Tres has always walked through life alone, carrying silent storms behind his steady gaze. His world was a fortress built on solitude, where trust was a luxury he could never afford. Every scar, every shadow, he bore by himself-because sometimes, the heaviest battles are fought in silence. But one summer, everything changes. He meets someone who cracks open the walls he's long held sacred, revealing that true strength is not the armor we wear, but the fragile light that seeps through the cracks. That vulnerability is not surrender, but the fire that forges resilience. That being broken is sometimes the only way to become whole. In the heat of that summer, Tres will discover a love raw and untamed-one that stirs the depths of his soul and awakens what's been hidden in the shadows. Because beneath every calm surface, beneath every guarded heart, there is always... something lies beneath.

| BxB | R18 | M-PREG| "You'll never see me coming, but I'll always see you." -C.R.M Yhael Torres, a 25-year-old boy, is haunted by a mysterious stalker. Unsettling messages and photos escalate, blurring lines between reality and paranoia. As Yhael searches for answers, suspicion falls on those closest. But can Yhael trust instincts? With each twist, darkness deepens, and fear grips tighter. Who lurks in the shadows, watching and waiting? Will Yhael unravel the truth before the stalker's sinister game unfolds?

Platonic Love Under Scrutiny (PLUS) Series 1st Installment Blurb: Some lines aren't meant to be crossed--but Alistair Todd never cared for boundaries. What he craves, he takes, and Eros De Blasio has always been his to claim. -- pookie's note: Hindi pa edited. TagLish. Contains sensitive topics. Might edit later. Also, MATURE CONTENT!!!

Platonic Love Under Scrutiny (PLUS) Series 2nd Installment Blurb: Erikson Alonzo has a secret--a big one. The kind that could send his perfectly curated world into a tailspin. Unfortunately for him, Theodore Chavez knows everything. Now, Erikson has to survive stolen glances, suspicious--but supportive--friends, and Theodore's infuriatingly handsome, endearing and honest smile--all while trying to keep the secret... well, secret.

Platonic Love Under Scrutiny (PLUS) Series 4th Installment Blurb: Isagani Abad has always embraced his self-proclaimed mediocrity with a sardonic grin--until he meets Anastacio Todd, a captivating blend of beauty and charm that leave his heart pounding in excitement. Overwhelmed, Isagani confesses to his online friend how Anastacio's beauty has completely shifted his view of the world. Isagani doesn't know he actually made the wrong move.

Platonic Love Under Scrutiny (PLUS) Series 3rd Installment Blurb: Aristotle Todd was living his best peaceful, drama-free life--morning coffees, quiet nights, zero heartbreaks--until Andres Carpio dunked into his life like a poorly aimed basketball. Turns out, Andres thought rebounds were only for courts, not post-breakup disasters. Now, Aristotle is stuck playing referee in a game he didn't sign up for, wondering if love was ever supposed to feel this... chaotic.

Felix Garcia, straight as an uncooked pasta, seemed to have it all--brains, good looks, popularity, and the perfect girlfriend. That was until he discovered she had been cheating on him for three months. In that moment of devastation, it was Garthner Alejandro, the unassuming anime nerd, who happened to witness Felix's world fell and break into pieces--and Garthner found it fucking mesmerizing.

DATE STARTED: 05/20/22 DATE ENDED: "If you can't defeat your enemy, bring them into your bed." He can't defeat him, so he just throws him in his bed. He played with fire until he got burned. But those new feelings he had were suffocating and painful, and felt like torture and killing. He doesn't like that, so he runs away. But the more he goes, the more he yearns for him. The more he hides it, the more his heart screams for him. The more he runs away, the more he wants to be chained by him. The book covers are just temporary don't have any plans for gaining profit from it.

Val Vaughn Alcazar is the famously arrogant and playboy only son of Marikina City's mayor. He loves going to bars, parties, or anything that has many people because he likes the attention. He always wants to be the center of attention, be respected, and be treated like a VIP. Yet, despite those, no one can deny how smart he was. He aced his academics even without studying, no matter how much he partied in the evening. On the other hand, Cameron Aloddin, the first youngest congressman in the Philippines at the age of 25, has a dark aura but a soft heart for his people. He serves responsibly and in the right way. When the congressman met the playboy, he immediately humbled him. Makes him down so bad to his charm, despite the fight they had when they first met. Will the playboy kid and the youngest congressman be able to handle the controversy they will encounter along the way?

[1st Series under IKIGAI] Elio Maze Inoue is a bubbly and optimistic, with an infectious energy that draws people to him. He also have that bright, expressive eyes that sparkle with enthusiasm. While in a physical manner, he has this curly or wavy hair that's always a bit messy and endearing. Also a lean, athletic build with a relaxed posture that exudes confidence. He's currently on his 12th Grade under the STEM strand. On the other hand, Kiernan Ryuu Pellegrini, a 2nd year College student under the Bachelor of Science in Architecture, he has this cold and distant personality, with a tendency to keep people at arm's length. Many considers him as an emotionally unavailable, making it difficult for others to get close to him and has a sense of superiority, which can make him come across as aloof or snobbish. What happens if these two different personalities cross when a stranger meets a stranger, and one of them truly needs to pull off the link of the nightmare past?