Xyleenah gave Kaius her heart and body to secure her future but still ended up a failure. After years of hiding from him, fate reunites them, and the child she's kept for years may be the key to a love that never truly ended. *** Struggling through college, Xyleenah Vivien Cruz never expected kindness to come from the top student in her class. Desperate to graduate, she struck a deal with Kaius Warner Legaspi-the guy who left her with a shattered heart and an unexpected pregnancy. Years later, Kaius returns as a respected doctor and owner of the café where fate leads Xyleenah to apply. With her pride bruised and her secrets buried deep, she has no choice but to work under the man she once left without a word. But Kaius never forgot her. And now that he knows the truth about their son, he's ready to fight for the family that was stolen from him and for the love that never truly ended. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos ILLUSTRATOR: Ajjay Arts

Akali Heniz Salonga, a bookworm, serious and intelligent high school student who grew up in a problematic family. Behind the trophies and medals she got, she doubts her ability in achieving her dreams caused by the underestimation of her father. But then, she has Tyron, who seemed to be her warm compressor when her period badly attacks. He tamed her. He cheered her when life pushed her down. She first found comfort on reading books until her book-buddy became the cause of her dreamest comfort. But Tyron found his rest on some other girl, and that was their bestfriend. [UNEDITED] #TLISWP

Rejections doesn't scare her. Kaya kahit ilang nakakahiyang bagay pa 'yan, basta mapansin lang ng crush niya, gagawin niya. Embarrassment should not be the one to conquer oneself but confidence, she believes that. That's why although she's aware that Elizzer Hadley is sharing mutual feelings towards her cousin Hillary, hindi siya tumitigil. She's desperate. Wala pa namang confirmation. Wala pa silang label. May pag-asa pa! But what if ... the unconfirmed matter is completely answered by her, herself? She saw it. She felt it. When he can instantly refuse her, while he cannot say no when it comes to her cousin. She achieved what she wants. He fell for her. They fall in love with each other. But how assured she is that his every heartbeats screams nothing but her name? Her cousin comes first before her. Or she might be just a replacement. Who knows? [UNEDITED] #AGOLWP

To sail across the seven seas and to dock in many ports. Those are just the two things Kiro Danvier Celeres aimed for his life. He is popular as the flame darling of BS in Marine Transportation. Sa lahat ng Marino, siya lang ang may kakayahang umilag sa katagang "Seamanloloko". Why? Well, he has just no ex, no past or latest flings, but crush? Of course, he has. However, he met the girl when he was young. And he cannot just forget her. He cannot just unlove her. So as hard as he could ... He finds her no matter how many years it will take. As his cargo ship tranquilly sailed across his sanctuary, finding his lost queen, he suddenly met Zy and later developed feelings with her. Life is an art but unlike the paper - You cannot erase anything. It is what it is. She's the first victim. Hindi manloloko? Then why is she crying? Why is she grieving for what she'd lost? #LIGTWP

Dion Andrius, a determined and overachiever college heartthrob of BS Biology, made his goal clear to himself already, and it is to become a professional... The best surgeon someday. A relationship-oriented man who has been living a perfect life like a lottery winner, especially when he met Thalia, a not-so-crybaby and a daddy's girl from BSBA FM who put too much pressure on him as he tried reaching her standards, and that's her daddy. She's just wanting someone who'll love her the way his father treasures her and the way her father loves her mom. And yes... He did prove it's him she's searching for. Butterflies. Sugars. Honey. Unfortunately, after all those sweet and good times... He's not born under a lucky star yet. What happened, then? #ATLLWP

SIS (Social Issue Series) #4: Bullying They say that beauty is a luxury. That good looks is the only privilege that matters. That the world is only in favor of those who were born pretty. Sa panahon nga raw ngayon, parang kasalanan na ang pagiging less attractive. You're unappealing? Emotionally weak? Naive? How pathetic. Now you gotta deal with the consequences, loser. Sounds like bullshit? Yup. The truth may be harsh but it is what it is. Once you failed to reach the very high standards set by the society, you're doomed. Yara Isabelle got the deadliest combination of being unattractive, soft-hearted and innocent. But she used to get by and survive the bullying just fine. Because she got her knight-in-shining armor. Her childhood sweetheart. Not until he stopped saving her. Not until he stopped caring. Not until he got fed up of everything. Sky Edison used to be full of compassion. But that was before something terrible happened within their family. His perception had changed. He now finds it ridiculous that people let themselves get treated badly. However, the downside is that for some significant circumstances, these two have to share a condo as they enter senior high school. What could possibly happen given their situation? How would it feel like living under the same roof not with your bully but your former superhero who's now just a witness of your despair? How would it feel like going home to a place with a person who gets to see you getting bullied everyday at school? Wattys 2020 Winner under Young Adult Category

This is a sequel from "Left in the Dark" Series #5 of the Savage beast Series Mahirap siyang abutin, masyadong malayo. Hindi siya sa akin, para abutin

THE LOSERS' CLUB SERIES 3 In need of juicy news for her online publication, the struggling journalism student, Millicent Rae Velasco, was forced to interview the intimidating student council president of their university, Juancho Alas Montero. But, not wanting to be the subject of rumors, he rejected her instantly. So, paano siya? Paano ang last requirement niya bago maka-graduate? Si Juancho ang iniatas sa kanya ng isinusumpa niyang prof na gawan ng profile article! Isa pa, dito na lang siya makakabawi! Kailangan niya pang higitin mula sa dulo ng impyerno ang grades niya! Being in a hopeless predicament, she ended up chasing after him. She hid behind the bookshelves where he was studying, memorized his schedule by heart, and talked to him straight on when she could. She only had one goal---write an article about him. Nothing more, nothing less. But life had a lot of things in store for her. Because through the glances she'd stolen, she picked up the sharp fragments of his life. Through the hidden smiles, she unraveled the content of his heart. And through the pages she'd written, she caught herself falling in love with him.

Switching to a condo would be a huge shift in Eloise Danielle Madrigal's life, the Iska from UP Manila. From living in her aunt's home, she will independently live near her school. From growing up with so many hands to help her, she will face a new life alone. Since Eloise wasn't familiar with commuting from Padre Faura that well, the cousin of her block mate, Graham Anthony Laurel, will surely be of help. This walking GPS guy that was a first-year Thomasian had quite a temper as he taught Eloise. It seems as though one of them needed to teach the other beyond directions, would Graham find a calm and kind way to tell Eloise that her head was in the sand?

Something Spectacular: Special Chapter "Isabelle finally used Gavin's voucher on a date!" Here is the much awaited Special Chapter I wrote together with readers during my Write With Me session on Kumu! This chapter contains interaction among SS and SP characters (a crossover!). Enjoy reading, my brave souls! April