MATURED CONTENT(R-18) Phoenix Series#3: Alexander Kiel Ford "It's amazing that just by looking at you makes my heart skips a beat." - Alexander Kiel Ford Date started: March 2019 Date ended: May 2019

Hoping for the advancement of her career as an accountant, Aragen accepts the offer of a prestigious company- but she instantly regrets it when she finds out that the CEO is her ex-boyfriend and the father of her son. *** After being named as one of the top accountants in the country, Aragen Evangelista receives a job offer from Montreal Corporation, one of the leading companies in Asia. Thinking that this could finally advance her career, she leaves Boracay to become the new Chief Financial Officer of the company. Just when she thought that things are finally going her way, she finds out that the CEO is none other than Gaden Montreal, her ex-boyfriend and the father of her son whom she has hidden for twelve years. He's now back and he's determined to punish her because of what happened between them in the past. As they spend more time together, will they be able to clear up their misunderstandings and start anew--even if the truth could hurt them, too? Disclaimer: This story is written in Tagalog-English. Cover Design by Regina Dionela.

"You are invited to Temptation Island."

Adrianna Monteverde did what every stubborn daughter forced to marry a stranger would have done--she ran away. But as she spun lies upon lies about her identity in order to protect her freedom, she did not know that finding love while under a false identity would come at a great cost: Happiness. ******* Despite the love she has for her parents, Adrianna finally had enough the moment she learned of the marriage they arranged with a complete stranger, even if it's for their family's business. She decided to run away, but never in her wildest dreams did she imagine that hiding inside the trunk of an unknown car would lead to her becoming a maid, and worse, falling in love with its owner. But her fears got the best of her and she was forced to lie about everything--her name, her profession, even her family--and as they say, no lie can live forever. Would Adrianna be willing to remove her mask of lies and secrets even if revealing her real identity might lead to her downfall? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish Cover Designed by Cil Ojumo

For twenty-five years, the Yaji and Roswells have secluded themselves from the Mafia world, and people wonder what exactly happened in those years of silence. In dancing at the edge of mystery, have they started to finally live in peace-or just building another plot in their hands? *** Two and a half decades of romance, enemies, power, and family-from Aemie and Ezekiel's coping of Bullet's kidnapping to marriage after-parties and honeymoons-this collection of undisclosed mature and rated scenes from the different second generation couples will make you believe that while a smile will get you pretty far, a smile and a gun will get you farther. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

Marriage is normally one's happily ever after in the movies, but for Aemie Ferrer-Roswell, it's just the start of a seemingly unending adventure. Can this sweet Barbie-loving airhead continue to survive the life of being wife to a Mafia boss? *** Many things changed after Aemie Ferrer became Ezekiel Roswell's wife. With the might of Yaji and Roswells combined, things should have become smooth sailing for Baby Ae and her Dong--or at least, that's what everyone thought. But with lies, secrets and betrayals constantly plaguing the two, no one knows who to trust. This time, the silly and ditzy Aemie must step up to protect everyone and everything she cherishes--including the man she loves. Will they win and overcome this battle again? Or is it the perfect time for them to accept that Mafia stories have no happy endings? DISCLAIMER: This story is in Taglish COVER DESIGNER: Rayne Mariano

Mikazuki convinces Bullet to meet his birth parents after being taken away by the former leader of the most powerful mafia group, Black Organization, for twenty-five years. But what if she later learns that their real families are in fact mortal enemies? Will Mikazuki dare to fight for their blossoming love--or will she choose to seek revenge? *** After staying in Japan for several years, Mikazuki finally convinces Bullet, her adopted brother, to go back to the Philippines and meet his birth parents after being taken away from them twenty-five years ago by Terrence Von Knight, the former leader of the most powerful mafia group, Black Organization. Things start to get more complicated as untold stories and secrets concerning their real parents unfold, and they discover Mikazuki's true connection with Terrence Von Knight. A battle between their hearts and priorities erupts. What will be Mikazuki's ultimate choice? DISCLAIMER: This is a story written in Taglish. COVER DESIGNER: April Alforque

Known for his short temper, Atty. Kylo Villaraza gets the biggest twist in his life as he unexpectedly falls for his secretary, Amara Jean Abella. But when the truth about their connected past resurfaces, the relationship Kylo tries to protect is suddenly wrecked apart. *** Falling for his secretary is the last thing on Atty. Kylo Villaraza's mind. He is a known playboy with patience as thin as a strand of hair. So, when Amara Jean Abella suddenly enters his life without warning, Kylo does his best to keep his distance... which unsurprisingly fails. Kylo falls for Jean even more, even planning a future with her despite his background with EL Ordre. But when Jean suddenly leaves him and he finds out about their complicated connection from the past, Kylo is suddenly unsure of what to do. Will Kylo chase after Jean despite the complicated truth--or will he waste away everything, even if it costs his life? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover Design by Regina Dionela

Hoping to clear her late father's name, Amara Jean Abella decides to become a lawyer and get the justice he deserves. But when she crosses paths with Atty. Kylo Villaraza, Jean discovers that the past isn't as simple as she thinks. *** Growing up, all Amara Jean Abella wants is to clear her father's name for a crime she believed he didn't do. To reach her goal, she then decides to become a lawyer, setting aside her original dream of becoming a journalist. When she unexpectedly gets Atty. Kylo Villaraza as her OJT mentor, AJ's hate for lawyers grows even more. He is a playboy and a guy who keeps on cursing at every chance he gets. But as she spends more time with Kylo, AJ's impression of him changes. The hate she once felt for him turns into admiration, respect, and love. With their complicated and tangled past constantly haunting them, is AJ strong enough to fight through it all? Or will she set aside everything, including her feelings for Kylo, and have her heart broken even more? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover Design by Regina Dionela

Italian secret agent Vexen Bellucci ran away from her fiancé, adamantly refusing to marry him. She did not expect that escaping to the Philippines will lead her to a mysterious man named Death Ferrante--only to find out that he's in fact her fiancé's stepbrother and he's intent to punish her! *** Despite following all of her father's orders her whole life, Vexen Bellucci has decided on her bottom line--and that is marrying someone she didn't love. This made her run away to the Philippines, a country that her father would never think of as her hiding place. Just when she thought that she's finally having a shot at a peaceful life, then came Death Ferrante--a guy with mismatched eyes, who easily captured her heart. But with the truth hunting them down and their lives depending on a human chess game, will Vexen and Death ever get the happy ending that they are hoping for? Or will they continue living in chaos, just like from the start? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish.