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Half-Forgotten Flame  by aediaries_
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‎When her beloved grandmother falls ill, Khalista is forced to step in as a live-in maid for a wealthy family. Only to find out the house belongs to Kean, her ex from a long-forgotten puppy love. Now schoolmates by day and strangers by night, they're forced to tiptoe around a secret that could shatter their carefully crafted worlds. Kean acts like he doesn't know her, and Khalista plays along because exposing the truth could mean losing the job she needs to protect the only family she has left. ‎ ‎Khalista has always lived in the quiet care of her lola, the only real parent she's ever known. Her father died before she was born, and her mother left her behind without a second glance. Torn between the desire to find her and the deep-rooted resentment she holds, Khalista hides behind her art and baking. Her personal havens of comfort and peace. ‎ ‎Kean, on the other hand, lives in a house filled with silence and riches. With absentee parents who try to buy his love with gifts and credit cards, he's learned to rely on the people who raised him. His trusted driver and two maids. Passionate about photography and fond of capturing fleeting moments, Kean masks his loneliness behind a golden smile and an insane talent at Mathematics. His weakness? A cold carton of chuckie and a memory he thought he'd buried; Khalista. ‎ ‎As secrets simmer beneath the surface and unresolved feelings start to resurface, the lines between past and present blur. In a house filled with rules, routines, and roles, will this half-forgotten flame burn out for good or ignite something neither of them expected? ‎
Pen Wars and Quiet Scars  by aediaries_
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Scriblling the pen in a paper is Aurelia's passion. Give her a topic, she'll give you a bountiful product that'll satisfy your thirst for unspoken words. She truly finds serenity in writing, no one sees the beauty of writing like how Aurelia sees it. ‎ ‎However, the reason why she grew fond of writing is not pleasant at all. It's the bruises only her soul can feel. Only her soul can manage. Only her soul can endure. Because for her, writing means being free, limitless and not beyond boundaries. ‎ ‎It appears as if she has this almost-perfect life. Excels in Academics and journalism. Has long hair just above her waist. Brown eyes, morena skin and her captivating dimples. But not until she unveils her haunting past and overwhelming negativity. ‎ ‎She is determined to let go of her unwanted childhood hindrances. However, her pens and papers fail her. ‎ ‎Callen- the second born of an influential family, The Ilustre, though he acts cheerful and blends easily, he hides the pressure he puts on himself to live up to his family's kindness and his own high standards. ‎ ‎As their rivalry heats up, they exchange biting words and secret glances. Aurelia finds herself annoyed, yet intrigued. Callen notices her pain behind her sharp wit. The war of pens slowly turns into late-night chats, exchanged articles with hidden meanings, and shared silences that feel safe. ‎ ‎But just as they begin to understand each other, secrets from Aurelia's childhood home resurface. When Callen accidentally sees her in a vulnerable moment, will he stay? Or walk away like everyone else? And can Aurelia, who's learned to rely on no one, allow someone to fight for her?