Sandejas Legacy #7: Withered Roses "Sandejas Legacy continues..." Tasked to find evidence to free her father in jail, Zahrah Ortega pretends to be the new secretary of the strict and mysterious prosecutor in their area. But when she suddenly finds herself in a complicated relationship with him, can Zahrah still fulfill her mission in time? *** Suffering from trauma when kidnapped years ago, Zahrah Ortega is forced to live in a secluded mansion for her safety. With her father jailed for crimes his lawyer claims he didn't commit, Zahrah finds herself tasked with a difficult mission--she must pretend to be the secretary of the new prosecutor to get evidence that could set her father free. Zahrah believes she can fulfill her mission, but when she meets the cold and mysterious prosecutor, she is suddenly unsure what to think. With the doubts starting to cloud her thoughts and remnants of her past haunting her back, can Zahrah set aside her growing feelings for the prosecutor to uncover the truth once and for all? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover Design by Louise De Ramos

When Sychelle Dayle Fernandez, the love of Hideo Canliagn's life, passed away, his world shattered. A part of him died with her, leaving a void that no amount of success could fill. As the owner and lead surgeon of HC Medical City, Hideo threw himself into his work, determined to escape the pain that haunted him. Years later, a woman with the same name-Sychelle-enters his hospital. She's different, yet something about her awakens feelings Hideo thought he'd buried forever. Is she the key to healing his broken heart, or is he chasing a ghost of the past? -- Story Started: November 19, 2018 Story Ended: May 19, 2025

Set up by her parents, Blair is intent on doing all she can to push Gael away. But little by little, she has a change of heart...and uncovers a damning family secret. ***** All her life, Blair Alcoberes, pined for a love all her own. Growing up with distant parents, Blair thought she would finally be able to win their love over by taking up Political Science in university and becoming a lawyer just like her father. However, her plans take an unexpected turn when her father introduces her to Gael Ondevilla, a fellow law student. Though Blair is resolute on doing all she can to reject the match, little by little, she finds herself falling for Gael...despite already beginning a relationship with handsome Isaiah Mallari, her best friend's brother. As Blair sorts through her feelings, she stumbles across a web of secrets and lies that threaten to ruin not only her family, but also that of the Mallaris. DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A FILIPINO LANGUAGE STORY

Her only goal is to finish the last year of her High School life in peace. But then she met a guy who is so good at destroying peace.

Beatrix Hayle Ponce de Leon always gets what she wants pero sa tuwing nakukuha niya kung ano ang mga gusto niya ay kaagad lamang siyang nagsasawa. Especially when it comes to guys. Her type are the snob ones, pero sa tuwing binibigyan siya ng atensyon ng kanyang mga lalaking nagugustuhan ay kaagad siyang nagsasawa. But on her flight trip to Boracay, she accidentally laid her eyes on this gorgeous man sitting few feets away from her. Will Beatrix change after her encounter with this gorgeous man? O baka naman maisasali rin siya sa mahabang listahan ng mga lalaking pinagsawaan ni Beatrix?

[OFFICE LOVE AFFAIRS #2] As the princess of the Dela Vegas, Hari has everyone wrapped around her little finger except for her new bodyguard.

Tiara Millicent Silvano is considered as one of the most famous and influential prima ballerinas. She was at the top. There was no place to go. There was nothing more to reach for. Control, which had been the power she yielded from a very young age, became the sword pointed at her neck. She was exhausted, ragged to the bones. She was tired of how the world sees her. Like a wind-up music box with a ballerina that doesn't stop dancing. A beautiful doll that only exist to be admired. Until it was him who was watching her. Domino Dawson. He doesn't look at her like an object of fascination, but rather, it feels like he couldn't care any less if she broke her knees and stopped dancing. It's like he doesn't care if she's out of rhythm, if she doesn't smile and wave, or if she act a little unhinged and unbalanced. He doesn't see her pretense of perfection; what he sees is the brokenness, the cracks, and the edges... the real her that even she can't recognize at times.

For Luna Alondra Dawson, marriage is a word so simple but holds so much weight. Some people are scared of it, some don't care much about it, for some it's just a paper, while there are those that just use it as a form of agreement, and there are those that are like her who consider it a dream. The happily ever after. She has goals other than marriage. She made sure that she will check off every goal she has on her list. She made a name for herself. She was known for being the indomitable and tenacious Luna Alondra Dawson. Pero sa haba ng listahan na meron siya at sa dami niyang nalagyan ng marka sa listahan na iyon, iisa lang talaga ang nananatiling mailap sa kaniya. She persisted. She didn't gave up. Until he became hers. His ring on her finger, his name as hers. Going home and seeing their shoes neatly arranged side by side. His mug on the coffee table, his toothbrush next to her own, and their pillows on the bed they share. That should be it, right? But things aren't as they seem. Because they have a secret. A secret that she don't want anyone to uncover. Until it's the right time. Until she's ready to set it free.

[OFFICE LOVE AFFAIRS #1] As his personal secretary, Chantal's next task is to marry the president. *** Not getting any younger, Xavi is pressured by his mother to get married and settle down. He is lured on blind dates disguised as business meetings and family gatherings. With his patience stretching to its limits, to escape his mother's persistence, he offers extra work to Chantal and boldly asks her hand in marriage. Having faith in love and believing in destiny, Chantal rejects his offer and files for a resignation. She thinks it will be easy to find another job in the corporate world with her credentials and working directly for the highest post in Dela Vega Holdings. However, Chantal has no idea that Xavi will block her applications until she is hard-pressed and unable support her mother, who is undergoing regular dialysis. In the end, she has no choice but to accept Xavi's offer, be his wife in papers, and play pretend.

Engr. Atlas Maximus C. Del Prado