She tears down political empires with a pen. He was born to inherit one. At thirty, fearless investigative journalist Risa Hontiveros targets the powerful elites no one else dares to question. At twenty-eight, Mayor Sherwin "Win" Gatchalian is a charming dynasty heir-and politics' most eligible bachelor-thoroughly bored by his privileged world. When a reckless whim traps Win on a stalled commuter train, an explosive clash with Risa sparks an unexpected obsession. What starts as a volatile clash in a stalled train car quickly turns into a dangerous, magnetic game of cat-and-mouse across backroom galas, rain-soaked streets, and quiet midnight truces-forcing a powerful heir to question the system he rules, and a guarded woman to discover if love can fit into a life built on fighting.

There are confessions that are uttered way too late. For many years now, Senator Risa Hontiveros has used her voice to fight for the Filipino people. Bold in debate, resolute in principle, and always truthful. There is one thing, however, that she has yet to say aloud. It only takes Risa much effort to confess her love to Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, but fate says it all first. "She finally said yes." Having heard that her lover has finally found himself another, Risa keeps her feelings hidden behind a façade of a smile and decides to preserve their friendship instead. In a place where every word matters and every decision is life-changing, the most painful regret could just be an unconfessed confession. Sometimes, the greatest struggles aren't fought in the session hall, but in the depths of the heart.

Behind the high walls of the Senate, amidst fierce political debates and under the unforgiving glare of the public eye, no one would have ever guessed how their story began. Risa Hontiveros and Win Gatchalian-two different worlds, two opposing sides. To the public, they are nothing more than colleagues fulfilling their duties, walking completely separate paths. But behind closed doors, where the cameras stop rolling and the world is no longer watching, an unexpected connection sparks. What starts as professional respect slowly evolves into a hidden romance; a love woven in secret, dangerous, and demanding a cost too high to pay. As they navigate the treacherous waters of politics, they are forced to live a double life. Every glance, every smile, and every shared moment must be hidden from the rest of the world to shield their careers. But as their secret love deepens, it bears a reality that will change their lives forever, a profound truth that they must protect and conceal at all costs, wrapping it in absolute silence. This is the story of how it all started. Before the silence, before the sacrifices, and before the world was ready to listen to the echoes of what they had built in the dark. Every secret has a beginning. Every love leaves an echo.

(ProfxStudent) "Mukhang mas napapadalas pa yata ang pag-uwi mo ng mga babae? Gabi-gabi... Wala kang pinalalampas." Iyan ang paunang salita ni Hira Agape del Mártez matapos pauwiin ng asawa niyang si Teresa Novelino ang babaeng kinama nito sa kwarto nilang dalawa. "Hindi ko kasalanang namatay si Ate at kinailangan mo akong pakasalan! Nawalan din ako ng mahal sa buhay... Hindi lang ikaw. Kapag ako ba ang gumawa niyan, matutuwa ka?" Ipinagsawalang-bahala ni Teresa ang iba niyang litanya at walang kagana-ganang sinagot ang tanong nito. "You have the liberty to do so. It's your choice." "Ah... E, napakalaya mo naman pala, Ma'am. Parang walang asawa. Parang hindi mo ako asawa." Mapait niyang tugon sa propesora. Sa unang gabi pa lang kasi nila bilang bagong kasal ay iba na agad ang katabi nito sa kama. "Nahihibang ka na ba, Hira? How dare you refer to yourself as my wife!? Respetuhin mo naman si Isabel!" "Ako ang asawa mo, Teresa! Ako. I was your second fiancée, but I am your only wife! Kasal tayo... kahit sa papel lang. Pero ano? Ginawa mo naman akong sawsawan, Teresa. Hindi man lang putahe." Pinunasan niya ang sariling luha na hindi na magkamayaw sa pagtulo. "...Ipamigay mo na lang kaya ako? Isauli mo na lang ako sa pamilya ko..." Hahamakin ang lahat para sa sinisinta. Ganiyan si Hira, the hopelessly-devoted wife. Ikaw? Ano ang kaya mong isugal para sa pag-ibig?

R18 || MATURED CONTENT Gay×Girl An old maid... A gay... A forgotten night for her... An unforgettable night for him... The craziest night for the both of them that would make their life twisted...

[UNEDITED] Lauren Hayes Ruiz has been subjected to unwanted threats. As Ruiz's only child and heiress, she is always surrounded by those who oath their lives to protect her. She doesn't care about them until the new hired bodyguard arrives-a female bodyguard. Even though she despises the flirting behavior and obscene gazes, she is developing strange feelings for the new bodyguard, and she is unknowingly falling into a trap. But her new bodyguard is hiding a secret... her true identity. ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ ■ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ Action | Romance Date Started: July 13, 2016 Date Finished: ------------------ NOTE: I don't own the image(s) I used as my edited book cover. "Credits to the owner of image." ------------ This story is a work of fiction. Names, Characters, Places and Events are fictitious, unless otherwise stated. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. All rights reserved. No part of this story may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior permission of the author. Plagiarism is a crime.

GL-Sapphic Diclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Rhea Blee Isfaela, an art professor at Silvestre University, is known for her sophistication and high standards. Her position as an art professor gives her influence, but it also makes clear that she has anger management problems-with a serious demeanor, she demands nothing less than perfection from her students. Freyja Elie Mercedez is an art student attending a different school. When she unexpectedly meets Professor Isfaela at a coffee shop, she becomes entranced by the sophisticated woman, her heart set on following her dreams. Their journey together promises to be challenging and slow-burning, as two artists with unique and contrasting skills find their paths intertwined. As they delve deeper into each other's lives, their connection may lead to unforeseen depths. Date Started: August 2023 Date Ended: November 2023 (#1) profxstudent (#1) motivation (#1) artist (#1) gayness

~ COMPLETED ~ Side Story 5 of Sweet Surrender 🦋 Republished date: August 2023 ALL RIGHT RESERVED 2023

PUBLISHED under Immac PPH ***** "You better learn to love yourself kasi ako, mahal ko ang bawat sulok ng pagkatao mo" ***** Known as an outstanding leader, with a face and body to die for. Bel Arthemis Lacsamana is a rich lady who dreams to be a nurse and a doctor someday. She grew up under pressured by his abusive father to be a perfect and best daughter she can be. At an early age her mother abandoned her. The night she met her soon to be in-laws, she met a mysterious man. Not knowing that this man is well-known in business industry. Because of a traumatic experience in love, Bel didn't want a relationship. They both settled into non-label relationship but, as time goes by Bel fell in love to the man. With a supportive and loving man they became a perfect couple. Pero nagbago ang lahat ng iyon ng dumating ang malaking pagsubok sa kanilang relasyon. They both parted ways without saying goodbyes. Years later they meet again. Bel tries to unfold the truth behind the broken relationship they have. Will she be able to search the truth? Will she fight for it again? Will she survive the pressure? --------------

DJ or also known as wise in their classroom. nagugustuhan nila si danerie dahil kung pano ito pumorma. isama mo pa ang gwapo nitong mukha at magandang mga ngiti halos lahat ng babae ang May gusto mas dumami pa nang makita ito mag laro ng mga online games. "Kahit maraming mata ang nakatingin sakin." "Yung mga mata ko sayo lang nakatingin." Saad niya habang tulala sa taong kaharap niya. "h'wag ako dj." natatawang sagot nito na nag palungkot ng mukha ni dj. "ba..bakit hindi nalang ako?" biglang huminto ang oras at taging hangin nalang ang naririnig nila. kitang kita din sa mga mata ni Johnmar ang gulat nang marinig ang salitang iyon mula kay dj na matalig niyang kaibigan.