Cyrus Miguel Ledezma doesn't play by the rules-he makes them. He lives life on his own terms, never struggling to get along with people because they naturally gravitate toward him. Girls adore him, guys enjoy his company, and he's used to being admired. But then came Blue. For the first time, someone looked at him not with admiration, but with disdain. Blue's indifference felt like a slap to his ego, a challenge he wasn't prepared for. Determined to make Blue see him the way everyone else does, Cyrus pushes and provokes-until he realizes he's the one starting to see Blue differently. Now, trapped between pride and the unfamiliar pull in his chest, he does the only thing he knows how-pretend. But for how long?

[ Iskwala Series #2 ]

Two men. One secret conversation. A truth that broke everything. Tyler hated Mikael long before he fell for him, and falling for him might be the one thing he can't charm his way out of. *** Tyler Coast Alderidge Cervando has always had everything, except genuine connection. Charming and privileged, he returns to the Philippines for college carrying ambition and old grudges. Chief among them: Mikael Jasver Chua, the last person Tyler expects to matter to him. What begins as rivalry quietly shifts when an anonymous late-night conversation strips away titles, wealth, and walls, and two people begin to see each other clearly for the first time. But when the truth surfaces, so does the damage. Tyler & Mikael is a story about what happens when two people who were never supposed to fall in love... already have.

In a cutthroat pre-law program, Jackson clashes with Kenzo, the arrogant classmate he can't stand, until he discovers that the very man who infuriates him holds the key to his freedom to become who he truly wants to be. *** Jackson Ramirez is done with broken promises-his mother's sacrifices, his father's prison sentence, and the suffocating pre-law program he never wanted. The last thing he needs is Kenzo Adachi, the arrogant classmate who gets under his skin. But when animosity sparks into something deeper, Jackson must deal with a past that ties their families together in betrayal. In the wreckage of secrets and pain, will Jackson and Kenzo choose each other in the end? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano ILLUSTRATOR: Ri Ot

When an unlikely group comprising of a photographer, writer, musician, artist, and poet band together for a documentary film project, anything can happen. Even the impossible. ***** College student Molly Lazuli's dream was always to become a writer. But since her parents never supported that calling, she worked towards an Engineering degree instead. When she winds up in a Humanities course, she is befriended by a fellow classmate, Cole Manzano, who convinces her to team up with him on creating a major project for the finals. Together, they recruit other members: John Garnet Sucgang, who also happens to be Molly's secret crush who is also a painter; Jasper Tupas, a gay actor and poet; and Alexa, a moody musician. Together the group embarks on a journey that not only has them creating a documentary of their lives' triumphs and tragedies, but also makes them realize the true meaning of friendship, acceptance, and what it takes to make their dreams come true. #Wattys2019 Winner Filipino Readers Choice Award 2022 Winner (Young Adult Category) DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish.

[ Iskwala Series #1 ]

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A priest and a doctor found themselves not only battling demonic forces but also the growing attraction between them. Will they be able to resist the temptation and complete their mission, or will love be their ultimate downfall? ⋅───⊱༺ ♰ ༻⊰───⋅ Jael Fariñas, a driven pediatric surgeon focused solely on her career and independence, crosses paths with Father Hezekiah Zamora under tense circumstances. Two years before, Jael made a difficult choice to save a critically ill patient over Hezekiah's sister, leaving him with unresolved bitterness. At present, Jael's life is shaken when she discovers she has a fifteen-year-old half-sister, Maviel. Around the same time, Hezekiah, an exiled exorcist visiting Manila, uncovers the terrifying truth: Maviel is demonically possessed. When an illegal exorcism attempt at the hospital backfires and implicates Jael, she is transferred to the small town of San Lazaro. There she met with Hezekiah again. As supernatural events escalate around them, Jael and Hezekiah must join forces to confront a powerful demonic threat endangering the entire town. Amidst the spiritual battle, they find themselves drawn to each other, despite the risks of their growing attraction and temptation. Torn between their duty to fight darkness and the forbidden love blossoming between them, Jael and Hezekiah face a choice: will their bond be the key to salvation, or will it lead to their downfall? A Numinous Affair by AnakniRizal Genre: Dark Romance, Paranormal

In a society where blue is classified for boys and pink for the girls, Shiloh Ching Escarra struggled during his childhood when he discovered his fondness for the toys and colors that were only labeled for the girls. Despite confining himself in the darkness, Brent Matthew Jarsdel, his roommate and the son of his mother's friend, gradually peeked through his thick walls and found a way to paint his world according to what color he genuinely prefers. In the midst of those unexplainable feelings, confusions, and judgements, Brent was willing to risk it all; to fight for the love he unexpectedly found; to build him a home where his true colors would finally be accepted.

Santiago Alverio is torn between family expectations and his own internalized fears from homophobic relatives. As he enters a casual fling with Diablo Delgado, he discovers that love, patience, and acceptance might be the blueprint to healing and embracing his true self. *** Santiago Alverio has always lived by the rules of his family, peers, and a silent world that tells him who he should be. As a civil engineering student, he hides behind toxic masculinity and the fear of being noticed because of expectations and a homophobic upbringing. Then comes Diablo Delgado--fearless, affectionate, and unapologetically himself. What begins as a no-strings "friends with benefits" arrangement slowly converts into something deeper. With every touch, every unguarded smile, Diablo breaks the walls Santi has built around his heart. But love is never simple. Santi is caught between family pressures, societal judgment, and his own insecurities. Will he ever realize that happiness was never about meeting expectations but about choosing the person who makes him feel whole? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano ILLUSTRATOR: Ri Ot