Always failing the question and answer portion, aspiring beauty queen Sunshine Gomez keeps losing in the pageants that she's been joining. Little does she know that a particular pageant will lead her to Cloud Galvez, the guy who eventually changes her whole life. *** Dreaming of a better life, Sunshine Gomez joins different pageants to reach her goals. Despite always falling short of winning the crown, she never gives up and continues to fight. However, when she unexpectedly crosses paths with UST Basketball Team Captain Cloud Galvez, Sunshine's world suddenly turns upside down. With her becoming Cloud's personal assistant, her time is divided, people assume she's his girlfriend, and her heart starts to feel things she shouldn't. As she keeps falling for Cloud and his charms, can Sunshine eventually find the love that she's been longing for? Or will misunderstandings drive them apart, eventually hurting them to the core? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

It's hard to dream when you have no inspiration. That's how Erika felt when she lost her parents. For her, everything seemed meaningless. She had no dreams, and she didn't know which way her life was headed. Then Scott came into her life-he taught her to love and to dream. What if the love they share slowly ruins them? Will she choose to stay or pursue something else? Pageant. Dreams. Comfort. Love

Sucker for adventures, Zein and her friends try to find Hell University to satisfy their curiosity... Little did they know that once they enter that place, there is no turning back. *** Tight-bonded and adventurous, Zein Shion and her friends embark on a journey to find the elusive Hell University. Despite the doubts forming in her mind, she joins the search and enters what seems to be an abandoned school. However, things take a turn when they discover that there's no way out of that place. Forced to survive in an environment where anyone can be killed at any point, Zein is pushed to make a choice. Will she choose to uncover the mysteries of Hell University and put the monstrosities to a stop? Or will she play it safe and try to keep her and her friends alive? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish.

In a circle of friends where everything looks normal, Klaus and Blair act like nothing's going on between them. But when no one's around, they end up crossing the line they never talk about, slipping into secret pleasure they both pretend doesn't mean anything. Until it slowly stops obeying them until silence between them starts saying more than words ever could. And in the end, is it still just a pleasure, or was it never just that at all?

La Casa de Zenesis #1 (R21) Contessa Ziana Zorron has always lived under her family's shadow. As the daughter of a powerful resort magnate, her future is never hers to choose. When she meets the governor's son, whose charm masks blood and betrayal, her world begins to shatter. In a world ruled by power and resentment, can they fight for a love that frees them from the fabricated desires that have held them captive? Started: January 1, 2025 Ended: December 5, 2025 *** This book delves into themes of dark romance that may be uncomfortable for some readers. Reader discretion is strongly advised. Also, note that the views and opinions expressed by the characters do not reflect those of the author. This story is a work of fiction meant for mature audiences. Do not distribute, publish, transmit, modify, display, or create derivative works from or exploit the contents of this story in any way.

*THE WATTYS 2025 SHORTLIST* Cassandra, an engineering student, was orphaned young. Since her parents died, she supported herself and her brother. She took all kinds of jobs to pay for their studies and her brother's medical care. She's cheerful, mischievous, and loving, but she never expected her life to change when she met Zac Miguel Ortega, a professor at her university.

(COMPLETED 💯) Yara is one of their organization's most well-known and skilled assassins, but she was sentenced to death for a single mistake, and they used her as a lesson to all members of the organization. When Yara died, she believed that her pain and sin would be over. She had no idea that she would be reincarnated over and over again to atone for her sins. MATURE GENRE: ACTION-REINCARNATION LANGUAGE: TAGALOG-ENGLISH PUBLISHED: JUN 20, 2023 FINISHED: JULY 25, 2025

THE LOSERS' CLUB SERIES #4 How does it feel to live with tons of what ifs and should-have-beens? Knowing that under different parameters, you could have worked it out. Knowing that if you only weathered the storm together, you could have built a home in each other's arms. Napakaraming sana--ganiyan ang naging takbo ng buhay ni Ysabelle Katana Montecer. Sana mayaman siya. Sana mas maganda. At sana may kapangyarihan siyang ibalik ang oras. If only she had listened to the little voice in her head, she could have been in a relationship with the only man who ever caught her attention--River Mattias Fuentabella. But it was too late for her. She was a ticking time bomb waiting to go off. A heartbeat away from silence. Kahit ayaw niya, kailangan niyang tanggapin ang hatol ng tadhana. River would always be out of her reach. He was close, but not too close enough for her to hold. They could have happened. They could have been together. But sadly, they never were.

THE LOSERS' CLUB SERIES #2 Someday you'll look back on your mistakes and laugh. To name a few instances, these are those awkward first kisses you shared with your first boyfriend, those failed recitations that your classmates don't seem to forget, and those poor outfit ideas that you once thought were cute. Iyong mga dating nakakahiya, nakakainis, at masakit para sa 'yo, pagdating ng araw, ngingitian mo na lang. Maybe by then, you'll realize how much time you've invested in being too emotional. Pero may mga bagay na kahit matagal nang nangyari, hindi natin magawang tawanan. Siguro dahil nakakahiya pa rin? Siguro dahil nakakainis pa rin? O siguro, dahil masakit pa rin? For Amari Sloane Mendoza, it's all of the above. Among all the awkward, failed, and poor instances, falling in love with her classmate, Leon Ysmael Zamora, is the only mistake she can't laugh about.

status: under major revision All Meona ever wanted was to save her older sibling and bring back the warmth their family once had. She believed that if she worked hard enough, everything would eventually fall back into place. But when the very person meant to protect that warmth becomes the reason she's slowly breaking apart, Meona begins to question everything she once believed in. Then Rafael enters her life, quietly changing the way she sees love, sacrifice, and herself. But as truths she never expected begin to surface, one question remains-will Meona finally find the courage to face them, or will they consume her first? disclaimer: this story contains heavy and sensitive themes that may be uncomfortable for some readers. please read with caution and feel free to skip this story if the topics are distressing to you. kindly be respectful and gentle when discussing sensitive matters related to the story. thank you.