Surrounded by people who always seemed sharper, quicker, more effortless than her, Amelie looked like the outcast who never quite fit in. And so, it was so easy for anyone to judge her. And maybe everyone was right about her. Because she's the daughter of Roberto who killed her best friend's parents. The daughter of a mistress. And the flirt who seduced the guy who once loved her best friend. But it was just as easy to misunderstand Yi-an for being perfect. Being the only son of the owners of the Lauzière Group, a global multi-industry empire. Calling him perfect is almost an understatement-he's brilliant, composed, and damn emotionally intelligent. But Amelie never chose her parents, and Yi-an never chose to be the only son of two powerhouse moguls. Amelie never wanted to be her father's pawn, and Yi-an was simply too good at hiding what he truly felt. They were just two broken people caught in the disaster of their family's greed, and two people who stood outside a tale they barely understood. It made sense to become each other's anchor-each other's comfort. Their decisions should've been easy, but some choices crack in all the wrong places, and some consequences fall on people who were never meant to be part of their problems to begin with. And so, Amelie and Yi-an were left to choose-between becoming the people their parents designed, or risking everything to become who they actually were. ___ STATUS: On-going Highest ranking: #4 Romance

*THE WATTYS 2025 SHORTLIST* Cassandra, an engineering student, was orphaned young. Since her parents died, she supported herself and her brother. She took all kinds of jobs to pay for their studies and her brother's medical care. She's cheerful, mischievous, and loving, but she never expected her life to change when she met Zac Miguel Ortega, a professor at her university.

After dating several women during college, Keith was sure he had found the girl he would marry. Mayumi, on the other hand, lived differently. She traded her life in the city to live near the beach for personal reasons. Keith met Mayumi on an online dating site amid his upcoming final exams as a fourth-year engineering student. They fell in love instantly when Mayumi visited the city where Keith lives. Starting that day, they became inseparable. They made promises in the name of love and started to reach them one by one. Little did Keith know that Mayumi had a secret that could make him look at her differently. But his genuine feelings for her made him stay and love her deeply. At that moment, he realized that Mayumi deserved his unconditional love. Keith plans to propose marriage to Mayumi at the place where her heart lies; on the beach. But something happened that caused everything to change. What would happen to the promises they made?

Khesshandria Vyeira Myreil Alcantes married Rowan Sylverick Sorell Dantierrez believing love would come with time. It didn't. To the world, they were perfect. Behind closed doors, she was slowly breaking for a man who never learned how to love her back. Until one day, she stopped waiting... and asked for a divorce. And that's when Rowan finally looked at her like she mattered.

At nineteen, Zelvanna Gairelle Velarrie was already married. Not to her crush. Not to someone she loved. But to her own professor. A walking red flag? No. A walking nightmare. Yes. Daevian was a strict, cold, and allergic to nonsense, was the exact opposite of everything Zelvanna was. She was loud. He was composed. She was chaos. He was control. In class, he terrorized her. At home, he ignored her. And somehow, between forced proximity, endless arguments, and daily chaos this marriage was slowly turning into something far more complicated than it should be.

WCS 2: Beneath the Dopamine Sky Catherine Gail Sylviana Garavani Cruz---the girl who had designer heels, branded bags, a million-dollar wardrobe, straight A's and a future stitched in gold and handed to her on a silver platter. The calm and poised heiress of Garavani Couture. Quiet. Effortless. Composed. Untouchable. She was born into a legacy and was trained to carry it on. Jared Brylle was the opposite. He's a happy-go-lucky dreamer with a smile through every struggle. He brought nothing but a hand-me-down stethoscope, and second hand books. No safety net. No readily opened doors. Just a dream too big even for his empty pockets. She came from an empire built for her. He came from nowhere. She had everything but freedom. He had nothing but a dream to catch and...her. They were college sweethearts. A young love that burned and chased bigger dreams. Two hearts that dared to continue their love story in a place where pressure was relentless and time was never enough. Eastbridge Medical School witnessed the cries, joy, and desires of their hearts. In the race to their dream of becoming a doctor, love was easy for them. They've endured and surpassed years together with flying colors not until the truth resurfaced and demanded its price. As their dopamine high wore off, their love faced its biggest test. What if the darkness of your past reveals the truth. How do you survive it? Can you? In the shadows of lies, what are you willing to be at stake? your love or...your truth?

[Unedited] 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. In the bustling halls of Eastbridge School of Medicine, two 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?

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She lived a normal life for 18 years. Until one day, she discovered that she's different from everyone around her. That she's a Mermaid and she has a mission to do. Will she accept it or not? *** Started: September 20, 2017 Ended: December 31, 2017