(COMPLETED) Throughout her life, Fiorella Carla Schiavone followed all her father's wishes because she thought that was all she could do. Her father's dream was for his first child to be a son, but that didn't happen because of her. In their family, the firstborn should be a boy, but unfortunately, that didn't happen in the Schiavone family. Fiore found out that her father was arranging her marriage to Vicenzo Aldo Russo, the capobastone of the Russo clan of 'Ndrangheta or Calabrian Mafia, or perhaps sold to Vicenzo. However, it seemed that her father was asking too much of her. But she knew there was no escape from it due to the constant reproaches she heard, and then she finally realized that her father did not love her; he was just using her for their work. But for what reason? Why did Fiore's father do this to her? ____________________________ Started: October 24, 2024 On Hold: October 24, 2024 Continuation: December 25, 2024 End: March 29, 2025 NOTE: This is first drafts/rough story Unedited bookcover: made by yours truly ____________________________ Genre: Romance, General Fiction, Dark Romance Language: English

Catching Flight Series #1 Life doesn't end when your mother dies and your father hates you - but for Saskia, she believed her life would end that night. As she cries in pain and agony, for a brief moment, she lets herself search any glimpse of any softness on her father's eyes - as if her wound caused by him will be healed if there is. But there was none. She accepted her fate. How ironic. A father must love and take care of his child. And as if God's not done watching how Saskia's father disobeyed Him over and over again - Saskia's life did not end there. She got a chance to get far away. Found a family who loved her unconditionally. Met a man she became friends with benefits with. For once in her life, she couldn't ask for anything more. She was content. Until she got pregnant. And she didn't want him to know. She thinks he didn't need to know. Her world crumbled as she took a flight back to her home country and faced his father and traumas again. While he continued his life not having a clue what went wrong between them. Will fate lead him to her? Will he find a way back to her?

Soccer Boys Series #1 Martin Phoenix Wilson is the most famous soccer player and bully in their school. One of his victims is the so called fat girl in their campus, Chenie Mae Ayala. He was very sure why he hated her so much. She never really understand him since the very start. Seems like there is a massive hurricane that collides them for no reason, even when they badly want to get away with each other. Until, they both finally decided to let the hurricane lead the way which uncovers secrets that has been kept for a very long time. Will this massive disaster finally set them apart? Or will this make them realize there was nothing to set free for?

"Diba sabi ko sayo wag na wag mong uutusan si Kazzlyn. You have no rights." Sigaw ni Zyon. "At bakit hindi? Katulong siya dito, dapat lang na utusan yan. Ano gusto mo? Gawing reyna yan dito? Diba yan ang gusto mo? Gusto mo ikaw lang ang mag uutos. Écheis emmoní mazí tis, gi' aftó symperiféresai étsi." (You are obsessed with her, that's why you act like that.) Sigaw nito. "Den eínai dikí sou douleiá." (It's none of your business) Madiing sabi ni Zyon. Tapos bigla ito umalis, sa kusina pala pupunta. Pag balik nito may dala itong gunting. "Anong gagawin mo?" Kabadong sabi ni Calandra. "Watch me!" Nakangisi nitong sabi. "Mom!!" Tili ni senyorita Calandra. "Z-zyon, tama na yan." Mahina kong sabi, ngunit hindi ito nakinig. Inangat niya ang dress ni senyorita Calandra at ginupit niya ito ng dahan dahan. "Mom!!" Sigaw ni senyorita. "Mom, si kuya!" Pasigaw nitong sumbong. Yung pag gupit na ginawa niya ay hindi naman sabog sabog duktong dukto pa rin ito ngunit gupit gupit na. "This is yours, right?" Sabi ni Zyon tapos lumapit kay senyorita. Nakakuyom naman ang kamao ni senyorita habang nakatingin ng masama sa kuya niya at sakin. "Lamunin mo!" Galit na sabi ni Zyon at inihampas sa muka ni Calandra ang dress. "Next time, try to disobey me again, hindi lang yan ang aabutin mo. Plus, don't interfere in my business, ever again." Galit nitong sabi. "Óchi i Kazzlyn mou." (Not my Kazzlyn.) Napangiti si senyorita kahit galit ito sabay iling. "You're crazy."

Blaire. Kai. Jude. The world didn't exist outside of the three of them. Bound by blood, fear and the hope of leaving together. What happens when the trio decide to leave their foster home, find a home for themselves elsewhere? What happens when they stumble upon familiar men? What happens when these men hunt them down? Not to kill. To bring them home. Will Blaire learn to trust anyone other than the twins? Will the twins learn to give over control, allow themselves to live? Or will secrets turn it all upside down? Started: 4/12/25 Ended: 7/02/26

(Skyline Series # 2) Mahilig magbasa ng libro si Manila Philippines Satorre, madalas mga nobelang tungkol sa pag-ibig. It's no surprise for a bookish like her to swoon over fictional characters and think of also meeting someone like them in real life. Kaya kung ideal guy niya ang pag-uusapan? Dapat katulad sa mga tipikal niyang nababasa na mabait, matalino, matipuno, guwapo, at siyempre... dapat kasing-edad niya rin. It's safe to say that he got it all-except for the last criterion mentioned.

Isabelle Dizon was perfect. A straight A business course student, a sensible lady, a responsible daughter any parent would wished for. But she felt something lacking. She often felt she was living to her parents idea of what she should be, and she started to doubt if that was what she really wanted. As her uncertainty and longing continued, she met a group of people from a poorly funded, nearly dissolved, university organization. A group of six university students who taught her the value of friendship, the courage that comes with pursuing her dreams, and the importance of living in the moment and creating Something Spectacular. Something Spectacular written by: april_avery Genre: Teen Fiction

Maya was once a celebrated author whose words enchanted millions. But after three bestselling novels, her creativity vanished, leaving her trapped in an unrelenting writer's block. Desperate to rediscover her spark, she escaped to the breathtaking island of Palawan, hoping its serene beauty would revive her soul and inspire her to write again. Little did she know, it wasn't a return to writing that Palawan would offer her, but a charming, chinito gentleman with a sleek Merry Fisher boat, steering her toward an unexpected new chapter of her life.

Sheena Co was once engaged to Joaquin Ontengco, Jackson's older brother. It was an arrangement, nothing more. A deal made by families, not by hearts. Yet somewhere in between formalities and expectations, she found something real. Not in the engagement itself, but in the bond she unknowingly built with them. She became one of them-an Ontengco, not by name, but by presence. Joaquin may have failed to make Sheena an Ontengco. But Jackson? He wasn't the type to fail. He wasn't the type to let go. And this time, he'll do whatever it takes No deals, no arrangements, just sheer determination, to make sure Sheena becomes an Ontengco.

Isla had it all. Wealth, beauty, and a life others could only dream of. But beneath the surface was a truth she could never outrun. And then, without warning, she disappeared. Some say she chose to leave. Others believe she was hiding something. But one person never stopped looking. Not because of what she had, but because of who she was. In a world built on secrets, will the truth rise with the tide or sink forever into Saltwater Lies?