Elexius Karsen Villareal will always be a dream for Fiore Amaryllis Barcelo, but keeping him close is a luxury she can't easily afford. When it's too early for her young heart to date her older brother's best friend, how long can they stay together despite the circumstances that keep them apart? *** Elexius Karsen Villareal is a dream she has badly wanted ever since she was a kid. Fiore Amaryllis Barcelo always considered that their age difference is never a barrier once she puts her mind toward getting Elexius. But her dream man is never an effortless catch in her reality. Love cost more than she imagined. Can she continue to hold onto that love when it only caused her deep pain? When her young heart clouded by ambiguities and doubts after the betrayals and tragedies she and her family had gone through, will she ever go back to the arms she once thought of as her safe haven? Will the fire within their hearts bring light to their vague future, or will it only burn down the things they want to protect? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

In fairy tale, the spinning wheel made the princess fall into her deep sleep, a sleep like death from which she will never awaken. But mine was a different kind of story, in my own fairy tale spinning wheel was not this kind of evil... Cover is not mine. Credits to the rightful owner.

THE LOSERS' CLUB SERIES 3 In need of juicy news for her online publication, the struggling journalism student, Millicent Rae Velasco, was forced to interview the intimidating student council president of their university, Juancho Alas Montero. But, not wanting to be the subject of rumors, he rejected her instantly. So, paano siya? Paano ang last requirement niya bago maka-graduate? Si Juancho ang iniatas sa kanya ng isinusumpa niyang prof na gawan ng profile article! Isa pa, dito na lang siya makakabawi! Kailangan niya pang higitin mula sa dulo ng impyerno ang grades niya! Being in a hopeless predicament, she ended up chasing after him. She hid behind the bookshelves where he was studying, memorized his schedule by heart, and talked to him straight on when she could. She only had one goal---write an article about him. Nothing more, nothing less. But life had a lot of things in store for her. Because through the glances she'd stolen, she picked up the sharp fragments of his life. Through the hidden smiles, she unraveled the content of his heart. And through the pages she'd written, she caught herself falling in love with him.

(Game Series # 10) Tali coursed through life with ease. Coming from a family full of lawyers, she knew that getting a job would not be a problem. Kailangan niya lang pumasa sa school at pumasa sa BAR exam. Madali lang naman iyon lalo na kung wala ka namang ibang iniisip kung hindi ang mag-aral. Hindi niya kailangang isipin kung may pambili ba siya ng libro o pambayad ng tuition. Life had been really good to her. But one night, she met this guy named Lui... She had heard stories about him, but has never really met him. And when she finally put a face to the name, that was when she understood the stories about him. Nakaka-baliw nga pala talaga iyong lalaki na iyon. There's just something about him that makes you want to say yes... So, she said yes. Yes to kissing him. Yes to making out with him. Yes to everything. Tali told herself that it was just for one night, but she found herself wanting for me despite all the protest of the people around her. She kept on convincing herself that he's not worth it... but she knew the moment his lips touched hers, it was already game over.

Dean Andrada is a man of playful charm yet unwavering principles, believing that wisdom and morals pave the path to lasting success. Raised in a family that valued integrity above all else, Dean learned from a young age that one's character and principles are more valuable than fleeting achievements or material wealth. In his personal and professional life, Dean holds himself to the highest standards of honesty and fairness. He believes that these principles not only lead to personal fulfillment but also inspire trust and respect from others. However, when he saw the woman who has been living in the woods in her entire life, his principles and moral convictions are challenged. She has endured a life filled with trauma, hiding from people who have discriminated against her due to her father's reputation. She is constantly anxious and fearful, always expecting harm from everyone, and Dean is not an exception. Seeing her plight, Dean's principles are tested like never before. He feels a deep desire to protect her, to be a source of comfort in her fearful world. For the first time, Dean is willing to set aside his own desires and ambitions, ready to sacrifice everything to give her the life and security she truly deserves. Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Content Warning: This story contains mature scenes that are not suitable for young readers. Status: Completed

(Game Series # 6) Assia dela Serna's dream was to become a lawyer. Ever since she was little, she had dreamt of becoming one... But from a young age, she knew that her family wasn't financially capable of sending her to law school. Kaya naman bata pa lang siya, sinigurado niya na magiging maayos lahat ng grado niya. She made sure that everything in her transcript was perfect. She needed to get a full ride scholarship to the best law school in the country, St. Claire's Academy College of Law... But things do not always go according to plan. She didn't make it to SCA, but she made it to Brent. It wasn't the best school, but she met a lot of good people. She was happy. She felt like everything was going according to plan. She's gonna be a lawyer. She's gonna go home to her province and help the people in her town. Everything was great... until her last year in law school. That's when shit started to happen.

The "unbothered" model from the famous family of actresses will use a Delafuente to cover up her issue. Keyla is a wellknown bratty model for having a rebellious attitude. Latching on to Kaizen will put her from the top and will boost her career. Iyon ang kanyang pakay pero sa huli ay magbabago ang kanyang isip sa kanya. For the first time, she's bothered and it's because of him. It's because of Kaizen.

FLAMES: F- Forever, L-Love, A-Angry, M-Married, E-Enemy, S... Sinister ... Isang taon na nahinto ang sikat na estudyante sa Sto. Cristo, naaksidente na sanhi ng pagka-coma nito. Nang gumaling at magbalik-eskwela ay tila ba ibang tao na. Pero para kay Kena na matagal ng may gusto kay Gabriel Juan T. Salgado, ito pa rin si Gabriel na pangarap niyang maging kaklase... Kahit pa unti-unti ay natutuklasan na niya ang nakagigimbal na katotohanan kung bakit nga ba ito iniiwasan at kinatatakutan sa kanilang paaralan.

Royce Allegre was never meant to kiss Giordana Ramirez. One slip in the dark, and suddenly he was caught in a moment that should never have happened, his lips on the girl he should never want, the girl his family would never accept. He should have walked away. Instead, the memory clings, haunting him, drawing him back to her with a gravity he cannot resist. There is something in her eyes-sad yet fiercely alive and brimming with quiet resilience that pulls him closer, even as every glance threatens to ignite what must remain forbidden. Some mistakes can be buried. Others blossom into obsessions. And Royce is about to discover just how far he will go when desire refuses to be denied... for the wrong girl. The Wrong Love | Book Two --

Titus Morgan had only three important things in his life. His friends, his mother and the wealth that he was trying so hard to own. Worried by his friend's welfare, pressured by his father's constant reminder of the well-being of his mother and not to mention the dispute between him and his arrogant half-brother...he had a lot of things in his mind, a lot of plans and a lot of anger, he has no time for distraction like seeing his ex-girlfriend again after five long fucking years. Titus knew that he should stay away from his ex. Why? Because he had a mission, darn it! But he just couldn't help himself. Five years later, he was still smitten with her, he still want to hold her, kiss her, touch her and fuck her. And no one can stop him. No one. But things don't usually go according to what he wants, Titus knows that from experience. So when things started to go south with his ex, he knew he's in trouble. And it's the kind of trouble he wanted to avoid, especially now that he had important things to do than cuddle with her. But even though his mind is shouting at him to move and do what he needs to do, his body won't let him. It wanted to stay rooted with the woman he hated and he wants more of her. And that 'more' includes hugs, kisses, emotions and a lot and lots of sex. CECELIB | C.C. WARNING: MATURE CONTENT | R-18 COMPLETED