Regan Cordova yearns to taste true freedom. So when an opportunity to be independent arrives, he takes it without any second thoughts. With a clear goal in mind, he's ready to prove that he's not just a mere shadow following his parents' footsteps. But because of a single mishap, a fire that he thought had burned out long ago starts to blaze stronger than before. Treyton Franco, with his unruly wild hair and lethal eyes, cannonballs back into his life and messes him up big time. The two share an unwanted past and to exact revenge, Treyton uses it to make Regan's world a living hell. But how did love flourish amidst hate and relentless rage? After everything Regan has gone through, why does his heart still beat for the person he can't pursue? And when he's being chased by the man who brought him pain, will he still allow himself to be drawn to his flame?

Kung may isang pangako si Leon Eleazar sa sarili, iyon ang hindi tumulad sa mga kaibigan niyang nagpakasal sa kapwa nila lalaki! Bukod kasi sa napakalaking drift noon sa paniniwala at pangarap niyang pagkakaroon ng pamilya, hindi niya makita ang sarili na may kinakasama o kaniig na lalaki! Isa pa, sapat na kay Leon na siya ang may inaalagaan sa ibaba, ano! But then again, life is a huge shit. Hindi niya alam kung kailan siya pagti-trip-an nito at malay-malay ba niyang kung kailan malapit na siyang lumagpas sa kalendaryo, 'tsaka nito isasampal sa mukha niya ang presensya ni Keith Gaviola. That man with a brooding aura is a walking disaster but at the same time, Leon just keeps on unconsciously throwing his shit out the window whenever he's around! It's like Keith keeps on enticing Leon, drawing him near him- like a drug, tempting him to indulge himself to addiction! Bwakanang shit siya! Anong ginagawa ni Keith sa kanya?! START DATE: JANUARY 15, 2021 END DATE: JULY 23, 2021 REVAMP DATE: JANUARY 7, 2022

The last thing Jiro wanted to do was to fall in love so when he formed an off-center bond with a guy he met during his vacation in Villarreal, he spent his summer days anxiously trying to ascertain his piling up feelings for him. Worried about how people would take homosexuality, Jiro found himself standing between the lines of sweeping his feelings under the rug or going after them.

Falling for their opponent's outside spiker isn't a part of rookie libero Kaizen Reyes' plan. But when Kai discovers that Roen Alejo has liked him for so long, maybe receiving that facial hit from him before isn't that bad after all. *** Determined and innocent, rookie libero Kaizen Reyes believes in the power of manifestation. Whether it be through his studies or winning their volleyball games, as long as he sets his mind on it, he makes a way to make it come true. However, after obtaining a facial hit from Roen Alejo, their opponent's outside spiker, Kai's quiet world suddenly becomes disturbed. Through their constant meetings and communication, Roen is making him feel something he can't fully name, making him doubtful and confused. Now torn between confessing to Roen and keeping their friendship afloat, can Kai remain focused and keep his emotions in check? Or will he take the leap of faith and risk it all for the sake of love? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos Published under Pop Fiction

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Independent, no-nonsense, insolent-those are the words that best describe Elio Rivera. Living on his own has contributed to his toughened personality. Working as a waiter to support himself, he has learned to be tough and unyielding at such a young age. After ruining an expensive painting in an art exhibit, Elio finds himself between a humongous debt and a lifeless, detached painter-Skyler Alba. Left with no choice, Elio agrees to live in servitude to the painter as a way of repaying his mountain of debt. Join Elio and Skyler as their personalities clash like water and oil in this newest romance story by theashtone. As their story develops, Elio and Skyler will soon learn that they might just be the perfect people for each other who met at the best possible time. Question is, are they brave enough to let go of their past? Or are they just going to commit the same mistakes for the second time around?

Santiago Alverio is torn between family expectations and his own internalized fears from homophobic relatives. As he enters a casual fling with Diablo Delgado, he discovers that love, patience, and acceptance might be the blueprint to healing and embracing his true self. *** Santiago Alverio has always lived by the rules of his family, peers, and a silent world that tells him who he should be. As a civil engineering student, he hides behind toxic masculinity and the fear of being noticed because of expectations and a homophobic upbringing. Then comes Diablo Delgado--fearless, affectionate, and unapologetically himself. What begins as a no-strings "friends with benefits" arrangement slowly converts into something deeper. With every touch, every unguarded smile, Diablo breaks the walls Santi has built around his heart. But love is never simple. Santi is caught between family pressures, societal judgment, and his own insecurities. Will he ever realize that happiness was never about meeting expectations but about choosing the person who makes him feel whole? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano ILLUSTRATOR: Ri Ot

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