Maya, an innocent nurse, finds herself forced to accept protection from the Phantoms motorcycle gang, specifically the dangerous, irresistible biker, Jake Ford. ***** Maya has a normal life and a normal boyfriend, Sebastian. But one day she drops off a letter to a prison for a patient under her care, and finds herself being watched over by a dangerous, handsome biker. It turns out Maya is under the protection of Jake Ford, and despite her feelings for Sebastian, she can't resist the pull of Jake's strong arms, dark looks and chequered past. Soon criminals are coming after her, and Jake is the only one who can keep her safe. Will Maya hide behind her good-girl reputation, or let go and lose herself in the passionate world of Jake Ford? Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains scenes of violence and sexual activity, which may be triggering for some readers. [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]] Cover designer: Ren T. Photographer: Michelle Lancaster Model: Jaxon Human

WATTY'S SHORTLIST 2023 Stuck in the never-ending responsibilities as one of the breadwinners of the family, Calisse Abigail Guillermo, an Iska from UP Manila, seeks to find true comfort between drinking and smoking. But she never does. Her desire to find consolation in everything is not found within the consumption of toxins. When she meets fellow smoker Chance Luy, a UP med student, in the bustling street of Pedro Gil, she thanks the heavens for a chance to meet him. Chance is your worn-out med student who is stingy. As they ponder about life, would they find solace as they share a moment of smoke?

Dreams begin and end in school, that's what Diwata Yvon Mahalina, a student from UP Manila, thought. Because for her, after school, you must be aiming for stability. Nothing can compare to a safe life. However, Ignacio Trillano, a guy who lived in Blumentritt and studied at FEU, disagrees. A quiet life like Diwata's dream was not fulfilling and meaningful, Ignacio argues. Ignacio was a ComArts student who was loud as an airplane flying away. Would Ignacio's words and actions be enough to encourage Diwata to begin a life beyond her comfort?

Switching to a condo would be a huge shift in Eloise Danielle Madrigal's life, the Iska from UP Manila. From living in her aunt's home, she will independently live near her school. From growing up with so many hands to help her, she will face a new life alone. Since Eloise wasn't familiar with commuting from Padre Faura that well, the cousin of her block mate, Graham Anthony Laurel, will surely be of help. This walking GPS guy that was a first-year Thomasian had quite a temper as he taught Eloise. It seems as though one of them needed to teach the other beyond directions, would Graham find a calm and kind way to tell Eloise that her head was in the sand?

Anjel Delo Santos, a Lasallian, craved affection from her parents. It wasn't easy getting it. She had to be brilliant because her parents were intellectual people who yearned for recognition in their own fields. College was her opportunity of being brilliant. As Anjel walked on the streets of Malate, she will see a disappointed-looking River Alexandre Abad. As a fan of River, who is a DLSU student, she couldn't help but be concerned with the basketball player's state. While they get to know each other, would their eyes appreciate the silver lining in the midst of the nimbus clouds around them?

[SOON TO BE PUBLISHED UNDER LIBxWattpad] seniors series #5 A Senior Highschool series. complete [unedited] Solstice Lavender Reverio had it rough, the only silver lining in her life is her childhood friend-Etienne Nealcail Soteiro. However, the two of them are both compatible but also fight like cats and dogs. As if mixing oil and water. Two magnets that parallels each other. It was built just to fall apart. Deceptions, betrayal and the loss of trust for each other only makes it hard for them to form the love that they're trying hard to attain. We all have to admit, no matter how hard we try-men are sometimes just really from mars and women are from venus. Thus, could these two find the perfect balance? Can you make something work, with only bits of chemistry?

[SOON TO BE PUBLISHED UNDER LIBxWattpad] seniors series #4 A Senior Highschool series. complete [unedited] How can you love yourself when you're aware of how flawed you are? Pauletta Jayne Angeles is neglected by her family and friends due to her inability to conform in the standards of others; she was meant not to stand out, unlike her cousin, Camila Angeles who is considered to be the cream of the crop. She didn't mind the unfair treatment and the blatant favoritism until the golden boy of University of Jeanne D'Arc started to notice her and see her in a different light. Giorgion 'Gio' San Pedro is almost an ideal person for everyone. He's the perfect balance of everything, however this is not enough to convince Paulene to return his feelings for her. They only have two years in senior highschool and in those two years, Gio is determined to make Paulene love herself more; and if it's possible, fall in love with him too. In a world where flaws are seen as defects, can you truly embrace your assets?

[PUBLISHED UNDER LIBxWattpad] seniors series #3 A Senior Highschool series. complete [unedited] We are expected to be filial to the ones who brought us into this world. Pero hanggang saan ba ang hangganan ng pagiging mabuting anak? Philomena Gracia Valderama is the epitome of an obedient daughter, lahat ng utos sa kan'ya ng kan'yang mga magulang ay sinusunod n'ya nang hindi ito kinukuwestiyon. There's only one thing that she can't give to them freely, her choice of career. Pero sa huli, she still can't repel from their decisions and she has to sacrifice her passion for practicality. She's currently in HUMSS, because they want her to take law in the future even if she wants to be a teacher instead. Iscalade Jance Altreano is the social butterfly of the STEM strand, lahat 'yata ay kaibigan n'ya kahit ang mga terror nilang professors ay nagiging matalik n'yang kasundo. Except for her, this particular shy girl who tells him that he is her best friend. At sa unang pagkakataon sa buhay n'ya, he doesn't want her to be on his list of friends... because he certainly wants more. We all want to be freed from the invisible chains that we don't let others see but sometimes staying chained is easier than pursuing our freedom. highest rank: #3 teen fiction

(PUBLISHED UNDER Flutter Fic) seniors series #2 A Senior Highschool series. complete [unedited] 2# NBS Bestseller under Local Fiction [November 2024] Maraming nagsasabi na hindi naman daw patimpalak ang buhay, pero bakit ang daming hurado sa bawat galaw ng tao? Arrisea Cabrera knows this very well. Her beauty leads people to believe she is there to appease them - pero kabaliktaran naman ng kanyang ganda ang kanyang ugali. She doesn't filter her words and actions, she is rebellion itself. Bilang estudyante ng TVL track, she gets all the nasty comments when it comes to being inferior but she fights back with her savage comebacks. Para sa kan'ya, her life means her rules. Adonis Renoir Reverio appears to be the perfect preppy rich boy of the ABM strand because the dark and ugly parts of his world are hidden from the rose tinted perspectives of the people around him. Pero hindi sa kan'ya, sa isang babaing nakipagpustahan na mahuhulog siya rito. It was farfetched for her to know him more than what the surface offers but she did...and both of them suffered a lot because of it. Sometimes, we are only brave enough to try - not knowing the potential losses and not knowing the cost of tasting this kind of euphoria.

(PUBLISHED UNDER Bliss Books AND Flutter Fic) seniors series #1 A Senior Highschool series. complete [unedited] 1# NBS Bestseller under Local Fiction [July 2024] Madali lang daw ang maging honor student. You just have to mix intelligence, perseverance and start being assiduous with almost everything - then you'll be rewarded with the medals you have always yearned for. Zafirah Sidney Sanchez has always been like that ever since she stepped her feet in the school grounds. Kaakibat ng pagiging honor student niya, she has always put her grades above everything and believes that she can be the best among the rest. When she met Sarathiel Zyler Aracosa of the STEM strand, he trampled on her ego when his grades were greater than hers and to add salt to the wounds - the guy did it so effortlessly. Being affronted with the sudden revelation that her enemy might just have it all even without inserting any effort, Zafirah made it her school life's mission to beat him when it comes to academics. But what if instead of the passionate hatred that she is insisting to have for him, a burning love would surface? At paano kung ang inaalagaan niyang titulo ay tuluyan nang maagaw sa kanya? And if things go wrong, who do we hold accountable for our choices? Is it our hearts or our minds? highest rank: #1 teen fiction