Dannie Prieto, a rape survivor, is haunted by her traumatic past and struggles with anxiety as she flees from her uncle, the perpetrator. Seeking a new life, she finds work as an entertainer in Singapore, yet shadows of her history linger. During her time in Singapore, she met Sebastian Luke Cando, a businessman captivated by her smile and charm. Sebastian offers her to leave her job and start anew in the Philippines; however, Dannie finds herself torn between the prospect of a new life and the weight of her unresolved trauma in the Philippines. Three months later, Dannie decides to return to the Philippines to seek a fresh start and reconnects with Sebastian. As she navigates this new phase of her life, she uncovers a shocking revelation that intertwines her dark past with Sebastian's life. Will she be able to overcome her haunting memories and embrace a future with Sebastian? WARNING: MATURED CONTENT. * The following story ideas contain disturbing content and may evoke anxiety, particularly for those with a history of trauma. Each idea explores complex themes of fear, psychological tension, and the human condition. * This story explores themes of survival, healing, and the complexities of love intertwined with trauma.

Language: Filipino Started in July 2011 | Finished in December 2011 Published in English for paperback (Pop Fiction, 2013) Adapted in Indonesian for paperback (Penerbit Haru, 2016 & 2018) Blurb: Phoebe Bernal shares a secret with one of the biggest stars in the country, Kent Fuentabella. Their secret? They've been secretly married. Of course, no one can know. That's Kent Fuentabella, for goodness' sake, a star so famous that even the tiniest move he makes can create Twitter trends worldwide. Phoebe has known Kent since he was a gangly nobody, but she doesn't even know how they feel about each other. But just when she's trying to sort out her feelings for moody and unpredictable Kent, here comes Harley Villaluz, Kent's biggest rival, who's determined to sweep Phoebe off her feet. Then there's also Elisa, Kent's onscreen love interest, who's determined to take their romance off-screen. Oh, what's a secretly married girl to do - when the country's biggest celebrities suddenly find themselves entangled with her life?