Mikazuki convinces Bullet to meet his birth parents after being taken away by the former leader of the most powerful mafia group, Black Organization, for twenty-five years. But what if she later learns that their real families are in fact mortal enemies? Will Mikazuki dare to fight for their blossoming love--or will she choose to seek revenge? *** After staying in Japan for several years, Mikazuki finally convinces Bullet, her adopted brother, to go back to the Philippines and meet his birth parents after being taken away from them twenty-five years ago by Terrence Von Knight, the former leader of the most powerful mafia group, Black Organization. Things start to get more complicated as untold stories and secrets concerning their real parents unfold, and they discover Mikazuki's true connection with Terrence Von Knight. A battle between their hearts and priorities erupts. What will be Mikazuki's ultimate choice? DISCLAIMER: This is a story written in Taglish. COVER DESIGNER: April Alforque

For twenty-five years, the Yaji and Roswells have secluded themselves from the Mafia world, and people wonder what exactly happened in those years of silence. In dancing at the edge of mystery, have they started to finally live in peace-or just building another plot in their hands? *** Two and a half decades of romance, enemies, power, and family-from Aemie and Ezekiel's coping of Bullet's kidnapping to marriage after-parties and honeymoons-this collection of undisclosed mature and rated scenes from the different second generation couples will make you believe that while a smile will get you pretty far, a smile and a gun will get you farther. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

Marriage is normally one's happily ever after in the movies, but for Aemie Ferrer-Roswell, it's just the start of a seemingly unending adventure. Can this sweet Barbie-loving airhead continue to survive the life of being wife to a Mafia boss? *** Many things changed after Aemie Ferrer became Ezekiel Roswell's wife. With the might of Yaji and Roswells combined, things should have become smooth sailing for Baby Ae and her Dong--or at least, that's what everyone thought. But with lies, secrets and betrayals constantly plaguing the two, no one knows who to trust. This time, the silly and ditzy Aemie must step up to protect everyone and everything she cherishes--including the man she loves. Will they win and overcome this battle again? Or is it the perfect time for them to accept that Mafia stories have no happy endings? DISCLAIMER: This story is in Taglish COVER DESIGNER: Rayne Mariano

❀ - RomCom

Atty. Althea Regal and Dr. Thalia Ramirez wake up to the ultimate nightmare- they accidentally got legally married at a wedding party. Forced to live together for a year, chaos turns into softness, annoyance turns into longing, and enemies turn into something dangerously close to love.

The story of Clementine's bestfriend: Atty. Yllezabeth Freirain Calvry. A short story only. TAGALOG-ENGLISH [FEBRUARY 2024 - MARCH 2024]

Yvette Gwen Martinez, An archery scholar at Cromwell University-and the sole reason the next reigning queen extended her stay in the Philippines. Two people met in the most clichéd way, yet from that moment, love slowly began to bloom, changing both of their lives. A love so forbidden, for the future queen must never associate with a commoner. But beware-touch what's hers, and you'll find that a bomb is nothing more than a plaything to her. TAGALOG-ENGLISH [SEPTEMBER 2023 - OCTOBER 2023]

Lilith Hawthorne is a 20 year old psychology student with a complicated heart and more issues than she likes to admit. She feels too much, thinks too hard, and often drowns in the weight of her own empathy. She's curious, emotionally intense, and carries unresolved wounds especially the kind only a mother can leave behind. Valentina Salvatore is a 30 year old CEO. She works hard to build her career and keep things running smoothly. At the same time, she loves deeply but carefully, making sure her feelings go to the right person. She has learned to protect her heart and waits for someone who matches the way she feels. Where Lilith is full of feelings and unpredictability, Valentina has her life sorted out. They come from different worlds and have different ways of living, but what if that's exactly why they fit?

"Tonight, I am the one who will teach her... on how to write her own lyrics and sing it as loud as she can until she loses her voice."

Zahara Venice Perez, the girl everyone admires but no one truly knows. A Multimedia Arts student who loves to paint and performs like she's made for the spotlight. She has the kind of charm people can't help but fall for except her bestfriend, Jamie. Then came Addielyne Adrielle Sanchez, a Dental student with sunshine in her smile and warmth in her eyes, the kind of girl who could make even the darkest days feel golden. Every time Z passes by their department, her eyes find Addie. And every time she does, she falls a little deeper- again and again. But when love collides with fame, noise, and the weight of the crowd, will their hearts still recognize each other beneath the chaos?