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

Out of League Series #2 Everyone is struggling to be the best daughter, but for Hena Beatrice Mendella, she doesn't even care about being labeled a disappointment and spoiled in the family. She will live the life she wants without regrets. However, one night at a family dinner, her hopes of escaping her parents' dictations shatter when her mom announces that Alistair Dionisio De Herrera the son of her dad's friend, is moving into their house.

second installation of castuarez series Thalysia Louise, the girl who dates for fun but loves too hard. She's a full package; tall, smart, pretty, and elegant... yet she always gets her heart broken. With her recent break up, she decided to build a tall wall for herself so that no man could ever climb it again and wreck her heart once more. But then, as fate took a wild turn, she suddenly found herself falling for the man who is well-known to be a player and a heartbreaker... sounds like "the past will always repeats itself," huh? : vi · xii · mmxxiv : vii · xii · mmxxiv

𝗘𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 ＃𝟭 || Infamous as a latecomer, Rainie found herself expelled from her current school due to her unpunctuality. Her seemingly ordinary life began to take a strange turn when she was forced to enroll in an unknown and suspicious institution located in the middle of a forest. She entered as a transferee in Tantei High, advertised to her as a school for extraordinary people. However, before she could even fully understand what was happening, ravels of mystery and conspiracy about her background and identity started lingering around Rainie. Would she be able to bear the truth once she learned that her whole life was built on a tragic lie?

Always failing the question and answer portion, aspiring beauty queen Sunshine Gomez keeps losing in the pageants that she's been joining. Little does she know that a particular pageant will lead her to Cloud Galvez, the guy who eventually changes her whole life. *** Dreaming of a better life, Sunshine Gomez joins different pageants to reach her goals. Despite always falling short of winning the crown, she never gives up and continues to fight. However, when she unexpectedly crosses paths with UST Basketball Team Captain Cloud Galvez, Sunshine's world suddenly turns upside down. With her becoming Cloud's personal assistant, her time is divided, people assume she's his girlfriend, and her heart starts to feel things she shouldn't. As she keeps falling for Cloud and his charms, can Sunshine eventually find the love that she's been longing for? Or will misunderstandings drive them apart, eventually hurting them to the core? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

(MARRIED MEN SERIES 1) Marriage is sacred. Ang pagpapakasal raw ay dapat pinag-iisipan ng mabuti. Kaya dapat kilalanin ng mabuti ang magiging kabiyak kung ayaw na may pagsisihan sa huli. But in Lakiesha's situation, pagsisisihan kaya niya sa huli ang kanyang desisyon na matali sa isang Raen Hunter Valderama? - - - ©All rights reserved @RicsCentavo ; This story is not yet polished but I'm trying my best to give a good reading-worthy experience. - - - Date Started: July 29, 2024 Date Finished: December 23, 2024

Cassette 381 Series #1 For Serenity Hiraya Añasco, being an honor student is a piece of cake. Madali lang naman magkaroon ng above average na grade, lalo na kung buong student life niya ay siya ang laging top one. She never knew the word "failure" because for her, she's always the best-with this, she accepted a deal with her grandmother to graduate as the class valedictorian. After all, she's always number one, what could possibly go wrong? So, when Kenji Steven Alvarez, the lead guitarist of Dynamics transferred in the same class as hers, she was humbled quickly. He also happened to have the same goal as her. What's worse is he's naturally intelligent-and she hates that he could do things better than her effortlessly. It became her motto to win over him in every aspect and not to give him a chance to turn her dreams into dust. But what if she finds herself in an unexpected situation amidst their vying psyches? But what if she finds herself in an unexpected situation amidst their vying psyches? Will she follow her mind to fulfill her part of the agreement? Or listen to her heart which screams that love is about making sacrifices? Written by: Elluneily

"𝘐 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘮𝘺 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘯. 𝘐'𝘮 𝘩𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘰𝘯." Some people don't have contentment in life because they are not grateful for what they already have. People are thirsty for everything, to be accepted into a group or environment. Perisia Labaro, entered an exclusive school with the help of her mother's boss. She is eager to be accepted by her new friends, believing that she would never be accepted if she was not like them. She started faking her identity, her life, and her interests. That is when Brylle Vilgado entered the frame. Brylle will eventually be the only one who knows her secret. Things don't always go as planned. Lies don't last long. A mistake cannot be fixed by making another mistake. How far will she go to save her secrets? Will they forget the consequences? ______________________________ Genre: Adult Romance Started: Sept. 09, 2021 End: October 22, 2021 ©SaviorKitty

Legacy series #3: Sierra Lavelle V. Galvez Sierra Lavelle Galvez has it all---beauty, wealth, fame, and an attitude that no one dares to cross. A spoiled brat, social influencer, and Atenean college student, Velle is used to getting her way. But when she pushes her father too far, he hires Isaac, a scholar of the Galvez and a UP student, to be her bodyguard and, much to her horror, her full-time babysitter. But Velle isn't one to back down, and Isaac isn't one to break. As Velle's perfectly controlled world starts to crumble, Isaac finds himself stepping in, not just as her protector, but as something more. What happens when sparks turn to flames? Velle and Isaac are forced to face questions neither are ready to answer. But secrets have a way of surfacing, and their growing connection might cost them more than either of them is ready to lose. Can Isaac protect Velle from the dangers around her and the ones within himself? Will Velle risk everything for a love she never expected? Or will the truth tear them apart forever? Sometimes the greatest risks are the ones taken in the dark. 01/02/25