OVERDRIVE #1 According to Google, burnout is more than just a fleeting feeling of stress. It is a state caused by prolonged, unmanaged pressure that leads to a profound sense of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion. It thrives in toxic environments fueled by unfairness, poor treatment from the people around you, and a total lack of recognition despite everything you do to make them accept you. It is a deeper state of depletion that strips away your light, leaving you hollow. Once you are full from keeping it all in, you will eventually be triggered by a single circumstance. A breaking point that forces you to drop everything you love in exchange for the only thing left to find: peace.

Lucian Velarde is known for his cold and dominant nature, believing that focusing exclusively on what he considers worthy of his attention is what keeps him both sane and successful. He thrives in a world of structure and control, where emotions are a distraction and relationships are unnecessary complications. That is, until Adhara Sandejo enters the scene. In a world where she's always been adored by everyone, Adhara now encounters an unexpected challenge: capturing the heart of the one man unaffected by her charm. Her life has been a series of effortless conquests, each person falling for her without her even trying. But Lucian is different. His indifference is a puzzle she can't resist solving. Adhara finds herself drawn to his mystery, trying to break through his icy exterior, to uncover the man behind the facade. Can she conquer the uncharted territory of his heart, or will she discover that not every love story is hers to script? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Content Warning: This story contains mature scenes that are not suitable for young readers. Status: Ongoing

WARNING: Mature Content | R18 STATUS: Complete (Enemies Series 1) Vernaise Sven Sarmiento, the eldest of the fourth generation of Sarmientos, was taught by her grandfather about the ongoing and never-ending issue among the three powerful families in the region. One of those is that Montecarlo's men fall for De Leon's women, and De Leon's men will always hopelessly fall for Sarmiento's women. It's like a spell, true and unbreakable, her grandfather said. And like a child, she always believed that it was real, especially when she thought she held the heart of one of the finest and most eligible men in the De Leon family. The truthfulness of that unwritten spell intensified it and overwhelmed her. But how far will she make herself believe if she is treated as an enemy? Will she still pursue and hope despite the hate and anger thrown at her for bearing the surname of an enemy? Just how far can she go to successfully DATE THY ENEMY?

(GRIEGO COUSINS #1) Seven years after his mother's tragic death, Angelus Griego's father, Simon Griego, made a life-changing decision to marry a wealthy businesswoman with a troubled past and a sick child. Angelus, known for his charm, intelligence, and talent, projected an image of a composed and respectful gentleman, earning the trust of those around him. However, his stepmother's mentally ill daughter, Farida, was an exception. Angelus harbored animosity towards both his stepmother and Farida until a fateful encounter changed everything. Her existence will not only cause him to soar to new heights but will also expose his darkest secrets and cause him to act against his rules. BOOK 1 OF GRIEGO COUSINS ANGELUS GRIEGO Started: 2023 Finished: 2024 Language: Filipino-English

[OFFICE LOVE AFFAIRS #1] As his personal secretary, Chantal's next task is to marry the president. *** Not getting any younger, Xavi is pressured by his mother to get married and settle down. He is lured on blind dates disguised as business meetings and family gatherings. With his patience stretching to its limits, to escape his mother's persistence, he offers extra work to Chantal and boldly asks her hand in marriage. Having faith in love and believing in destiny, Chantal rejects his offer and files for a resignation. She thinks it will be easy to find another job in the corporate world with her credentials and working directly for the highest post in Dela Vega Holdings. However, Chantal has no idea that Xavi will block her applications until she is hard-pressed and unable support her mother, who is undergoing regular dialysis. In the end, she has no choice but to accept Xavi's offer, be his wife in papers, and play pretend.

Salem Ysabel swore she would never be like her father. At eighteen, she promised to shoulder every ounce of responsibility to her family before finally pursuing the life she wanted for herself. And when the right time comes, she swore she would throw everything behind and never look back. For almost a decade, she built a life untouched by the past. A safe one. One she swore she'd never abandon. But fate had other plans, pulling her back to the very place she worked so hard to escape. Salem found herself face-to-face with Nikolas-the one who reminded her why she was running away in the first place. *** Firstborn Series #1

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[WARNING: Please be reminded that this story is NOT YET EDITED.] No one dares to mess with the PRINCESS because messing with her means messing with the BAD BOY. (Story of Kyle and Violet's daughter from TBQ)