In the midst of solving mysteries and exploring their undeniable chemistry, Fifteen Salustiana is determined to help Xildius Vouganville confront his dark past and embrace the light once more. As they uncover the truth behind every crime, she must also seek the truth behind Xildius's fears. *** Desperate for money, Fifteen Salustiana takes a job as the personal assistant to the enigmatic Xildius Vouganville, or XV, a genius professor living in the eerie mansion of Villa Vouganville. XV, a master of anatomy and psychology, solves crimes from the shadows, haunted by a dark past that keeps him from stepping into the sunlight. Fifteen becomes XV's eyes and ears in the outside world, venturing out to gather clues and solve crimes. As they work together, she finds herself drawn to XV's brilliance and vulnerability. The more time they spend together, the more she realizes her feelings for him are growing stronger. Will Fifteen be able to help XV step out of the shadows and into the light, or will their love be consumed by the darkness? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish.

SAGADA Inspired by the song "SAGADA" by Cup of Joe WYATT ALEXIS GATCHALLIAN She vowed her life to God. He never believed in forever. So why does it feel like their hearts were written in the same prayer? AYOKONG IKASAL. I never dreamed of a wedding. It was beautiful, sure---for some. But not for me. Hindi 'to ang buhay na inaasahan ko. Hindi ang pinto na 'yon ang naghihintay sa'kin. Hindi sa ganitong paraan ako magsusuot ng telang puti. Hindi. Ayoko. Hindi ito ang pinlano ng Diyos para sa'kin. Because my dream was different. I thought I heard it in the stillness of dawn, in the hush of chapel walls, in the gentle rhythm of prayers. I thought I knew the life God was calling me to live. But then, he came---Wyatt Alexis Gatchallian. Parte ng isang bandang kinakabaliwan ng lahat. His life is loud music, late nights, fleeting kisses, and freedom without consequence. Palaging lasing. Palaging magulo. Palaging hindi ko maintindihan. and yet somehow, he's the one I'm told to marry. Arranged. Unexpected. Unwanted. I wanted to serve God. They wanted me to serve tradition. Now I'm stuck in the space between this mess. Between a God I've always loved and a man I never asked for... Pero bakit habang tumatagal parang hindi na makuhang lumayo pa ng mata ko sa pagtingin sa kaniya. The more I try to push him away, the more he starts to feel like a hymn I never meant to memorize. And maybe... just maybe... He's been searching for something sacred, too. How do you choose between a calling you've always known... and a love you never saw coming? 05/22/25

Legacy Series #4: Sky Rydge Galvez Pola was never anyone's first choice---not in the family that raised her, and definitely not in love. She was always the one left behind. Unwanted. Unchosen. So she learned the hard way that love was never meant for her. As a UAAP courtside correspondent and UP scholar, her world revolves around academics and work. She has no time for distractions, especially not for Sky Rydge Galvez---the arrogant, full-of-himself basketball player who's had his future written for him since birth. Groomed to take over his family's empire, Sky has spent his life coasting on charm, wealth, and the certainty that one day, Pola, the girl he's wanted since childhood, will be his. The problem? Pola despises him. But Sky is relentless. He'll do whatever it takes to break down her walls, even if it means signing an agreement that keeps him close to her in the most twisted way possible. A deal is made. Boundaries are set. Lines are drawn. But some lines are meant to be crossed. And some truths, no matter how deeply buried, have a way of rising to the surface. louder, crueler, and more life-altering than anyone is prepared for. So what happens when the girl Sky has always wanted turns out to be the one person he should never have? 05/01/25

Legacy series #3: Sierra Lavelle V. Galvez Sierra Lavelle Galvez has it all---beauty, wealth, fame, and an attitude that no one dares to cross. A spoiled brat, social influencer, and Atenean college student, Velle is used to getting her way. But when she pushes her father too far, he hires Isaac, a scholar of the Galvez and a UP student, to be her bodyguard and, much to her horror, her full-time babysitter. But Velle isn't one to back down, and Isaac isn't one to break. As Velle's perfectly controlled world starts to crumble, Isaac finds himself stepping in, not just as her protector, but as something more. What happens when sparks turn to flames? Velle and Isaac are forced to face questions neither are ready to answer. But secrets have a way of surfacing, and their growing connection might cost them more than either of them is ready to lose. Can Isaac protect Velle from the dangers around her and the ones within himself? Will Velle risk everything for a love she never expected? Or will the truth tear them apart forever? Sometimes the greatest risks are the ones taken in the dark. 01/02/25

Legacy series #2: Caelum Rivo G. Galvez Some songs fade, but some echoes never die. Isabella never thought she would cross paths with Rivo again---the boy who once played the sweetest melodies of her past, only to leave them unfinished. Now older and supposedly wiser, she convinces herself that his presence no longer affects her. But when fate weaves their lives together once more, old symphonies resurface, and long-buried emotions demand to be heard. But Rivo is still the same-quiet, distant, and unreadable. He acts like the past never happened, like she was just another song that faded away. Yet, every glance, every unspoken word between them feels like a note left hanging in the air. Isabella tells herself she's moved on. But how can she, when every melody still leads back to him? 08/02/2024 12/30/2024

(Read Favorite Crime: Legacy series 1 first before this or much better if you read the whole legacy series. :)) "This afternoon at 5:40 p.m., there was an ambush on Roxas Boulevard targeting the family of Colonel Alastair Ardiente of the Philippine Air Force. Tragically, Alonia Yamato-Ardiente, his wife, and their daughter, Kazuki Akim Ardiente, were killed in the ambush. The Colonel survived but is in critical condition. It's alleged that the Tuazon group is involved." Natulog ako na may ngiti sa labi, nagising akong wala na sa akin ang lahat... I am Alastair Philip Ardiente, a Colonel in the Philippine Air Force, and this is the story that destiny has brutally written for me. --- This is the brief tale of Alas and Alonia's journey, consisting of only 2 (or maybe 3) parts. short, and not very detailed parts. but I hope it answers all your questions. Thank you!

Tadhana (Self-published)

Secret Marriage #1: complete Heart.

(Completed) Nathalia Celine Martinez is a Biology student at the University of the Philippines Manila. She was on the dean's list from her first year until her senior year. Despite the storms she faced, she remained a happy-go-lucky girl who was loved by many, except for her parents. Nathalia grew up with her uncle, auntie, and friends by her side. One night at a famous bar in Manila, Nathalia met Rage, a playboy and the son of a billionaire who was afraid of commitments. Rage was studying at De La Salle University, and his life goal was to become their empire's CEO. However, everything changed when he met the cute and pretty Nathalia from UP Medicine. Little did they know they were not meant to be together because of their parents' past mistakes. The Love that's supposed to be unconditional turns to forbidden Love. Will they let their past mistakes ruin everything? Or do they have to wait their time to forever? Start: July 26, 2022 End: September 06, 2022

Legacy series #1: Asianna Penelope Galvez Ardiente Some love stories are meant to heal. Others are meant to ruin. Being the daughter of public servants, Asianna Penelope Ardiente has spent her life walking the straight path---where justice is absolute, and the law is never questioned. But all it takes is one man to shatter everything she thought she knew. Ruzzel Hades Tuazon is a name spoken in whispers, a shadow lurking behind the country's most powerful crime syndicate. As the heir to an illegal empire, his world is built on deception, blood, and power---everything Penelope has been taught to despise. Yet the more she tries to stay away, the more she is drawn to him. Falling for him is more than just a mistake. It's a betrayal of everything she stands for. But how do you fight against the one person who makes your heart race, even when you know he could destroy you? In a world where love and sin collide, how far will she go before she becomes his favorite crime? 01/01/2024 06/14/2024