Diamond Series #2 Zalea is the life of the party. Loud, fun, effortlessly adored - she's the one everyone wants to know, to befriend, to love. Being the youngest and only girl of the richest clan in the country, surely comes with good and bad sides. The good side: she can have everything she wants. The bad side: they envy her and the pressure of being a Laxamana. Among the cousins, she has the widest social circle, the wildest stories, and the brightest spark. The spotlight will always be on her. But for all her charm, Zalea avoids two things at all costs: relationships and commitment. Love, for her, has always been a game... until it wasn't. She never meant to fall. Not again. Not after the betrayal that nearly broke her. And lastly, she never meant to fall for him. But unexpectedly... love lit a fire she couldn't ignore. What happens when the playgirl turned out be a lover girl? What happens when she decided to give love a try again after the betrayal? 
It wasn't reckless this time-it was real. The kind of love that softened her edges and ignited her passions. The kind of love that made her better and inspired her. Until life did what it does. 
The flame that once burned with warmth faded into quiet embers - and the girl who once burned so brightly was left in the dark. What happens when the love she used to burn for, burned her? Now, Zalea must face the ashes of what once was. Can she ever find the spark she lost - the version of herself she loved most when she was with him? And when he returns, will love be enough to reignite what was lost... or will the embers finally burn out? Date started: April 24, 2025 Date finished: Date of Epilogue: -- This is the second installment of the Diamond Series. Feel free to share your thoughts and opinions about this story. Expect grammatical errors, flawed characters, flaws in writing and many more. I'll be working on it! But for now, join me as we unfold the story of Zalea and her partner. Love, Ris

"You are my prisoner, until your heart beats for me..." *** After barely surviving a brutal mafia war, Damon Lombardi, a powerful mafia leader, owed his life to Celestia Amara Soriano-a girl with an angelic face who saved him. For three relentless years, he searched for her, unable to forget the woman who captured his heart. When he finally found her, he didn't hesitate-he abducted her. Now, with Celestia in his grasp, he is determined to make her fall in love with him, no matter what it takes. Release Date: April 4, 2025 (The Monster Trinity refers to a group of three monsters united as one powerful and connected trio.)

📍COMPLETED📍 BLURB Lia is certified as "annoying" according to Theo-a transferee from another school who now attends the same one as Lia. They're both BSBA Management students and even sit next to each other in class. Naturally, Theo gets irritated by her presence because she's always seeking his attention. But what Theo never expected was that one day, his annoyance with Lia would be replaced by a new feeling. Because, little by little, Theodore had fallen for Cecilia. And there was only one thing he could say: "You're the most irritating person I've ever met... and somehow, the only one who makes me feel this safe. I don't say it often, but I guess, I'm glad it's you. Annoyingly yours, and maybe... hopelessly too." Novel DISCLAIMER Book cover is not mine; all rights and credit belong to the original creator/owner.

(Billion Dollar Men Series VIII) Sa buhay, kapag ang isang tao ay tatanga-tanga, pinagtatawanan agad. Lalo na kapag pakiramdam mo ay nasa sayo na lahat ng kamalasan sa buhay. May iba na nakakaiyak talaga lalo na kapag umaatake ito sa gitna ng napakahalagang okasyon. Pero may iba na tinatawanan lang, kahit parang nalulunod ka na sa hiya at parang gusto mo nalang umiyak dahil sa kamalasan na natamo. Jonah Mae has always encountered a lots of misfortune in life. From her parents' death and to the mistreatment she endured in her workplace. She's always kind and patient, and that's the problem---ang pagiging mabait niya ay inaaboso ng mga tao at kinakaya-kaya lang siya. Pero paano nalang kung ang isang inaapi na kagaya niya ay makaharap ang isang makapangyarihan sa kompanya nila. That's none other than the faceless chairman and CEO himself, who happened to meet her accidentally when she was trapped with him in the elevator. Faceless, dahil hindi sa ilang taon niyang pagtratrabaho sa kompanya nito ay never pa niya itong nakita sa personal. Mas titimbang ba ang kamalasan niya o ito ang magsasagip sa kanya mula sa masamang trato ng mga emplayado nito sa kanya? PLAGIARISM IS CRIME NOVEL 27: July 05 2025-October 24, 2025

(GRIEGO COUSINS #2) Ongoing He's a villain. A monster. Serena, who grew up in poverty, wanted to be a great and famous celebrity one day. Gifted with talents, brains, a pleasant personality, and good looks that would mesmerize anyone, it's not hard for her to blend in with any crowd. Despite her humble upbringing, everyone regarded her as perfect. Although she's faced with a lot of challenges in her life, these are the same things that motivated her to work hard to achieve her goals and escape her current situation. Everything seems to be going well, but because of her goodwill, she puts herself in trouble. She didn't expect that lending a hand to a bleeding and wounded kid would bring her hell. He's a monster, but I see him in rose-colored glasses. Everything about him was pleasant until I realized that he was hiding a rotten beast inside him. Before I could even save myself, I had already fallen into his iron trap. Tied and incapable of getting away. BOOK 3 OF GRIEGO COUSINS GUNTHER GRIEGO Started: 2024 Finished: Language: Filipino-English

The water is way too deep for her, A place she can't escape, not even stir. If not only for the drive for revenge, She will not resurface again. The forest is an endless maze for him, A place he knows he must not miss. He will hunt for as long as it takes, To have her and nothing else will suffice. The air is thick and full of thrill and tension, It might as well stroke the fire burning inside. The hunter and hunted, a game of two, A battle of wits, who will come out unscathed and new? :3

After knowing that someone aside from her is capable of securing the top spot, Aphra felt nothing but hatred and utmost dislike towards that person. Will her opinion of him change after witnessing his personality behind closed doors? ****** Being second is never an option. Para kay Aphra Danine Pantorilla, makakausad lang siya kung siya ang laging nangunguna. She badly wants to prove her relatives that she is highly competent by being academically superior to everyone else. She should be first all the time. Kaya nang dumating si Sulivan de Lopezes, a man who is effortlessly good at everything, she started to lose the only achievement she thought she had. Dito nagsimula ang pag-usbong ng kanyang matinding pagkamuhi sa lalaki. Ang pagiging top student na nga lang ang maipagmamalaki niya, aagawin pa sa kanya? What made her hate him more is the fact that all people around her are rooting for Sulivan to defeat her. Her downfall is their happiness. What could possibly happen when the man she disliked the most accompanied her on her journey to find the better version of herself? On her journey to overcome the obstacles in her life? Amidst all failures, battles, and uncertainties, an unexpected friendship blossomed among students who were victims of college struggles. A special bond was formed between two persons who were once involved in an academic rivalry.

"No matter what happens, see you at home Lia" Lia was not happy when she accidentally made contact with Stefano. A transferee from New York, a notorious man that has been the talk of the town lately because of his charms and handsomeness, girls go crazy on him. But Lia wasn't thought of the same way as the others, for her Stefano is a big rebel, rude, arrogant, and the original epitome of all the dramas. Because of him the past she buried was dug up and now the world is against her. Fighting what is true and just is not easy, not if you're a girl who has had so many issues in the past, it doesn't matter if you changed or not. Solution isn't the best if you're the problem itself. Will Lia accept who she was? Or she will be taken by fear buried in her past again, leaving it behind, but what if the enemy she used to hate was on the same page as her? How can she control her rage and jealousy? What if the truth she believed all along is a lie. A lie that was made up for her to keep going. What happened if it's gone? Will she accept her past affliction? WARNING ⚠️ ⚠️ THIS STORY CONTAINS MATURE CONTENTS. Cover photo is not mine, credits to the real owner.

Driven by aspiration to give back the life her mother once had, Emeraude Armani Suarez kept her eyes focused on the greater things. Her ambitions shut off doors of carefree youth and room for love. She has always been stern about her plans, until she got swayed by the Hermedilla scion. Love... friendship... justice... Emeraude slowly lost her way towards a clear and straight path. Will Emeraude finally open the doors of her heart... or will he need to crash the doors down to get into her life?

Thiarah Celestina Dela Vega went to Manila to change her life. Sa tulong ng unang tao na nagparamdam sa kanya kung ano ang pamilya. Her world turn upside down when she met Kaspiel Trevor Verchez. Who'll make her feel the feeling that she never discovered before. Instantly, an electrifying emotion form inside her as their world continues to collide. The current intensifies like her loud and violent pounding heart as she kiss the lips of an angel. Sa kalagitaan ng paglunod sa nararamdaman ay kasabay nang marahas na pagragasa ng alon na sumalpok para gisingin siya sa lahat. The drowning intensity shifted to a dying misery. Will she keep her head above water and move along with the waves of sweet vengeance or choose to get drown again in misery and be breathless just to feel the electrifying emotion again?