Who "would have" thought that at an only short span of time, they would be too attached to someone named Matthias Causmoe Miller. An exchange student from Europe who is destined to stay for a couple of months at CebuTech - Barili. Things "could have" been better if time comes to their defense, but no, maybe, that "should have" been avoided in the first place, but they chose not to, which led to fate's smoldering end. Is there a chance for their short-lived fire's ashes to solidify? Well, time could only verify.

A college journey wherein students bound to commit for education and academic validation. A scenarios that seems to be so unexpected in a university where students have their own twisted life to look forward. And in just a glimpse of pathways to walk, would you mind if you experienced crossing a paradise through arts and literature?

Taking up BSED Major in English, Shayne Ada Marie Gallarde, brims with excitement as she embarks on her college journey. Wishing to have a simple college life, she sets her sights on making friends, achieving excellent grades, and graduating on time to make her mother proud. With that, she sternly reminds herself to steer clear of any distractions along the way and focus on her studies. But just when she believes she had it all planned perfectly, Duke Austin Montero-a striking, towering transfer student who's taking up BSHM, suddenly appears. He effortlessly commands attention as he roams the campus, captivating every girl's gaze, except for Shayne, who completely feels the opposite. Until one day, Shayne finds herself terrified by the way her own heart reacts as she discreetly steals a glance at Duke from afar. Just like the stars she admires every night, Shayne believes that Duke is only meant to be loved by her from a distance.

How to mend a broken song? Would it be replaced by a new melody or would a harmony can bring it back to life? Grace, isa siyang musical genius. She can sing in different genres, alam lahat ng mga musical instruments at nagging batikan sa larangan ng musika sa edad na seven years old. Pero isang trahedya ang magtutulak sa kanya na umuwi sa probinsyang kinalakihan ng kanyang magulang, lalo na ng kanyang Lolo Felipe. Maninibago siya sa mundo ng probinsya, pero sa kagustuhan ng ama nya na makalimutan nito ang trahedya sa syudad, ay hinayaan niyang itong manirahan doon. Pero sa pananalagi ni Grace sa umuusbong na bayan ng Tuburan, makikita niya ang isang bagong mundo. Pero ang kanyang tinatagong sakit, mahihilom kaya ng probinsya? O kailangan niya ulit kalimutan ang musika habang-buhay? "Bakit mo ba ako pinagtitiisan?! Miserable ang buhay ko baka madamay ka lang sa pagiging malas ko!" "Ikaw ang ligaya ko Grace! Ikaw!" ⁕ ⁕ ֍ ⁕ ⁕ Academic excellency. Love that abides all. Deception that destroys everything. Pain that isolates a person away from people. Academic rivals that lead to confusion. Mistakes that haunt the soul. A heart filled with hatred. Life against the odds. Questions that still have no answers. And a rainbow community that still faces discrimination. Cebu Technological University is a collaboration series with Cebuano writers who left, graduated and are still studying in the said institution. ⁕ ⁕ ֍ ⁕ ⁕ P.S. This collaboration series is not affiliated with Cebu Technological University.

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Conditions often lead us to wrong decisions and the path would bring us to the wrong destinations. "Crossing lines, finding love" is a story of two individuals meeting the wrong people and fate crossed their paths just like how a red string goes across, loops and locks. They are still meant to be together. Amber and Laurenz made their love story work at Cebu Technological University despite many twist and turns. The two portray experiences of college struggles and love challenges where peace and love led them to one place.

Max Alcarza, an indecisive individual, struggles with uncertainty and gloominess in her life. Taking the program of Bachelor of Public Administration at Cebu Technological University-Main Campus, she firmly believed she cannot thrive in the field. Constantly facing dilemmas, Max withdraws from everyone and isolates herself. When she meets the Engineering student Giann Guevarra and going together on a journey of self-discovery, that's when Max's realized she need for self-improvement. Realizing that there's more to ponder in this life. As their relationship evolves and severity come in the way , Max wonders if she can make decisions with conviction.And as for Giann, who is always certain in every ways possible, will he be able to stay in touch with a woman as broken and evanescent like Max?