Platonic Love Under Scrutiny (PLUS) Series 2nd Installment Blurb: Erikson Alonzo has a secret--a big one. The kind that could send his perfectly curated world into a tailspin. Unfortunately for him, Theodore Chavez knows everything. Now, Erikson has to survive stolen glances, suspicious--but supportive--friends, and Theodore's infuriatingly handsome, endearing and honest smile--all while trying to keep the secret... well, secret.

Jackson Ramirez has always followed the rules-his family's, society's, everyone's but his own. Trapped in a life dictated by expectations, he buried his passion and silenced the voice that once made him feel alive. So when Kenzo Adachi walked into his class-blunt, intense, and always acting like he owned the room. Jackson couldn't help but feel . . . annoyed. Annoyed by his confidence. Annoyed by how he said whatever he wanted. Annoyed by how free he was. But Kenzo? He saw something else. He saw a bird trying to breathe through its cage. And Kenzo, the kind of man who lives by his own rules, was ready to go beyond the boundary-just to help Jackson learn how to fly.

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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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To Caliber, Yolo and Trever weren' t just friends- they were everything. They were the people who made life feel bearable. But when their bond shattered, he was forced to seek shelter in a place that was anything but safe. Staying there meant confronting truths he'd buried, facing choices that pitted him against Redge- the one who ended up carrying the deepest wounds from Caliber's actions. Now, as he scrambles to undo the damage, Cali realizes the lines between right and wrong, regret and desire, guilt and something far more dangerous, are far blurrier than he ever imagined. And the question that haunts him most isn't whether he can fix what he broke- it's whether he even wants to let go of what he's been feeling all along. book cover by sereighn arts

ABOUT Yophiel Ryuu De Viste is a 19 years old boy. A simple and soft kind of man. Studying BS Accountancy, 2nd year college. Ryuu grew up in a well -known clan in the Philippines. De Viste's group of companies. But dreamed of being a successful by his own efforts. But, how will his life be good if there are two men messing with it? Paano kung ang dalawang lalaking ito ay gustong maabot at mapasakanila ang binatang si Ryuu? Dalawang lalaki ang mahuhulog sa kan'ya at handa nilang gawin ang lahat mapasakanila lamang ang kanilang nagugustuhan. Gavin Viusse Montevio, a successful business man. CEO of Montevio group of companies and a successful Engineer. Lexus Vince Evans, owned famous Hotels and casinos throughout the Philippines. A womanizer and a playboy one. But... What if Ryuu finds out that these two men aren't just enemies? Paano kung malaman niya na hindi lamang ang puso niya ang pinag aagawan nila? Paano kung malaman niya na... Gavin and Lexus are brothers...

Andy has kept his true identity hidden since the day he realized he was different. He is concerned about how his friends and family will react if he confesses what he has been dying to tell them. Will he be able to muster the strength and courage to emerge?

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