[WATTYS 2024 WINNER | Best Characters Award] Adonis Macaraeg would unquestionably do anything to forget his dark past for him to start anew. But the nightmares of his past would haunt him when he fell for the woman he thought he would start a new life with. ~~~~~ To escape from the life he did not ask for, he would hide from the truth and live in lies in the midst of his worldly desires. Just as he thought he started anew, he met the innocent yet daring Madison Buenafranca. Prior to her encounter with Adonis when she came back from the United States, Madison was in the process of healing after what happened to her a few years back. Soon, they would find out how their lives were intertwined in the nightmares they wanted to break free from. A man caught up in his worldly desires... A woman healing from her scars... Would their love overcome their yesterday's nightmares? Or would their nightmares haunt their love affair? Hidden truths. Endless lies. They are their own prisoners. Are they tainted saints? Or are they sinless sinners? DISCLAIMER: This novel is written in Filipino and English languages. WARNING: This novel contains some scenes and themes that may not be suitable for very young readers.

Those who were taken... They never came back, dragged beneath the waves never to return. Their haunting screams were a symbol of their horrific deaths. Like shadows they lay in wait, the deep blue waters hiding them from view. With sharp claws they attack, Pointed fangs tearing into skin, Eager mouths devouring human flesh. Cally was taken, dragged under the water by one of the vicious creatures. But she was not devoured nor torn apart by ruthless claws--no. She was a captive. ~•~ Water instantly invades her senses. Her eyes sting, her lungs and nose burning. She thrashes, kicks, claws--anything to get away. Her efforts go to waste as her body slowly starts to shut down, the air in her lungs quickly being replaced by sea water. Cally is vaguely aware of arms wrapping around her waist and behind her head before she loses consciousness, submerged in darkness. And so she is taken. Another victim of the mysterious sea. 《Completed》 Subscribe to TheAllieL Patreon for exclusive stories and content not featured on Wattpad and to support future works and book publishing! - Free Subscriber Tier - Allie's Library - Tier 1 - $2/month - Allie's Journal - Tier 2 - $5/month Subscribe here: Patreon.com/TheAllieL