When two strangers meet at the dark shore, with the waves brushing against their feet, they unexpectedly become each other's safe place. They share stories, pain, and all the things they cannot tell anyone else. Every night, Ellie finds comfort in his quiet presence, even though they never exchange names and have never seen each other's faces. Only their voices connect them. They remain strangers, bound only by the sound of the sea and the peace it brings. For nights on end, their meetings become a silent routine, a secret world where they can just be themselves. But one night, he doesn't show up. Days pass, and Ellie waits, wondering if he will ever return. When he finally does, it is only to say goodbye, leaving her with a sense of loss she can't explain. Just when Ellie thinks that chapter of her life is over, fate intervenes in a way she never expected. She is offered a huge sum of money to enter a contract marriage, and the person standing before her feels strangely familiar. Can two strangers, bound by secrets, unspoken feelings, and quiet longing, find each other again when fate pulls them apart?

LBY | Look Behind You A confusing girl and her friend's brother. An Epistolary Taglish

A priest and a doctor found themselves not only battling demonic forces but also the growing attraction between them. Will they be able to resist the temptation and complete their mission, or will love be their ultimate downfall? ⋅───⊱༺ ♰ ༻⊰───⋅ Jael Fariñas, a driven pediatric surgeon focused solely on her career and independence, crosses paths with Father Hezekiah Zamora under tense circumstances. Two years before, Jael made a difficult choice to save a critically ill patient over Hezekiah's sister, leaving him with unresolved bitterness. At present, Jael's life is shaken when she discovers she has a fifteen-year-old half-sister, Maviel. Around the same time, Hezekiah, an exiled exorcist visiting Manila, uncovers the terrifying truth: Maviel is demonically possessed. When an illegal exorcism attempt at the hospital backfires and implicates Jael, she is transferred to the small town of San Lazaro. There she met with Hezekiah again. As supernatural events escalate around them, Jael and Hezekiah must join forces to confront a powerful demonic threat endangering the entire town. Amidst the spiritual battle, they find themselves drawn to each other, despite the risks of their growing attraction and temptation. Torn between their duty to fight darkness and the forbidden love blossoming between them, Jael and Hezekiah face a choice: will their bond be the key to salvation, or will it lead to their downfall? A Numinous Affair by AnakniRizal Genre: Dark Romance, Paranormal

Johann and Yamara, a couple who were childhood best friends, went on a search to track down their long-lost friend Achi. But when Johann began to have nightmares that will happen in real life, everything changed, and he realized he needed to interfere to avert future tragedies. Yamara, on the other hand, trusted him and truly believed in destiny after being diagnosed with leukemia. They fought hard and did everything they could to conquer every obstacle till the very end. Will Johann be able to stop future tragedies? And will the three of them ever have another chance to be together? Completed stand-alone story Genre: New Adult / Romance Written in Taglish Started: June 29, 2020 Ended: September 2020 (Self-published) Book cover illustration by Procrastinating Grass

Astaria Guineth Arnoult and Anastasia Guinevere were twins who seemed to be inseparable when they were young, but beneath the shared smiles, lay beneath a simmering tension. Guineth couldn't shake the feelings of jealousy and inadequacy as her sister thrived in effortlessly in everything she does. The envy consumed Guineth as until, in a moment of uncontrollable rage, she committed a heinous act that shattered her sister's life. Wracked with regret and haunted by guilt, Guineth planned to make it up to her sister, but an unforseen accident claimed her life, leaving her apology forever unspoken.

Former Title (TAINTED HUES) Sienna Lavarias lived in cruelty, despise by the woman who took care of her since she was born. She grew up in the fear of getting inside the hues of lights that flickers on the bulb-a place where women are mostly called a whore. Lumaki siyang may pagkamuhi sa mga lalaki dahil na rin sa mga naranasan nito sa kanila. Sa murang edad ay nakaranas na siya ng pang-aabuso mula mismo sa tinatawag niyang kadugo. Kadena at dahas ang naging buhay nito. Sa kabilang banda, nagkaroon siya ng pagkakataon na makapag-aral sa isang Prestihiyosong Paaralan. Paaralan kung saan mayayaman ang mga estudyante. Akala ni Sienna ay mas gagaan ang buhay niya kahit papaano nang makapag-aral siya rito ngunit isang hindi inaasahang scandal ang susubok at babago sa buhay niya. Doon niya rin nakikilala ang isang grupo ng mga kalalakihan na susubok sa pananaw at buhay niya. Si Grae, Dark, Red, Cyan and Bleau at kilala sila sa tawag na 'Black Parade'. Will this people leave a stain or paint her tainted hues-life?

Death was time, curse, or the credence of life. But for Amaris, it was a gift. The last of her love. Before she ended it all, she wanted at least to experience something. An open heart wished. She just tried. And like a gift returned, the man she randomly asked to marry her simply agreed to do so.

Based on true story. A psychological Romance-Horror-Paranormal novel by Jamille Fumah. Please read with caution. Highest rank: Consistent #1 both in horror and paranormal 2015-start of 2016. Artist: Aeious Plata

"The crazy thing about a fire is that it devours everything..." Detective Nico Yukishito and Detective Briannova Carlos found themselves tangled up again in another case. Flames. Serial killings. Madness. An unknown killer hiding in the shadows. Will they be able to catch the arsonist before the flames devour them? "Flames of Madness."