As she navigates the turbulent journey of self-discovery, Wednesday Denise learns that true freedom comes from within. She realizes that letting go of toxic relationships and embracing her own desires is not only necessary but empowering. *** Wednesday Denise's life is a constant struggle to win the approval of her indifferent parents. Despite the obligations she never asked for as the eldest, she can't bring herself to abandon her family. As a founding member of the Anagapesism band, her dreams take a turn when she leaves the group to pursue a nursing career, wanting to find a solid route that will eventually validate her. Having North Barrinuevo beside her, offering her the support and understanding she's been yearning for, is a blessing, as she discovers her voice, the importance of self-love, and the courage to break free from the chains of expectation. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

Wild, young and free... Madalas kapag sa murang edad nagsisimula ang isang relasyon, hindi gaanong siniseryoso ang mga bagay-bagay; Rash decisions, immature mindset, juvenile beliefs...but one man excluded himself among those who believe in the theories of young love. He doesn't believe in the ideals. He believes with his heart. Magagawa pa rin kaya niyang ibukod ang sarili hanggang wakas? There are some hearts who would never take their first heartbreak too lightly. Ang iba ay ginagawa pa itong pundasyon sa pagkakaroon ng baluktot na paniniwala sa relasyon at pag-ibig. Some guaranteed detestation from their erstwhile love. Just like how he bled himself dry. Everything was used to be so perfect for Dean Cornelius Ortigoza. From an up and coming rock and roll career to supportive significant others...sa murang edad ay kulang na lang at lalagpasan na niya ang mga pangarap. Mga pangarap nila. One more step to get ahold of his dreams. All in just one single reach. Just one more...until a requisition of vow became a misstep that took a three hundred and sixty degree turn. Inside out. Hearts are breaking. Promises undone. A heart turned cold. The day he became ruthless.

The lethal and the pure. The black and white. Opposite sides burning each other's souls. Parvana Naia Bukhari and Zeus Vincenticus Ferrer. When she first stepped into his life, he knew she was nothing but trouble. Sweet smiles and prayers doesn't fit with his rock n roll soul. As fast as they catch the burning flame of attraction, it spiraled down into nothing but specks of dust. What the fuck is love when religion, beliefs, and their entire lives contradicts each other? This is how we started. And this is how we end.

After getting hurt by the people around her, aspiring chef Dacia Holgado builds up her walls to protect her heart... until band bassist Eris Arriaga comes along and tears them apart. *** Graduating culinary arts student Dacia Holgado gets the biggest twist of her life when she crosses paths with Epicenter's bassist Eris Arriaga. She hates his guts and vices while he hates how pampered and perfect she is. They are complete opposites, but Dacia's version of an ideal man unexpectedly changes the more she gets to know Eris. As Epicenter slowly reaches their dream and gets a shot at stardom, Dacia and Eris' relationship is suddenly put to a test. Is their young and passionate love enough to help them survive? Or will they realize that what they have is really just a phase and is meant to end? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Design by Regina Dionela

PUBLISHED UNDER POP FICTION Epicenter Tapes #2: She never liked a guy. She always thinks that a girl doesn't need a boy in her life and they are all the same stupid with different faces. Haukea Mavis Bolivar loves basketball but never been acknowledged by her parents like her brother who's a famous band member, she hated him for getting all the attention but she didn't try to talk about it. She wanted to keep everything cool even when she's hurting and in the middle of her insecurities while living her life, she found herself admiring a band member of Epicenter. She never expected that time would come.

El Vicente Series #2 (COMPLETED) Zhianela is a perfect description of submissive daughter that has always been just after his father's footprint. Deep inside her, she wants to break the enclosure and free her voice. The strong urge to step out of the darkness and face the world without a string holding unto her. Running away wasn't the answer to cope up from problems, that's what she believed. But there is an unexpected phenomenon she needed to face. An unforeseen augury of pain and mischief that will take her to a different path.

El Vicente Series #3 (COMPLETED) As a child, Gianna Bryn dreamt for love that is unconditional and faithful. The love of contentment and candid, for she lived her whole life witnessing heartaches and disloyalty. Her wild mind seeks for that kind of love and that lead her to somewhere she defined as the ace. To her, that ace was her highest straw in the cards of love. She hoped too fast. Until her desperation to be the beauty of someone's life brought her to the darkness.

El Vicente Series #1 (COMPLETED) Amberley Fedelin is a definition of a dauntless woman who shows full determination and straight up fearless. She lived her whole life in a circle of fun. Her family believed that great is for great and poor is for poor. The punish of love might seem so cruel but that's not a threat for some people. She believes that the consequences of love like pain and mischief is bearable and almost not possible for her when you fall in love. Love is almost like a paradise, love heals, she thought. But then again, is it really love... that will save us? Is love enough to heal us? Possibilities didn't scare her. The danger of Hunter Lucas Cullen didn't scare her at all. But is it really reality that 'we expect the unexpected'? Is it really the danger of the Hunt or the Amber Alert?

As far as Sachi can remember, Hunter Maxim Lopez has been on the top of her hate list ever since he stole her position for the band she planned to get in, Slate 809. However, when Battle of the Bands came and Slate 809 is suddenly in need of a female vocalist, Hunter is left with no choice but to beg for the girl who's obviously nowhere near to letting the opportunity for revenge go. Slate 809 Stories, #1 (Epistolary) SO, YOU HATE MY PLAYLIST? February 2022