A BATTLE OF BRAINS. A MATCH OF WITS. A CLASH OF DEDUCTIONS. The Detective Triumvirate Plus One crosses paths with the QED Club in the highly anticipated Filipino adaptation of "Whose Deduction Show?", a popular American game show that pits brilliant detectives in a deduction brawl. Baffled with the mystery of a forsaken mansion, the rivalry between the high school sleuths heats up as they try to outplay each other. Little did they know that what's only supposed to be game takes a darker turn. Have the two detective groups finally met their match? *** This story is a collab novel of @akosiibarra (Project LOKI) and @shinichilaaaabs (Detective Files).

Weddings. Vanya Nadine Joson dreaded weddings. Within her circle of friends, she was the only one remaining single and unmarried. Single, for as long as she could remember. She was slowly accepting the fact that she'll grow old alone, and she was already preparing for it. Her retirement plan was laid out, she already picked her senior home, she even began to draw out her last will on her mind. Until zooming out for the possibilities for the next forty years began to overwhelm her. Living alone wasn't so bad after all. But there was a time where she hoped for her wishful thinkings to come true. A time where she pictured an entire future with someone. Every night, in all of her prayers, he was there. In her mind, in her dreams, in her wishes. In the quiet. He was her secret she kept hidden in the dark. There wasn't a second passing by where she didn't regret how everything fell apart. They almost had it. If she could stop the clock and trace back every second, she would. Because the moment he left, everything came to a pause. The stillness made her numb as the years went by. Vanya remained unmoving. Stuck. And always wishing. Stuck on Pause (For the Record # 2) Completed (2023).

Living alone with her sister, Rizaline Chavez has always found Sarah to be loving, caring, and kind. She is her polar opposite. But that's before she discovers a deep secret of her. That abruptly links her to their intimidating SSG President-Ulrich Damian Delgado. United with one goal, they will do anything to demolish that secret before it even leaks. But to do it, they will have no choice but to destroy themselves, too. They need to set aside their personal feelings to accomplish the mission. When everything is falling apart, and the only one who can save you holds the same reason you are hurting, will you dare to hold on? Can a weak heart weaken the wicked one?

An epistolary

Ang akala ko ay isang bangungot lang ang nangyari noong alas tres ng madaling araw. Ang hindi ko alam, noong oras din pa lang 'yon sinimulan ko nang itago ang mga sikreto ko. DATE STARTED: FEBRUARY 10, 2021 DATE FINISHED : JULY 04, 2021 All the photos used in this story are not mine. Credits to the respective owners.

The Prestige Series 2 Alliana had everything in life. For her, career and passion should always be her utmost priority. Not until Abes, came in the picture and totally changed her views in life. One night of playing with fire paved a way to light their dark, disarray and dull reality. However, in their case, love and dreams doesn't coexist after all. *** Cover is not mine. Credits to the rightful owner.

"He was once my sun. I always yearn for his light. But now, I don't know. I think he's still a sun. But his light is too much for me - my eyes burn when I look at him." In a city where their love once blossomed, Kelly Romualdez faces the haunting echoes of regret and unanswered what-ifs. Years have passed since she inflicted pain on her greatest love, Gabriel Van Perez, and Kelly has worked hard to rebuild her life. But when Gabriel returns to the familiar streets they once strolled together, the scars from their breakup resurface, making Kelly realize that she hasn't truly move on from it. As they cross paths again, Kelly wrestles with enduring the pain of her open wound, while Gabriel is still trapped in resentment. Will Kelly muster the courage to seek redemption and beg for forgiveness before time slips away? ***** Content Warning: This book contains sensitive topics, including bullying and mention of suicide. Reader discretion is advised.

Bar Series #6 For as long as Avey Hermoza remembered, River Eustaquio wasn't into her. River made it clear that he would never love Avey. Friendship is the only thing he can offer. Avey was fully aware that a man like River would never break his rules for her. So, she tried to pretend that the man meant nothing to her. She even asked River to introduce her to his friends in the hopes that she would forget about him. She never did until she got married to Gael Toledo. Her marriage was supposed to be perfect. She loves the man, and the man loves her. However, everything changed when Gael discovered Avey's betrayal of him. While trying to save her marriage, Avey found herself in a tangled rendezvous with River that eventually led to bloodshed. River has finally realized that he cannot lose Avey for the second time. Now, he holds the gun. Will it be able to save Avey, or will it seal their love for each other until the end of time?

Lost Island Series #5: "Listen to the song, to the symphony of the sea and sail towards the love that was lost yet found again." Cathalina once called the palace her home, but now it feels like a cage. Sheltered, hidden, and controlled, she was nothing more than a puppet, obeying the commands of those who dictated her life. Lost and lonely, she realized it was time to break free and rediscover herself. When her parents announced her arranged marriage, she had reached her limit. She refused to let others decide her fate any longer. This time, she would make her own choice-to search for the man her heart truly longed for. Fleeing into the night, she found herself aboard a ship, where she met the tall, enigmatic, with striking midnight-black eyes, and handsome Captain Lucian Alessandro Castanier. Would their love rewrite a fate that's been sealed long ago? Could it defy fate? Could it defy the very forces that threaten to tear them apart-even death itself? As they sail together upon the endless sea, will they reclaim a love that was once lost? Or would the cruel destiny make history repeat itself? Book 5 of Lost Island Series Note: Please read the first four stories related to this series before this one. Or, you can read any of the first four then this if you prefer. But I suggest you'll read this last for more thrill.

(Yours Series # 1) Nileen Riviera thought that after getting her degree in medicine, she'd easily check off the next thing on her list-to have a boyfriend. Ang kaso, walang lumalapit sa kanya. It's either intimidated sila dahil topnotcher siya sa boards o kaya naman ay baka pangit lang talaga siya. She was close to getting royally pissed at the universe until she met Marcus-the guy who got her demoted into the second place in the boards. She was pissed at the guy dahil ito ang dahilan kung bakit disappointed ang nanay niya sa kanya. Niles was determined to just ignore his existence, but it seemed like the universe had a mind of its own.