Lia Beatriz Salazar thought her feelings for Vince Alvaro Reyes were just a phase, an unspoken secret buried in their shared past. Sikretong minahal niya ito noong sila ay nasa senior high school kahit na alam niyang meron ng nagmamay-ari sa puso ng lalaki. But after graduation, life pulled them apart. Her father's death, a move to the province, and years of distance convinced her she had moved on. Two years later, fate draws them back under one roof. Hindi na ito ang dating si Vince na nakilala niya noon kundi iba na. He's softer, quieter, maybe even hurting too. And Lia? She's not sure if her heart is remembering... or hoping. In this story of "almosts", kailangang magdesisyon nina Lia at Vince. Will they keep running from what they feel, o haharapin na nila ang katotohanang matagal nang naghihintay?

She loves cooking-the kind na humihingi ng perfection. Every dish ay maingat na sinusukat, patiently tinitingnan ang oras, at niluluto nang may puso at intensyon. Sa kusina niya, ang mistakes ay hindi basta lessons-challenges sila para mas gumaling pa. Para kay Maxine, cooking is love made visible. Si Maxine Jane Valdez ay isang second-year college student na pinanganak sa hirap ng buhay. Maaga siyang napilitang magtrabaho nang mawala ang kanyang tatay, para masuportahan ang kanyang nakababatang kapatid na may sakit. Nagtatrabaho siya bilang personal maid ng lalaking lihim niyang minamahal-ang kanyang crush-habang patuloy niyang hinahabol ang pangarap na maging isang chef. Habang mas lumalalim ang nararamdaman ni Maxine, mas bumibigat ang katotohanang unti-unting lumalantad. Paano kung ang lalaking mahal niya ang siyang dahilan ng pagkawala ng kanyang tatay? Paano kung siya rin ang taong minsang sumira sa buhay niya? Sa pagitan ng pag-ibig at katotohanan, pipiliin pa rin ba niyang magmahal, o hahayaan na lang niya ang tadhana ang mag desisyon?

Pumasok si Zana sa marangyang mansyon ng Salvatore brothers bilang isang katulong. Pero lingid sa kanyang kaalaman, isang mapanganib na laro ang naghihintay sa kanya. Mula sa payapa at simpleng buhay niya, wala siyang kaalam-alam sa tunay na kalikasan at mga balak ng magkakapatid. Ngunit habang ang 6 Mafia Brothers, maingat na nagaganap ang plano, natuklasan nila ang isang nakakagulat na katotohanan-hindi si Zana ang inaakala nilang babae na naging kabit ng kanilang ama. Dahilan kung bakit nagpakamatay ang kanilang ina. Ang malaking tanong, sino nga ba ang babaeng naging kabit ng kanilang ama? May koneksyon ba si Zana sa babaeng iyon? Isinulat ni ginoongink Nick Cusi Gutierrez

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Status : On-hold Patrienne Ysabel Gonido has always been the carefree, happy-go-lucky girl of Barangay Anilaw, where peace reigns and conflict is a distant memory. Growing up surrounded by family and friends, her life seemed perfect-simple, quiet, and free of the world's chaos. Her dream was to live that way forever, wrapped in the warmth of her small, idyllic community. But when the time comes to pursue her college education, there is no school in her hometown. Forced to leave the comfort of her sheltered life, Patrienne steps into a world far more ruthless than she could have imagined. Confronted with harsh realities, she begins to realize how unforgiving life can be-even for those who wish for nothing more than peace and the chance to chase their dreams. Started: September 9, 2024 Ended: Disclaimer: I do not own the photo used on the book cover. All rights and credits for the image belong to the original creator.

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Silas Valle, the youngest mayor in the country, ends the long-standing rule of the powerful Simson Clan in their town. Due to this, there are many threats to his life and even to his family, so he hired private bodyguards. Of which is a mysterious girl named Macy. PS: Salamat po sa asawa ni Nic Valle na gumawa nito.

TRIGGER WARNING: This story may contain strong language, abusive behaviors, mental health issues, anxiety, violence, and addiction. Please read with an open mind, or if not comfortable, do not continue. Rated SPG - Taglish. This is a work of fiction. Names, business, places, events and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

Around Manila Series 2 Missy and Anton Sometimes, letting go means less wounds than holding on. Missy, a Broadcasting student and iskolar ng bayan from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, is known for her social skills. She blends in anywhere, whether it's a hairstyle, an outfit, or new people. With her personality, she effortlessly connects with others. Missy believes that every connection is like a string, some loosely tied, others knotted tightly. She spent her life gripping them tightly, even when they burned and hurt her hands. Because to her, that's what love looked like. But how long can she keep tying knots with people who only want to untangle themselves? How much of herself must she give up just to stop them from turning their backs? Antonio Gabriel Simon, her ex-fling, a Political Science graduate and alumni from PUP, comes back into her life. Antonio has always believed that if someone doesn't like you, just let them go. Their strings cross paths again when they both receive a surprise message from Beebeads: they've been chosen from thousands of past buyers of couple bracelet for a chance to win ₱500,000, if they can prove they're the most heart-fluttering couple. Will they allow their strings to be tied once more? Can they tighten the knots again, despite the thousand reasons to loosen them?

Ladies of Crown 2 | 🔞 / Mature content | On-going Catching the eyes of men is no hard task. With her beauty and model body, Savannah Tyrine Jorquera had no trouble getting the attention of the men who caught her interest. May it be a businessman, politician, or a prominent gentleman. But her interest in men fades as fast as it emerges. There's just a lot that disappoints her and turns her off. Dating is fun but then when you end up not having fun, you end up tired of it. With that, she has decided to break off from finding the one. After all, life is difficult and chaotic with all the troubles in her family. So, staying single is the best thing. However, sometimes fate always amuses you when you're done with the play. Just when she has given up looking for the best man for her heart, destiny teases her with one. This time it ain't easy one because her beauty is not his standard. Her model body is not his type. And the gentleman has the gut to slap her with the words that fucks her heart. "Umuwi ka na. Hindi ikaw ang klase ng babae na gugustohin kong maging asawa." - Quivo Kyson Yoquesto ⚠️ This is a Tagalog-English story.