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.

BOOK 1 OF BLOODFEUD DUOLOGY. Bloodfeud, a group consisting perilous members. Brotherhood means a 'boy' member only is allowed. But then, there's Avior Leuxia, a baddest girl who only had the guts to invade it. And it was the instrument... for the bloody feud.

-HIS POV- I have a wife. We married just for fun. That made me clueless about her. She's fucking beautiful and very secretive. She's always glaring at me and I think she likes me too! But, I'm scared to the fact that there's a serial killer in our village. -HER POV- Sometimes I'm wondering what's on his mind. He is a freaking crazy man who always keep on talking. The fuck. I hate seeing him. I badly want to cut his throat. I hope that serial killer gets to him and end his life, so I can be in peace. *** Date Started: 2016 Ended: 2023 *** I will edit this and the part Book 2 if ever I'm not busy with Replica 3. Thank you for those who reads and have read the novel.