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Grow with the Flow (Published under Bliss Books) by zaaaxy
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SIS (Social Issue Series) #1: Objectifying Women Over protectiveness of boyfriends are often romanticized as cute and caring nowadays. To the point that some ladies fail to live their lives to the fullest just to satisfy their men's insecurities and the likes. Pero kung ikaw si Nayeli Reese P. Eusebio, you'll probably say that you've had enough of those kinds of bullshit. Nari had been deprived of a normal life for her 17 years of existence. She never had a chance to step out of the four corners of their house and experience what common people usually do due to unfortunate circumstances that involves her personal family issues. So when she had the opportunity to finally get out from that nightmare, she promised herself, and her brother that wishes her nothing but happiness, that she will bring out the best in her as she strives to achieve her goals. But when Colton Jace R. Octavio gets into the picture, Nari felt things that she never felt before. Unexplainable feelings that are enough to confuse and distract her from her goals. Colton's dream was just to grow old with her while Nari's was for them to grow individually together. When love gets in the way of your dreams, is it possible to grow with the flow? Started: April 3, 2020 Completed: April 14, 2020
Conquering the Barriers by zaaaxy
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SIS (Social Issue Series) #4: Bullying They say that beauty is a luxury. That good looks is the only privilege that matters. That the world is only in favor of those who were born pretty. Sa panahon nga raw ngayon, parang kasalanan na ang pagiging less attractive. You're unappealing? Emotionally weak? Naive? How pathetic. Now you gotta deal with the consequences, loser. Sounds like bullshit? Yup. The truth may be harsh but it is what it is. Once you failed to reach the very high standards set by the society, you're doomed. Yara Isabelle got the deadliest combination of being unattractive, soft-hearted and innocent. But she used to get by and survive the bullying just fine. Because she got her knight-in-shining armor. Her childhood sweetheart. Not until he stopped saving her. Not until he stopped caring. Not until he got fed up of everything. Sky Edison used to be full of compassion. But that was before something terrible happened within their family. His perception had changed. He now finds it ridiculous that people let themselves get treated badly. However, the downside is that for some significant circumstances, these two have to share a condo as they enter senior high school. What could possibly happen given their situation? How would it feel like living under the same roof not with your bully but your former superhero who's now just a witness of your despair? How would it feel like going home to a place with a person who gets to see you getting bullied everyday at school? Wattys 2020 Winner under Young Adult Category
Apricity (Published under PSICOM) by zaaaxy
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Saying no is the constant dilemma of people with the biggest hearts. To them, refusing equates to rejecting. They tend to keep on doing favors until it's too much. Ngunit kailan nga ba masasabi kung sobra na? Einav Jynette R. Leyva is the sweetest soul in Calle Nueva. A people's person. A good mixer. A social butterfly that can easily form meaningful connection with anyone. Madali niyang nakukuha ang loob ng sinuman dahil sa mga likas na katangiang taglay niya. Compassionate, Warm, and Humane. She's everyone's favorite person. Every guy's dream girl. Every parent's ideal daughter-in-law. She's too caring. Too thoughtful. Too expressive. Pero ika nga sa kasabihan... ang anumang sobra ay masama.
Every Flight Counts by zaaaxy
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SIS (Social Issue Series) #3: Gender Inequality Men and women in the 21st Century still aren't able to totally get free from the socially defined roles. They are expected to act in certain ways just because they are male and female. Lalake ka raw kaya hindi ka pwede sa ganito. Babae ka raw kaya hanggang dito ka lang. Ellie Madeline have always dreamed of becoming a pilot. She believes that she was born to fly. Despite the disapproval of the people around her, she was able to take one step closer to her goal. Little did she know that her entrance in the best Aviation Academy in town is just the beginning of her struggle against discrimination. Spencer Donovan is her number one rival. He wants to be the best in this field just as much as she wants. As they pit against each other, Ellie found herself falling for Spencer's unforeseen charms. But her bold advances to win his heart just backfires all the time. That's when Zaiden Pierce decided to join the picture and offer her some help. Who is he? Well, he's just nothing more than Spencer's bestfriend. Or... could there actually be more to that? Started: May 1, 2020 Completed: May 18, 2020
Silent Echo of the Introvert (Cold City Series #1) by Karydeea
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Cold City Series #1: Silent Echo of the Introvert "In her gentle ways, she can shake my whole being." - Alpha Kael Grosvenor *** In a world of introverts like Ara, the likes of Alpha Kael Grosvenor were an inconvenience to her, a not-so-ordinary basketball team captain with a persistence that beats no other. When he started showing signs of how smitten he was with her, that's when her life went out of control. Terrified of taking a risk that might complicate her life, she ran and ran away from him. Only to be tripped by the reality that Alpha Kael was inescapable.
Close Your Eyes, Ciem by TianaVianne
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|| Published under PSICOM || Ciem suffers from a chronic and irrational fear of sleep. She stays awake as long as possible and avoids going to bed. To make it through the hell that was sleep, she asks a stranger to sleep with her. She thinks that maybe crossing paths with him could make her fear go away―or maybe not. When will she be able to close her eyes without fear and have a restful sleep? What if there's a way out of her misery, but she couldn't figure it out? DISCLAIMER: This story is in Taglish Status: Completed A Novel by: Tiana Vianne Book Cover Design by: Nina De Jesus ***Now available at National Book Store, Expressions, Pandayan, Lazada, and Shopee for only 195PHP under PSICOM Publishing Inc.***
Sunlight Deception (Isla Series #1) by sintamis
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ISLA SERIES #1 Esme, an island girl who wants nothing but to be successful. Her life was as peaceful as she wanted it to be. Not until Echo, her best friend's best friend, came and messed with her peace. Happy. They were that. Little did they know that when sunlight comes, it awaits an unwanted deception.
Skies in your Ocean Eyes (Sky Series 3) by xxchordaetendineae
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Gia, an heiress of a known hospital in Manila, is about to take her nursing licensure examination despite her parents' disapproval. Living out of her comfort zone, and without the comfort of her friends, she still tries to keep up with their expectations. Aiden, a Medicine student and a scholar of Cordovez Foundation, doesn't care about anyone's thoughts about him because he only has one goal: to become the best heart surgeon in the Philippines. With Aiden's help, Gia begins to live independently and more freely. But what happens when the rock she's been holding on to turns out to be a sharp blade that lacerates her heart? Will she be able to suture it back in place to stop it from bleeding?
Scars and Skies Above (Sky Series 1) by xxchordaetendineae
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Gabby, a nursing student and an aspiring doctor, met Mason Adryx, a student pilot and a club owner, on a bar while celebrating her friend's birthday party. After their encounter, Gabby was so determined to meet him again. And she will do everything in her power to find him.
Stars and Monsoon Skies (Sky Series 2) by xxchordaetendineae
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Jules, a scholar engineering student was suddenly pulled in an empty room by Archer, a famous rockstar who was studying architecture and currently running away from crazy fans, when she accidentally bumped into him during an architectural seminar in Thorns Hotel. Not knowing who he was, she kicked him in the groin and ran away, screaming on top of her lungs. Little did she know, Archer would find ways to see her again.