[PUBLISHED under LIB] #1. "If pleading guilty means protecting you, I will."

In the midst of solving mysteries and exploring their undeniable chemistry, Fifteen Salustiana is determined to help Xildius Vouganville confront his dark past and embrace the light once more. As they uncover the truth behind every crime, she must also seek the truth behind Xildius's fears. *** Desperate for money, Fifteen Salustiana takes a job as the personal assistant to the enigmatic Xildius Vouganville, or XV, a genius professor living in the eerie mansion of Villa Vouganville. XV, a master of anatomy and psychology, solves crimes from the shadows, haunted by a dark past that keeps him from stepping into the sunlight. Fifteen becomes XV's eyes and ears in the outside world, venturing out to gather clues and solve crimes. As they work together, she finds herself drawn to XV's brilliance and vulnerability. The more time they spend together, the more she realizes her feelings for him are growing stronger. Will Fifteen be able to help XV step out of the shadows and into the light, or will their love be consumed by the darkness? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish.

Hanemiya Kazutora reunites with his former gang members after being juvie for a while. He recognizes almost every person except a few, but one boy stood out to him the most who was most the time quiet and only listening in to the conversations. After everyone seemed to leave, the quiet boy asked, "Do you want a kitkat?" AU : No one dies, everyone lives. Toman retires early, the Two deities exist: Brahman and Rokuhara. Kisaki is no psychopath but he's still a bitch. Haruchiyo is part of Toman's founding members.