After getting hurt by the people around her, aspiring chef Dacia Holgado builds up her walls to protect her heart... until band bassist Eris Arriaga comes along and tears them apart. *** Graduating culinary arts student Dacia Holgado gets the biggest twist of her life when she crosses paths with Epicenter's bassist Eris Arriaga. She hates his guts and vices while he hates how pampered and perfect she is. They are complete opposites, but Dacia's version of an ideal man unexpectedly changes the more she gets to know Eris. As Epicenter slowly reaches their dream and gets a shot at stardom, Dacia and Eris' relationship is suddenly put to a test. Is their young and passionate love enough to help them survive? Or will they realize that what they have is really just a phase and is meant to end? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Design by Regina Dionela

He wanted her to be the replacement of the one he loves. She give up to make him happy destroying herself in the process. Love is not something you should give selflessly it comes with repercussion, she understood the hard way. In the middle of trust,betrayal, truth and mystery what will he do when she really become her replacement? Will he forgive her? Will she forgive him? Will their relationship mend? Will he love her? Will she still love him? Sometimes giving up on someone is the best option than getting destroyed while being with them.

What do you do when a handsome stranger tells you that your dedicated, caring, and loving boyfriend of two years has been cheating on you? For Savion, the answer comes in two steps-first, don't believe him (a slap will get the message across). Second, fall in love-again. With him this time. *** Savion Elizabeth Fajardo loves and trusts her boyfriend, Axl, vocalist of a popular band. In their two years, never in a million years did she expect to be told that he's been cheating on her by a handsome stranger, Zion Alexander Serrano. With the seed planted in her head, it's not hard to doubt and question Axl's faithfulness...and ultimately end their relationship. But an end is also a beginning, and Zion is willing to pick up the pieces of her broken heart and put it back together. Question is--will Savion let him, and trust again? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish.

After staying in the States for so long, Ashanti finally decided to come back. She never thought that coming back was also making the doors from her past open. Ano nga ba ang gagawin niya kung magkrus muli ang landas niya at ng taong gusto na lang niyang kalimutan at hindi na muling makita pa?

THE WATTY AWARDS 2021 WINNER: ROMANCE Due to an unexpected pregnancy, ex-lovers Ryo and Frankie are forced to live under the same roof. They can't stand each other but when the moments from their past are slowly catching up, their lingering feelings seem to be much stronger than they thought it would be. *** When Frankie Castañares broke up with Ryo Canencia, she is determined to move on and never meet him again. They are living well on their own with her working hard to be a magazine editor and him reaching his dream of becoming a professional basketball player. But with the news of Frankie being pregnant with Ryo's child, they've got no choice but to act civil and live under the same roof. They bicker over the simplest things and their situation couldn't get any easier than they ought to be. With them still hung up on their past, can they be brave enough to settle their differences and start all over again? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Illustration by 17aila_

Karina Tatiana Ochoa was stupefied when her father told her that she will be marrying Hendrix Gobert Alvarez to save her family business-- which is very close to being bankrupt. They both don't like the idea as they are both committed to their own partners. But what will happen to both of them when they start to live on the same roof? What will Hendrix do if he discovered that the Karina who snarl and resent him is someone who is also fragile and in dire need of attention? Started: April 10, 2021 Finished: July 13, 2021 Status: Complete

They say that one sided love is the purest of all. I love him without the guarantee of him loving me back. I love him more than I ever love myself. It was okay for me giving my all without expecting anything in return. I am just here loving him without any expectations. But how long can I take until it's time for me to let him go? fin. 03.11.20 Upper East Side 2 of 8. Thalia Modestine Valderama.

Twenty-four-year-old travel blogger Cory Dimaranan is tasked to seek and showcase the wonders of Palawan. But when she accidentally discovers things from her past, can the beauty of Palawan and a possible love interest be enough to make her stay? *** Travel blogger Corentienne Dimaranan gets the biggest twist in her life when she's sent to Palawan for her job. The plan is simple: she would go around the area, write articles about it, and showcase its wonders to their readers. Finding her biological parents shouldn't be a part of it at all. But when she accidentally crosses paths with diving instructor Douglas Alejandria, everything starts to go downhill. He's impulsive, stubborn, and full of himself-someone Cory shouldn't fall for. With him insisting on touring her and them spending more time together, Cory suddenly becomes unsure of her feelings. When the doubts from her past start to cloud the happy memories of her trip with Douglas, can Cory face her fears and the family that once left her behind? Or will she disregard Palawan's wonders and her feelings for Douglas, even if it means breaking her heart? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover Design by Louise De Ramos

WATTY'S SHORTLIST 2021 EDITOR'S PICK OCTOBER 2021 Jiya Valle learns too late that kissing her sworn enemy since high school Migo Salas doesn't come without repercussions. And to her, it's a secret she's going to bring with her down to her grave--but Migo has other plans. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish.