Elara Soledad de Merced thrives in attention and affection-being the youngest and only daughter, never once did she experience being set aside and treated as someone deemed unworthy. All her life, she was treated with utmost care and love. The princess with a perfect life who had never gone through hardship. Boys dream of her. Girls look up to her. Some hate her. Whatever she does, everyone follows. Second to none, rejection was something she was never familiar with, until him-her first love and the only man who ever rejected her. But not even her first rejection could stop her, so she pulls out her highest heels and her sparkly little dress, because what Elara wants, Elara gets. Luis Silvino Prodigalidad is what she wants, and she will get him, even if it means painting his hurricane into pink skies.

Mauven, a gay college nerd wanting to end his hopelessness in finding romance, torn between being a writer or just being a fictional character of his own life story. Ever since he was a kid, he holds on to a silver lining beyond his creative imagination despite how romanticizing troubles him the most. It was even harder when his feelings blossomed to Cael, a jock-sweetheart athletic boy whom he always had a crush on. He knew he'll never meet him at the end of his track and that he can never be his finish line. Because how can he possibly fall in love with his straight boy friend? Every Autumn Fall is a teen blossoming story in the middle of a season no one expects to choose between love and trauma. Youthful Series 1.

Casey Keena doesn't believe in lasting love after being abandoned by her mother without explanation. Though she's strong and fiery on the volleyball court, deep down she's afraid to trust anyone. Then comes Augustine Riel, UST's golden boy and a basketball star, who slowly breaks down her emotional walls. Now, Casey must decide--will she take a chance on an unexpected love, or stop before she gets hurt again?

Aiyanna Embertes a woman who bows to no one. Her life is full of mysteries, but those mysteries slowly unfold because of how expertly she handles the game being played around her. She always holds the cards, even against the most dangerous, including Mafia Boss Evander Morphues, a master manipulator of the game who made her his possession. But what happens when the man who can manipulate the game meets the woman who makes the rules?

WATTY'S SHORTLIST 2023 Stuck in the never-ending responsibilities as one of the breadwinners of the family, Calisse Abigail Guillermo, an Iska from UP Manila, seeks to find true comfort between drinking and smoking. But she never does. Her desire to find consolation in everything is not found within the consumption of toxins. When she meets fellow smoker Chance Luy, a UP med student, in the bustling street of Pedro Gil, she thanks the heavens for a chance to meet him. Chance is your worn-out med student who is stingy. As they ponder about life, would they find solace as they share a moment of smoke?

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WCS 1: Threads of Oxytocin Minsan, may mga bagay na hindi mo kayang ipaliwanag. May mga pagkakataon na kahit anong pilit mong kontrolin, hindi mo pa rin matitimbang ang mga nangyayari. May mga koneksyon sa buhay natin na hindi mo alam kung paano nagsimula. Pero isang araw, mapapansin mo na lang na tila nakatakda talaga ang lahat. Para bang ang bawat hibla ng sinulid ng tadhana ay humuhubog ng isang kwento. Isang kwento ng pag-ibig, sakit, at pagkakaibigan. Just like oxytocin, the hormone responsible for love, bonding, and trust. There are connections you can't explain, bonds that tie you to someone when you least expect it. It's the invisible thread that pulls you closer, even when you're fighting against it. Ysabel Eloise Avila, a brilliant young woman with big dreams had always felt like the trophy of her own family. Her world was far from perfect. Growing up in a broken, toxic environment made her question everything. But, what people didn't see was her strength, her drive to become a doctor despite the odds. Meanwhile, Caleb Ian Martinez, the cold and snob medical student, molded to be the heir to his family's prestigious chain of hospitals. He had been trained to be the perfect son, the perfect student, and the perfect face of Martinez Medical Group. But just like Ysabel Eloise, there was more to him than what meets the eye. In the bustling halls of Eastbridge School of Medicine, their paths would cross. And, in the midst of sleepless nights, high stakes, and endless pressure, would they discover the power of friendship, teamwork, and maybe... even love? With every connection comes a challenge, and their threads would be tested in ways neither of them had imagined. As their lives intertwine, one question remains: Would their threads still hold together?

Wounds heal, but scars remain. So even with the possibility that one can accept and move forward, it's impossible to forget. Because there will always be an irremovable mark that will remind you of every bit of pain. Growing up without a mother was Zarih's first heartache. It scarred her more than anything else. She sees how her dad grieves for her mom all the time-even after years-and it breaks her. When Zarih learned about the possibility that she might have inherited her mother's heart disease, she knew she couldn't afford to love because she wouldn't want anyone to suffer at her death. She wouldn't want to love someone just to wound him at the end. It was easy not to fall in love, only if Ace Timotheo Salvador, her summer enemy, didn't dare touch her scars... as if they were the most beautiful parts of her existence. Zarih feels like losing it... She wants to love and be loved. Maybe he can heal her scars. Maybe their story is different from her dad's. Maybe they can have a happy ending. Or maybe... She should've not risked it at all. Maybe she could've not scarred her heart more. Finished: July 21, 2022

Lia isn't your typical nerd whose world spins only around grades and accolades. Sure, she graduated as class valedictorian while leading the student council-but she also makes time for pilates, late-night hangouts, and real friendships. Then there's Atien-charming, effortlessly sociable, and co-owner of the local gym. Their friendship grew without pressure, without pretense: just study dates, workouts, shared routines... until somewhere along the way, they fell-hard. Did they mean to fall in love? Not at all. But were they struck by an invisible arrow buried too deep to pull out? Absolutely.

Part Time Series #1 (Completed/Major revision) Chasing Captivated Dreams Authorxhitect What is a dream? It's a question that many ponder. Is it your future job? Your planned career? A goal you've longed for? Or the life you hope to have one day? For Icehelle Kendra Casimiro, her only dream is to become a doctor someday. But beneath that dream, there's something deeper-a hidden crack in the facade. More than anything, she just wants to be happy. Driven by the desire to graduate early and support her siblings, she juggles the demanding world of medicine with a part-time job at 7-eleven. Her days are filled with a delicate balance of studying complex medical concepts and serving customers at the convenience store. But her life has always been as dark as a tinted night, shrouded in shadows that seem to consume everything around her. Never once has she felt her father's love or attention-deprived of it as if by design. He has made it clear time and time again that he wants nothing to do with them. And so, she has learned to turn away, seeking solace in her own solitude. In the midst of her pursuit, Liander Marco Amero, the breadwinner of his family, hides the immense pressure of responsibility placed on him. Even though studying architecture demands much of his time, he still finds a way to support his family by working at a café. He became the source of infinite laughter she had always hoped for, pulling her out of the shadows and becoming her captivating chase to infinity. But all's well that ends well. Pursuing captivated dreams in separate paths, they find solace in knowing that their hearts once danced together, even as fate leads them to distant horizons. Status: Completed (Under Revision) Date started: July 21, 2020 Date ended: June 7, 2021 © Authorxhitect 2020