(La Carlota #2) Ophelia had always been the embodiment of perfection. Well, at least to the eye of the people in the little town where she grew up in-La Carlota. She was described as faultless and the total opposite of her best frenemy, Light. The black sheep of the famous Sibal clan. But as the saying goes, opposites really do attract and as per the people Ophelia and Light were its living testimony. UNEDITED

Jackson Ramirez has always followed the rules-his family's, society's, everyone's but his own. Trapped in a life dictated by expectations, he buried his passion and silenced the voice that once made him feel alive. So when Kenzo Adachi walked into his class-blunt, intense, and always acting like he owned the room. Jackson couldn't help but feel . . . annoyed. Annoyed by his confidence. Annoyed by how he said whatever he wanted. Annoyed by how free he was. But Kenzo? He saw something else. He saw a bird trying to breathe through its cage. And Kenzo, the kind of man who lives by his own rules, was ready to go beyond the boundary-just to help Jackson learn how to fly.

(La Carlota #3) Sea, sand, sun, and waves, it was Delilah and Loki's childhood. Just like the waters Delilah's dreams were vivid, clear, and touchable, to reach further more than what the water holds yet, she was satisfied to what her life is in Kalinaw-selling dried fish, enjoying the salty wind by the seashore, sun burns, and Loki's company.. Her dreams were set for that little town, it was set to compensate and be contented.. But, it was not the same case for her long time best friend-Loki. UNEDITED

Santiago Alverio is torn between family expectations and his own internalized fears from homophobic relatives. As he enters a casual fling with Diablo Delgado, he discovers that love, patience, and acceptance might be the blueprint to healing and embracing his true self. *** Santiago Alverio has always lived by the rules of his family, peers, and a silent world that tells him who he should be. As a civil engineering student, he hides behind toxic masculinity and the fear of being noticed because of expectations and a homophobic upbringing. Then comes Diablo Delgado--fearless, affectionate, and unapologetically himself. What begins as a no-strings "friends with benefits" arrangement slowly converts into something deeper. With every touch, every unguarded smile, Diablo breaks the walls Santi has built around his heart. But love is never simple. Santi is caught between family pressures, societal judgment, and his own insecurities. Will he ever realize that happiness was never about meeting expectations but about choosing the person who makes him feel whole? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano ILLUSTRATOR: Ri Ot

Savage Men Series #1: Estevan Zion Addison Dior was living a perfect life. Everything was well and fine but not until she met Estevan Zion. His presence screams nothing but chaos and the moment his lips touched hers, she already knew that he was a heartbreak waiting to happen.

(La Carlota #5) Joey's life was a sanctuary of security, built upon her stable relationship with a long-term boyfriend, a close bond with her father, and a deep passion for finding genuine happiness. So when cracks appeared in these foundations, she found herself drawn to Uno, the university's star swimmer, whose life is completely opposite from hers. In spite their differences, both were determined to influence each other one way... Or another.

[ONGOING] Geneva Constantina Ydielmo lived her life like a daydream. The peaceful side of youth everyone desired for. Dreamed for. But could it be more perfect if she met her prince? But what if the prince only shows up every summer vacation? Will her love end up like a happily ever after? Or is there another ending they didn't anticipate for each other? How I Ended Up With You - To the Dreams of my Youth a Series I raindropsandstar

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