Bratty and spoiled, Crystal Angeline Perez is used to getting whatever she wants with a snap of her fingers. But when the ever-possessive Jacob Murillo suddenly changes the way she lives in an attempt to make her more mature, maybe seducing him can be used to her advantage...or not. *** Crystal Angeline Perez hates Jacob Murillo to the core. Despite being her older brother's best friend, she can't seem to move on from the fact that he rejected her feelings years ago. And so when she's suddenly left to his care right after her brother's departure, Crystal comes up with a plan to get away from Jacob. Her plan? Make him furious at all costs. With her bratty attitude, that shouldn't be a problem. But when everything doesn't seem to work, she tries seducing him to her advantage. With the undeniable spark and tension between them, can Crystal's plan finally work this time around? Or will she only find herself in deep trouble especially when he's suddenly possessive of her? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Design by Louise De Ramos

To Kade Sanford Black, falling for his best friend Xanthie Lorenz, a serious and drop-dead handsome songwriter, was a line he did not want to cross. Knowing all too well the huge possibility of losing the only person who could see through him, he took a step back and put a distance to sustain their friendship - especially since Xanthie is soon to marry. Will Kade be able to hold back his feelings until he sees Xanthie married? Or will he finally have the courage to confess his feelings...and risk losing the only friend he has? WARNING: This story contains depictions of suicide, self-harm, and mental health crises that may be upsetting for some readers. Any depictions of mental health issues herein are not meant as a replacement for medical care. If you or someone you know deals with similar issues, they should seek the help of a medical professional. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know in the U.S. is contemplating suicide, please encourage them to call 988 or visit 988lifeline.org. For international resources, please visit: http://www.suicide.org/hotlines/international-suicide-hotline s.html CECELIB | C.C. Cover by Ren Tachibana

Down-on-her-luck Aubrey gets the job offer of a lifetime, with one catch: her ex-husband is her new boss. *** Aubrey Whitlock's life is turned upside down after her divorce, leaving her an unemployed, broke, and single 29-year-old. A chance meeting with her ex throws her for a loop again when he makes her an offer: come work with him as his assistant. Now a self-made billionaire, Bryce Roberts is just as infuriating-and good-looking-as he was the first time around. Their marriage was disastrous, but their chemistry is stronger than ever. Will they ever mend their relationship, or will it be nothing more than a heated game of seduction? And what will happen when Bryce discovers the secrets Aubrey has been keeping from him after all this time?

Famous for her magnetic beauty, Tatianna attracts men without even trying--one of them being a Señorito from the powerful Guerrera family, a man willing to do everything just to have her. But resistance seems futile. Will she manage to escape his hold after getting burned with the seduction of fire? ********** Eighteen-year-old Tatianna Lozano swore to herself that she would never use her beauty to her advantage--never would she ever deliberately catch the attention of men in exchange of a promise of an abundant life, like what all the other girls in her town fantasized about. But little did she know that fate has other plans for her. Zacarias Guerrera, the handsome bachelor from the wealthiest and most influential family in their town, will bend his knees for her because of her beauty. She soon learns what it means to play fire with him. Will she be able to resist‐-or is there no other choice but succumb to his temptation? Cover design by: Rayne Mariano Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. CONTENT WARNING: This story has mature scenes which are not suitable for young readers.

Eliza Velasquez is beyond belief to have Khairro Sanford - the man she once loved but has grown to hate - as her bodyguard. With them forced to spend more time together, can Eliza bury the feelings resurfacing in her heart? Or is there no choice but to surrender and fall the second time around? ****** Chief of Police Khairro Sanford is the epitome of perfection - as a handsome and rich gentleman, he technically has no worries to think of. However, his almost perfect life is rattled when he becomes the bodyguard of Eliza Velasquez, a girl who hates him to the core. Everything should have been strictly professional, but she's savage, confident, and independent... and Khairro's starting to like and hate her at the same time. With the undeniable attraction between them, can Khairro stop himself from falling for the girl who is off limits to him? Or will Eliza be a risk he's willing to take even if she will cost him his life? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. CONTENT WARNING: This story has mature scenes which are not suitable for young readers. Cover Design by Rayne Mariano

When secret agent McLaren Lane starts dreaming about a little girl, buried memories from his past resurface--a past shockingly intertwined with Celine Villarica, his friend with benefits. He realizes that everyone has secrets like him--it's just a matter of finding out what they are. *** McLaren has learned to live with the lies he was told growing up. He was close with his family, he has a good job he enjoyed, and he liked the company of his friend with benefits, Celine. But when a little girl starts haunting his dreams, turning them into beautiful nightmares, McLaren is determined to find out the truth behind his vague childhood. But secrets come with a price--Celine is also hiding something from him. Out of respect for each other's privacy, McLaren never pushes Celine to share with him and vice versa, but when love is added to the mix and the past starts to catch up to them, they realize that their lives are more connected than they thought. Can they trust each other enough with their memories, or are secrets really meant to be kept--and buried? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Regina Dionela

Hoping to work in Japan as a cultural dancer, Maria Victoria Ferrer gathers up her courage and goes to Manila for a training she didn't expect. There she meets Claude Gil, the budding actor who awakens her sexual desires and turns her world upside down. *** Tired of the miserable life that she has in Nueva Ecija, Maria Victoria Ferrer decides to take a chance and work in Japan. But just when she thought she gets to leave right away, she arrives in Manila as a club entertainer for her 'training'. After sharing a heated night with budding actor Claude Gil, Tori finds herself entertaining no one else but him. The sexual tension between them is just too strong and nothing can separate them...until Claude's manager gets in the way. Afraid of destroying Claude's shot at stardom, Tori is forced to make a sacrifice and keep an important secret from him. Finally meeting again after their painful breakup, can Tori and Claude resolve all their misunderstandings and rekindle the fire between them? Or will they end up hurting each other more and realize that they're five years too late? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

Miss Prim and Proper and the university's top student Daphne Madrigal has a secret that can destroy her perfect image. But what if the university's notorious playboy discovers it? Will she agree to his deal in exchange for staying quiet--or will she finally have the courage to show her true self? -- All her life, Daphne Madrigal wants to be respected by everyone--especially by her mother--so she did everything to be perfect in their eyes. But Miss Prim and Proper also has secrets that can ruin her perfect reputation. Unfortunately, Apollo Gallagher, her best friend's overprotective twin brother and the most notorious playboy of their university, discovers it. To keep him quiet, she strikes an unlikely deal with him. Will this help her release her true self, the 'her' she's been suppressing from the very beginning? Or will this only add more pain to her lonely life? Disclaimer: This story is in Taglish Cover Designer: Anastasia Wright -- Originally HIDING FROM THE BILLIONAIRE'S WRATH

Berry Lacsamana had given up on life. But when she one day wakes up in a strange bed with someone calling her his wife, her life begins to take a different path. ****** When Berry Lacsamana wakes up in a room she doesn't recognize, hooked up to medical machines, confusion and anxiety consume her. Deepening Berry's fear is the presence of Cadmus Valcarcel who treats her coldly and and looks at her with resentment. "Finally," he said with coldness in his voice that made her shiver, frightening her. "My infamous wife is awake." Berry isn't anyone's wife, lest she is married to Cadmus. However, when she sees a photo of Cherry, a woman who looks like her from every angle, Berry begins to have some suspicions. She knew she was Berry, not Cherry... wasn't she? DISCLAIMER: This is a Filipino language story. WORD COUNT: 194,647 COVER: ASTRID JAYDEE WARNING: DON'T READ THIS STORY IF YOU CAN'T HANDLE DEPRESSING SCENES, SENSITIVE TOPICS OR MATURE CONTENT.

Still unable to accept Amber Lamperogue's death, Duchess, Katana, and the rest of Black Organization find ways to investigate what really happened before. But when they're faced with numerous roadblocks and confusing clues, can they really uncover the truth? *** Despite witnessing the death of Amber Lamperogue with her own eyes, Duchess Lionheart still believes that Amber is alive. With the sudden disappearance of Les Solitaires where Amber serves as one of the Jokers, Duchess and Katana are more determined to uncover the truth. The problem? All the information they get leads them to a dead end. When the rest of Black Organization start to team up and dig for more clues, can the mystery regarding Amber's death be revealed once and for all? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Design by Louise De Ramos