(GRIEGO COUSINS #1) Seven years after his mother's tragic death, Angelus Griego's father, Simon Griego, made a life-changing decision to marry a wealthy businesswoman with a troubled past and a sick child. Angelus, known for his charm, intelligence, and talent, projected an image of a composed and respectful gentleman, earning the trust of those around him. However, his stepmother's mentally ill daughter, Farida, was an exception. Angelus harbored animosity towards both his stepmother and Farida until a fateful encounter changed everything. Her existence will not only cause him to soar to new heights but will also expose his darkest secrets and cause him to act against his rules. BOOK 1 OF GRIEGO COUSINS ANGELUS GRIEGO Started: 2023 Finished: 2024 Language: Filipino-English

Christian Sage Monterio is not someone you messed up with. At age 17, he's fearless, bold, and dangerous. However, an incident happened that drove him away from the only girl he loved. Sage is on the hiding. He is a bad news to the remote village of Mallory Castillo. The world is looking for the billionaire's son. The 17-year old boy who killed someone. NOTE: This story was first written in 2017, which may romanticize toxic relationships and red flags amongst characters. Please take it with a grain of salt as revision hasn't started yet.

Elements of Love Series: 1 Aveline Pearl Delgado's life had been marred by her parents' harsh treatment for as long as she could remember. Their cruelty had led her to believe she could never calm the souls of others, just as they had never treated her right. But her world takes an unexpected turn when she encounters a calm and collected man hiding a second life that is hidden from the world's prying eyes. Sa umaga, mukhang inosente at payapa ang presensya ng lalaking ito. Subalit pagsilip ng kadiliman, walang nakakaalam ng tunay niyang pagkatao na tanging si Aveline lamang ang nakakakita. And she never imagined that she could calm the wind . . . the vicious side of him. And as the curtain falls on his secret side, Aveline becomes trapped in the storm of his secret world. She remains an unspoken presence, a forgotten fragment of his hidden life, with no one, not even the man himself, aware of her existence. The pain of that reality cuts deeper than the scars left by her parents because she realizes that she can never calm the wind of the real and unhidden side of him. Started: October 23, 2023 ©fochacy

A perfect pair of shoes that fits perfectly in Cinderella's feet. Shoes that are meant for her. Shoes that she was willing to bare the pain as long as she danced that shoes with him. Shoes she loved to wear whenever she wanted... Now are hidden inside a silver box, tucked behind the eyes of people. Shoes she couldn't wear any longer. Not because it doesn't fit her feet any longer. But because it doesn't fit her role anymore. She's no longer meant to wear woman's shoes. Because in order to protect him... she'll need to fit her feet on a man's shoes. Cast a Spell Series #2 Start: 4/29/24 End: 7/24/24 Note: I do not own the picture

Beauty is meant for the sun to shine, for the people to flaunt, for the boys to want, And for the the Beast to have. Is Beauty truly a blessing? Or a curse in disguise as a prize of possession? Was Beauty truly meant for the light? Or was it really destined to be in the dark, tucked behind the silhoutte of a Beast, selfishly owning the Beauty alone? Maybe Beauty was really meant to be with the Beast. Or maybe not. Cast a Spell Series #1 Start: 1/31/24 End: 3/29/24 Note: I do not own the picture

deceret (n.) latin word for "body to body" When Philodemus Elton Treveron's parents were slayed, the only thing that brings him closer to finding the killer is the gold crucifix chain around his neck. Fueled with vengeance, Elton swore to himself that he will find the killer and make him pay. 10 years later, Elton found the very same necklace rested on the slim neck of the shy Stormie Iona Roman-the governor's invisible daughter. Vengeance served hot on the plate garnished with love and a romance that shouldn't have started in the first place gave birth to chaos. In the name of love and revenge, Elton found his lips on her neck...

When a private night unexpectedly becomes public due to a scandal, Mirrow Crown does his best to remove the videos and track down the girl he was with. However, when they finally meet again, misunderstandings arise, straining Mirrow's relationship with her, his family, and his friends. *** After meeting in a bar and spending a steamy night together, Mirrow Crown believes that he has finally found the girl for him. She is innocent and captivating, completely capturing his interest. However, when their encounter unexpectedly turns into a public scandal, Mirrow is frustrated to the core. With Silence disappearing and their reputations at stake, he does everything he can to erase any evidence of that video, even traveling around the world just to find her. When they finally meet again, misunderstandings come between them, leaving Mirrow angry and confused. Despite the undeniable connection they share, will Mirrow choose to let go for the sake of his friendship with Luc? Or will he fight for his love for Silence and break all the rules? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

[COMPLETED] Precious Snow Villegas can't help but feel envious yet proud towards her parents. Watching her parents falling in love with each other everyday makes her believe that true love really exists. They are the definition of how powerful love is. But even so, she can not help but wonder what it feels like? Where to find it? How to find it? And why she can not seem to find it? In the world filled with random people with different perspectives; filled with lucky couples falling in love, why does it seems to her that she could not find the love she wished for? Or is it just because she never tried looking at the man who was there all along?

Shanaia Ciel, the "coldest" Fortalejo, doesn't like trouble. She always craves peace and calmness. An introvert who rarely smiles and who always appears snobby will attract a troublemaker-Crius Rylan Silva, a basketball player in Ateneo and a drummer, was well-known for being a bad boy. She's aware he's dangerous-a king who only worships himself. How will she stop being tangled in his own chaos when she completely falls in love with the danger itself?

Forced into a marriage neither of them wanted, a fierce Greek mafia princess and a ruthless Sicilian underboss must navigate a storm of power, passion, and betrayal-only to discover that their greatest battle might be against their own hearts. *** They hated each other from the moment they met, but little did they know, they were destined to be together. Millicent Rhea Darmos: Princess of the Greek Mafia. At 25 years old, she's established herself as a self proclaimed boss bitch, running her own publishing company. But now it's time she fulfils her duty to her family's organisation. It's time she gets married. Costantino Salvatore Accardi: Underboss and Heir to the Sicilian Mafia. At 28 years old, he has no interest in settling down-he already has it all. He believes in family above all, so why bring in an outsider? Yet, after a strange string of events, the two of them find themselves thrust into married life. It's full of chaos, drama and all kinds of tension. The question is, how do they survive their marriage and the storm that follows? *** "I've never kissed anyone." My voice trembled with a tinge of vulnerability - something I hated. But Costa didn't seem to mind that I was nervous or anxious. "Good. You're mine." He spoke so seriously, without a flicker of doubt as he took my hand in his. "So you want it be special, principessa?" "Every girl's first kiss is special." I whispered, watching as he brought my hand up to his lips. "I only care about yours."