✪ TAMED • WRITTEN IN TAGLISH • SAPPHIC ROMANCE Zamantha Karssen Abvelino is a sponsored student, concealing her talent and struggling with a deflated self-concept. Her world flips on its axis when a formidable teacher, feared by all, enters her life and brings a brand new set of barriers. Professor Rhio Ritchel Sandoval is an untamed authority on academia. As a brilliant and celebrated teacher, she commands the attention of every student who crosses her path. With a razor-sharp intellect and a personality as complex as the subjects she teaches, Rhio is an enigma. Fate has a curious way of interweaving the most improbable strands, and such is the case for these extraordinary women. The once-uncontrollable forces that defined them are tamed, giving way to a passionate and unpredictable romance that defied all odds. Their love affair is a dance of self-discovery, one that is as electrifying as it is daunting. As they learn to tame their steps, they become more empowered and emboldened, trusting in the unexpected twists of destiny.

✪ KISSING MY KRYPTONITE • WRITTEN IN TAGLISH • SAPPHIC ROMANCE (UNEDITED) Ezra Meziah, a transfer student at Cambridge University, has always lived her life on her own terms, earning a reputation as a full-time playgirl. Everything she thought she knew is upended when she meets Rafa, and she realizes that the world is not as predictable as she once thought. Rafa Eli is a highly regarded Cambridge University professor who has achieved great success in her career. As their unexpected romance blossoms, Ezra finds herself falling deeply in love with her. Yet, their connection faces an immediate trial as Ezra unearths a heart-wrenching deception, a treacherous revelation that jeopardizes their recently newfound love, leaving it on the verge of fragmentation. As Ezra battles with the harsh reality and wrestles with her deepest insecurities, she finds herself at a critical juncture - whether to boldly confront the painful betrayal or completely withdraw from the relationship. Simultaneously, Rafa is forced to confront her personal demons, questioning her ability to meet Ezra's needs as a life partner. As they face their deepest fears and vulnerabilities, they come to the realization that their love is a double-edged sword - both their greatest strength and their kryptonite. But in a whirlwind of passion and uncertainty, will their love prove resilient against the treacherous forces that threaten to rip them asunder? Can they find the courage to forgive and move forward, or will their fears and kryptonites ultimately drive them apart? Let's find out...

Therese "Reese" Villarosa was a 4-time MVP graduate from one of the best collegiate varsity in the Philippines, and was considered as one of the living legends in Philippine volleyball. Volleyball is her passion ngunit sa kanilang championship game ng kaniyang last playing year sa college ay nagtamo siya ng isang major injury na naging dahilan para hindi na siya muli pang makapaglaro ng volleyball. Gayunman ay hindi pa rin niya iniwan ang pinakamamahal niyang sport. Naging isa siya sa pinakabatang head coach sa kasaysayan ng Philippine volleyball nang hawakan niya ang team na hindi pa nakakapagkamit ng kampeonato mula noong mapasali ito sa UAAP-ang Salvatore Women's Volleyball Team. However, leading her team to the collegiate volleyball championship is too far from easy. Liban sa training ng team, challenge din sa kaniya ang patinuin ang bagong students o rookie players ng Salvatore lalong-lalo na ang napakapasaway na Filipino-Italian key player na tinaguriang "The Genius Setter" sa mundo ng volleyball.

Haoran Lauchengco thought she was invincible. Ilang riot, gang war, o gulo na ang nasangkutan niya, at ilang assassination attempt na rin mula sa mga kalaban niya ang dinanas niya ngunit alinman sa mga ito ay walang nakapagpatumba sa kaniya. She remained indomitable and stayed at the top of the organization. Kaya naman hindi niya akalain na sakit sa puso pala ang tatraydor at makapagpapabagsak sa kaniya. She battled the heart disease for three years, and miraculously survived after a major open heart surgery in the US. Given with a second chance of life, nagbago ang pananaw niya sa buhay at nagpasyang talikuran ang lahat ng gawi niya noon at mag-umpisang muli pag-uwi niya sa Pilipinas. Then she crossed paths with Mavericke Vergel De Dios, a drop-dead gorgeous doctor and professor who always captivates everyone's attention. She's a 10, yet an ill-tempered and a terror. Haoran never liked the feeling whenever she's with her. Pakiramdam niya kasi ay sasabog ang dibdib niya at aatakihin siya sa puso sa tuwing malapit ito, lalo na kapag nagtatagpo ang mga mata nila. Sa takot na bumalik ang sakit niya, umiwas na siya habang maaga pa. She tried to never crossed paths with her again... but it seems fate has another plan for them. ___ © 2022 Hraefn