Liking a person wasn't supposed to feel so encapsulating, but Una Madia Grajales freezes up whenever he's near. The knots and butterflies in her stomach makes her buckle and shut down and all she could do was gush about him to her best friend who was nothing but supportive. He cheered her on, gave her some pointers, he even made some adjustments just for her to spend some time with her crush. But down the line, Una realized she never cared for the butterflies. She didn't like freezing up neither the churning in her stomach. She wanted clear skies, warm blankets, fuzzy socks, and wistfully, the one who gave her a turtle plushie in the middle of the night-just because. And perhaps, she was too late to recognize that what she needed has always been there all along when he's already a thousand miles away. The chances were probably thin, but maybe it was exactly what they needed to begin again. Begin Again (Love in Paris # 4) Completed (2021).

An epistolary

A wedding invitation and a trip she would never forget, Clara Eleana Avalos regretted flying with him to Paris. He was relentlessly annoying and his jokes weren't even borderline funny and she was stuck with him. For a weeklong trip to a foreign country, Clara had no other choice but to be okay with his company. Besides, he's not that bad after all. He was actually accommodating, considerate, and . . . funny. He even went along with everything she wanted to do, even went to every place she wanted to visit on her itinerary. But it came as a surprise when they were mistaken for a couple. They decided to play along with the assumptions, and everything went well until their weeklong trip was over. Clara longed for his presence. She kept replaying the days they spent together in Paris. She wasn't planning on anything aside from keeping their friendship. She was already left at the altar; she doesn't want to go through it again when it only seems good at the beginning. She doesn't want someone who couldn't commit to her, but Clara never thought she'd fall in love once again. Once Again (Love in Paris # 2) Completed (2020).

In need of an architect to design her future home, Letitia decided to hire her ex-boyfriend for the job. Nothing more and nothing less. But, was that a wedding band around his ring finger? And why did she say she was also married to someone who doesn't even exist? It was already a decade ever since they fell apart. And why was she catching the next flight to Paris just to get back at him for ditching her for a date with somebody else? She's not supposed to feel jealous. They were over ten years ago. Everything she felt were just familiarity drawn out from their memories. She doesn't love him anymore. She's not jealous. She's not wishing they were back together. Yet, even after those years, Letitia couldn't seem to love anyone else as much as she loved him. She haven't wished to be with someone else as much as she wished for him. Even for the second time. She wanted him back. She wanted for them to try again. But, will he? Try Again (Love in Paris # 1) Completed epistolary (2020).

SHOOKT 1.0 Nora is a solid fangirl who managed to get her crush's cell number from her big brother (without him knowing). She texted him everyday, sending him encouraging messages and inspiring quotes from her favorite books and movies. Arch, the athlete that's currently dominating the UAAP Men's Basketball season A.K.A. Nora's ultimate crush, never once replied. One night, instead of an inspiring text, Nora accidentally sent him a rant. And what do you know? Arch finally texted back. LIT AF 2.0 Sabrina had expected to fangirl at Wanderland, the annual music festival for indie music in Manila. But what she didn't expect was to fangirl over someone she hadn't seen in years. Her high school crush came back into her life, looking hotter than ever - gone were the boy-next-door features, now a man through and through. But the thing was, even though he was the highlight of her high school years, was she his? Did he remember her name? Did he recognize her face? What if he doesn't even know her at all? WHOMST 3.0 Chie's world has always been crazy. During the day, she goes to class. During the night, she attends events. On weekends, she meets up with friends. Ansel likes to keep things easy and simple. He goes to basketball practice before and after school, he keeps his grades above average, and he drinks his Saturday nights away. Girls? They just come and go. What if one day, a girl came into Ansel's life and stayed? What if one day, the girl who was once his life came back? Would he break Chie's heart for someone who broke his? But the ultimate question is, would Chie let him?

When Venus Wilson is found dead the day after her annual Halloween Bash, everyone assumes it was a tragic accident. Except it wasn't. And those who know there was foul play involved aren't enthusiastic about speaking up. + + + There were about forty people under the same roof as Venus Wilson the night she took her last breaths. Four people found her lifeless body, and all four ran in the opposite direction. The beginning of the end started for them when they failed to inform anyone about the body. Now, left alone with no one to talk to, the four must put the pieces together to determine the culprit, before their past deeds catch up to them. Despite desperate attempts at returning to normalcy, every night in the loneliest hours they find themselves asking the same question a mourning town does, What happened to Venus Wilson the night of her Halloween Bash? [EDITOR'S CHOICE 2020] *cover by @claraelisibeth*

MOUNT VALLEY SERIES #1 Oz Lacy is that broody rich bad boy everyone stays away from. Him and his crew likes to wreak havoc in town, not giving a shit to anyone they step on along the way. You know that misunderstood villain in every good hero's tale? Well, this is his story. ___ BAD BOY x DORKY GIRL trope From the world of A and D, but with a darker and edgier take on high school life in Mount Valley High. Strictly not for the softies and the faint-hearted. This is a stand-alone, so you don't have to read A and D or Mismatched Compatibility first. Also, this has a different atmosphere compared to the bright romantic comedies I usually do. It has action, with more use of vulgar words. But there are still sweet moments, of course! ;D

Annica Leia Dizon has been staying in the comforts of her room for years with only a few outside trips to the grocery and her parents' house. With an online job, she's living independently and surviving without other relevant social relations except that of her family. A sister-duty leads her to join a singles trip where, after years, she meets new people with varied personalities. This includes Ervin Riley Acebedo, that friendly guy with a boy-next-door vibe who seems to love honey butter chips as much as she does. How far would she go for a good social relationship, that is, a possible romantic love? --- Language: Taglish May 23, 2017 - September 15, 2018

When Tiffanie Isla Olaso asked the heavens for a sign, Evan James Dee came into her life and became that perfect boyfriend that she never expected him to be. Their happy relationship painfully ended after three years but until now, she's still determined to win him back. In the middle of struggling with her unfortunate life, she meets another James: James Marcus Acebedo, the cat lover tattooist whose looks seem to suggest that he's up to no good. He's definitely not the epitome of her ultimate dream boy but to her surprise, he's making his way under her skin- by being annoying and at the same time, unforgettable in an unexpected way. --- Language: Taglish November 28, 2016 - May 19, 2017

When Louisse Salazar, tough, assertive, and cynical, loses in a debate against charming and annoying football quarterback Cascade 'Kade' Ongpauco, she never thought she'd find herself falling head first into his arms. The problem is: she's trying her hardest to stop herself--even if Kade is ready to catch her. *** Louisse has always kept her heart under lock and key--until Kade. Brick by brick, he tears down her walls, determined to love her even when she thinks she's not worth the trouble. Both best friends and lovers, Louisse starts to give herself to the seemingly right relationship, letting her guard down...when complications with their families arise and Louisse shuts down again. When this breaks them apart, will Kade fight for her--for them? Or will he give up, and will Louisse let him? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos