Clyde has everything-a wealthy family, endless parties, women at his feet, and a life most people envy. But beneath the glamour and chaos lies an aching monotony. Every day feels like a rerun of the last, leaving him trapped in a cycle of emptiness and boredom he can't escape. That is, until he witnesses a stranger in black take a slap to the face in the middle of the campus field. Cold, unflinching, and utterly captivating, the guy awakens something in Clyde-curiosity, excitement, maybe even a hint of danger. For the first time, Clyde's predictable life takes a sharp turn, and he's willing to risk it all to uncover the mystery behind those piercing eyes.

Perfect Match Series #2 Ryuji Takahashi has always been known as the golden boy-a future scientist with an unshakable smile and a soft heart for stray animals. To those around him, he is warmth and hope personified, someone who makes the world feel a little kinder just by being in it. Yet Ryuji knows himself well enough to recognize his flaws. He can be obsessive, even possessive...not in a cruel or controlling way, but in the sense that once he wants something, he commits to it completely. So when Ryuji crosses paths with Zadrick Zaldívar, a veterinarian trapped in the wreckage of a broken engagement, he does what comes naturally-he offers help. What begins as a simple attempt to help Zadrick move on slowly turns into something far more complicated. Lines blur, emotions tangle, and before either of them can stop it, they fall into a no-strings arrangement that was never truly without strings. Ryuji never expected to fall for him...hard. But Ryuji has never been the type to walk away when his heart is involved. And now, he's determined to do what he's always done best: fight for what he wants. This time, that means winning Zadrick's heart.

Isaiah Axel Zobel, the spoiled brat youngest son of a powerful family, was thrown to his Lolo's province after causing several troubles. Gusto ng pamilyang maging disiplinado at may patutunguhan sa buhay kaya pinatapon sa Isla Del Juan. There, he crosses path with the owner of La Tierra Isles, Drego Isandro Escarsega, the golden boy who values peace above all. Will Rego be able to tame someone like Sai? A man untamed as wild root yet hot like a striking blushing sky?

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.

To Kade Sanford Black, falling for his best friend Xanthie Lorenz, a serious and drop-dead handsome songwriter, was a line he did not want to cross. Knowing all too well the huge possibility of losing the only person who could see through him, he took a step back and put a distance to sustain their friendship - especially since Xanthie is soon to marry. Will Kade be able to hold back his feelings until he sees Xanthie married? Or will he finally have the courage to confess his feelings...and risk losing the only friend he has? WARNING: This story contains depictions of suicide, self-harm, and mental health crises that may be upsetting for some readers. Any depictions of mental health issues herein are not meant as a replacement for medical care. If you or someone you know deals with similar issues, they should seek the help of a medical professional. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know in the U.S. is contemplating suicide, please encourage them to call 988 or visit 988lifeline.org. For international resources, please visit: http://www.suicide.org/hotlines/international-suicide-hotline s.html CECELIB | C.C. Cover by Ren Tachibana

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