Kio Soledad de Merced always kept his life quiet and private. He never wanted anything flashy and grand. Attention and spotlight were the two things he never wanted to have. Calm and easy, that's how he preferred his life. Shiloh Lumiere Bendia's life was far from what he wanted, she was born for the spotlight. Living under the scrutinizing eyes of the world, Lumiere's life consists of cameras and flashes following her whenever she moves. The world gravitates around her, and everyone who sees her is drawn to her light, including him. The moment he saw her on that stage with the spotlight shining on her, he knew he would spend his whole life admiring her from afar. But with the twist of fate and a little luck, his fate might have changed. A secret moment. A lingering stare. Quick stolen moments behind the camera that no one knows about. But to what extent can they sacrifice for a losing battle they knew they would never win? To love is to risk. To risk requires courage and courage is only found in places we're too scared to take. ---- Date Started: March 2025 Date Finished: June 15, 2025

DE SAN ESTEBAN SERIES, BOOK 3: Soft murmurs. Hushed whispers. Fading echoes. Lingering noise. The rumor that Savin Attira Romero is the crush of Alaric de San Esteban was nothing new to her ears anymore. She had heard them over and over, even without solid proof. But she knew how that story ended. Hearsay was the last thing she'd want to believe, even if true. Those who talk about other people's lives have nothing entertaining happening in their own. So, the more she heard it, the more it sounded ridiculous. And yet... her heart dared to giggle!

DE SAN ESTEBAN SERIES, BOOK 4: Shaky breath. Restless mind. Grieving eyes. Still heart. Estian Montiel II is the fresh name everyone's been whispering about. Yet even before he has done a single thing, he already puts Vittoria de San Esteban's wits in a whirl. Is it his happy-go-lucky personality? Maybe. What she never expected, though, was how much comfort she'd find in this new neighbor of hers. And naturally, a hug had to happen. You know... comfort. But the other one's heart... took it way too seriously.

Claire, a famous actress and author, has finally agreed to let her bestselling work be adapted into a live production with one strict condition: she gets a say in the casting. But what happens if the management casts her ex-crush slash the man she has a petty little beef with as the male lead? To make things even more complicated, Claire herself has been chosen as the female lead.

DE SAN ESTEBAN SERIES, BOOK 2: Wounded souls. White lies. Piercing words. Burning lips. Saniker Lex Almante had always piqued Liora Gabrielle de San Esteban's interest. There was just something about him that pulled her in. He stood out too much to ignore. He didn't know her then, though. Time went on and, somehow, they met. This time, he looked. This time, he saw her. A few moments later, they were in... bed? But don't worry, they're casual! Just two scarred people. No strings. Just bodies. Just warmth. Just... something.

What started as a casual fling slowly turned into something deeper, until they both realized they'd fallen despite trying not to. ****** Ano ang pag-ibig? At paano mo malalaman kung totoo na? Iyon ang tanong na matagal nang bumabagabag kay Maria Felianna Escudero. Bata pa lang siya, confused na siya dahil magkaiba ang sagot ng kanyang ina at ama. Pero mas pinaniwalaan niya ang sagot ng kanyang ina. Since then, Felianna promised to herself na hindi siya magpapakatanga sa love. She knows her worth. Kaya kahit maraming lalaking dumaan, hindi siya basta-basta nagpapadala sa mga ito. Until one day, someone caught her attention - Ryle Yieler Sollano. A man who seems unreachable, admired by many girls, and far from the kind of person she thought she'd ever pursue. On a sudden impulse, Felianna took the chance and boldly asked him to be her fling. To her surprise... he said yes. But it's just a fling - no labels, no expectations, and definitely no commitment Pero love doesn't always follow the rules, right? Because one day, she woke up realizing she's falling for him.

Ang tanging goal lang ni Enna Flores sa buhay ay ang mapangalagaan ang bahay na naiwan ng kanyang mga magulang. Living alone while poor is already difficult, much more keeping her home from her greedy relatives. Mag-isa na nga sa buhay, tapos ay aagawan pa ng tahanan ng atribida niyang tiyahin. While they're trying to sell the house, Enna was forced to work under the new guy in town, Kirby Relevo, a Manila guy who's not used to living in the province. Perfect na sana ang extra income, kaya lang parang tinamaan si Enna. Ang problema, ayaw ni Kirby sa babaeng makulit at maingay. Hindi naman kaya ni Enna na hindi nagsasalita. Sabi nila, kung anong ayaw mo, 'yun ang mapupunta sa 'yo. Kaya gagawa ng paraan si Enna para makuha si Kirby, kahit na suntok sa buwan. Kung hindi pwede, ipipilit. Kung ayaw, dapat gustuhin. Magtatagumpay kaya si Enna sa kanyang dalawang goal sa buhay? Or will her beloved home and love life just be another shot in the dark?

Status: Completed Rain, a sucker for romance stories was content to read someone else's love stories. Truth is, she wasn't planning on falling for anyone other than her favorite fictional characters. But when she met Ace Alvarez, she just found herself yearning for something real... something that books couldn't offer. And that's his eye-roll on her, his arms around her waist, his nose brushing on hers, and his face nuzzling on her neck. She badly wants his last name. She wants everything that makes him. By that, she knows that she's falling hard... but she's mindless of the consequences the moment she gave in to him.

Two hearts born from rivaling companies. One from a family of CEOs: Franco Miguel Suarez has no choice but to take the path his parents want for him. He is destined to marry someone he doesn't know for the sake of money and victory. His fate led him to Zhareena, the only heiress of Legazpis, bound to tie knots with a man who can keep the wealth of her family. Given 365 days, will their heart be ready enough to love each other and learn the fundamentals of marriage? Ended: May 2022

It has always been a dream for Ammy to live prosperously. Worse luck, she was not born with a silver spoon. She has to endure the mud on her feet as she chases her ambitions. Notwithstanding, it did not stop her. She has set her goals and will go the extra mile to get what she aims for her and her mother. She excels in almost everything that she tries and rarely did she place second in competitions; in games. She adheres to her belief that success can only be attained through continuous actions and victory thus she does not let anyone steal her place. Playful kismet, a big threat comes her way. Conrad-a well-born son from an affluent family of Suarezes. He can do anything as great as her, bringing her plans into a blur. Two players, one game. There is only one seat for the victor, one winner in every play. Who will win and who will lose . . . a game with kismet? Ended : October 21, 2022