You can read this as a standalone story! Sartori #2 "I abused Diablos..." Diablos, the third-born boss of the Sartorian Mafia, was a man who could not be tamed due to his uncontrollable anger. He had to drink the bitter medicines prescribed by the family doctor to keep himself restrained. Never did he imagine that he would taste the sweetest sensation from a woman's skin, far better than bitterness. That taste became the only thing that kept him under control during his fits of rage. But because of his obsession with it, his kindness was abused. . . . Mature Content Warning: R18+

Known for being Brooklyn's most notorious jerk, Stevan Davis decides to give up on life after battling cancer for many years. When Loverielle Costello enters the picture and tries to help him complete his bucket list, will Stevan still choose to surrender despite his heart telling him otherwise? *** After battling cancer for many years, Stevan Davis finally decides to stop taking medication for his illness. Despite his mother pushing him to continue with life, for him, cancer is a battle he doesn't want to partake in anymore. So when an opportunity to complete a seven-item bucket list before he dies arrives, Stevan's mother reluctantly agrees to let him do it. Then comes Loverielle Costello, the girl tasked to help him with his bucket list. With the two of them bickering and their past resurfacing, can Loverielle complete her mission and convince Stevan to fight? Or will their blooming feelings never be enough to change the most notorious jerk's mind? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover Design by Regina Dionela

Alice Montgomery, a sheltered star in the protective embrace of her surname, contemplates risking everything for someone incapable of shielding her. Will the brightest star pursue its zenith, perceived by all as both its peak and downfall? *** The prominent face of the Montgomery family, Alice Montgomery sought a showbiz career, but her priorities shifted unexpectedly when she encountered someone special. Despite her privileged life, she desired to protect someone deemed unworthy. Devoted and open about her feelings, she faced heartbreak, concealing pain behind a smiling facade. The camera, once her focus, turned away from the person she couldn't bear to see. Longing for a chance to hold her loved once again, she found him beautiful yet distant, like stars in the sky. Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover Design by Louise De Ramos

Men are trash--at least that's what Anne believes. But what if this photographer finds herself inexplicably attracted to an obnoxious womanizer who's only supposed to be the subject of her photo exhibit? Can she stick with her views, or will she break her own rule to risk things with him? *** Twenty-six-year-old Anne Alba is a photographer struggling with her career--and she hates men. For her, men are all trash, and it's her golden rule to never engage with them if she can help it. So, when her art director suggested a hack to get her career going--to have a photo exhibit with a male model--she finds herself opposing it. But what Anne didn't expect is that she will find herself inexplicably attracted to the model, Trent DiMarco, an obnoxious womanizer whom she met on the wrong foot. When Trent makes a mistake that requires her forgiveness, she finds herself fantasizing about him... and his punishment. Despite the odds, can she continue to be a man hater? Or will Anne finally take the risk of breaking her own rule? *** Disclaimer: This ONGOING story is in Taglish Cover design: Astrid Jaydee

When her younger sister dares Gianna to kiss notorious playboy Marcus Samaniego, she thought that was the end of it. But with one playboy, one dare, and one kiss, Gianna is in trouble, and everyone knows that falling for a playboy is a one-way ticket to heartbreak. *** Marcus Caden Samaniego is a notorious playboy--a playboy who doesn't let anyone kiss him on the lips. Except for Gianna. When Gianna Arellano transfers to her new school with her younger sister, she meets Marcus not through a 'hello', but through a kiss. A dare. It was supposed to be just once, what with the many girls fighting for his attention, but Marcus doesn't stop until he's claimed not just her lips...but her heart. Will she be able to stop herself from falling for him? Or will she just give in and trust that he'll be there to catch her? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Pzalm Franzenne Fama Begasin

Mars Ochoco wishes for nothing but to have her treasured first kiss with her crush, Ezekiel Bautista. Just as she thought her chance finally came, her first kiss was snatched by some random classmate of hers. Can that kiss be voided? Can she confidently say she's just practicing her first real kiss? *** When ditzy Mars Ochoco got herself rejected by her long-time crush, Ezekiel Bautista, fate brought her heartbroken self to her dashing but arrogant classmate, Mark Villareal. He offers Mars an unconventional deal that she can't seem to refuse: teaching her how to kiss to help her win her crush back. But can Mars really trust a deal where she has nothing to lose but everything to gain? Disclaimer: This story is in Taglish. Cover Design by Rayne Mariano

Characterization(all credits to Blue_maiden) Date Written: (August 18,2018) Date Finished: (December 31,2019) Published Finished

UNIVERSITY SERIES #6 Past experiences. Broken hearts. Present tragedy. Those are the things Kierra Ynares from UST Architecture and Shan Lopez from DLSU Psychology have in common. No matter how wretched their similarities are, they still found ways to escape... to look forward to tomorrow, and keep everything that happened yesterday behind.