, will lust and love survive the truth-or will the flame of lies consume them both? Started: 03/29/20 Finished: 06/16/20

THIS STORY IS UNDER EDITING TO PREPARE FOR PAPERBACK. Series 1 of 8 A complicated alignment of families. The loss of loved ones. The complex emotions that resulted in unimaginable rage. Dangerous and seemingly emotionless, Kade Markus Mayner lived for a single purpose-revenge. He never once imagined that he would one day abandon his vengeance after crossing paths with Seraphina Elle Miller, the daughter of the man who owed him a great debt-a debt paid in the lives of his mother and younger sisters. Is there any hope that his story with Seraphina will turn into a sweet love story after the assaults he inflicted on her to satisfy his thirst for revenge? Or will their ending be far more painful, shaped by even more confusing events that ultimately drive them to kill each other? Finished: 04/26/20

SERIES 8 of 8 Venus Aviya Courtenay-Jones, is desperate to conceive a child after her husband announces a biggest lie at the company's press conference that his wife, which is her, is pregnant. Now, the world of high society and the wealthy elite is expecting the birth of a child who will inherit the largest companies. The mining company of the Courtenays and Joneses, and the companies of her five older brothers who are among the country's most eligible bachelors. In less than nine months, she must give birth to a child who will be presented as sole heir of the seven companies. Pressured to conceive surely and immediately, she mindlessly agrees to hire someone to naturally impregnate her. A man with good genes, no connections to the upper class, and easily silenced by money. And the perfect prospect for Tyler, her gay husband, is a gigolo named Adam, a penniless tall and handsome man with well built body and brown eyes. Will she be able to conceive and give birth on time? Or will she fall into a trap of the handsome intruder they willingly let into their house?

Clementine Alvarina is a simple woman with a simple life and simple dreams. Umulan man o umaraw, may sakit man o wala, her studies always come first. She knows her priorities. But no matter how sunny, simple, and orderly your life may be, there will always be things, people, and events that can ruin even the brightest of days. Saint Jaxsen Valiente Dawson-a dimpled Casanova who unexpectedly arrives and turns her orderly life upside down. His arrogance and gambling are only two of a hundred reasons why she dislikes him. Yet no matter how desperately she wants to express just how much she hates and despises him, she has no choice but to tame and tutor him at his grandmother's request. The priorities she has held onto for so long slowly begin to fall out of order. And she never imagined that what began as a sunny day would eventually end in a downpour of painful emotions-and lead her into the darkest chapter of her life. Started: June 1, 2021 Finished: December 29, 2024

Eia Felicity Alfonso could only do nothing but shake her head whenever she sees her best friend's-Phoenix Lorenzo Adler-scandalous actions in public. Jumping from one woman to another, and making out in public seems to be Enzo's most favorite hobby other than pissing her off. Para kay Felicity, hindi niya magagawang magkagusto sa lalaking katulad ni Enzo... She despise womanizers more than anything else so she set high standards for herself. Just when she thought that she could live happily by having a decision to settle with a nice guy who meets these standards she tried to set for her life, waves of unwanted events turned the tables around that made her question her feelings for the man she thought she love the most, and the man whom she thought would remain as her best friend. COMPLETED: 05/26/21