Isla Atalia is the epitome of allure in Aloha Haven. Sa kanyang ganda at kumpyansa, kaya niyang maging sentro ng atensyon kahit saan siya magpunta. Then there was Vlad Asher Valenciaga, one of the university's brightest students. His life had always been about getting the highest grades, reaching his goals, and never losing focus. While everyone else was drawn to Isla, Vlad barely seemed to notice her. To him, love and relationships were just distractions that could get in the way of everything he had worked for. For the first time, Isla wanted someone to see more than her pretty face. She wanted to be known for who she really was, not just the image everyone had already made up in their minds. And without realizing it, she falls deeply and irrevocably in love with the one man who seems emotionally out of reach.

Malaiah, the woman of hope. She was too young when her father walked away, and too unprepared when her mother was taken from her. Somewhere between those two losses, she became someone who learned to live without being held, carrying a life she never chose, and memories that were never given the chance to exist. Sa murang edad, natuto siyang tumayo sa sarili niyang mga paa, pilit binubuo ang isang buhay na kahit kailan ay hindi naging madali. Aiah learned early how to disappear in plain sight. It became instinct, whenever she felt her presence grew too heavy, too complicated, too much to carry, she would quietly step back. Distance became her language of self-preservation, a way to keep others safe from the emotional chaos she had long learned to endure alone. But Tibo Alexandre didn't respond the way she expected people to. He didn't flinch at her silence, nor did he take her withdrawal as a final answer. Will Aiah stay where silence keeps her safe, or will Tibo become the sound that lingers long enough to break what she never thought could be heard again?

WCS 2: Beneath the Dopamine Sky Catherine Gail Sylviana Garavani Cruz---the girl who had designer heels, branded bags, a million-dollar wardrobe, straight A's and a future stitched in gold and handed to her on a silver platter. The calm and poised heiress of Garavani Couture. Quiet. Effortless. Composed. Untouchable. She was born into a legacy and was trained to carry it on. Jared Brylle was the opposite. He's a happy-go-lucky dreamer with a smile through every struggle. He brought nothing but a hand-me-down stethoscope, and second hand books. No safety net. No readily opened doors. Just a dream too big even for his empty pockets. She came from an empire built for her. He came from nowhere. She had everything but freedom. He had nothing but a dream to catch and...her. They were college sweethearts. A young love that burned and chased bigger dreams. Two hearts that dared to continue their love story in a place where pressure was relentless and time was never enough. Eastbridge Medical School witnessed the cries, joy, and desires of their hearts. In the race to their dream of becoming a doctor, love was easy for them. They've endured and surpassed years together with flying colors not until the truth resurfaced and demanded its price. As their dopamine high wore off, their love faced its biggest test. What if the darkness of your past reveals the truth. How do you survive it? Can you? In the shadows of lies, what are you willing to be at stake? your love or...your truth?

[Unedited] WCS 1: Threads of Oxytocin Minsan, may mga bagay na hindi mo kayang ipaliwanag. May mga pagkakataon na kahit anong pilit mong kontrolin, hindi mo pa rin matitimbang ang mga nangyayari. May mga koneksyon sa buhay natin na hindi mo alam kung paano nagsimula. Pero isang araw, mapapansin mo na lang na tila nakatakda talaga ang lahat. Para bang ang bawat hibla ng sinulid ng tadhana ay humuhubog ng isang kwento. Isang kwento ng pag-ibig, sakit, at pagkakaibigan. Just like oxytocin, the hormone responsible for love, bonding, and trust. There are connections you can't explain, bonds that tie you to someone when you least expect it. It's the invisible thread that pulls you closer, even when you're fighting against it. In the bustling halls of Eastbridge School of Medicine, two paths would cross. And, in the midst of sleepless nights, high stakes, and endless pressure, would they discover the power of friendship, teamwork, and maybe... even love? With every connection comes a challenge, and their threads would be tested in ways neither of them had imagined. As their lives intertwine, one question remains: Would their threads still hold together?

Determined to give her grandparents a better life, Rivka leaves Paraíso de Solandis, only to find herself working as secretary to Thiago del Rio, the powerful chairman whose empire is the very reason she was forced to seek a new beginning. *** Rivka Asena Portalez wants to escape. From the past that haunts her, from the people determined to break her, from the pain that refuses to fade. But fate has other plans. It leads her straight into the arms of Thiago del Rio, the chairman of the country's largest gold-mining empire. For the first time, Rivka dares to hope that someone might save her . . . maybe even love her. But everything shatters when a tragic mining accident entwines their families in the worst possible way-her grandfather and Thiago's father caught in the devastation. Forced apart without a word, Rivka and Thiago disappear from each other's lives, carrying nothing but heartbreak and unfinished fire. Years later, destiny strikes again. And the moment their eyes meet, they realize the fire between them never died. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

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WARNING: Mature Content | R18 (Enemies Series 2) Carlos Lorenzo Montecarlo is a ruthless, wealthy, and powerful man. Aside from his striking and jaw-dropping appearance, he is also a Montecarlo, which means he is at the top of the chain. However, for the De Leons, it is a different story. To them, a Montecarlo is nothing but a mortal enemy, an arch-nemesis, and their greatest rival. The feud between these two families runs deep, and no one dares cross the line. They have vowed to never let themselves be entangled with each other again, knowing that the consequences would be catastrophic. Three generations of conflict have been enough. In this fourth generation, there will be no more. But fate really seems to have a different plan. Because the moment Carlos Lorenzo's eyes laid on this certain De Leon, he had already marked her as his own. This time, will love finally conquer all, or will the rivalry between their families claim yet another victim?