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Gabriel is sick and Shane is beside her during her ups and downs. But with both of them losing time and connection, will they be able to pull off an adventure of a lifetime? "This is not a love story. This is a story about falling in love... with being alive." Something Phenomenal Written by april_avery Genre: Teen Fiction/ Young Adult

"If I give up on our dream, will our paths cross again ? If you never left that day, would we already become the star ?" - Boom "if only I could tell you..." - Aou Aou and Boom were childhood best friends that shared the same dream; produce a song that will make them famous. But one day Aou disappeared without any hints that made Boom confused and heartbroken. Years passed and Boom almost gave up on their dream. On his last performance, he spots someone familiar in the crowds-Aou. His eyes full with guilt. He's not the same carefree boy Boom remembers. He's hiding something.

In a society where blue is classified for boys and pink for the girls, Shiloh Ching Escarra struggled during his childhood when he discovered his fondness for the toys and colors that were only labeled for the girls. Despite confining himself in the darkness, Brent Matthew Jarsdel, his roommate and the son of his mother's friend, gradually peeked through his thick walls and found a way to paint his world according to what color he genuinely prefers. In the midst of those unexplainable feelings, confusions, and judgements, Brent was willing to risk it all; to fight for the love he unexpectedly found; to build him a home where his true colors would finally be accepted.

"Drake Palma, humanda ka! I'm going to get you by hook or by crook!" Ito si Alys Perez, may pagka-loner, maingay, madalas bagsak ang grades sa klase, bigo sa pag-ibig, at may malaki siyang problema. Kasi naman, pumayag siyang gawin ang isang bagay na wala talaga siyang kahit anong experience. Ano ba naman ang alam niya sa pangse-seduce? At lalo na sa matalino, hot na hot, at super sungit na classmate pa niyang si Drake Palma?! Ah basta! Gagamitin niya ang lahat ng powers niya para maging "mission accomplished" sa challenge na ito. Hindi siya makapapayag na maging isa sa napakaraming babae sa school na naging brokenhearted dahil sa playboy na si Drake.

🏆 Wattys 2024 Winner Special Prize (Catchiest Hook) Severino Cole Matias has one wish-to finally live a happy life. After a tragic event in his work, he decides to take a break from everything that once consumed him. Hoping to find peace and meaning again, he turns to faith. Believing that devotion can move even the most stubborn fate, he commits himself to completing all nine nights of Simbang Gabi, praying that his deepest wish might finally be granted. But on one quiet December dawn, beneath the glow of parol lights and the solemn hum of the Ama Namin, he meets her. A mysterious woman. Enchanting. Gentle. Unwilling to reveal who she truly is. Their connection begins with a simple touch of hands during prayer and slowly grows into something neither of them can ignore. Night after night, they talk, laugh, and begin to uncover pieces of each other. Yet whenever Severino asks about her identity, she gives him only one answer: He will know when the clock strikes midnight on December 25. As Christmas draws near, so does the truth. And when alas dose finally arrives, Severino must face a revelation that could either grant his wish... or shatter it completely. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. This story draws inspiration from the song "Alas Dose" by Cup of Joe.

2017 WATTY AWARDS WINNER (THE STORYSMITHS) (Stay Awake #1) What would you do if the whole world falls asleep? After a night spent drinking with friends, 17-year-old Jared wakes up the next morning with a hangover. It seems like a normal day for him, until he finds out that everyone in his house is still asleep and won't wake up. He goes outside, and it doesn't take long for him to realize that he's the only one awake. Scared and confused, he decided to hop online to see if anyone else is awake. He finds a new post with three comments in it. With four other teenagers, Jared needs to find out why the whole world fell asleep. To solve the mystery that will save the entire humanity, they need to be alert, open their senses, and stay awake. WARNING: This is the original draft. Expect poor writing and cringey dialogues.

Something Spectacular: Special Chapter "Isabelle finally used Gavin's voucher on a date!" Here is the much awaited Special Chapter I wrote together with readers during my Write With Me session on Kumu! This chapter contains interaction among SS and SP characters (a crossover!). Enjoy reading, my brave souls! April

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Ano ang gagawin mo pag may na-meet ka na time traveling na Katipunero? (Completed-with special chapters) ( Katipunero Duology Book 1) Photo by Maria Luiza Melo on Pexels Book cover by the author Written from October 2013-January 2014