OLD SUMMER TRILOGY #1 Estella and Yori have always been rivals ever since high school because of debate competitions. They would always switch places for years until Yori transferred to Estella's school and both of them became members of the debate team. They may not be competing against each other in the debate anymore, but they are now competing for the honors and the top student spot. From enemies and academic rivals, they find themselves falling in love in a series of summers.

OLD SUMMER TRILOGY #3 "Winning is everything. If you don't win, you are a failure." Ice is living by those words. After her mom fails to participate in the figure skating championship because of a tragedy, she is expecting four of her daughters to pursue the same goal. Ice feels all the pressure when her sister wins during her time but pursues a different field upon winning. For Ice, the only important thing is figure skating. Nothing else matters. She is only allowed to feel something when she wins or loses a competition. Until she meets Lyonelle in the sports center during summer training, the swimmer who has already won every swimming competition he participates in. Unlike Ice, Lai has it easy. He can have fun, flirt, and be playful and still win. He is not pressured, because he doesn't think winning is the only thing that matters in a competition. He thinks enjoying what you do matters more. "And a smile from you matters too," Lyonelle teases Ice, but the latter just looks at him with no emotion on her face. "Ah, I failed... but it's okay. We still have sixty-four days of summer to spend together."

OLD SUMMER TRILOGY #2 Being the niece of the volleyball team's coach, Alia is hired to design the uniforms of the players. Seven, who has had a crush on her since the first time he saw her on the campus, feels shy and awkward whenever her presence is there. What more if one summer, the whole team will have to train in the coach's province near the ocean, where Alia is also having her vacation? Every night, since Alia cannot go to the house where the team is staying, the two would just write silly letters to each other and put them in a bottle, then hang the bottle in its usual spot.

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PUBLISHED UNDER LIB Note: If you're not into flawed characters who make wrong decisions, don't read this. Save yourself from stress. Started: 10/07/2020 Ended: 11/18/2020 Elora Chin Valencia grew up in a toxic Christian family where she was viewed as the black sheep. Araw-araw ay ipinaparamdam sa kanya ng mundo na wala siyang lugar sa sarili niyang tahanan. She was a consistent dean's lister and an obedient daughter, which left her wondering what she had done so wrong to be disregarded as a speck of dust in the wind. They made her feel like she was just dirt, filling up the empty space. The one who would never have her own safe place. Feeling all of this contributed to her endless suicidal ideations. Baka nga tama sila. Baka nga wala siyang halaga at kailanman ay hindi na sasaya. She almost believed that. She almost held onto that notion. Not until she met the man in his BS Civil Engineering uniform and gorgeous grin, Troy Jefferson Dela Paz. He kissed her forehead, and her loud thoughts were silenced. Her demons calmed down. Her foes were defeated. For the first time in her life, she had proven her family wrong---a happy Elora Chin was possible. She was loved and well-taken care of. Troy embraced her sharp parts, not minding the wounds he might get. But fate had a lot of cruel things in store for her. Because when she thought she had reached the peak of happiness, she found myself drowning alone in the ocean she now called home, alone in her shame, alone with the waves she couldn't tame.

[ Pereseo Series #1 ] Habang nakikipagsiksikan sa MRT. May nahulog na diary. Diary ng NBSB. Napulot ng isang lalaki. Lalaking ang hobby... magpaiyak ng mga babae. -- Book cover by @arkiSTEPH

Sandejas Legacy #5: Solace Escape "Sandejas Legacy continues..." Sibyl Timothea Sandejas is a well-known ballerina, the center of attention, the star. Everyone wanted a glimpse of her life, not just because she's a great dancer but mostly because she's the daughter of the famous actress, Alyx Sandejas. She's in the spotlight. Fake smiles, false rumors, and the blinding flashes of cameras tired her. She's in the prime of her life, but one mistake and her world turned upside down. It cost her not only her career but also disappointment from her parents that they made her stay in Sta. Monica to learn her lessons. That's when she met again the hardworking and happy-go-lucky man, Solomon Alejo. A complete opposite of her. She expected to have the worst year ever, not knowing she'd find what she didn't even know she sought before. An escape from the eyes of the public. Solace. In his arms. Limelights are chaotic and blinding, no matter how pretty they are to look at. Every show ends, and as the curtain closes, will Sibyl fight for her stage back or will she embrace her peace?

Constance Grace has been forced into hiding and is currently waging a battle to stay alive. She is resolute in her mission to locate Ludovic Luciano, one of the Capodecina of the influential Mafia Organization, Luciano Famiglia, in order to learn how he is connected to her friend and learn why his name was the only thing he scribbled on a piece of paper. She only has a note, a gun, and a small amount of cash, but she is determined to succeed. But does the fact that Ludovic appears to be dead set on working with her bode well for her chances of success? *** Her own group wants her dead. A million-dollar bounty has been placed on her head. Shunned by her only friend. That's Constance Grace. As a result of her involvement in the assassination of the Mafia Boss of all the Mafia Bosses, she is now the most wanted person in the underground society. Aiding her escape one last time, her friend left her with a gun, some cash, and a note with a single name written on it-Ludovic Luciano. The problem is that Constance has no idea what to do with him, especially since he is the Capodecina of the formidable Mafia Organization, Luciano Familia. Baffled by these facts and questions piling up on top of one another, she decided to figure things out herself. But what appears to be a simple task has become extremely difficult because everyone wants her dead. Will she still be able to seek help from Ludovic in order to be freed from her adversaries, or will he be the one to lead her to her demise? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Designed by Krishia Tan Illustrations made by: Krishia Tan and KhynArt

Here's what I have to do within 30 days: --Help him move on. --Make him fall for me. --Fall in love with him. Para sa ikaliligaya ng mga kaibigan kong hindi pwedeng ikasal hanggat walang asawa si Kent. Para makapag-move on na rin ako kay Rico. Para sa pagbabakasakaling sasaya naman ako this time. At para tantanan na ng mga magulang ko ang pagma-matchmake sa amin ng best friend ko na ex-boyfriend ko rin. Kent may not be the prince I was opting to end up with but he may just be the right guy who could give me my happy ending. Pero ang tanong... magagawa ko kaya ang lahat ng dapat kong gawin in 30 days?

Cover Edit: NayinK Illustration: viahebumuno Toby had the mishap of falling for his best friend. But unlike any other best friend-themed love story, his love wasn't reciprocated. Pagkatapos ng kasal ng best friend niya ay may nakilala siyang isang matandang manghuhula. "Galing sa nakaraan, minamahal sa kasalukuyan at makikilala sa hinaharap." Noong una ay hindi niya malaman kung ano ang gustong iparating ng hula nito pero nang makilala niya ang babaeng iyon ay unti-unting naging malinaw ang lahat. Pero mahirap mag-move on, lalo na kung halos buong buhay mo ay iyong tao lamang na iyon ang minahal mo. And he knew that if he wants to be happy, he will have to let her go. But will he be able to? O habangbuhay na lang siyang aasa sa wala? [Last installment of the IJL series]