When Carmen Cruz finds herself in competition with her ex-girlfriend Briar Sutton for the school play, the last thing she expects is for their on-stage rivalry to spiral into a second chance at love. Standalone in the Sunset Scandals series *** After a whirlwind summer fling turned messy breakup, Carmen Cruz thought she had left Briar Sutton in the past. But then they're unexpectedly reunited when Carmen learns she'll be competing with her ex for the lead role in the school play. Unresolved feelings quickly turn into a heated rivalry. And then their drama instructor throws the pair together to rehearse and Sunset Scandals stirs up drama, leaving Carmen to wonder if their undeniable stage chemistry is just an act, or something deeper. But Briar doesn't date, and Carmen promised she'd never give Briar another opportunity to break her heart, right? Will fate give them a second chance under the bright stage lights, or is history doomed to repeat itself?

[PUBLISHED UNDER LIB] #3. "If I won't have you then might as well kill me, attorney."

Mature Content Warning: R18+

Mikazuki convinces Bullet to meet his birth parents after being taken away by the former leader of the most powerful mafia group, Black Organization, for twenty-five years. But what if she later learns that their real families are in fact mortal enemies? Will Mikazuki dare to fight for their blossoming love--or will she choose to seek revenge? *** After staying in Japan for several years, Mikazuki finally convinces Bullet, her adopted brother, to go back to the Philippines and meet his birth parents after being taken away from them twenty-five years ago by Terrence Von Knight, the former leader of the most powerful mafia group, Black Organization. Things start to get more complicated as untold stories and secrets concerning their real parents unfold, and they discover Mikazuki's true connection with Terrence Von Knight. A battle between their hearts and priorities erupts. What will be Mikazuki's ultimate choice? DISCLAIMER: This is a story written in Taglish. COVER DESIGNER: April Alforque

Constance Grace has been forced into hiding and is currently waging a battle to stay alive. She is resolute in her mission to locate Ludovic Luciano, one of the Capodecina of the influential Mafia Organization, Luciano Famiglia, in order to learn how he is connected to her friend and learn why his name was the only thing he scribbled on a piece of paper. She only has a note, a gun, and a small amount of cash, but she is determined to succeed. But does the fact that Ludovic appears to be dead set on working with her bode well for her chances of success? *** Her own group wants her dead. A million-dollar bounty has been placed on her head. Shunned by her only friend. That's Constance Grace. As a result of her involvement in the assassination of the Mafia Boss of all the Mafia Bosses, she is now the most wanted person in the underground society. Aiding her escape one last time, her friend left her with a gun, some cash, and a note with a single name written on it-Ludovic Luciano. The problem is that Constance has no idea what to do with him, especially since he is the Capodecina of the formidable Mafia Organization, Luciano Familia. Baffled by these facts and questions piling up on top of one another, she decided to figure things out herself. But what appears to be a simple task has become extremely difficult because everyone wants her dead. Will she still be able to seek help from Ludovic in order to be freed from her adversaries, or will he be the one to lead her to her demise? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Designed by Krishia Tan Illustrations made by: Krishia Tan and KhynArt

"Sino gumawa nito?!" sigaw ng batang babae na katabi ko lang‚ nakatingin siya ng masama sa kaniyang notebook na basang basa. "Hoy! Anong ginawa mo sa notebook ko? Magagalit si Ate Racy sa akin nito e!" naluluha niyang hinawakan ang notebook at lalo 'yong nagpunit punit. "Oy ayun pala yung crush mo e!" mga kaibigan ni Yuta ang nasa pintuan at nakasilay roon ang ngiti. I'm the first who saw this girl kaya aasawahin ko siya‚ sakin lang siya. Kapag lumaki kami ay papakasalan ko siya.

Yehirah takes a new job being a nanny to the child of a single father, but every bedtime story she whispers is laced with the truth no one dares speak aloud: the child she's taking care of is the one she gave away. *** Yehirah Alcantara has only one goal: to build a better life for her family. Accepting a job as a nanny to Architect Dwyne Mendez's daughter, Hillary, seems like the perfect start. But what begins as a sacrifice to survive turns into a quiet confrontation. Hillary isn't just any child-she's the daughter Yehirah once gave away out of desperation. With Dwyne unaware of their shared past, lost in the fog of amnesia, Yehirah's return to their lives is both a lifeline and a frightening truth waiting to be revealed. Now, faced with the slim chance of redemption, Yehirah must ask herself: will revealing the secret shatter everything or will it bring back the child and the man she never stopped loving? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos ILLUSTRATOR: Ajjay Arts

What H wants, H gets. And Camilla is not an exception. Montemayor Saga [ complete ] [ old story reposted ]

You can read this as a standalone story! Sartori #2 "I abused Diablos..." Diablos, the third-born boss of the Sartorian Mafia, was a man who could not be tamed due to his uncontrollable anger. He had to drink the bitter medicines prescribed by the family doctor to keep himself restrained. Never did he imagine that he would taste the sweetest sensation from a woman's skin, far better than bitterness. That taste became the only thing that kept him under control during his fits of rage. But because of his obsession with it, his kindness was abused. . . . Mature Content Warning: R18+