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Words Written in Water (Loser #3) by inksteady
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THE LOSERS' CLUB SERIES 3 In need of juicy news for her online publication, the struggling journalism student, Millicent Rae Velasco, was forced to interview the intimidating student council president of their university, Juancho Alas Montero. But, not wanting to be the subject of rumors, he rejected her instantly. So, paano siya? Paano ang last requirement niya bago maka-graduate? Si Juancho ang iniatas sa kanya ng isinusumpa niyang prof na gawan ng profile article! Isa pa, dito na lang siya makakabawi! Kailangan niya pang higitin mula sa dulo ng impyerno ang grades niya! Being in a hopeless predicament, she ended up chasing after him. She hid behind the bookshelves where he was studying, memorized his schedule by heart, and talked to him straight on when she could. She only had one goal---write an article about him. Nothing more, nothing less. But life had a lot of things in store for her. Because through the glances she'd stolen, she picked up the sharp fragments of his life. Through the hidden smiles, she unraveled the content of his heart. And through the pages she'd written, she caught herself falling in love with him.
Love, Still by arrowheads
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[Anderdal Manor 2] Every year, the Guecos and the Tanjangcos spend the holidays at Anderdal Manor. But this Christmas, Georgina decides she needs to move on. Azriel has different plans. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish.
Cast a Spell, Castiel by floresent
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In which Castiel meets the daughter of the housemaid who's been working under his family for years and attempts to cast his spell upon her with his charms.
Wishes in the Firefly Fields by floresent
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Addicted to Your Ugly Parts by floresent
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Machidiel Hanvi already has a peaceful life. Growing up, he kept his space toxic-free and sacred, almost too good to be true. He lives by his faith in God and continues to practice what it means to be a good example, therefore he never engaged in making choices that were derived from sin. Until he met Gethen Aslarona who had a life different than his. The noise in her world was all over the place and she herself was carved out of chaos: wild and anarchic. There were ugly parts of her life that Machidiel would avoid, however, he didn't run away and accepted her as a whole. Even in the good or bad, Machidiel keeps coming back for Gethen, and that's when he realizes why people have addictions. In his case, it's a person.
Ace The Wager (PUBLISHED) by drakoyne
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[DECK OF CARDS # 1] Defending him meant signing her death certificate. Siobhan Thiago never wanted to be involved in anything that doesn't concern her. She was never socially active nor woke. Politics and business did not concern her since she was focused on her own well-being. But when Hajiro Klijster Romero came barging into her life, spinning it around a perfect 360° to help her see the cruelty behind their privileged blindfolds, she slowly realized how messed up the world is and it needs more people who are willing to make it better. For months, she was directionless, until everything fell into the right places. Every passing day was a moment closer to her goal which is helping the afflicted. But even the wisest can be corrupted easily if the other end of the barter is someone they couldn't live without. A few years later, everything changed. Atty. Thiago, a BAR topnotcher, suddenly sides with an alleged drug lord in the name of love. Date started: February 24, 2021 Date finished: July 02, 2021 - COMPLETED & PARTIALLY EDITED -
Jack Of All Trades | COMPLETED by drakoyne
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[DECK OF CARDS # 2] In the battle of luck and love, she tries to prevail against all odds. Due to a national case that originally stemmed from a globally known company, Astrid Fuentabella was assigned on a mission to monitor the son of the most powerful female drug lord who fled to Italy. She disguised herself as a part of his security team whilst reporting his every move to the intelligence agency she works for. As time progressed, Astrid realized that the target isn't that bad of a person, unlike his family. He wasn't hot-headed and cruel as the tabloids say. She found a slightly dangerous flatterer, friendly, enterprising, skillful, and brave young man in him. But you never fully know someone unless they open up to you personally. So as she dwelled in the life of the man she once despised, Astrid found something in him that could possibly turn her back against everything she was ever trained for. Date started: June 19, 2021 Date finished: December 06, 2021 - COMPLETED BUT UNEDITED -
Saudade (Published under Indie Pop) by sielalstreim
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I'm scared of the sea. I can't help but think of the danger it brings. The width and depth seem forever. But I know that someday, I'm going to swallow all my fears and sail into that immense body of menace. Because I have to find him. I have to see him. I have words I haven't told him yet. There are things he needs to know and I don't care if it matters now or it never really mean anything at all. I just have to find him.
Shot Through the Lights by artysant
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[Politico 2] For Alunsina, life is a one-time shot. It's a one-time risk and a one-time drown into the open. She gives it her all and would never settle for second best as long as her chance is still on the loose. So when given that one opportunity to prove herself, she threw all her cards down the table. It was all or nothing. No matter the consequences, she must win by hook or by crook. However, getting along with the quiet and gentle Sergio is hard. But she knew that falling in love with this person by chance, which was not part of the deal, was even harder.
Bad Times at Sunrise (La Fortuna Series #3) by sunlithe
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Notorious as a girl who loves money more than anything in La Fortuna is eighteen-year-old Sunny Vega. So when offered shit-ton of cash to pretend as the long lost daughter of a rich hotelier, she sure as hell won't say no. It's fun until her pretense leads to her getting engaged with Ico Benavidos, the governor's son and a snobbish med-student who makes her want to let the money go. A love laced with pride, prejudice, and everything in between. Kailanma'y 'di naniwala si Sunny na may karapatan ang ibang taong diktahan kung magiging ano at sino siya. Alam niya ring sa puntong 'to ng buhay niya'y 'di na reputasyon, kakilanlan, o legasiya ang mahalaga. Pero paano kung ang taong nagturo sa kaniyang mahalin ang sarili niya'y siya ring taong paiiyakin siya? How will she face the disdain in his voice? The ridicule in his eyes? And after all these years, how will the sunrise finally bring her refuge from her crimes... when it only reminds her of the bad times she left behind? ━ ☼ ━ La Fortuna Series #3 ❀ romance ❀ new-adult ❀ drama ❀ humor s t a n d - a l o n e art by: 제딧 © 2020