Kaven Mikael Gutierrez was infamous for his silence and intimidating appearance. He may have looked daunting from the outside, but in reality, he was a soft-hearted and light-hearted man who yearned for love. Despite being treated unfairly, he always found it in his heart to forgive those who wronged him. However, one night, everything changed for Kaven. It was then that he met Noah. Noah was an weird yet handsome stranger who made Kaven feel things he never thought he could feel. Noah made him feel loved, valued, and at home. It was funny how a strange stranger could change Kaven's entire outlook on life. But as they say, every rose has its thorn. Little did Kaven know that the man who made him feel love and value would also be the one who would inflict unbearable pain. DATE STARTED:1/6/24 DATE ENDED: 7/18/24

WAR SERIES # 1 "Please, take me back... Love me like you used to... when you were completely obsessed with me and all you wanted was me." --- Trojan Adrien Sullivan never imagined he'd fall for a man. He spent his whole life convinced that only women could ever capture his heart. But somehow, he finds himself unable to escape the gravity of Saimon's presence - the very person he once considered his sworn enemy. Saimon never tried to tame him, never forced him to be anything other than the storm he was. He simply stood there - steady, unflinching - as Adrien raged, thundered, and poured. He got drenched in Adrien's rain, bearing every outburst and silence alike, waiting for the moment the storm would tire itself out and find peace in his arms. But love like theirs was a collision - fleeting yet fierce, beautiful yet doomed. It was the kind that could build a world in one heartbeat, only to shatter it in the next. And maybe that's what makes it tragic - that even before it could begin, they were already losing pieces of themselves, trying to hold on to something destined to break.

Dale Tuazon grew up believing that he was fat and ugly, hindi niya magawang harapin ang kanyang sarili sa salamin nang hindi iniisip na siya ay mataba at pangit. He struggled to eat, fearing that even a small amount of food would contribute to his weight gain. Selecting the right size of clothes was a challenge for him as he constantly thought he was oversized. He was bullied and developed insecurities as he grew older. He believed in the existence of "pretty privilege" and was consistently belittled by those around him for not fitting the conventional standards of attractiveness. However, Dale's miserable life took a turn when he started working as a secretary for Logan Xantheus Evander, his drop-dead gorgeous boss who always made his heart race. For unknown reasons, that man changed everything Dale had believed while growing up. Logan altered his perspective on everything. But Dale knew that it wasn't right to feel anything and that he didn't have the right to feel anything for Logan because he wasn't deserving of a Logan Xantheus Evander; he was too low for an Evander. DATE STARTED: 07/19/24 DATE ENDED: 08/18/24

Growing up in a strict household, Cristof Angelus Sandoval never experienced true freedom. Despite being known for his childish and bratty personality, deep down, he is just a young boy yearning to break free from the expectations and responsibilities weighing heavily on his shoulders. At the grand ball of the Sanchez estate, fate intertwines his path with Lucas Alexious Evander, a member of the Evander family. It's a twist of destiny as Cristof finds himself falling in love with his family's long-standing rival. Sandoval and Evander have been enemies in the business world for a long time. Their families have a history of conflict, making it impossible for them to be in the same place without sparking a potential war. What will happen when their love is deemed forbidden from the start? Are they willing to fight for it, even if the consequences are far from simple? Hearts will be broken, alliances shattered, and chaos unleashed as the forbidden love between these two individuals starts to unravel the hidden secrets behind the long-standing feud of the Santiago and Evander families. STARTED: 08/08/04 ENDED: 10/20/24

Everything started when the notorious troublemaker Benj Ferrera came back to school after months of being hospitalized due to a car accident and met the transferee turned heartthrob, Rael Villarin, who had been hired by his mother to be his tutor for the school year.

Xyleenah gave Kaius her heart and body to secure her future but still ended up a failure. After years of hiding from him, fate reunites them, and the child she's kept for years may be the key to a love that never truly ended. *** Struggling through college, Xyleenah Vivien Cruz never expected kindness to come from the top student in her class. Desperate to graduate, she struck a deal with Kaius Warner Legaspi-the guy who left her with a shattered heart and an unexpected pregnancy. Years later, Kaius returns as a respected doctor and owner of the café where fate leads Xyleenah to apply. With her pride bruised and her secrets buried deep, she has no choice but to work under the man she once left without a word. But Kaius never forgot her. And now that he knows the truth about their son, he's ready to fight for the family that was stolen from him and for the love that never truly ended. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos ILLUSTRATOR: Ajjay Arts

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