Embracing Series#2 They say time heals all wounds, but for Cashleigh Kirche Sandoval, time has only acted as a bandage over a scar that never truly closed. She was already used to abandonment that she grew up relying on no one but herself making her build a strong wall to protect herself. But what happens if her vulnerability shows to someone she never expected would care for her? would she let that person inside her walls? will she show that person her wounds or will she forever keep it to herself to avoid getting hurt? Caleb Rye Santiago is used to being the rebel, the fighter, and the one survived- but did he really survived? Living in a cycle of gang fights and guilt, he made a silent vow: he would never let anyone he loves bleed for him again. Haunted by the night his brother died to save him, Caleb transformed himself into a shield, taking every hit and every blade meant for others. So when he was forced to make an impossible choice between his past and his future, the true cost of his protection is finally revealed. Can he answer a question despite knowing that whatever answer he give lies a consequence. In a world where light can burn just as easily as it can guide, can two broken souls find warmth again, or are they destined to remain frozen in the past? [STARTED: 05/ 27/ 2025] [ENDED: 07/ 14/ 2025]

Embracing series#1 Growing up Reiela Krish Sandoval believes that the only way a person can love you is when you're perfect. Living up to her mother's expectation she did everything she could just to be the perfect daughter, despite the feeling of loneliness as long as she gives what her mother wants from her- Perfection, she will be okay. But what would happen if suddenly someone saw her beneath her perfect facade? Will she be able to realize that maybe someone can love her despite her imperfections? Can someone really be able to see her despite running for ages? Can she really accept the softness that someone gave her despite her chaos? Can someone really embrace her fire? Rei was ready to answer all of those questions if only the accident didn't happen. Was it really the end or could it be another beginning for her? [Started: April 03, 2024] [Ended: May 29, 2024] [Edited: May 25, 2025]