SIS (Social Issue Series) #5: Victim Blaming Why is talking about sex a taboo? What's wrong with sex? Sex is normal. Sex is fine. As long as it is consensual then all else is good. But someone being sexually open does not and will never equate to providing license for slut shaming or sexual harassment. Iris Everleigh is an all-around social media influencer. She isn't your typical dalagang Filipina. Her audacity and exceptionality are what set her apart from the rest. She enjoys things without giving a single fuck to whatever people has to say. Ace Frederick is the complete opposite. A primitive and vigilant guy. Never in his wildest dreams would he want to involve himself to someone who would just make his life complicated. His vision was simple: Be successful enough, get a decent woman to get married to, and start a family of his own. So what could happen if they stumble upon each other? A club probably? Where Ace was just supposed to attend his friend's bachelor party? But ended up crossing paths with the irresistible and drunk Iris? Will he be able to stand by his principles? Or would it be impossible to?

SIS (Social Issue Series) #4: Bullying They say that beauty is a luxury. That good looks is the only privilege that matters. That the world is only in favor of those who were born pretty. Sa panahon nga raw ngayon, parang kasalanan na ang pagiging less attractive. You're unappealing? Emotionally weak? Naive? How pathetic. Now you gotta deal with the consequences, loser. Sounds like bullshit? Yup. The truth may be harsh but it is what it is. Once you failed to reach the very high standards set by the society, you're doomed. Yara Isabelle got the deadliest combination of being unattractive, soft-hearted and innocent. But she used to get by and survive the bullying just fine. Because she got her knight-in-shining armor. Her childhood sweetheart. Not until he stopped saving her. Not until he stopped caring. Not until he got fed up of everything. Sky Edison used to be full of compassion. But that was before something terrible happened within their family. His perception had changed. He now finds it ridiculous that people let themselves get treated badly. However, the downside is that for some significant circumstances, these two have to share a condo as they enter senior high school. What could possibly happen given their situation? How would it feel like living under the same roof not with your bully but your former superhero who's now just a witness of your despair? How would it feel like going home to a place with a person who gets to see you getting bullied everyday at school? Wattys 2020 Winner under Young Adult Category

SIS (Social Issue Series) #2: Stereotyping Piercing, Tattoo, Dyed Hair. Usual indications of a badass. Kapag babae ka at meron ka nito ay malamang fuck girl, adik, slut, o wala ka raw patutunguhan sa buhay. Lia Kennedy grew up doing whatever she likes. Wala siyang nakitang rason para pigilan ang sarili sa kung ano man ang mga nakapagpapasaya sa kaniya. Ngunit nang mamulat ay nagising siya sa mapait na katotohanang hindi mo magagawa lahat ng gusto mo sa mundo. Madali para sa iba ang manghusga base lang sa kung ano ang nakikita nila sayo. Ridge Terrence is no exception. A serious guy who had things plan ahead for his life. He's one of those who believe that what you see is what you get. He gives no time for bullshits. As Lia gets stuck between being herself and changing to be accepted, she faced several conflicts in her teenage years that brought their fate together. Will it be a good thing? Or a bad thing? Started: April 15, 2020 Completed: April 26, 2020

Real happiness comes from within but what will you do if you can't find it there? Will you go through everything just to find it? Or will you just settle to what finds you? Hello guys, if you're here on my page to read this story thank you so much. I'll be needing your help to get this story my very first published novel. Please don't be a silent reader anymore, I'll be needing your thoughts about this story so feel free to comment down your thoughts. Positive or negative man, I'll be very willing to consider it. Pwede nyo po ako kausapin thru comments, kung may part sa story na nakakarelate kayo, you can share your experiences too. Don't hesitate to let your voice be heard. The world needs it. You're in pain? You're currently suffering from anything na halos katulad ng sa main characters sa story na to? You can tell me, I'll be very willing to listen and to give you a piece of advice. Let's help each other, let's pull each other up, let's be friends. That's the main reason why I wrote this kind of story. To talk about the things that people today aren't comfortable talking about. And it bothers me. Because mental illness isn't something to be ashamed of, it's something to be understood. And it's something that needs to be helped. So if you have one, if you're suffering from it, please know that I am here. And I'm willing to help so please let me. Nobody deserves to feel alone in this world, reach out. Reach out to me, if you think nobody will understand you, your pain, your thoughts, try me. I can assure you I'll understand your pain and I will never judge you for it. So please, let me help you.

Teaser: Lahat ng tao ay may halaga at misyon sa mundo, pero isa lang ang alam ko ang hindi mo mapredict sakung anong kaakibat nitong kaguluhan sa buhay mo. I imprisoned my self, to my freedom, to the truth that I want to feel, like other people but then, my world had change, the freedom that I want to get away, from the sinful way out side. And just a snap of his finger, I got my freedom but not the freedom that I thought before, but the freedom to fall inlove again and again with Soul asher Laxamana. I'm imprisoned to his deal to his contract. He let me expirience all those things Ive never imagine that I COULD do. Magigising ko pa ba ang natutulog niyang puso? WARNING: SPG/R-18 ANG STORYANG ITO AY NAGLALAMAN NG MGA SENSITIBONG PANGYAYARE! MAY MGA SALITA NA HINDI AKMA SA PANDINIG NG KABATAAN! KUNG HINDI AKMA SA PANLASA MO ANG MGA PANGYAYARE DITO AY MAARI MO ITONG LAGPASANA NGUNIT KUNG GUSTO MONG MAGING OPEN SA MGA NANGYAYARE SA MUNDO AY BASAHIN MO PARA MABUHAY ANG PAG KA INOSENTE MO! UNEDITED DIN ANG STORYANG ITO MAY MGA MALING GRAMMARS AT MALING WORDS. HINDI PA AKO GANUONG BIHASA SA PAGSUSULAT! I'LL RESPECT YOU AS MY SILENT READER BUT ALSO RESPECT ME AS YOUR UNDERRATED AUTHOR THANKYOU!

SIS (Social Issue Series) #1: Objectifying Women Over protectiveness of boyfriends are often romanticized as cute and caring nowadays. To the point that some ladies fail to live their lives to the fullest just to satisfy their men's insecurities and the likes. Pero kung ikaw si Nayeli Reese P. Eusebio, you'll probably say that you've had enough of those kinds of bullshit. Nari had been deprived of a normal life for her 17 years of existence. She never had a chance to step out of the four corners of their house and experience what common people usually do due to unfortunate circumstances that involves her personal family issues. So when she had the opportunity to finally get out from that nightmare, she promised herself, and her brother that wishes her nothing but happiness, that she will bring out the best in her as she strives to achieve her goals. But when Colton Jace R. Octavio gets into the picture, Nari felt things that she never felt before. Unexplainable feelings that are enough to confuse and distract her from her goals. Colton's dream was just to grow old with her while Nari's was for them to grow individually together. When love gets in the way of your dreams, is it possible to grow with the flow? Started: April 3, 2020 Completed: April 14, 2020

World-renowned chef Thorn Calderon is already prepared to be single for the rest of his life. But plans change when his parents set him up through an arranged marriage with Cassia Wisper...the girl who believes he's gay. ****** Thorn Calderon believes that he would never find the right woman for him...not until his parents suddenly tell him to tie the knot with someone he doesn't know. At his age, he just doesn't care anymore. As long as the marriage doesn't interfere with him and his restaurant - the love of his life - then he wouldn't mind obeying them. But just when he's intent to live by the motto 'Happy wife means happy life', sweet and innocent Cassia Wisper drops a ludicrous bomb that renders him speechless. She only agreed to the marriage because she believes that Thorn bats for the other team. Determined to make their marriage work, can Thorn really do everything to make his wife happy - even if it means he has to pretend he's gay? Disclaimer: This story is written in Tagalog and English. CONTENT WARNING: This story has mature scenes which are not suitable for young readers. Cover Design by Regina Dionela

Charles De Guzman. A guy who loved and lost. As the lights on the mall lit up one by one, he once again let go of the only girl he loved for all his life. With a broken heart, he turned his back and told himself to let go. That's when a chinita girl comes running into her heart. RB Santiago. A loud chic who knows and learns life and love the hard way. With bitterness when it comes to men, will she ever let Charles in to her whirlwind of a life? Read how these two opposite people find the sweet silence of love slowly creeps into their heart.

UNIVERSITY SERIES #4. Samantha Vera from Ateneo De Manila University, the epitome of kindness, empathy, grace, and solicitude got her life ruined when her parents told her that she was marrying Cy Ramirez, a med student from UP, after their graduation.

"You shall kneel before me naked and unashamed, Bethany." - Ramael Corson Black.