"Are we gonna start our lessons?" tanong ko rito. Pinatong nito ang isang kamay nya sa likod ng upuan ko habang ang isa naman ay nasa gilid ng braso ko. He was looking at me like I'm some puzzle that he can't solve. Tinaas ko ang isang kilay ko. "Why are you staring at me like that?" Umiling ito. "We haven't properly introduced ourselves yet and for us to get along we must familiarize ourselves with each other," Kinagat ko ang ibabang labi ko. Nahigit ko ang hininga ko nang sumunod ang mga mata nya doon kaya napaiwas ako ng tingin. "What do you want to know? My name is Kelsey Fleurette Diokno. The only daughter of Karylle and Frederico. I'm eighteen years of age." Tinanggal nito ang kamay nya sa likod ng upuan ko saka sumandal sa upuan nya. He breathed and looked at me intently. "You are... eighteen," Ngumuso ako saka tumango. "Yes, I'm eighteen." Tumango ito na parang iniintinding mabuti ang sinabi ko. What's wrong with him? "Okay. I'm Finnick Kaiden David Rodriguez. Twenty seven years of age. I majored in chemistry and I have my own company of producing new drugs that can cure rare diseases." Tumango ako saka namangha sa sinabi nya. At least he already figured out everything in his life. Not unlike me. "Are you married? Should I call you kuya?" Kumunot ang noo nito. "No! And you're not my sister so don't call me Kuya." matigas nitong sabi. "Okay. Blondie then?" sabi ko saka ngumiti. I was caught off guard when he advanced to my space locking me in my chair. Sobrang lapit ng mukha nya sa mukha ko I can almost hear his breathing. "Drop it, Fleurette... Finnick, just, Finnick. Okay?" he hoarsely said. Napalunok ako saka tumango. "Finick..." [Warning: SPG, Mature, Explicit] Read at your own risk. Cover by: @acymystic

Warning⚠️ R18/Mature content Lumaki sa isang maliit ngunit masayahing nayon si Sunset. Dahil sa kagustuhang mabigyan ng magandang buhay ang pamilya niya nakipagsapalaran siya sa manila at dito susubukan baguhin ang takbo ng kapalaran niya. Pinanganak siyang kakaiba ng mga magulang dahil isa siya sa kaunting taong may roong rare blood type. Hindi niya rin akalain na dahil sa kanyang kakaibang blood type ay makikilala niya ang may ari ng pinapasukan niyang kompanya. Dahil siya ang naging dahilan para mailigtas sa panganib ang buhay ng kapatid nito na may kapariha niyang blood type. Nakilala niya ang lalaking nagbibigay sa kanya ng kakaibang pakiramdam kung ito'y nasa malapit. Pakiramdam na hindi niya pa naramdaman sa tanang buhay niya na alam niyang dapat niya ring pigilan dahil magkaiba ang kanilang mundo. Langit ito na kailangan niyang tingalain para matignan pero hindi mahahawakan samantalang lupa lamang siya at kahit anong gawin niyang tingala sa langit hindi niya ito malalapitan. Pero paano kung ang langit na mismo ang bumaba para makasama niya?Mapipigilan niya pa kayang mahulog sa lalaking ni ngiti ay may bayad sa kagaya niyang dukha. Magkakaroon kaya ng kakaibang pagiibigan sa mga panig nila?. Makakaya niya kayang sabahayan ang agos na ibinibigay ni tadhana.

One bakeshop. Two songs. Three personal magazines. A special chapter wherein Solene, Elora Chin, and Reese Deborah come together for Valentine's Day.

As she navigates the turbulent journey of self-discovery, Wednesday Denise learns that true freedom comes from within. She realizes that letting go of toxic relationships and embracing her own desires is not only necessary but empowering. *** Wednesday Denise's life is a constant struggle to win the approval of her indifferent parents. Despite the obligations she never asked for as the eldest, she can't bring herself to abandon her family. As a founding member of the Anagapesism band, her dreams take a turn when she leaves the group to pursue a nursing career, wanting to find a solid route that will eventually validate her. Having North Barrinuevo beside her, offering her the support and understanding she's been yearning for, is a blessing, as she discovers her voice, the importance of self-love, and the courage to break free from the chains of expectation. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

Born in a strict and ambitious family, Syerana cannot handle the pressure that her family gives. As her family tries to control every decision she makes, including her dream to be a flight attendant. Instead of following what her heart wants her to become, she then took the path of being an investigator. With her walking to the path, she does not want in the first place, little did she know that it will also be the path that will draw her to Seig. Being with her first love made her feel different emotions, and experience a lot of things. But as she continues communicating with Seig will make her deal with consequences. The consequences she doesn't even want to face. But then she found out that what scares her most is the only way for her to live with the truth. Start: December 18, 2020 End: July 23, 2021

To transform her family's life from rags to riches, Cari is determined to focus on her studies and set the idea of love aside. But upon meeting the mysterious Ross, she knew things will never be the same again. Will Cari be able to tame the fiery beast in him--or let herself burn from the heat? ___ Possessing both beauty and brains, Carmilla Rina Dela Pente is dearly called 'Aphrodite' by her best friends. Despite being a head-turner, Cari has no intention to entertain suitors because she has strict goals set up- to fulfill her family's dreams. One soccer game unexpectedly changes her life, ultimately drawing her to the cold and handsome Ross. For the first time in their lives, both Cari and Ross experienced the bliss of falling in love. But with their feelings growing stronger, Cari soon discovers that their love comes with a price- one that may cost her not only her special love ones, but even more. Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Start: May 12, 2020 End: July 18, 2020

Tulad ng sinasabi ng nakararami, panatilihin ang mga mata sa kung ano ang nangyayari ngayon at hindi sa nangyayari noon. Ngunit paano kung ang nakaraan ay muling bumalik para maging kasalukuyan? ______ Living in a glamorous family, Reganne Quinn Noviemendo cannot handle the pressure weighing her down. In her mind, she has everything figured out, unaware that she still has a long way to go. She faces every consequence head on, following a principle she set for herself: to alter imperfections so they can serve their purpose. But when she met Evan, her world made a complete turn. All along, she was oblivious to the complexity of the world. All along, she was kept in comfort. Until everything between her and Evan resulted in something more. Something beautiful. Something unexpected. His past was haunting. And as she tries to unveil everything, Reganne must face a difficult choice. Will she allow her life to fall apart, or will she let him go? Warning: This story is R-18 Start: March 22, 2020 End: May 11, 2020

Maria Georgianne Marfori loved Noah Elizalde more than anything in this world. Ganon din halos lahat ng mga babaeng kilala niya. Yes, he's probably that hot and adorable. Kaya naman ay maaga niyang natutunan ang pag mamahal ng walang pag aalinlangan at takot. Kailanman ay hindi niya naisip na darating ang araw na susuko siya at mapapagod. Never. Noah will end up with her no matter what. But is it really right to love him intensely at a very young age? Her family didn't believe in love. They think it's pure sentiment. They think purely loving someone with your heart was wrong. Binigyan tayo ng Panginoon ng puso at utak. Puso, para maramdaman ang sentimento. Utak, para mapag isipan kung dapat bang tanggapin ang sentimento ng puso. We have to identify who's the better judge. But then again, do we always have that chance to judge? Paano kung ipaglaban mo man iyon ay wala ka parin namang halaga? How are you going to fight for your heart when you know from the very beginning you will lose? That you are Worthless? Why do we all want this? To love what does not love us. To leave those who want to stay. To push away those who want to stay close. To treasure what is worthless.

PUBLISHED UNDER LIB Note: If you're not into flawed characters who make wrong decisions, don't read this. Save yourself from stress. Started: 11/20/2020 Ended: 01/29/2021 How far would you go for someone? How many hailstorms and dark clouds would you endure? How many falling stars would you wait for to make a single wish come true? For Reese Deborah Madrid, the sky was the limit. She was used to having whatever she wanted. Clothes? Shoes? Jewelry? Name it. She could get it without putting in so much effort. So, when she hoped for another shot of love with her ex-boyfriend, she was ready to sacrifice everything to win him back. Even if that meant she had to look stupid and desperate. Even that meant she had to suffer through the pain of watching him be disgusted by her. Even if that meant she had to deal with his harsh words and apathy. She did everything in her power to go back into his arms. She stood up to the rain that soaked her and the sun that burned her skin. She waited from daybreak to nightfall, hoping that he would eventually fall back in love with her. She thought she was getting there. She felt like she'd made it. But then, in the world where she could be anything, she lost everything in the name of her love for him. Because much like the sky, Harvin Rouge Foster was only meant to be loved from afar.

VLOGGER/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SERIES #2: ARTS AND DESIGN [COMPLETE] . ⋅ ˚̣- : ✧ : - ⭒ ⊹ ⭒ - : ✧ : -˚̣⋅ . Arts and Design is a track that develops the student's skills in terms of drawing, acting, singing, and such. Also, this track improved your creativity and widened your perspective in the field of arts. But what if you met someone that has a colorless and dark experience, will you color it? How will you do that if you both have the same colorless and plain life? This story is all about a cold-hearted Arts and Design student, Titus Axle "Axti" Meneses. He does not know the word forgiveness because his father leaves their family for another man. Axti is an expert in drawing, animating, and coloring things, but he cannot color his own life. Not until Yheacka Ciel Fausta came and changes his beliefs and existence. She is a lady with a huge heart-shaped birthmark on her face The two have a love-hate relationship, yet they are so compatible with each other. The brows of Axti are the witnessed of their unforgettable moments, from happiness, enjoyable experiences, pain, and even sufferings. By all of this, will Axti learn to color his life together with Yheacka? Or their relationship will just turn into an art disaster? . ⋅ ˚̣- : ✧ : - ⭒ ⊹ ⭒ - : ✧ : -˚̣⋅ . Sixth of Ace: AXTI Date Started: May 10, 2020 On Hold: June 22, 2020 Continued: October 29, 2020 Date Finished: June 25, 2021 Credits to the owner of the photo that I used in my book cover.